Anime Like Bamboo Blade

Aoyama is charming, cool, athletic, and a great cook, earning admiration from everyone at Fujimi High School. But his extreme phobia of dirt and germs keeps him from getting close to others. Even so, he shines as the soccer team's playmaker, carefully steering clear of physical contact while leading the squad to victory. Fujimi High's soccer club is an underdog, making the road to Nationals tough. Together with striker Kaoru Zaizen, Aoyama aims to prove that even someone obsessed with cleanliness can get their hands dirty for what truly matters.

Thirteen-year-old Tyson Granger (Takao Kinomiya) teams up with Kai Hiwatari, Max Tate (Max Mizuhura), and Ray Kon (Rei Kon) in their quest to become the world's greatest Beybladers. Supported by the technical expertise of the group's resident genius, Kenny (Kyouju), and empowered by the formidable strength of their BitBeasts, the Bladebreakers wield their tops, known as Blades, to strive toward this ultimate objective.

Tatsuya Yoigoshi, once a nationally celebrated soccer prodigy, enters his first year at Noukin High with a deep disdain for athletics, having traded his sporting ambitions for a career as an internet livestreamer. His path changes when Souma Azemichi, a first-year member of the school's kabaddi team, unexpectedly crashes into Yoigoshi's live broadcast with the intent to recruit him. Despite his reluctance, Yoigoshi follows Souma to the gymnasium, where he witnesses upperclassmen Kyouhei Misumi and Shinji Date locked in the intense, physical struggle of kabaddi. Initially mocking the sport's rules, Yoigoshi finds himself drawn in by the raw energy of the contest. Through a blend of persuasion and subtle pressure, he ultimately agrees to settle the matter of his recruitment by taking part in a kabaddi match—a hand-to-hand, team-based confrontation.

In Beyblade: Metal Fusion, a new group of characters enters a struggle between good and evil. At the heart of this conflict is Ginga, along with his trusted friends, who oppose the threatening Dark Nebula organization. The Dark Nebula seeks to rule the world and spread their wickedness, with their main challenge being Ginga, the one strong enough to stop their schemes. As their journey unfolds, loyalties are challenged, with allies becoming enemies and the reverse. The story centers on Ginga as he works to find the strength required to protect his world and maintain the honor of Beyblade.

Subaru Hasegawa dreams of becoming an elite basketball player, but those plans fall apart when his school's basketball club is suspended for a full year. Discouraged, Subaru considers giving up the sport entirely. His aunt, Mihoshi Takamura, convinces him to coach the Keishin Academy girls' basketball team, and Subaru reluctantly agrees. Once there, he meets a group of fifth graders—Tomoka Minato, Maho Misawa, Airi Kashii, Hinata Hakamada, and Saki Nagatsuki—and begins leading them toward a common goal: defeating every strong opponent they encounter. Ro-Kyu-Bu! focuses on the growth and development of these young girls and their coach as they refine their unique style of basketball play.

In "The Knight in the Area," two brothers named Kakeru and Suguru share a deep passion for soccer. While Suguru gains recognition as a promising young talent in Japan's youth soccer league, Kakeru, who faces personal difficulties on the field, decides to become a manager instead. A sudden tragedy forces Kakeru to reconsider his choices. Driven by the dream of playing in the World Cup with Japan's national team, Kakeru throws himself into intense training, showing more determination than anyone else. Joining him on this path is his childhood friend Nana, a soccer prodigy known as the "Little Witch." She is already making an impact as a key player for Nadeshiko Japan, the women's national team. Nana's accomplishments push Kakeru to pursue his own ambitions. This story combines soccer skill with youthful passion, creating a compelling and emotionally charged narrative. Discover this journey in "Area no Kishi"!

