Best Sports Anime of 2019

The boys' soft tennis team is failing, constantly outperformed by the girls' club and close to being shut down due to weak results and few members. Captain Touma Shinjou keeps searching for new players but never succeeds. The situation shifts when transfer student Maki Katsuragi impressively catches a stray cat in the classroom, catching Touma's attention. Although Maki initially refuses to participate in any clubs, Touma finally persuades him to join, accepting Maki's conditions of being paid and having club expenses covered. Once he joins, Maki's natural skill and quick progress raise the team's level, frustrating his teammates. His presence pushes and drives them to improve and take the sport seriously. As the team members uncover their own hidden strengths, they also face personal problems and the harsh realities of adolescence in middle school.

Sora Kurumatani has a deep passion for basketball, but his height is far below that of most players. Nevertheless, he remains convinced that determination and persistent practice can make up for his short stature. Following his mother's hopes, Sora enrolls at Kuzuryuu High School intending to join the basketball club and compete in games. When he gets there, however, he discovers that the boys' basketball team is a laid-back group more focused on hanging out than on serious play. He also becomes friends with the Hanazono brothers, Chiaki and Momoharu, who have lost their former drive for the sport. To spark the team's enthusiasm once more, Sora challenges them, demonstrating his quick agility and nimble playing style that outmatches them. Seeing Sora's impressive skill, steadfast dedication, and pure love for basketball, the boys reignite their own forgotten passion for the game.

Winning the high school tournament was a major milestone for the Mizusawa team, showcasing how each member had developed. That victory sparked fresh goals: Chihaya Ayase now intends to vie for the Queen's title against Shinobu Wakamiya, and Taichi Mashima, having reached Class A, sets his sights on facing Arata Wataya directly. The Mizusawa players continue to be driven to improve, and if they keep working hard, their futures hold limitless potential.

The legendary Koshien Stadium, called the "field of dreams," is where high school baseball players pursue their aspirations. After winning the autumn tournament last year, Seidou High's baseball team has qualified for Koshien for the first time in seven years. The spring competition serves as a prelude to the ultimate challenge: the Summer Koshien, which crowns the nation's best team. With the seniors leaving following the summer tournament, the squad must combine the experienced players' skills with the potential of the promising newcomers to overcome both familiar and fresh rivals and claim the national title. Meanwhile, pitcher Eijun Sawamura remains determined to secure jersey number 1 and claim the "ace" role from his longtime rival, Satoru Furuya. As the team prepares for their most difficult challenge, Sawamura and Furuya continue their battle to guide their team to victory and prove themselves as the true "Ace of the Diamond."

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.

This episode was not broadcast on TV; it was previewed at an event and later added to the Blu-ray and DVD release. There are numerous reasons why two competing teams might join forces. For the Kazemai and Kirisaki kyudo clubs, the goal is to research a pop idol in order to assist Masa!

This movie presents a restructured version of the Free! Dive to the Future television anime series, including a brand-new episode.

Tsubasa Arihara is deeply devoted to baseball and founded her high school's baseball team purely out of her love for the game. But passion by itself isn't enough to keep a club going, so she has to find skilled players. Her recruits range from beginners with no baseball experience to those who came back to the sport because of Tsubasa's energy. Brought together by their common love for baseball and their growing bonds, they become a tight-knit team. Whether they win or lose, the most important thing is the fun and friendship they share every time they play together.

Set twenty-six years after the events of Touch, MIX follows the legacy left by Touch hero Tatsuya Uesugi. Meisei Academy High School was once renowned for its powerful baseball team, but in the years since their glory days, the team has faltered and lost its former fame. The story centers on two stepbrothers, Soichirou and Toma Tachibana. They are determined to bring back the strength of Meisei Academy's baseball team and earn a spot in the National High School Baseball Championship. Both boys are currently second-year students at Meisei Academy Middle School and are talented baseball players. Soichirou excels as a catcher and batter. Toma possesses extraordinary pitching skill but no longer pitches due to a "certain reason." Once they enter high school, the brothers pair up as a battery and set their sights on reaching the National High School Baseball Championship. The passion and devotion of these characters will move your heart! MIX is a high school baseball drama that can be enjoyed by audiences of all ages.

In the wake of a catastrophic war, society is being rebuilt as augmented fighters clash in lethal arena bouts for glory and wealth. The 19th century marks the Era of Rebirth, a time of recovery after the destruction of battle. The sport of mechanical martial arts unites nations. These cybernetically enhanced warriors convert their blood into steam, transforming their bodies into powerful weapons designed for combat and killing. Among these contenders is the young Levius, who fights only to stay alive.

There are multiple methods to score points in rugby, but a "Try"—achieved when a player grounds the ball in the opposing team's goal area while maintaining control—is the most challenging. It also yields the highest points and sets up an opportunity for a conversion kick. Riku Haruma, who played rugby in his younger years, experiences his own conversion when he observes the school's struggling team practicing on the field. Though he lacks the physical size to match powerful players like Akira Kariya, Riku possesses significantly more experience. When a small piece of advice he offers leads to immediate improvement, he realizes that what the team truly needs is guidance.

The rise of Circlet Technology and Virtual Reality reshaped society, giving birth to a new competitive e-sport known as Circlet Bout, where schools battle for the title of the best. At a tournament, Yuuka Sasaki is mistaken for a participant and ends up confronting Chikage Fujimura, Japan's top player. Despite having no experience, Yuuka displays impressive talent and gains a strong ambition to become a Circlet Bout athlete. Two years later, she relocates to Tokyo and enrolls at Union School, intending to train and eventually face Chikage again. Upon arriving, she learns that the school's Circlet Bout Club has been disbanded. Now, Yuuka works with athletic Miyuki Kasahara and club manager Ayumu Aizawa to revive the club and restore its former glory.

After the Prism King Cup, Shin Ichijo—who represented Edel Rose and caught a glimpse of a future Prism Star's life—decided to enter Kakyoin Academy's high school division as a freshman in the spring. Around the same time, Koji, Hiro, and Kazuki of Over The Rainbow left Edel Rose to start their own agency, keeping them occupied. With Hiro becoming the new Prism King, Jin Norizuki, the head of Schwarz Rose, unveils PRISM.1—a tournament meant to choose a new king separate from the Prism King—and announces a face-off between Schwarz Rose and Edel Rose. As preparations for PRISM.1 begin, Yukinojo wrestles with juggling kabuki and the Prism Show, feeling unsatisfied with both. His father, seeing his struggle, suggests he leave the Prism Show world behind.

Short special of Captain Tsubasa (2018) animated for the FNS27 2019 event.

Mukashi Keibanashi is a parody that takes classic fairy tales and folklore and reworks them into the world of horse racing. Stories such as Momotarou and Cinderella are turned into racing scenarios, delivered in the style of fast-paced sports commentary. The series is funded and promoted by the Japan Racing Association (JRA).

The story of Basketball Whirlwind follows Mu Ma as he realizes the vast gap between school-level and professional basketball. He confronts these challenges directly, overcomes them through perseverance, and ultimately reaches the status of a top professional basketball player.