Best Sports Anime of the 2020s
Ranked by community ratings from MyAnimeList across 76 sports titles spanning 2020–2029.
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Audience reception is mixed, with many praising the series' core strengths like character development and exciting...
8.5
2
The First Slam Dunk is a well-received adaptation, praised for its animation, sound, and emotional storytelling. While...
8.5
3
The audience generally appreciates Chihayafuru 3 for maintaining the series' high quality, character development, and...
8.4
4
The movie is largely praised for its animation, pacing, and emotional depth, exceeding expectations even for fans of...
8.4
5
Audience sentiment is mixed. Many appreciate the character development, soundtrack, and exciting sports action, finding...
8.2
6
The audience consensus is overwhelmingly positive. Viewers are deeply moved by the inspirational story, strong...
8.2
7
Nomad: Megalo Box 2 is largely praised as a mature and thought-provoking sequel that surpasses the original for many...
8.1
8
Ao Ashi is generally well-received as a realistic sports anime with strong characters and tactical depth. While some...
8.1
9
Blue Lock polarizes viewers with its focus on egoism and ruthless competition, diverging from typical sports anime...
8.1
10
Audience opinions are divided on 'Ao no Hako'. Some appreciate the anime's emotional realism, gentle storytelling, and...
8.1
11
Audience sentiment is mixed. Many find the animation, character dynamics, and overall enjoyment high points, but are...
8
12
The audience consensus is overwhelmingly positive, praising the show's beautiful animation, character development, and...
7.9
13
Audience reception is mixed, with dedicated fans appreciating the series' conclusion despite its flaws. Common...
7.7
14
The second season of Rising Impact continues the sports anime journey with a focus on character development and...
7.6
15
Audience reception is mixed, with praise for improved animation and fight scenes, but criticism for weak storytelling,...
7.5
16
Bakuten!! is a generally enjoyable sports anime that is praised for its likeable characters, solid animation, and...
7.4
17
Birdie Wing is a polarizing anime that surprises viewers with its wacky blend of golf, mafia, and yuri elements. While...
7.4
18
Audience sentiment is generally positive, with many considering 'Oblivion Battery' a hidden gem. The show is praised...
7.4
19
Audience reception is mixed. Some appreciate the focus on team dynamics and character development, particularly...
7.3
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Overall, the audience enjoys Ryman's Club for its unique blend of sports and workplace drama. The characters and their...
7.3