Best Sports Anime of All Time
Ranked by community ratings from MyAnimeList across 307 sports titles spanning 1990–present.
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Hajime no Ippo is a highly regarded sports anime praised for its engaging characters, exciting fight choreography, and...
8.8
2
The audience generally enjoyed Haikyuu!! Karasuno Koukou vs. Shiratorizawa Gakuen Koukou, praising its animation,...
8.8
3
Ping Pong the Animation is a unique and thought-provoking series that focuses on character development and emotional...
8.6
4
Slam Dunk is a classic sports anime praised for its humor, character development, and inspiring story about teamwork...
8.5
5
Ashita no Joe 2 is widely acclaimed for its profound character development, realistic portrayal of boxing's human cost,...
8.5
6
The First Slam Dunk is a well-received adaptation, praised for its animation, sound, and emotional storytelling. While...
8.5
7
The audience generally appreciates Chihayafuru 3 for maintaining the series' high quality, character development, and...
8.4
8
The movie is largely praised for its animation, pacing, and emotional depth, exceeding expectations even for fans of...
8.4
9
The audience is generally positive about Major S5, appreciating its return to form after a weaker previous season....
8.3
10
Audience consensus is largely positive, praising the show's strategic depth and unique premise. However, some find the...
8.3
11
The final season of Kuroko no Basket is a mixed bag for viewers. Many fans enjoy the exciting matches, character...
8.3
12
Viewers are overwhelmingly positive about Kaze ga Tsuyoku Fuiteiru, praising its character development, inspiring...
8.3
13
Cross Game is a character-driven anime praised for its emotional depth, well-developed relationships, and surprising...
8.2
14
The audience generally enjoys 'Diamond no Ace: Second Season' for its engaging character development, thrilling...
8.2
15
The audience consensus is overwhelmingly positive. Viewers are deeply moved by the inspirational story, strong...
8.2
16
Hyakuemu. elicits strong, albeit divided, reactions, primarily centered on its ambitious artistic direction and...
8.2
17
Audience sentiment is mixed. Some viewers found Ballroom e Youkoso to be an inspiring and aesthetically pleasing sports...
8.1
18
Nomad: Megalo Box 2 is largely praised as a mature and thought-provoking sequel that surpasses the original for many...
8.1
19
Ao Ashi is generally well-received as a realistic sports anime with strong characters and tactical depth. While some...
8.1
20
Blue Lock polarizes viewers with its focus on egoism and ruthless competition, diverging from typical sports anime...
8.1