SpoGomi: World Cup Exhibition Match Arc

Synopsis

The most stunning! A coming-of-age story centered on trash-picking! In the not-too-distant future, collecting litter has become a competitive sport whose popularity rivals that of soccer. Akari is the least noticeable student in her class, but one day she meets Tokio—a charismatic SpoGomi competitor blessed with immense talent and fame. This encounter sparks a coming-of-age narrative that brings together young people from around the globe through SpoGomi, all united by the goal of creating towns, rivers, and oceans free of garbage. (Note: This episode premiered on MAL's official YouTube channel before its Japanese release across various streaming services scheduled for April 2022.)

Background

Competitive Litter-Picking ("Sports Gomi-Hiroi" or "SpoGomi" for short) is a real-life competitive sport. With famous corporations joining as part of their CSR activities, and even a "High School Cup" involving high schools from more than 35 regions, SpoGomi competitors are on the rise. This anime aims to increase the recognition of this sport around the world.