Post-Heroes of the Ancient Olympic Games depression? We get it. Here are 7 shows the community actually stands behind for fans of Sports and Historical.
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In 1925 (year 14 of the Taisho era) baseball is still quite unknown in Japan and there are only a few male teams. After being told by a baseball player that women should become housewives instead of going to school, 14-year-old Akiko invites her friend Koume to start a baseball...
Although primarily working as a vase painter in Ancient Greece, Demetrios is berated for his lack of resolve and ability to keep a cool head in a crisis. One day, he is suddenly struck by lightning and transported to Tokyo in 1964, the first year Japan hosted the Summer...
Failed kamikaze pilot Ken Asuka becomes a rough, tough hooligan who settles all of his problems with karate, until he learns about the legendary swordsman Musashi Miyamoto in the novels of Eiji Yoshikawa. Resolving to live his life like Musashi, he begins to take karate more...
Mai Otonashi, Rina Godai, Nozomi Mitaka, Sayuri Ichinose, and Nanase Nikaidou are all members of their high school's bowling club. The captain, Mai, can effortlessly land a "turkey"—three strikes in a row—yet her next delivery always ruins her game. Each girl struggles with the...
Together with the hero of this series, Brian Thompson an ex-reporter, we get to relive the great games of the Football World Cup. The story begins with the first selection which took place in Uruguay 1930 until 1994 when it was held in the United States. We also get a depiction...
In the year 54 AD, 15-year-old slave fighter Cestvs desires one thing—an escape from his violent life. It is the wish Cestvs' owner has promised to grant him, but only after he wins 100 battles. However, Cestvs quickly comes to terms with the fact that, as a slave, his life is...
Animated film about the life of the 45th Yokozuna, Wakanohana Kanji I. (Source: AniDB)
Fans who liked Heroes of the Ancient Olympic Games tend to recommend Taisho Baseball Girls, Extra Olympia Kyklos, Karate Master the most. If you're into Sports and Historical, any of these are a solid pick.
Heroes of the Ancient Olympic Games has a 5.74 on MAL from 609 ratings. Scores are mixed, but plenty of fans swear by it. Worth trying if the premise sounds interesting.
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