
TV · 50 episodes · 24 min/ep · Diomedéa
Lacking what is considered the most important asset in basketball, Sora Kurumatani has struggled with his short height since the inception of his love for the game. Despite missing this beneficial aspect, Sora's unwavering drive never allowed his small stature to dictate his ability to play, believing strongly in trying his hardest and persistently practicing to prove his capability. In hopes of satisfying his mother's wishes, Sora enters Kuzuryuu High School to become a member of the basketball club and compete wholeheartedly in tournaments. However, Sora is disappointed to find out that the boy's basketball team is nothing but a retreat for punks who have no interest in the sport. Sora also comes to learn that brothers Chiaki and Momoharu Hanazono—whom he becomes acquainted with—have also lost their once spirited motivation to play. Determined to revive the basketball team, Sora challenges the boys to a match against him, where his quick feet and swift movements overwhelm the group. Gradually affected by Sora's impressive skills, sheer effort, and tireless devotion to basketball, the boys unexpectedly find their burnt-out passion for the game rekindling once again. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Sora Kurumatani
Main

Yuuki Kaji
Japanese

Momoharu Hanazono
Main

Yuuma Uchida
Japanese

Chiaki Hanazono
Main

Katsuyuki Konishi
Japanese

Kenji Natsume
Main

Kishou Taniyama
Japanese

Shinichi Yasuhara
Supporting

Taku Yashiro
Japanese

Ryuuhei Nabeshima
Supporting

Chado Horii
Japanese

Kaname Shigeyoshi
Main

Mamoru Miyano
Japanese

Fuwa Hyou
Supporting

Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
Japanese

Nao Nanao
Supporting

Yuna Taniguchi
Japanese

Madoka Yabuuchi
Supporting

Sayaka Senbongi
Japanese

Youko Kokubu
Supporting

Shizuka Ishigami
Japanese

Harumi Tominaga
Supporting

Miho Okasaki
Japanese

Mamoru Miyano
Theme Song Performance (ED3)

Mamoru Miyano
Theme Song Lyrics (ED3)

Mamoru Miyano
Insert Song Performance (ep 50)

Mamoru Miyano
Insert Song Lyrics (ep 50)

Gou Zappa
Series Composition

the pillows
Theme Song Performance (OP1, ED: ep 50)

the pillows
Insert Song Performance ("TRIP DANCER"; ep 33)

the pillows
Theme Song Arrangement (OP1, ED: ep 50)

Tomoki Kikuya
Insert Song Arrangement ("Ashita no Sora e"; ep 33)

John Ledford
Executive Producer (English)