Running Toward Yesterday

Air Gear

Minami "Ikki" Itsuki is the toughest kid at Higashi Junior High School and the leader of the East Side Gunz. Known as the "Unbeatable Babyface," he lives with the mysterious Noyamano sisters, who secretly belong to a Storm Rider team called Sleeping Forest. After a humiliating defeat at the hands of the Skull Saders, a rival street gang, Ikki discovers the sisters' hidden world of Air Treks—motorized inline skates that allow their riders to perform incredible, gravity-defying feats. Determined to regain his pride and experience the sensation of flight, he throws himself into the dangerous and thrilling world of Air Trek.

Levius

In a 19th century recovering from the devastation of war, the world has entered the Era of Rebirth. The sport of mechanical martial arts now captivates the nations. Fighters with cybernetic augmentations turn their blood into steam and their bodies into brutal fighting machines. Levius is a young arena battler who fights to survive. Under the guidance of his uncle, he enters this dangerous world carrying the weight of a lost father and a mother in a coma. As he climbs the ranks, he faces the shadowy megacorporation Amethyst, whose military influence spreads through the arena itself. Levius must find a way to fight not only for his own future, but perhaps for the fate of the world.

Aokana: Four Rhythm Across the Blue

In a world where anti-graviton shoes allow people to fly with their own strength, the sport of Flying Circus—a high-speed dogfight race—has become wildly popular. The archipelago of four islands far south of Japan is the stage for this new frontier of flight. A former prodigy of Flying Circus, the protagonist abandoned the sport after a crushing defeat and other personal reasons. When he meets transfer student Haruka Kurashina, he finds himself teaching her how to soar through the skies. As he helps her discover the joy of flight, his own old passion reignites, and he decides to return to the competitive arena.

De Sport Fighter Z

In a world where e-sports have become a global phenomenon, a young gamer named Kenzou lives and breathes the fighting game Dragon Ball FighterZ. Driven by nothing but his raw intuition and fighting spirit, he decides to enter the competitive scene and challenge every opponent who stands in his way. As Kenzou climbs the ranks of the professional tournament circuit, he must face increasingly skilled players and overcome the intense pressure of high-stakes matches. With only his fists and instincts as his weapons, he strives to prove that passion and determination can triumph over strategy and experience in the ultimate quest to become the best Dragon Ball FighterZ pro-gamer.

Pale Blue Dot - Battle Athletes Daiundoukai ReSTART!

In the year 5100, elite female athletes from training schools across the solar system gather at the University Satellite, a colossal space station orbiting Earth, to compete in the Grand Athletic Meet. This annual tournament pushes competitors to their physical limits under harsh rules, where they fight, challenge, and race for glory. The ultimate prize is the title of Cosmo Beauty, the highest honor in the competition. As a new tournament begins, a fresh generation of athletes enters the arena, each determined to overcome their rivals and claim victory in this sci-fi sports saga.

Daikinboshi

Daikinboshi is a collection of seven short stories by Iou Kuroda, spanning genres from science fiction to sports and drama. The anthology includes tales such as "Schweitzer," "Mishi," "Angel," "Izakaya Busou Jourei," "Budou no Oka," "Nekoneko Kyuujotai," and "Tada Hakase." Each story presents a unique conflict. In "Angel," a cyclist races in a criterium to help a woman travel to England for an abortion. Other stories explore themes of survival, human connection, and the supernatural, often set against ordinary or surreal backdrops. The collection blends everyday life with extraordinary circumstances, questioning morality and fate.