Three sets of special short stories that were included with the DVD/BD releases. The contents: Volume 1 contains "Makoto no Nayami!" (Makoto's Worry!) and "Buin Boshuu!" (Recruiting Members!). Volume 3 features "Rin to Nitori no Ishuukan!" (Rin and Nitori's One Week!) and "Rei no Tobikomi Moutokkun!" (Rei's Diving Intensive Training!). Volume 5 includes "Rei to Riron to Buumeran!" (Rei, Theory, and the Boomerang!), "Iwatobi-ke no Ichizoku!" (The Iwatobi Family Clan!), and "Haruka naru FuriFuri!" (Distant FrFr!).

In Teekyu, the series highlights the unconventional daily lives of four schoolgirls who make up the entire membership of their school's tennis club. Kanae Shinjou, often bored, frequently bends the rules of physics to achieve her desires; Nasuno Takamiya, with her immense wealth, excels at steering situations to her advantage; Marimo Bandou engages in activities that could land her in trouble, like consuming underwear or abducting children; and Yuri Oshimoto, the youngest and most normal member, completes this quirky quartet. Though they have an interest in tennis, the older members tend to prefer mischief over practice, leaving Yuri, the only one who truly knows how to play and is the most responsible despite her age, to handle her seniors' unpredictable behaviors. The story unfolds as chaos ensues in this rapid-fire comedy centered around a tennis club that seldom plays tennis.

This compilation presents animated skits based on the bonus sections from the original manga, which were included with the Blu-ray and DVD releases of Kuroko's Basketball, offered in both limited and standard editions.

A collection of animated bloopers, taken from extra content in the original manga, was packaged with both the limited and standard versions of the Kuroko no Basket Second Season BD/DVD release.

The first episode adapts material from the sixteenth manga volume, centering on the clash between Ikki and Ringo. The second episode is drawn from the twenty-third and twenty-fourth volumes, depicting Kogarasumaru's fight against the Sleeping Forest within the Inorganic Net.

In Beyblade: Metal Masters, Ginga Hagane and his fellow bladers prepare for new challenges as the World Championship approaches. Armed with his latest Beyblade, the Galaxy Pegasus W105R2F, Ginga gets ready to compete alongside his new American tag partner, Masamune Kadoya. Despite their alliance, Masamune aims to win the championship and plans to surpass Ginga. However, Masamune is not the only obstacle in Ginga's path to victory. Although Kyoya was chosen to represent Japan alongside Ginga, Masamune, Tsubasa, and Yu, he instead decides to join the African team. Partnering with Benkei, Kyoya intends to defeat Ginga and the rest of the Japanese contingent. This setup leads to one of the most intense confrontations in Metal Fight Beyblade: Baku.

The final installment in the trilogy of compilation films for the Kuroko no Basket franchise. Rakuzan and Shutoku meet in the Winter Cup semi-finals. Although Akashi's Emperor Eye, which can perceive everything, poses a challenge, Midorima and Takao strike back with a string of coordinated plays, and the entire Shutoku squad pushes back against Rakuzan. Before long, however, Akashi dashes every last hope they hold. The finals are set between Seirin and Rakuzan. Kagami enters the Zone the moment the match begins, yet it proves useless against Akashi. Faced with an overwhelming gap in skill when going up against Rakuzan, Seirin's hope is shattered numerous times over the course of the game. Still, Kuroko refuses to give in and keeps battling Akashi with unwavering resolve.

This special edition is included with the sixth Blu-ray and DVD release. It revisits the events from manga chapter 124, focusing on Kuroko and Aomine's first encounter.

Tarou Yamada is a first-year high school student who once dreamed of becoming a professional baseball player. That ambition was crushed by the overwhelming skill of Haruka Kiyomine and Kei Kaname, a pitching and catching duo known as the "General." Their extraordinary abilities and tactical brilliance dominated middle school baseball, leaving Yamada and many other aspiring players feeling defeated. Now attending the unremarkable Kotesashi High School, which has no baseball team, Yamada finds himself in the same class as Kiyomine and Kaname, who has become forgetful. The once-strategic General has turned into a loud and playful class clown due to amnesia. Because Kaname lost interest in baseball, he convinced the reluctant Kiyomine to enroll at Kotesashi simply because it was close to their home. When Kotesashi High School starts a new baseball club, Yamada encounters former teammates who have also given up on the sport. Despite their current lack of enthusiasm, Yamada believes that if he can rekindle their love for baseball, they might achieve their long-held goal of winning a national championship. The only challenge is Kaname's constant jokes and antics.

