Yuri on Ice. People who haven't watched it tend to only know that it's gay, which it is, but it's also just an incredible sports anime because a) it's very true to life in the way the sport and training for it works and b) the protagonist's opponents are portrayed as actual sports competitors instead of as villains - by the end, you almost don't care who wins because you want all of them to win. Also the competitions felt extremely tense and exciting to watch. Also they really crank up the animation budget for important competition scenes.

The first 3 episodes are hard to get through - way too awkward to watch - but after that it becomes an incredible show, imo.

[–] beetelier@beehaw.org 2 points 2 years ago

This is a great show, I really enjoyed it too. I wasn't really interested in skating beforehand, but ended up very invested in both the relationship and the competition by the end.

[–] BuxtonWater@beehaw.org 2 points 2 years ago

I loved Hajime no Ippo, a long series but an amazing comedy and drama sports anime.

[–] modulartable@beehaw.org 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Haikyuu!, Slam Dunk, and the Prince of Tennis are all amazing!

[–] ithelrand@beehaw.org 1 points 2 years ago

Yawara! - a judo manga / anime by Naoki Urasawa (better known for Monster and 20th Century Boys)

[–] seriouschimp@beehaw.org 1 points 2 years ago

Blue lock is quickly becoming one of my favorites. I do echo everyone else here saying haikyuu though!

[–] quasar@aussie.zone 1 points 2 years ago

Chihayafuru.

[–] AmoraHello@beehaw.org 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

We saw some episodes of keijo. Is is fun if you want to try something different

[–] Souvlaki@beehaw.org 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

ahem The correct title is Keijo!!!!!!!! 🤓

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