HANEBADO! (2018)
A gripping Japanese sports anime where badminton prodigy Ayano Hanesaki and fierce rival Nagisa Aragaki collide in a psychologically charged battle for greatness.
HANEBADO! - Series Information
- Original Title: はねバド！
- First Air Year: 2018
- Last Air Year: 2018
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Drama
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 24 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 13
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: July 1, 2018 (United States - TV-14), July 1, 2018 (Canada - 14+), July 1, 2018 (Australia - M), July 1, 2018 (Mexico - B-15)
- Networks: AT-X, Tokyo MX, BS11
- Production Companies: LIDENFILMS
- Production Countries: Japan
- Alternative Titles: Бадмінтон Ханесакі (UA), 羽球戰爭！ (TW), Hanebado! (JP), The Badminton Play of Ayano Hanesaki! (US), 羽球战争 (CN)
HANEBADO! - Plot
Ayano Hanesaki, a first-year student at Kanagawa Prefectural Kitakomachi High School, has a badminton ability able to surpass others effortlessly yet avoids playing the sport. She meets Nagisa Aragaki, a third-year student who practices day and night aiming to become the best player in Japan. Encouraged by coach Tachibana Kentarou, supported by club colleagues, and fired up by various rivals, the two engage in their youth and adored sport so thrilling like a shuttle flown at high speed!
HANEBADO! - Trailer
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HANEBADO! - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Hitomi Ohwada
- Miyuri Shimabukuro
- Yuna Mimura
- Konomi Kohara
- Nobuhiko Okamoto
- Yui Ishikawa
- Eriko Matsui
- Chiharu Sawashiro
- Seiichiro Yamashita
- Mikako Komatsu
Writers
- Taku Kishimoto
- Yurika Miyao
- Rintaro Ikeda
- Shinpei Ezaki
Executive Producers
- Rei Kudo
- Tomoyuki Ohwada
- Naotoshi Tsunoda
- Katsuya Tasaki
- Keiji Ota
HANEBADO! - FAQs
Where can you stream HANEBADO! online?
HANEBADO! is available to stream on Crunchyroll and the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. It can also be purchased digitally on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Crunchyroll remains the most accessible platform for international viewers looking to watch the series.
Is HANEBADO! based on a manga?
Yes, HANEBADO! is based on the manga series はねバド！ by Kosuke Hamada, serialized in Kodansha's good! Afternoon magazine. The anime adaptation was produced by LIDENFILMS and aired in 2018, covering the early arcs of the manga with some notable tonal differences.
Why does HANEBADO! feel darker than typical sports anime?
HANEBADO! takes a notably darker psychological approach compared to most sports anime. The series delves into Ayano's emotional trauma stemming from her mother's abandonment, transforming her competitive drive into something obsessive and unsettling. This psychological depth sets it apart from more lighthearted entries in the genre.
What happens to Ayano's mother in HANEBADO!?
Ayano's mother, Uchika Hanesaki, abandoned her as a child to pursue badminton coaching abroad, leaving deep emotional scars. This abandonment becomes the central psychological wound driving Ayano's complicated relationship with the sport and fueling her increasingly cold, ruthless attitude on the court throughout the series.
Who are the main voice actors in HANEBADO!?
The main cast features Hitomi Ohwada as Ayano Hanesaki, Miyuri Shimabukuro as Nagisa Aragaki, Konomi Kohara as Elena Fujisawa, Nobuhiko Okamoto as coach Kentaro Tachibana, and Yui Ishikawa as Yuu Ebina. The full cast delivers strong performances that elevate the series' emotional intensity.
How many episodes does HANEBADO! have?
HANEBADO! consists of 13 episodes across a single season. Each episode runs approximately 24 minutes. The series aired from July 1, 2018, and concluded the same year, offering a complete self-contained story without a second season following its broadcast run.
Is HANEBADO! worth watching for non-sports anime fans?
HANEBADO! appeals beyond typical sports anime audiences thanks to its psychological drama, complex characters, and stunning animation by LIDENFILMS. Critics praised its emotional depth and visual quality, though some noted tonal inconsistencies. Viewers drawn to character-driven stories and themes of trauma and rivalry will find it compelling.
What is the content rating for HANEBADO!?
HANEBADO! carries a TV-14 content rating in the United States, indicating it may be unsuitable for children under 14. The rating reflects the series' psychological intensity, emotional themes surrounding abandonment and obsession, and competitive sports violence depicted throughout its 13-episode run.
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