Prince of Tennis is one big boring anime, I felt like I wasted my time.Kuroko #1 ? Kickers is a rare anime that has survived over the years thanks almost exclusively to European fans; or more specifically, German fans. As a result, Aoyama has learned to play soccer without getting himself dirty, but at a cost. Other product and company names shown may be trademarks of their respective owners. Mamoru's fighting spirit returns and now his ultimate goal of winning the Soccer Frontier Tournament is closer than before with the help of his new gang.This family friendly series will surely keep your attention at maximum as every episode grows more and more interesting as the team morale begins to manifest into something huge. This is the author opinion! Despite being the best in his own home town, Nankatsu has a lot more competition of higher skill levels and he'll need a lot more training to achieve better results. Definitely the best in my opinion. like seriously what the hell? The three were joined by their junior high school’s soccer club and created a formidable trio as a result. But Keppeki Danshi manages this just by virtue of its hero having a fully developed social disorder. Yo pedal for number 1I think Free! No one, that’s who. It’s mostly played up for laughs, though, and serves as a nice introduction for younger anime fans just discovering irreverent humor. That’s what we were hoping to highlight with this list more than anything; that soccer anime isn’t just tried-and-true battle shounen. ?What the hell is with all the hate? As time goes on and the anime continues, it will simply proceed to burry all older baseball animes.Just watched the yowamushi pedal trailer again and I almost shed a tear. So finally, here we are at number one. Kuroko no Basket is kinda stupid. That is why it is crowned number one.In junior high school, there existed a basketball team with a line-up of five prodigies that crushed any opponent that came their way and claimed victory in every match they played. He sets out to watch the big match between his home team, Tokyo Spirits, against their rivals, Gamba Osaka. I currently co-host a weekly sports anime fan podcast called KoshienCast with my good friend, Matt. I’ve devoted myself to over-analyzing various sports anime and video games probably more than they were ever intended. After all, what impressed fans thirty years ago simply doesn’t translate to today, because we live in a post-Captain Tsubasa industry. CDJapan With the World Cup having come and gone, now is as good a time as any to revisit soccer’s influence in anime. We want him to succeed to assure us that our hard work will pay off too! Offside is an anime that released in May 2001 and ran for about 8 months before its season finale in January of 2002. Honey's Anime has put together a great list and we are now ready to kick off with our first pick on our top ten. There’s just one problem; he’s too perfect. They might seem impossible and really god-like in terms of execution, but the show never fails to make you feel that the moves are actually very possible to do (but really very difficult). Now it is time for Tsubasa to overlook all of the trials and tribulations of his past, and become triumphant in his dream to reach the upper echelon of players in the ultimate battleground: The World Cup.Tsubasa moves with his mother to Nankatsu City, which is well known for its prestigious elementary school soccer teams. For a few hints, this show revolves around basketball. The sport has risen to the top of the ladder as the favorite to watch simply due to its finesse, team work, and craft behind it all. So, taking the number nine slot is This show seemingly starts off as a slice of life anime. The fact is that these challenges are bringing us one step closer to our purpose, and life is only training you to stay on your feet to keep going. In order to save it, Inamori sets out across the seas to win in the Football Frontier, a national soccer tournament for junior high students. Maybe it’s because it’s just such a silly setup. Before even Captain Tsubasa, there was Akakichi no Eleven. So until next time, be sure to leave your comments down below should you have any questions pertaining to the list, or if you think there's an anime that could've made the cut.As always, for your sweet anime fill, keep it locked here at Honey's Anime.A passionate fan of gaming, writing, journalism, anime, and philosophy. This makes Akakichi no Eleven even more unique now than it was nearly 50 years ago. It’s like a Dead Poets Society for adults who watch cartoons, and that’s what makes it special. Here are some anime recommendations for those that need their basketball fix.Many of the entries on this list focus on sports teams in a high school setting. Its one of the best sports anime with best character development and its not even listed in your top 10.Where the hell is Captain Tsubasa! Coming in at number nine is Whistle which stars Shou, and his dream to become a world class soccer player. One night the two cross paths and suddenly each of their lives change as they both get dragged into the competitive world of soccer.We are most certainly excited for DAYS since it is a breath of fresh air in the sports anime genre, and we haven't watched a great soccer anime since Giant Killing, which by the way is coming up soon. This sparked many problems for the team as their record, team morale plummeted, and their new captain Murakoshi isn't able to pick up where Takeshi left off. Also, I really don't agree with the top 1 on this list. If your so pissed make your own top 10 list.wtf?! Aoyama, in fact, suffers from obsessive compulsive disorder and cannot deal with even a speck of dirt on him. That being said, the show sets you up for a big windup! lol that thing is the most unrealistic sports anime I ever sawKUROKO NO BASKET IS LIT! Fortunately they all share the same passion for soccer and so they all work together to ensure that Tsubasa can live his dream to represent Japan and to win the championship for the nation.