number24 (2020)
A Japanese rugby anime following university players bound by rivalry, friendship, and the thrill of Kansai league competition.
number24 - Series Information
- Original Title: number24
- First Air Year: 2020
- Last Air Year: 2020
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Action, Adventure
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 24 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 12
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese, English
- First Air Date: January 8, 2020 (Canada - 14+), January 8, 2020 (Brazil - 14)
- Networks: Tokyo MX
- Alternative Titles: ナンバー・トゥーフォー (JP), 24号 (CN), Номер 24 (RU), Number 24 (US), number 24 (FR)
- Production Companies: PRA, movic
- Production Countries: Japan
number24 - Plot
Natsusa Yuzuki entered university expecting to be the rugby club's ace, but he can no longer play rugby due to certain circumstances. Ibuki Ueoka is a senior who also quit playing rugby. There is also Yasunari Tsuru, Natsusa's junior who finds him disagreeable. On the other hand, another junior, Yuu Mashiro looks up to Natsusa and follows in his footsteps. Last, there is Seiichirou Shingyouji, Natsusa's childhood best friend. This is an original rugby anime of former teammates who fight together in matches of Kansai's university rugby league.
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number24 - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Ryota Suzuki
- Shohei Komatsu
- Takuya Kodama
- Masamu Ono
- Shinnosuke Murashima
- Mizuki Chiba
- Atsushi Taniguchi
- Yuki Ishikari
- Ryūma Kuno
- Yuuta Hayama
Writers
- Rika Nakase
number24 - FAQs
Where can you stream number24 online?
number24 is available to stream on Crunchyroll and the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. If you prefer to own it, the series can be purchased on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Crunchyroll remains the most accessible option for anime fans worldwide.
What is number24 about?
number24 centers on Natsusa Yuzuki, a university student who can no longer play rugby due to personal circumstances. The story explores his relationships with teammates — rivals, admirers, and a childhood best friend — as they compete together in the Kansai university rugby league.
Is number24 a sports anime or a romance anime?
number24 blends sports and character drama. While rugby matches and team dynamics drive the plot, the series places heavy emphasis on interpersonal bonds between the male cast — making it a favorite among fans of both sports anime and boys' love adjacent storytelling.
Who are the main voice actors in number24?
The main voice cast includes Ryota Suzuki, Shohei Komatsu, Takuya Kodama, Masamu Ono, Shinnosuke Murashima, Mizuki Chiba, Atsushi Taniguchi, Yuki Ishikari, Ryūma Kuno, and Yuuta Hayama, alongside Soma Saito and Kaito Ishikawa in supporting roles.
How many episodes does number24 have?
number24 consists of 12 episodes in its main season, with an additional special episode included in Season 0. Each episode runs approximately 24 minutes, making the series a compact but complete watch for fans of sports and character-driven anime.
When did number24 first air?
number24 premiered on January 8, 2020, broadcasting on Tokyo MX in Japan. The series concluded the same year, wrapping up its single season run with 12 episodes. It was rated 14+ in both Canada and Brazil upon its international release.
Is number24 an original anime or based on a manga?
number24 is an original anime series — not adapted from a manga or light novel. The story was crafted specifically for the screen, with Rika Nakase handling the series composition and scripts, giving the production full creative freedom over its rugby-centered narrative.
What are similar anime series to number24?
Fans of number24 often enjoy RE-MAIN (2021), another sports anime with strong character dynamics, as well as WIND BREAKER (2024) and Blue Box (2024). For more rugby and team-sport drama with ensemble casts, these titles offer a comparable mix of competition and camaraderie.
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