The Knight in the Area

Blue Box

Taiki Inomata is a junior high student at Eimei Academy, a school known for its strong sports program. He is a member of the badminton team and arrives early every morning to practice in the gym. No matter how early he gets there, he is always second. The person already training is Chinatsu Kano, a first-year high school student and the rising star of the girls' basketball team. Taiki has a crush on her, but the gap between them feels enormous. One day, an unexpected turn of events brings Chinatsu to live at Taiki's house. Suddenly, the girl he admires from afar is sharing his daily life. Determined to become someone worthy of her, Taiki sets his sights on reaching the Nationals in badminto

Ashita no Joe: Fighting for Tomorrow

Joe Yabuki is a young drifter who survives on the streets of Tokyo's slums with his fists, trusting no one after a childhood spent bouncing between orphanages. His raw, animalistic fighting style catches the attention of Danpei Tange, a washed-up alcoholic and former boxing coach who sees championship potential in the wild teenager. Despite Joe's initial resistance, Danpei insists on training him. Their explosive relationship deepens when Joe is arrested for petty crimes and sent to a juvenile detention facility, where he realizes he must sharpen his skills to survive. Inside, Joe meets Tooru Rikiishi, a polished boxing prodigy who repeatedly knocks him out with controlled technique. Stung

Tetsugaku Letra

In middle school, Ichinose Kimitaka loved basketball and taught his friends how to play. But their talent quickly surpassed his own, and his frustration led to an incident that ended with him overhearing those same friends wishing he would just die. Devastated, he goes to throw away his special basketball shoes. There he meets a girl doing the same with her dancing shoes. Too tall for Spanish dance, she had been rejected from her passion. Kimitaka convinces her to try basketball instead, and they trade shoes. Now in high school, Kimitaka discovers that this chance meeting changed her life. She has become a happy, social basketball player. Haunted by his past, Kimitaka must find the courage

Touch

Tatsuya Uesugi and his twin brother Kazuya have grown up alongside Minami Asakura, their beautiful neighbor and childhood friend. While Kazuya is a hardworking ace pitcher admired by everyone in town, Tatsuya is seen as a lazy slacker who always steps aside to let his brother shine, even though he may be just as talented. Everyone assumes Kazuya and Minami are destined to become the perfect couple, and Tatsuya accepts that idea at first. But as time passes, he realizes there is one thing he cannot sacrifice for his brother: his feelings for Minami. Determined to prove himself, Tatsuya begins to take baseball seriously, setting the stage for a quiet rivalry that will test the bond between t

Be Blues!

Ryuu Ichijou has dreamed of wearing the Japan national team jersey since he was a child. Gifted with exceptional talent, he seems destined for a bright future in football. But in elementary school, while protecting a friend, he is hit by a car and faces two years of grueling rehabilitation. Determined to reclaim his dream, Ryuu joins his high school soccer club. There he must deal with the lingering effects of his injuries and prove that he still has what it takes to compete at the highest level. His journey back to the pitch is filled with intense one-on-one battles, the tension of the goal, and the joy of perfect teamwork, as he works step by step toward the national team.

DAYS

Tsukushi Tsukamoto is a timid and unremarkable high school student who becomes the target of bullies. His life takes an unexpected turn during spring break when he is rescued by Jin Kazama, a gifted soccer player his own age. To fill a spot, Jin invites the completely inexperienced Tsukushi to a casual futsal match. Despite his clumsiness and lack of skill, Tsukushi discovers a passion for the sport through sheer, relentless effort. His only notable talent is an incredible stamina that keeps him running forward no matter what. Inspired by this first taste of soccer and his connection with Jin, Tsukushi decides to join the prestigious soccer club at their new high school, Seiseki, which is k