For those who love sports anime series, the writer would like to give you a recommendation of the best sports anime series of all time that you can watch in your spare time. Some of these series have unexpected and unusual storylines, such as a protagonist who doesn’t always win. Without further ado, let’s get into it!

1. Captain Tsubasa

Captain Tsubasa is a sports anime for a million people that has been broadcast on Indonesian TV. This anime tells Tsubasa Ozora, a child who has a natural talent in playing football. Together with, Nankatsu, Tsubasa won the title of champion in Japan. Now he is continuing his dream of becoming the best player in the world.

2. Eyeshield 21

Eyeshield 21 is probably the best American football anime ever. This anime, created by Riichiro Inagaki, was also used to be on an Indonesian TV channel. Kobayakawa Sena is a high school student with a gift at running. Hiruma from the American football school club recruits him, with the hope of making him Deimon High’s “Ace”.

To hide his identity, Sena plays in a helmet with visor, with the pseudonym “Eyeshield 21”. With Sena’s lightning speed, Hiruma’s accuracy, and Kurita’s sheer strength, Deimon Devil Bats enters the national tournament to be the best team in Japan. 

3. Slam Dunk

Slam Dunk is the legendary basketball anime that’s really popular among ‘90s kids. The anime follows a high school student, Hanamichi Sakuragi who’s obsessed with basketball. The 190 cm-tall player plays for Shohoku. In his team, Hanamichi also has a rival, Rukawa. This anime is said to make a return in 2020.

4. Prince of Tennis

Prince of Tennis might just be the best tennis anime ever. Although it’s filled with insane god-like skills that don’t make any sense, Prince of Tennis is quite popular with sports anime fans. Echizen Ryoma is a junior high freshman who joins the Seigaku tennis club.

Even though he’s the youngest among other players, his skill in playing tennis is not to be argued about. Along with his seniors at Seigaku, Ryoma aims to be the Japan champion. Ryoma’s biggest rival is his own father, Echizen Nanjiro, who was once a professional player with the nickname “Samurai Nanjiro”.

5. Ping Pong Animation

Ping Pong Animation revolves around two best friends who spend their days playing ping pong, Makoto Tsukimoto and Yukata Hoshino. Thanks to their rigorous training, they have mastered high-level techniques and aspire to become the best ping pong players in the world. This anime is also filled with numerous crazy skills that don’t make sense, but still awesome to watch.

6. Yowamushi Pedal

Yowamushi Pedal is perhaps the best cycling anime that ever exists. Onoda Sakamichi is an otaku who often visits Akihabara on his old city bike. Even that he lives far from it, and has to take on steep incline roads.

Imaizumi, who knows about it, advises him to join Sohoku’s cycling club. Onoda, with his natural gift, becomes a member of the Sohoku’s. With his seniors, they aim to win the Inter-High.

7. Kuroko no Basket

Kuroko Tetsuya is a high school student with a great talent for basketball. Although he’s physically weak, Kuroko performs exceptionally as the sixth-man. Meanwhile, Kagami has a natural gift that easily makes him unstoppable. By combining Kuroko and Kagami’s strengths, they make great plays.

Later on, Seirin High, with Kuroko and Kagami, will face the Kiseki no Sedai or the “The Generation of Miracles”. They are a team with naturally gifted players who were invincible in their heyday. Interestingly, Kuroko was actually a part of that team. With various fascinating skills, you won’t get bored watching this anime.

8. Hajime no Ippo

Makunouchi Ippo is a junior high student who used to get picked on by others without having the guts to fight back. Then one day, when Ippo’s got bullied, he’s helped by the professional boxer, Takamura. Ippo, who’s amazed by him, starts to pick up boxing and joins a club. From then on, he has a big ambition of becoming a world champion.

9. Ace of Diamond

Ace of Diamonds is a baseball anime, focuses on a pitcher named Eijun Sawamura. He has a strange pitching style that’s difficult to catch. His dream of becoming the best pitcher in Japan has a difficult start due to his throwing style. 

One day, his strange pitch is caught by a talent scout from Seido High, a school with a rich history of baseball but is currently struggling for a long time. Right then and there, Eijun starts to play baseball with a bunch of other peculiar players.

10. Haikyuu

Hinata Shoyo is a high school student who’s short in stature, especially when compared to volleyball players. However, Hinata has an incredibly high jump which makes him a great Spiker. Together with Kageyama, they play for Karasuno High, aiming for the title.

Haikyuu anime has recently entered its fourth season, while the manga has just ended lately. Although there are no super moves in this one, this anime is quite engaging. The comedic moments in it are also very entertaining.

That was a list of the best sports anime series according to Dunia Games that you should watch. If you find this fascinating, feel free to share this article with your pals. And stick around for more info about anime and manga. Also, don’t forget to follow Dunia Games on Facebook and Instagram to keep you updated on the latest exciting news and articles.