Kotoyama

Shin Takasago, a skilled high school kendo player, faces a turning point in his life. A chance encounter shakes his confidence and forces him to question his path. In the world of clashing swords and quiet rivalries, Minasoko explores the pursuit of strength, purpose, and self-discovery.

(Source: Hyakuro Translations)

Minasoko

ミナソコ

Terajima, Yuuji

I want to pitch to that mitt, just one more time... When Eijun Sawamura was just fifteen, he met someone who changed the course of his life forever—the catcher Kazuya Miyuki. Now, he's said goodbye to family and friends to travel to Seido High, where he can test his baseball skills alongside some of the best in the nation!

(Source: Kodansha)

Diamond no Ace Act II Gaiden: Teitou vs. Ugumori

Ace of the Diamond Act II Side Story: Teito vs Ugumori

ダイヤのA〈エース〉actⅡ 外伝 帝東VS鵜久森

Yamamoto, Souichirou

Set in a high school baseball club, it is a "coming-of-age sideline story," focusing on the three team managers with very different personalities: Nagisa, who barely knows the rules of baseball; Ichinose, a flamboyant gal; and Himemiya, the quiet girl with a surprisingly nasty side.

(Source: Natalie, translated)

Manemane Nichinichi

マネマネにちにち

Ono, Ryouta

Ono, Shoutarou

Hiyori is plunged into despair after the death of Mikhail, the angel character she simped for. However, when she discovers Yuki Kuon, a basketball prodigy who is the spitting image of Mikhail, her life changes completely. As she pursues her, she finds herself joining a prestigious basketball club before she knows it...?!

(Source: MANGA Plus)

Oshikatsu Basket

Simping Basketball

推し活バスケ

Hirakata, Masahiro

Mirai Todoroki, a freshman at Arashino Girls' High School, is petite but has a deep passion for table tennis. She once had the skill to compete at the national level, but after suffering a crushing defeat against a player with overwhelming talent during her middle school years, she gave up the sport. Then one day, a transfer student named Oka Harusaki joins the table tennis club...

(Source: MANGA Plus)

Shunrai Table Tennis

春雷卓球〈 テーブルテニス 〉

Ishito, Yuura

Despite receiving recruitment offers from prestigious high schools, Akane Hinageshi, left traumatized after conflicts with past teammates, has given up on playing basketball. But what happens when she suddenly receives an offer she quite literally can't refuse...?!

(Source: MANGA Plus)

Jobabu

Girls' Hoops

じょばぶ

Mononobu

"That morning when I dribbled past you was the moment when I fell in love." Ashi, the lonely soccer girl and Aoto, the popular soccer boy's secret relationship brought to life by this moment. A new soccer rom-com unfolds, one that will make your heart race with the fresh feeling of youth.

(Source: MANGA Plus)

Dribble Nukko Aashi-chan

Ashi Dribbles Through

ドリブルヌッコあーしちゃん

Nono, Daiki

Nobunaga grew up at a dormitory full of long-distance runners training for the Ekiden marathon. He dreams of being a runner, but struggles to take the first step. But when he gets pulled into a race at school, he'll catch the attention of the running club.

(Source: MANGA Plus)

Ekiden Bros

エキデンブロス

Taguchi, Hiroto

The naturally gifted Noboru Obutai took the middle school baseball world by storm, but a tragic accident robbed him of his passion. Just as the flames of his youth were all but extinguished, he encountered tabletop baseball!

(Source: MANGA Plus)

Yakyuuban Koushien

Tabletop Koshien

野球盤甲子園

Ara, Tatsuya

Campioni

カンピオーニ

1-2. Minasoko
3. Hyakkiyakou Jikkouiinkai (Night Parade of 100 Demons Organizing Committee)

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