Smash!

スマッシュ!

170 chapters

18 volumes

2006 – 2010

In "Smash!", Shouta Azuma is completely oblivious to Miwa Okamoto's feelings for him as she tries to persuade him to attend the same high school as her, hoping to improve their badminton skills and preserve their close bond. However, Shouta, who is easygoing and values fun over competition, turns down her proposal. During a casual match, Shouta crosses paths with Yuhi Kitou, a gifted badminton player who has lost her voice. Her graceful playing style mesmerizes him, but she disappears before he can learn who she is, leaving him resolved to find her again. While searching, he comes across Anan Hashiba, whose extraordinary skill introduces Shouta to the excitement of competing against strong opponents. Motivated by his new passion to improve and the conviction that growing stronger will help him reunite with Yuhi, Shouta dives into the world of competitive badminton.