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Ookido Yuu is an extremely tall girl who just entered middle school. Because of her height everyone is trying to recruit her into their sports club, even though she is terrible at them. Her childhood friend, Ken-chan, who is still in Elementary, keeps on telling her to join the Kendo club. But she hates Kendo because she never had a single victory against him. Find more about Yuu in this spin-off of Bamboo Blade.
Chiisaku Furikabutte, lit. “Small Windupâ€, was published in Afternoon between the tankobon publications of volumes 15 and 16 and during the 2011 hiatus, and it is a series of specials about the lives of Oofuri characters. (Nice Pitching!)
Nanase Haruka is a sixth-grade elementary school student who loves connecting with the water and feeling the water as he swims, and he attends a local swim club together with his childhood best friend Tachibana Makoto and Hazuki Nagisa, one year younger than the both of them. Then, one winter’s day as graduation draws near, Matsuoka Rin transfers into Haruka and the others’ school from another swim club. Through swimming, Haruka strengthens his bonds with Makoto and Nagisa, as well as with Rin–at which point Rin, with his passion for the medley relay, suggests they form a team together and enter a tournament. This is the novel that the anime Free! is based on in manga form at last! (September Scans)
Eijun Sawamura, the captain of his middle school baseball team, blamed himself for their crushing loss in the final game. His exceptional fastball had cost them the chance to advance to the national championship. Determined to make it right, he promised his friends that they would make it there in high school. However, his poor grades and lack of school recommendations left him feeling unmotivated. One day, a scout from Seidou High School in Tokyo spotted Sawamura's unique pitching style and invited him to observe their nationally-ranked baseball team. Despite his initial reluctance, Sawamura was persuaded to attend a practice session where he faced one of their batters. It was during this competition that he caught the eye of Kazuya Miyuki, a skilled catcher who brought out Sawamura's strengths as a pitcher. Though plagued with guilt over leaving his old teammates behind, Sawamura's friends encouraged him to take the offer and pursue his dreams. With a renewed sense of determination, he accepted and dove headfirst into the grueling process of becoming Seidou's team ace. Yet, his former school remained close to his heart, and he carried their spirit with him throughout his journey. With his newfound drive and team camaraderie, Sawamura embraced his transfer to Tokyo and led his team towards the national championship.
Touch is a shounen story about two twin brothers, a pretty girl next door, and that good old pastime of baseball. The manga was written by one of the most well known manga-ka out there, Adachi Mitsuru in the early 80's (1981-1986). He's a wonderful writer who tends to write stories that are related to baseball and Koshien, the stadium where the All High School Baseball Tournament is held.
An ordinary middle school student, Fujita Tatara couldn't find any objective in life and spent his days idly. One day, a group of delinquents picks a fight with him and he is saved by a mysterious man. After that, the man surprisingly takes him to a ballroom dancing class! While being inspired by a girl dancer who goes to that school, Hanaoka Shizuku, and her partner, a genius dancer, Hyoudou Kiyoharu, Tatara starts dedicating his youth to dancesport!! 2nd place in the 2013 Manga Taisho Awards.
From SRoMU: While on a soccer tour, Toudou Mirai is involved in a shipwreck accident. When he comes to, he finds himself in 19th Century England. With him being saved by a player of the local soccer team named "Durham", Eddie, it seems Mirai will be joining "Durham", a team with their sights set on joining the world's first ever professional league... What with slipping through time, will Mirai ever make it back to the 21st Century?! This is a science fiction soccer story bringing the true talents of playing soccer straight to you!
Wimpy Sena Kobayakawa has been running away from bullies all his life. But when the football gear comes on, things change. Sena's speed and uncanny ability to elude big bullies just might give him what it takes to become a great high school football hero! Enjoy all the bone-crushing action and slapstick comedy that this heartwarming coming-of-age story has to offer.
Sho Kazamatsuri has a straightforward aspiration - to become the finest soccer player he can be. As the enthusiastic captain of the Josui Junior High squad, he is admired by all. Consequently, he is determined to preserve the unity of the team at all times!
Japanese players are striving to pursue professional careers both domestically and internationally following their participation in the World Youth competition. Their ultimate goal is to compete in the World Cup 2002, hosted by Korea and Japan. To achieve this objective, they need to enhance their skills by participating in diverse domestic and international club events.
Gang Chan, a young man from a rural village, dreams of becoming a boxing champion. To repay the elders who raised him, he trains relentlessly every single day. But one day, a group of men in black storm into the village, intent on pushing a shady redevelopment project. Gang Chan stands up to protect the villagers, but the odds are overwhelming. As he breaks down in tears, blaming himself for failing them, someone appears... someone who will change his fate forever.
It is a divine ritual, a martial art, a combat sport—it's sumo!! A "small" new student, Ushio Hinomaru, appears before the weak little sumo club of Oodachi High School! The words "big" and "heavy" are the rules to this sport, which does not fit this newbie any inch, but this guy goes and does what...!? Ushio and the small sumo club climbs its way to the top! The goal is *Hinoshita Kaisan! A fired up high school sumo tale—no retakes allowed!! *Hinoshita Kaisan - A title for the highest rank in professional sumo, equivalent of Yokozuna.