In "One Piece: Dream Soccer King," Luffy and his crew face off against the Villain All-Stars in a soccer match, with the goal of claiming the title of Dream Soccer King. The tournament's outcome hinges on a penalty kick shootout, during which Coby serves as the goalkeeper and Helmeppo acts as the referee.

Animated bloopers included with the Blu-ray/DVD releases of the Kuroko no Basket 3rd Season.

During a J. League soccer match at Touto Stadium, Detective Kogorou Mouri receives a phone call warning of a bomb, along with a cryptic clue about its location. Conan Edogawa immediately takes charge to find the explosive and protect the spectators. Using his sharp instincts and deductive skills, Conan locates and disarms the bomb. However, the case becomes more complicated when the culprit threatens another bombing at a major city event. To avert this disaster, Conan must solve another riddle, track down the hidden bomb, and apprehend the criminal before further casualties occur.

This special episode occurs immediately after Ikki agrees to Simca's proposal, taking on the role of leading Genesis. The story centers on the clash between Kogarasumaru and Potemkine, and it is set chronologically between episodes 21 and 22 of the main series.

Kohane Hatoya has always been quick to lend a hand to others, even when it costs her dearly. Her love for cheerleading started in middle school and only grows stronger as she enters high school, where she aims to form her own cheerleading squad. Supported by her close friend Uki Sawatari, Kohane struggles with her lack of experience in cheerleading moves, uniforms, and techniques. Complicating things further is her long-standing fear of heights, a serious obstacle given the sport's acrobatic demands. Then there's Hizume Arima, a former cheerleader hoping to leave her athletic days behind. Kohane sees Hizume as the ideal person to lead her new team and is determined to bring her on board. In the process, Kohane must confront her fear of heights directly.

Rifle shooting, a sport that demands exceptional accuracy and precision, was traditionally dominated by members of Japan's defense force due to strict firearm regulations. With the introduction of beam-powered rifles that replaced conventional ammunition, the sport gained popularity among younger individuals, leading to the creation of school-level competitions. Hikari Kokura, a first-year high school student with a passion for marksmanship, transfers to Chidori High School. She aims to join the rifle-shooting club, but discovers it has been disbanded due to declining interest. Despite this setback, Hikari remains determined and works to revive the club. Through her efforts, she recruits three new members: her childhood friend Izumi Shibusawa, half-Russian student Erika Meinohama, and the introverted Yukio Igarashi. The newly formed Chidori Rifle-Shooting Club now faces the challenge of competing at the national level.

Kaname Okiura enters Prefectoral Umineko Shougyou High, commonly called "Umishou," and joins the school's swimming club hoping to learn how to swim. However, he quickly discovers that the club members are eccentric and provide little useful instruction. Soon after, a spirited and carefree girl named Amuro Ninagawa transfers from Okinawa and joins the club. Her astonishing speed underwater and unorthodox swimming technique—along with her habit of swimming without clothes, which draws the attention of the male students—stuns everyone. For Okiura, Amuro's presence brings back memories of a creature resembling a mermaid he glimpsed as a child.

After their defeat against Suzuridani Academy, the Keishin Academy girls' basketball team—Tomoka Minato, Maho Misawa, Airi Kashii, Hinata Hakamada, and Saki Nagatsuka—along with their coach Subaru Hasegawa, focus on improving their basketball abilities. In their pursuit of growth, they face strong new opponents and helpful friends who may be more skilled than them.

Luffy and crew takes on Arlong's crew in baseball. Announced by Bon Clay and Buggy.