Ahiru no Sora

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.

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Natsume, Kenji Main

Taniyama, Kishou Japanese

Hanazono, Chiaki Main

Konishi, Katsuyuki Japanese

Kurumatani, Sora Main

Kaji, Yuuki Japanese

Hanazono, Momoharu Main

Uchida, Yuuma Japanese

Shigeyoshi, Kaname Main

Miyano, Mamoru Japanese

Yabuuchi, Madoka Main

Senbongi, Sayaka Japanese

Kurumatani, Tomohisa Supporting

Koyasu, Takehito Japanese

Nanao, Nao Supporting

Taniguchi, Yuna Japanese

Takahashi, Katsumi Supporting

Namikawa, Daisuke Japanese

Fuwa, Hyou Supporting

Matsuoka, Yoshitsugu Japanese

Umetsu, Satoshi Producer

Kawando, Kenjirou Producer

Kusakawa, Keizou Director

Tamaki, Shingo Director

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Jun 29, 2024

JaaXTM

Recommended

I see a lot of comments of people that Say its boring i would say as a basketball fan this anime is complete. It shows every aspect of what a basketball game is it highlight most of the values of being young and dedicated and passionnante about a sport. I felt like when i was playing all the emotions that this anime is displaying and not only being hype like in Kuroko there is much more depht to the story.
50 ep isn't enough i would like to see a S2 as its only the beginning its rising from the ashes ( for those who saw ... it and have the ref 🤣 ). For every sport fan i recommand this anime 100%

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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Oct 28, 2022

micro4

Mixed Feelings

Let Me get this out of the way.
If you like Elfen Lied(The Saddest Anime ever made) you will like this show.The show really is good... Until it isn't. You watch all of Sora's pain and frustration and watch him build up his skills and abilities and what do you get in return? The show slaps you across the face.
I know reality is harsh but come on. Every time you think the show is going to payoff all the buildup it spits in your face. Especially the season finale. The animation is fine, but considering I have low standards as long as the story is good ... my opinion is a little off. Until the season finale I had this show at about a 7.5 I was quite happy watching it. Until the final episode of the season, the show takes all your hopes out back and puts them down like Old Yeller with a rifle bullet to the brain. I will not spoil but damn its rough. If you want a feel good sports anime look elsewhere

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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Jul 2, 2024

CBMiura

Not Recommended

I really enjoy basketball so for me it's hard to see such potencial wasted.

Ahiru no Sora in order to develop the characters nerfed our main protagonist through the entire show.

The animation it's decent, the characters are being developed. But our main protagonist that have his name in the anime title, just vanish through the show. I don't know the original source but to have such a useless protagonist kills the entire show.

Even though the animation is pretty decent, it can't save the story.

Ahiru no Sora fails in build and keep the hype. Sora it's sold as a badass hidden and unpolished gem, but ... in the reality he's nothing near this. I was getting more and more frustrated about the development of the anime.

I wouldn't recommend this, they made 50 episodes and still doesn't properly developed their characters, quite the opposite, they nerfed their characters and the story doesn't go anywhere in those 50 episodes.

Reviewer’s Rating: 2

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