7 Best Sports Anime Series You Should Watch

IMDb: 8.8

MyAnimeList: 8.78

Stream: Netflix, Philo, Retrocrush, AsianCrush, Plex

"Hajime no Ippo" follows the story of a timid high school student named Ippo Makunouchi who is frequently bullied by his classmates. One day, he is saved by a professional boxer and decides to take up boxing himself. The anime chronicles Ippo's journey as he trains hard to become a successful boxer and overcome various challenges in and out of the ring.

IMDb: 8.7

MyAnimeList: 8.55

Stream: Netflix, Amazon Video

"Slam Dunk" revolves around Hanamichi Sakuragi, a delinquent with a fiery attitude who joins his school's basketball team to impress a girl he likes. Despite his initial lack of knowledge about basketball, Sakuragi undergoes intense training and grows into a skilled player. The anime showcases the highs and lows of Sakuragi's basketball journey and the friendships he forms along the way.

IMDb: 8.1

MyAnimeList: 7.36

Stream: Netflix, Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, Apple TV, Amazon Video, Fandango At Home

"Captain Tsubasa" follows the story of Tsubasa Ozora, a young and talented soccer player with a passion for the sport. Tsubasa dreams of playing professionally and represents Japan in international tournaments. The anime features intense soccer matches, impressive skills, and the determination of Tsubasa to achieve his goals on the field.

IMDb: 8.2

MyAnimeList: 8.04

Stream: Netflix, Crunchyroll

"Kuroko's Basketball" centers around the Seirin High School basketball team and their quest for victory in national tournaments. The team is led by Taiga Kagami and the mysterious player Tetsuya Kuroko, known for his unique playing style. The anime showcases intense basketball matches, teamwork, and the bond between teammates striving for success.

IMDb: 8.7

MyAnimeList: 8.43

Stream: Netflix, Crunchyroll

"Haikyu!!" follows the journey of Shoyo Hinata, a short but determined volleyball player who aspires to compete at the national level. Hinata joins his high school's volleyball team and forms a strong partnership with the talented setter Tobio Kageyama. The anime highlights the players' growth, teamwork, and the thrill of competitive volleyball matches.

IMDb: 8.2

MyAnimeList: 7.9

Stream: Hulu, Crunchyroll

"Yuri on Ice" tells the story of Yuri Katsuki, a figure skater who faces setbacks in his career but finds a new sense of purpose under the guidance of the legendary skater Victor Nikiforov. The anime beautifully portrays Yuri's struggles, personal growth, and his journey to become a top figure skater on the world stage.

IMDb: 8.1

MyAnimeList: 8.11

Stream: Crunchyroll

"Ace of the Diamond" follows Eijun Sawamura, a talented pitcher with a unique pitching style, as he joins the prestigious Seidou High School baseball team. Sawamura faces tough competition, forms bonds with his teammates, and strives to become the team's ace pitcher. The anime showcases intense baseball matches, rivalries, and the dedication of players chasing their baseball dreams.