With IPL 2025 wrapping up; dive into these must-watch sports anime next

A compelling anime following Oguri Cap—a horse girl with a wild running style—training to become the top racer at Kasamatsu Academy; perfect for newcomers and longtime fans alike

This tells the story of Murata, an exhausted office worker who finds escape in the stands of a baseball stadium, where he's drawn to Ruriko, a cheerful gyaru beer vendor with a warm heart

This anime follows working adults who play badminton for the love of the game, mixing intense matches with workplace drama and a focus on personal growth over victory

This anime centers on a passionate sumo underdog who takes on high school tournaments with his team, delivering hard-hitting matches and heartfelt moments along the way

A unique gymnastics anime that blends humor and heart as a retired star fights for a comeback, backed by his daughter and an unexpected ally

This is an over-the-top, Pokémon-style soccer anime that's hugely popular in Japan, offering fun characters, wild matches, and an easy, entertaining watch — especially in its original run

A cult classic, the anime starts off grounded but quickly leans into outrageous, shonen-style tennis battles—divisive, yet undeniably entertaining for fans of over-the-top sports action

This puts a sports anime spin on dance, following a shy teen who finds confidence and purpose in competitive ballroom dancing, with strong character growth and high-stakes performances

This is a beautifully animated and underrated sports anime about high school archers overcoming personal struggles, with its standout second season, The Linking Shot, deepening character growth and team dynamics

A standout of the 2020s, it delivers slick animation, heartfelt friendships, and high-stakes underground skateboarding—making it a rare and refreshing gem in sports anime