But let's face it, it wasn't the promise of a sports anime about a swim team that turned Free! from commercial into TV series. No, that would be the shirtless boys with swimmer's bodies.

And in a way, it works. Blue Lock is the show where all of the characters compete to be the very worst sports anime boy. The story centers on Yoichi Isagi, who is one of 300 strikers chosen for ...

While other sports anime struggle to find a footing ... starts with Shoyo Hinata, a young boy who aspires to play volleyball but is obstructed by a lack of passionate teammates.

Sugawara also personally resonates with me because his experience on the team reflects my own athletic experiences. I loved Howl before I loved any other anime boy. Howl’s Moving Castle was my ...

This Boy is a Professional Wizard follows the two ... It's not uncommon for sports anime to delve into BL themes, especially given their strong emphasis on the bonds between teammates.

I did mention that Haikyu!! was my gateway show to sports anime, right? Volley Boys!! by Kevin Thien Vu Long Nguyen, takes the emotional stakes of Haikyu!! and translates them into motivation ...

It’s refreshing to see an anime featuring a girl’s basketball star while the boy is more of a fanboy (maybe even a simp) whose athletic achievements and social status pale in comparison.

Clearly, this take on Astro Boy is on another level, and according to fans, it is one of the most impressive in anime’s history. It nails a specific aesthetic that both merges with Astro Boy ...

Studio Ghibli‘s animated adventure movie The Boy and the Heron is continuing to blaze a trail for anime, in Europe, Asia and North America. Following its Golden Globes win last week, the first ...