The craze of anime shows is increasing in India on a considerable level. Where there was a time when not a lot of people were into anime; currently, people look for anime shows from a different genre. While shows like Death Note, Naruto, and Tekken Bloodline have always gained a lot of attention there is a completely different anime genre, sports, that is seriously doing good.
There are multiple animes available on various platforms based on sports that you can watch to add some new taste to your binge-watching routine. Here we will discuss the best sports anime available on Netflix that you can watch in India currently. We will also mention the IMDB ratings of these animes so that you can easily decide which one you are going to watch first.
Best sports anime available on Netflix in India 2024
Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting
This sports anime series has 76 episodes 24 minutes each. The anime series stars Kohei Kiyasu, Rikiya Koyama, and others. The plot of the series is based on a high schooler, who is longing to break free from his bullies. He is guided by a seasoned professional fighter and discovers his surprising talent in boxing. The series is ‘A’ rated and is titled ‘Fighting Spirit’ in English.
IMDb Rating-8.8/10
Baki Hanma
The Baki Hanma anime series has two seasons comprising a total of 39 episodes. The story of a young bawler’s quest for ultimate physical strength is based on Keisuke Itagaki’s multi-million-selling manga, Baki The Grappler. The series stars Nobunaga Shimazaki, Akio Otsuka, and others. Each episode is 25 minutes long and the series was originally streamed in 2021-2023.
IMDb Rating-6.9/10
Rising Impact
The Rising Impact Anime Series currently has one season with 12 episodes. Each episode is 20-28 minutes long. The show is based on a third grader whose natural gift for gold is accidentally discovered by a pro player. He then embarks on a journey to the world’s best golfer. The show stars Misaki Kuno, Yumiri Hanamori, and others. It has been renewed for the second season which will stream on 6th August.
IMDb Rating- 7.5/10
Bluelock
Bluelock is one of the most liked sports anime series on Netflix India. It has a single season with 24 episodes having a runtime of 24 minutes each. The show is about high school soccer players from across Japan who gather for a controversial project designed to create the best and most egoistic striker in the world. It stars Kazuki Ura, Tasuku Kaito, and others in lead roles.
IMDb Rating- 8.2/10
Kuroko’s Basketball
This one can be dubbed as my personal favorite sports anime on Netflix. The story revolves around Koruko, who is the Phantom Sixth Man from the generation of miracles. He challenges his former teammates from the generation of miracles while representing a new school. On his journey, he is accompanied by Kagami, who emerges as one of the best players in the Basketball scenario of Japan. Moreover, he was the only guy who was able to match the level of the generation of miracles. The show got some breathtaking basketball moves, and it is heavy on the emotional side. If you are someone who is into basketball or loves to see how a team works, then this show is definitely for you. It has 3 seasons on Netflix.
IMDB rating: 8.3/10
Yowamushi Pedal
As the name suggests, Yowamushi Pedal is the story of a cyclist named Onoda Sakamichi, who is a part of his school’s bicycle racing club. Due to his day-to-day cycle use on long routes, Onoda develops unmatchable stamina, and he transitions from a weakling to a teenager fit for sports. He then earns more respect for his team in multiple competitions by giving tough competition to other contenders. This one has four seasons and a total number of 112 episodes.
IMDB rating: 7.7/10
Baki Hanma Vs Kengan Ashura
It is a sports anime movie on Netflix India. In this brutal martial arts anime movie, top fighters from two popular martial arts franchises face off in a series of underground matches. It is 1 hour and 2 minutes long and stars Nobunaga Shimazaki, Tatsuhisa Suzuki, and others in lead roles. It was released on 6th June 2024 and has a score of 60% on Rotten Tomatoes.
IMDb Rating- 5.7/10
Baki
Baki is a three-part sports anime series on Netflix. Underground fighting champion Baki takes on the world’s most violent death row inmates in this adaptation of the wildly popular manga by Keisuke Itagaki. A single season is divided into three parts. Each part has a specific number of episodes under it. The series stars Nobunaga Shimazaki, Akio Otsuka & others.
IMDb Rating- 6.9/10
Garouden: The Way of the Lone Wolf
This eight-episode sports anime series on Netflix stars Ryota Takeuchi, Tetsu Inada, Shunsuke Takeuchi, and others. In this gritty martial arts anime, a fugitive seeking redemption is forced to compete in an illegal martial arts tournament. Each episode has a runtime of around 25 minutes and the series was released on 23rd May, 2024.
IMDb Rating- 6.2/10
Haikyu
Carrying the tag of best sports anime for a long time, Haikyu stands out of the crowd due to the attention it has gathered from the audience. The anime is based on volleyball, and you can watch the same even if you are not that much into the mentioned game. It can also be said that the anime has shown one of the best character development of the main as well as the side characters. The anime has a total number of 85 episodes and is available on Netflix in multiple languages.
IMDB rating: 8.7/10
Ahiru No Sora
Another basketball-based sports anime on Netflix makes it to our list. This one, no doubt, has one of the most heart-touching stories behind the game and the players. The story revolves around Sora Kurumatani, who inherited his drive for basketball from his mother; He promises his mother to be a part of his high school basketball club and dominate it. To his surprise, he finds out that the team is under the control of some delinquents who don’t want to take part in club activities and other stuff. The show is a perfect mixture of sports and emotions, and it fills you with excitement and passion when you see Sora putting effort into fulfilling the promise made to his mother.
IMDB rating: 7.4/10
Kengan Ashura
If you are looking for some underground boxing stuff filled with blood and a lot of surprises, then you should start watching Kengan Ashura. The anime revolves around the Kengan Annihilation Tournament, which is nothing but a competition to decide who is going to be the next chairman of the association. The heads of different firms participate in the tournament with their fighters who represent them. Tokita Ohma is the star of the show who is a skilled fighter and outclasses almost all the fighters in the tournament. Do watch the show to learn more about Tokita Ohma’s journey.
IMDB rating: 8/10
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