Animation x Paralympic: Who Is Your Hero?

Season 1

20 episodes · Nov 10, 2017

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  • Football 5-a-side
    S1E1

    Football 5-a-side

    Nov 10, 20175m

    5-a-side football episode featuring the Japan national team facing world champions Brazil. The story was directed by Yoichi Takahashi, the creator of the popular manga and animation series "Captain Tsubasa".

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  • Para Athletics
    S1E2

    Para Athletics

    Nov 10, 20175m

    This is the second project of the special series that depict the world of Para-sport in collaboration with popular artists of animation as well as manga. This time, its focus is on Para Athletics. This is an original story on a sprint runner who challenges Paralympics, written by popular manga-comic artist, Eisaku Kubonouchi.

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  • Wheelchair Tennis
    S1E3

    Wheelchair Tennis

    Aug 25, 20185m

    This is the third project of the special animation series that depict the world of Para-sport. This time, its focus is on wheelchair tennis, and a special collaboration with "Baby Steps," popular TV anime series. Japanese top player Shingo Kunieda is featured, playing a match with Eiichiro Maruo, the main character of "Baby Steps."

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  • Goalball
    S1E4

    Goalball

    Nov 17, 20185m

    The episode features the popular anime "KochiKame." Unconventional cop Ryo-san and other familiar characters play against Japan's national goalball team. Ryo-san and his team play blindfolded - a major challenge. Through the slapstick comedy, this episode takes you deep into the world of goalball.

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  • Wheelchair Rugby
    S1E5

    Wheelchair Rugby

    Dec 15, 20185m

    The fierce, fast-paced world of Wheelchair Rugby comes alive in the 5th installment of an animated series about Para-sports. Manga megastar Tetsuya Chiba of "Ashita no Joe" fame created characters.

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  • Vision Impaired Judo
    S1E6

    Vision Impaired Judo

    Mar 3, 20195m

    This episode features vision impaired judo. The story centers on a girl who gave up judo after losing her eyesight, but renewed her love of the sport by discovering its essence - mutual prosperity for self and others - through vision impaired judo.

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  • Para Cycling
    S1E7

    Para Cycling

    Jul 20, 20195m

    Real-life para athlete Shota Kawamoto, who pedals with a single leg, competes in a road race with Sakamichi Onoda, the main character of "Yowamushi Pedal."

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  • Para Badminton
    S1E8

    Para Badminton

    Nov 12, 20195m

    Para badminton is roughly divided into wheelchair and standing, and this episode features wheelchair badminton.

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  • Boccia
    S1E9

    Boccia

    Mar 30, 20205m

    Boccia is a precision ball sport where you throw your ball as close as you can to the target - a white ball, which requires careful strategy and control. The characters from "Hotaru's Way" also appear in the anime.

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  • Vision Impaired Marathon
    S1E10

    Vision Impaired Marathon

    Mar 31, 20205m

    The story follows a female runner who lost her sight in an accident and the guide runner who appeared in "Mashirohi." The pair bounce opinions off each other to grow as a team.

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  • Wheelchair Basketball
    S1E11

    Wheelchair Basketball

    Oct 18, 20205m

    In collaboration with a basketball manga "DEAR BOYS" by Hiroki Yagami, it portrays the world of Wheelchair Basketball, one of the most popular Para Sports with its overwhelming sense of speed and precise gamesmanship. Mori Yoshiki, the protagonist of "DEAR BOYS ACT4" meets a girl who plays wheelchair basketball, and the 2 start inspiring each other.

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  • Para Table Tennis
    S1E12

    Para Table Tennis

    Apr 25, 20215m

    The story follows 2 protagonists, Daichi and Jun, facing Para Table Tennis player Iwabuchi Koyo in a practice match. Daichi and Jun try to go easy on Koyo at the beginning, but something unexpected happens

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  • Para Alpine Skiing
    S1E13

    Para Alpine Skiing

    Feb 20, 20225m

    This anime portrays Para Alpine Skiing, one of the fastest sports where players take on a challenge in the world of ultimate speed. Our protagonist, Momo, who has just started her life in a wheelchair, falls in love with Alpine Skiing. However, the more advanced she becomes with the sport, the more fear of severe falls she has to face.

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  • Para Snowboard
    S1E14

    Para Snowboard

    Feb 20, 20225m

    In collaboration with Shimamoto Kazuhiko, a leading artist of hot-blooded sports manga, it portrays the world of Snowboard Cross, an event where multiple riders race simultaneously down the snow field. The protagonist Mayama Kei, who is based on real-life pro snowboarder Okamoto Keiji, injures his leg in an accident and turns to Para Sports.

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  • Sitting Volleyball
    S1E15

    Sitting Volleyball

    Aug 22, 20225m
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  • Para Canoe
    S1E16

    Para Canoe

    Mar 12, 20235m
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  • Para Archery
    S1E17

    Para Archery

    Feb 27, 20245m
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  • Goal Ball
    S1E18

    Goal Ball

    Mar 22, 20245m
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  • Universal Relay
    S1E19

    Universal Relay

    Aug 16, 20245m
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  • S1E20

    Episode 20

    Jan 12, 2026
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