Best Sports Anime of 2023

The second season of Hanma Baki. In Hanma Baki’s first season, the fighter Baki — the strongest high schooler in the land — trained in a prison against fellow inmates, defeating a giant praying mantis and formidable opponents like Biscuit “Mr. Unchained” Oliva and Jun “Mr. Second” Guevaru. Now, Baki is back and gearing up to battle Pickle, a perfectly preserved prehistoric man so powerful, he once preyed on dinosaurs. If Baki can take down Pickle, his final matchup will be with his all-powerful father, Yujiro Hanma.

Following the intense end of the prefectural tournament, the Kazemai High School Kyudo Club has little time to rest. With the national championship on the horizon, the team is set on proving that their earlier win was no accident. Minato Narumiya, his love for kyudo rekindled, throws himself into rigorous practice alongside his devoted teammates. As the eagerly awaited tournament draws near, the members of the Kazemai kyudo club strive to keep their eyes on the prize. But when former rivals come back as tough competitors, the boys realize that capturing the national title will demand even more resolve and effort than they have ever put forth.

In the animated series Umamusume: Pretty Derby Season 3, horse girls Kitasan Black and Satono Diamond look up to their peer, Toukai Teiou, and aspire to achieve her level of success. They enroll at Tracen Academy, an institution that trains horse girls for high-stakes races. Kitasan Black joins Team Spica, the same team as Teiou. After starting with an undefeated streak, she suffers her first loss in a Grade 1 (G1) race, the highest tier of competition. Unfazed by this setback, she remains focused on reaching her full potential. Meanwhile, Satono Diamond comes from a lineage of fast horse girls that have never won a G1 race. Her aim is to break this pattern and bring pride to her family.

Horse girl Narita Top Road has been devoted to reaching the highest level of the Twinkle Series ever since she made a childhood promise to her trainer. Her hard work pays off when she earns a spot in the Satsuki Sho, the first race of the prestigious Classic Triple Crown—a lifelong ambition. But the path to success is far from smooth. Top Road must contend with fierce rivals like the flashy T.M. Opera O and the reserved Admire Vega, who holds a grudge against her following a previous loss. Even with the uncertainty surrounding victory in the Satsuki Sho and the remaining Triple Crown races, Top Road stays unwavering in her drive to win.

Upon arriving in Japan, underground golfer Eve becomes driven by a burning desire to challenge Aoi Amawashi, the prodigy known as the "Innocent Tyrant," who has captured her interest. However, the duel both of them seek must be put on hold until the All-Japan Girls' High School Golf Doubles Championship concludes. As teammates at Raiou Girls' Academy, Eve and Aoi now share a common goal of bringing victory to their school. To overcome increasingly tough opponents, each player must refine their unique golfing techniques. Meanwhile, hidden forces are manipulating events behind the scenes, raising the stakes of the high school tournament far beyond its apparent significance. Adding further complexity, Eve's mysterious past begins to surface, complicating the already intricate relationship she has with Aoi.

In the story "Ippon" again!, cheerful Michi Sonoda tells her teammate Sanae Takigawa that she plans to retire from judo after her final middle school tournament. Sanae is shocked, as Michi's passion for the sport originally inspired her to take it up. Michi believes a fulfilling youth should include experiences like dating rather than dedicating time to training on the mat. However, Michi's hope to end her brief judo career with a victory is crushed when she loses to talented Towa Hiura. Her plans further unravel upon learning that Towa will attend the same high school as her and Sanae. As her former rival returns, Michi may come to realize she hasn't fully let go of her love for judo.

In Paris, France, the International Junior Youth Tournament is poised to start, with Tsubasa, Misaki, Wakabayashi, Hyuga, and Wakashimazu prepared. Japan's team of elite young soccer players is ready to compete against the world's finest talents. Their rivals include Germany's Schneider, France's Pierre, Argentina's Diaz, Italy's Hernandez, and many other tough new opponents. The tournament is set to begin!

Second season of Mix: Meisei Story.

At the core of X City stands the imposing X Tower, a pair of skyscrapers that represent the ultimate goal for any Beyblade competitor. This building is the official site for professional Beybattles, featuring one hundred floors to climb, with the final challenge being a match against Team Pendragon, the current champions. Bird Kazami comes to the city as a hopeful Blader, determined to turn professional. His dreams are crushed when his team loses badly in their first qualifying match, leading his teammates to leave him. But Bird's luck changes when he encounters Ekusu Kurosu, who uses the secret identity "Kamen X" to conceal his past as a member of the unbeatable Team Pendragon. Ekusu resolves to win back his title by beginning from the lowest rank. Together, they recruit Multi Nanairo, a talented Beyblader and a popular social media influencer, to form their squad. Driven by their personal ambitions, the three form Team Persona and achieve early wins, launching their climb in the professional circuit. As they deal with corporate sponsorships, work to earn public support, and battle tough opponents, their primary goal stays the same: to reach the top of X Tower.

Exclusive bonus episodes of the Bear Bear Bear Kuma Punch! shorts included on the Blu-rays and DVDs for Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Punch!

An original picture drama included with the Kuroko no Basket Thanks Disc: 10th Anniversary BD/DVD.

After the SpoGomi exhibition match several years ago, the sport still faces challenges in gaining recognition within Japan. Akari and Tokio journey to various places to advertise SpoGomi and boost its visibility. In parallel, arrangements are advancing for the upcoming SpoGomi World Cup, which is scheduled to be held alongside the Okawa River in a specific city.

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