The 4 Recommended Anime about Badminton

Badminton is a sport that requires raquets and the goal is to hit a shuttlecock across a net.

Japan is one of those countries that can boast a good history in competitions, like Kento Momota and Nozomi Okuhara.

Even though the sport has some success, there are only a few anime about badminton. This listicle is highly subjective and will give you some recommendations.

4. Emerald no Wa

Emerald no Wa is an out-of-the-box anime that makes badminton its sole subject.

This is because it is marked by the total absence of dialogue, focusing solely and exclusively on the matches.

Definitely not a series for everyone, almost rather to see something new and never seen. It’s like watching a badminton match on TV, but animated.

3. Salaryman’s Club

An anime just released, only a few months ago, in 2022. It’s divided into 12 episodes, and originated from an original subject.

The story centers on Mikoto Shiratori, a young badminton prodigy who proved unable to accept a defeat during the Inter-High competition.

He now works at the sales department of the Sunlight company with Tatsuru Miyazumi, but his love for the sport always returns.

If you are a fan of anime and badminton and want to watch a series as recent as possible, then there is no comparison.

2. Love All Play

An anime still running now, based on a light novel focusing on badminton with a lighter, “I want to be the best at the sport” approach.

Ryo Mizushima had joined the middle school badminton team full of motivation but without a competent coach to follow him he ended up in a dark period.

Upon reaching high school, he joins the prestigious Yokohama-Minato team led by legendary coach Ebihara and full of talented teammates. Having found his passion again, he will strive to become the best.

If you want a light-hearted take on badminton and as mentioned above focused on “I want to be the best,” don’t miss it.

1. Hanebado! The Badminton Play of Ayano Hanesaki!

A 2018 anime centered on badminton from a seinen target manga, and thus has strong psychological themes combined with sports.

Nagisa Aragaki, the strongest member of the badminton team, is in crisis.

After a sound defeat, he can no longer get himself back on track and vents anger and frustration in very hard workouts. Nagisa vents on the other members of the club too, leading them to quit the sport.

At the same time, Ayano Hanesaki, a true badminton genius, joined the school; she, too, is at loggerheads with her beloved sport. To pacify tempers and will have to take care of Kentaro Tachibana, a talented coach.

The perfect blend of badminton and the psychological aspect of female athletes, with even heavy themes to knock down.