Season 1 poster

Season 1

(2019)

Overview

Sora joins the high school basketball club, but his unmotivated teammates don't care about the game. To get anywhere, he has to change their minds.

Cast

Kisho Taniyama as Natsume, Kenji
Kisho Taniyama

as Natsume, Kenji

Taku Yashiro as Yasuhara, Shinichi
Taku Yashiro

as Yasuhara, Shinichi

Katsuyuki Konishi as Hanazono, Chiaki
Katsuyuki Konishi

as Hanazono, Chiaki

Sayaka Senbongi as Yabuuchi, Madoka
Sayaka Senbongi

as Yabuuchi, Madoka

Yuma Uchida as Hanazono, Momoharu
Yuma Uchida

as Hanazono, Momoharu

Mamoru Miyano as Shigeyoshi, Kaname
Mamoru Miyano

as Shigeyoshi, Kaname

Yuki Kaji as Kurumatani, Sora
Yuki Kaji

as Kurumatani, Sora

Episodes

The Ugly Duckling poster

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October 1, 2019

Sora is determined to join the basketball club, but the club’s members are determined to goof off instead of practice. …

Boys Without Talent poster

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October 9, 2019

Sora’s skill and enthusiasm remind Momoharu of what it means to be passionate about basketball — but will Momoharu keep…

Momoharu’s Wings poster

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October 16, 2019

Punks from Maru High have challenged Sora’s team to a basketball match, but how good is their team, anyway? Sora goes u…

First Flight poster

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October 23, 2019

The day of the match against Maru High is here, and Sora can’t wait to hit the court. But do the punks of Kuzu High sta…

Broken Wings poster

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October 30, 2019

Tokitaka thinks he’s found a way to shut Sora out of the paint, but the pint-sized powerhouse still has a trick up his …

Now’s the Time poster

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November 6, 2019

Sora’s new strategy has put him in the crosshairs of the defense, and things are looking bleak. Luckily for him, Kuzu H…

The Troublesome Freshman poster

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November 13, 2019

After taking an exhausted Sora home post-game, Madoka learns the truth about Sora’s basketball-star mother and the reas…

The Duck and the Kite poster

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November 20, 2019

Kite only cares about two things: the ball and the basket. Team bonding? He’ll pass, thanks — but will he change his tu…

Kite, His Ball, and the Team’s Pain poster

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November 27, 2019

Kite’s fate was sealed the moment he laid hands on those upperclassmen. Luckily for him, Sora has never been one to giv…

Manager poster

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December 4, 2019

All Sora wanted was to get his "wings" repaired. He didn’t count on getting a super cute, super clumsy team manager in …

The Boys’ Stubbornness and Girls’ Pride poster

The Boys’ Stubbornness and Girls’ Pride 5.0

December 11, 2019

Winning the match against the girls’ team should be a piece of cake, but Nao’s tactical abilities — not to mention the …

Team poster

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December 17, 2019

When Nao abruptly resigns as manager, Sora learns that there is more to her basketball background than meets the eye. L…

Differing Enthusiasm poster

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December 25, 2019

True passion for the game drives players like Sora to succeed. But can passion for basketball be taught — especially to…

Towards Victory poster

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January 8, 2020

It’s hard to stay motivated when the inter-high tournament is so far away, but Nao has a plan to keep the team on its t…

The Boys’ Spirit poster

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January 15, 2020

The players of Kuzu High have just one practice game to prove they’re worth taking seriously. Has their training camp p…

The Best Start and the Worst Start poster

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January 22, 2020

As Kitasumi High gets serious, Nao unveils Kuzu High’s super secret defense strategy. It’s time to knock out the compet…

Versus poster

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January 29, 2020

Although guarding Taro is exhausting, Sora’s intense eyes make it clear that he’s ready to face the challenge head on. …

Now… poster

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February 5, 2020

With Sora on the sidelines, Tobi becomes the target of Kitasumi High’s latest defense strategy: the insidious 2-2-1 zon…

Higher Than Anyone poster

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February 12, 2020

Dedication. Perseverance. Commitment. These are the qualities that make a basketball champion — and thanks to Konishi, …

Last Play poster

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February 19, 2020

As Sora steps into the role of pointguard, Chiaki steps into the spotlight. The fate of the game hangs in the balance, …

Tears poster

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February 26, 2020

A final shot will decide the fate of the match against Kitasumiyoshi High. As the dust settles, Madoka makes a difficul…

