Best Sports Anime of 1994

The initial 33 episodes recap the earlier series. Subsequently, new episodes introduce a character named Shingo Aoi, who plays in Italy. Following that, the World Cup commences, featuring unusual new nations such as Sweden, Thailand, and Uzbekistan. Regrettably, the anime concludes partway through the World Cup, after the match between Japan and Uzbekistan.

His name is Baki Hanma. Nobody knows his origins or where he picked up his unorthodox fighting style. When it comes to Karate, Baki Hanma is exceptionally skilled. He can take down an opponent in a single strike and is tearing through the Karate Championship. In a high-profile tournament, he defeats one rival after another—despite being a complete unknown with barely a ranking to his name. Now he faces the greatest battle of his life, and he might have finally met his equal. There are no rules, and his opponent is capable of literally tearing out his nerves. If Baki wins, he's the strongest. If he loses... he dies.

In the Slam Dunk movie, Sakuragi and Shohoku face off against Oda and Takezono High School. This is Sakuragi's second game, and it pits him against Oda, a former teammate from their junior high days.

In the Inter High Championships, Shohoku goes up against Tsukubu, a powerful opponent this season. The match brings together familiar faces from the past: Coach Anzai comes face-to-face with his former student, who now coaches Tsukubu, while Akagi and Kogure reunite with Godai, their old classmate and Tsukubu's captain. At the same time, Sakuragi gets annoyed by Nango, Tsukubu's center, who competes with him for Haruko's attention.

In the not-too-distant future, Neo Wrestling has taken over the sports world as a thrilling spectacle where Metal Fighters battle for the championship title. The story centers on the Pretty Four—Miku, Ginko, Sayaka, and Nana—as they compete against the reigning champions, Team Sapphire. With a washed-up alcoholic named Eiichi Suo as their coach, the girls must deal not only with challenges inside the ring but also with unexpected troubles in their everyday lives. Only by protecting their friends, understanding their rivals, and eventually confronting their idol Aquamarine will Miku and the others uncover Eiichi's true intentions and the shady secrets lurking behind Neo Wrestling.

In a future where Metal Fight games have become the world's most popular televised sport, numerous robot contestants battle for the title of Best Metal Fighter in the World. Kurenai Ken, together with teammate Saeba Shoko—who was initially hesitant—pilots the Super Robot Fighter, Red Baron, and enters the competition with the goal of becoming its champion. However, Ken must face a host of rivals from across the globe, including Kaizer, the Tetsumen Tou (meaning "Iron Fist," a nod to the original Red Baron TV series) doctors, Tiger, and ShinRon.

The narrative follows Hikaru Tatsumura, who moves from Brazil to pursue his aspiration of becoming a top soccer player after encountering a celebrated player admired by everyone. Tatsumura is typically cheerful and laid-back, but his demeanor shifts to serious and formidable when it comes to soccer. He also showcases a distinctive style, including a humorous dance with his friend after scoring a goal. Tatsumura and his team will encounter numerous obstacles as they strive for success.

In "Soccer Fever," follow Brian Thompson, a former journalist and the main character, as he relives iconic moments from the Football World Cup. The story traces the tournaments from the first one in Uruguay in 1930 up to the 1994 event in the USA, intertwining Thompson's life journey from childhood to adulthood. The series highlights the evolution of the game through the remarkable skills of legendary players like Franz Beckenbauer, Gerd Müller, Eusébio, and the incomparable Pelé.

Shippuu! Iron Leaguer OVA.

Animated film about the life of the 45th Yokozuna, Wakanohana Kanji I.

This 1994 baseball film, based on Keiji Nakazawa's manga and directed by Yoshinori Kanemori, centers on Susumu Daichi, who lost his parents in the Hiroshima atomic bombing. He and his friends play on a scrappy team that later becomes the professional Hiroshima Carp, as they face economic and social struggles in the team's early, most fragile years.