The Last Piece poster

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March 4, 2020

The school basketball tournament pits teammate against teammate. As Sora and Tobi face off, a towering new player steps…

The Moon and the Hoop poster

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March 11, 2020

Mokichi’s height gives him an undisputed advantage on the court, but when it comes to basketball, height alone can’t ou…

Light poster

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March 18, 2020

Midterms have arrived, and the team will have to hit the books if they all want to enter the tournament preliminaries. …

Undiscovered Talent poster

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April 1, 2020

After a sleepless night, the first match of the tournament has arrived. But Kuzu High isn’t the only team pinning their…

Rush and Rush poster

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April 8, 2020

Hobble a key player, and the entire team will fall apart. Chiaki learns this lesson the hard way when the players of Sh…

The Hard Play poster

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April 15, 2020

Kuzu’s early lead makes no difference to Shinjo High, who quickly takes control of the game. Subbed in as pointguard, c…

Vow poster

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April 22, 2020

As pressure builds and halftime approaches, Chiaki makes a decision that could shake the entire team. Will he leave Kuz…

Bonds poster

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April 29, 2020

As Kuzu dominates the court, the prospect of winning fades for Shinjo High — but help is on the way from the team’s mos…

Reason for Living poster

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May 6, 2020

Despite his terrible knee injury, Kojima’s skill are formidable, but he isn’t the only member of Shinjo High that Kuzu …

What Must Be Protected poster

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May 13, 2020

As the end of the game draws near, the players of Kuzu High push themselves to the limit. Only one thing’s for certain:…

Time Limit poster

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May 20, 2020

With only seconds on the clock, the pressure of defending the lead falls squarely on Kuzu High. But winning the match i…

Life poster

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May 27, 2020

Reunited at long last, Sora and his mother have a lot to talk about — and time is of the essence. Elsewhere, Sora’s tea…

Light Trails poster

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June 3, 2020

Sora is nowhere to be found, and in his absence, the basketball team must pick up the pieces. Whether they will succeed…

Stand poster

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June 10, 2020

A new challenger with mysterious motivations approaches Tobi for a game of one-on-one. Meanwhile, Sora returns, but the…

Kids Are Allright poster

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June 17, 2020

The team must find a new advisor, so they take matters into their own hands — but will Satsuki be willing to return to …

Tender poster

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July 1, 2020

It may be raining, but nothing can douse Sora and his teammates’ fiery passion for basketball. Proving that passion to …

Earring poster

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July 8, 2020

Restless and unfocused, Madoka takes the night off to hang out with friends. But fun turns to fear when Madoka realizes…

Fight For Rock For Life poster

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July 15, 2020

Chiba is determined to take Maru High to the top! And with only one more chance to reach the inter-high, they’ll have t…

Stop & Go poster

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July 22, 2020

Yokohama Taiei is a force to be reckoned with, but not everyone is suited for a spot on this infamous team. Elsewhere, …

Challenger poster

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July 29, 2020

The day of the match against Yokohama Taiei descends along with a wave of unprecedented heat… and Tobi is nowhere to be…

War Declaration poster

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August 5, 2020

After a rocky start, Kuzu plays surprisingly well again Yokohama Taiei — but when a new player enters the game, the tid…

The Best Lineup poster

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August 12, 2020

At rock bottom, the only way to go is up. Tobi knows this all too well, and he’s determined to take Kuzu High all the w…

Fuse poster

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August 19, 2020

What’s a pint-sized point guard to do when the opposition shuts down every play? Advice on the matter comes from an une…

Break poster

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August 26, 2020

Tobi and Sora have something in common: rivalries with other players. Too bad Tobi’s rivalry seems so one-sided… for no…

Certain Proof poster

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September 2, 2020

Once they find the spark that sets them alight, Kuzu High will not be stopped. The spark that sets Sora ablaze? Another…

Sora the Duck poster

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September 9, 2020

Sora gets a run for his money when a pokerfaced new player leaps onto the court — and into the role of the opposition’s…

The Straight Story poster

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September 16, 2020

Some players run toward the finish line; others stop or slow down along the way. With Chiaki’s help, Tobi intends to sp…

The Last Period poster

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September 23, 2020

It’s the final period of their match against Yokohama, and the fate of the Kuzu High basketball team hangs entirely upo…

Bridge poster

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September 30, 2020

The match is finally over, and one question remains: Have the players of Kuzu High done enough to save the basketball c…