{"id":559415,"date":"2023-08-09T23:19:50","date_gmt":"2023-08-10T04:19:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/needmoretv.com\/shows-like-ookiku-furikabutte-2007\/"},"modified":"2024-03-16T18:05:15","modified_gmt":"2024-03-16T23:05:15","slug":"shows-like-ookiku-furikabutte-2007","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/needmoretv.com\/shows-like-ookiku-furikabutte-2007\/","title":{"rendered":"Shows Like Ookiku furikabutte (2007)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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7.6 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 282 reviews)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Follows Ren Mihashi, who had previously excelled as his middle school baseball team’s ace pitcher, due to his grandfather’s connections as its manager. As he graduates to high school, whose baseball team his grandfather does not manage, he initially does not believe he is good enough to succeed at baseball, however, but assisted by his friends, he grows in stature, confidence and skill, helping his team excel with his own ability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Genre:<\/strong> Animation, Comedy, Drama, Sport<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Greg Ayres, Chris Cason, Aaron Dismuke, Todd Haberkorn
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2 seasons, 39 episodes, 25-minute runtime<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Shows Most Like Ookiku furikabutte (2007)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Diamond No Ace (2013)<\/h3>\n \n
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8.2 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 1248 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Follows the life of Eijun Sawamura, a gifted baseball player who have his own extraordinary pitcher’s talent. His goal is one, to become the ace of Seidou High School.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Animation, Sport<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Nobunaga Shimazaki, Natsuki Hanae, Takahiro Sakurai, Ry\u00f4ta \u00d4saka
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2 seasons, 125 episodes<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Kaze ga tsuyoku fuiteiru (2018)<\/h3>\n \n
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8.4 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 1445 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Kakeru, a former elite runner at high school, is chased for stealing food. He is saved by a Kansei University student Haiji, who is also a runner. Haiji persuades Kakeru to live in the old apartment “Chikuseisou” where he plans to team up with fellow residents to enter Hakone Ekiden Marathon, one of the most prominent university races in Japan. Kakeru soon finds out that all of the residents except for Haiji and himself are complete novices.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Animation, Comedy, Sport<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Mike Haimoto, Kelly Greenshield, James Belcher, Scott Gibbs
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1 season, 23 episodes, 23.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Ahiru no Sora (2019)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.4 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 672 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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He’s short, weak, and has just transferred to a new school. Kurumatani Sora is the main character in this story who loves basketball. He has been shooting hoops ever since he was little and has been trying to grow tall just like his mother, who “used” to be a basketball player. What has happened to her and what Sora is going to do at the new school is all up to you to find out.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Animation, Sport<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Cameron Bautsch, Greg Cote, Joe Daniels, Ned Gayle
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1 season, 50 episodes<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Cross Ange: Tenshi to Ryuu no Rondo (2014)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.1 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 540 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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The first season follows the growth of a princess who first falls from grace but grows up to lead a rebellion once she learns the truth about the ignorance of racism in her land. Not explained yet in this season are also the dragons in the story that bring a big plot twist to the finale of season one.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Animation, Action, Romance, Sci-Fi<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Nana Mizuki, Emily Neves, Houko Kuwashima, Brittney Karbowski
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1 season, 25 episodes<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Free! (2013)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.4 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 3308 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Free! revolves around members of a high school boy’s swimming team. Four boys-Haruka, Makoto, Nagisa and Rin-all participated in a swimming tournament shortly before graduating elementary school and later parted ways. Years later, they reunite when Rin challenges Haruka to a race and wins. Nagisa decides to get Haruka and Makoto back swimming together and add a new recruit named Rei to form the Iwatobi High School Swimming Club.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Animation, Comedy, Drama, Sport<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Jamie Marchi, Johnny Yong Bosch, Akeno Watanabe, Nobunaga Shimazaki
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3 seasons, 42 episodes, 24.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Gin no saji (2013)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.9 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 1296 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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In order to escape his stressful city life, Hachiken enrolls in an agricultural school where he must learn a whole new way of life alongside a colorful cast of characters.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Animation, Comedy, Drama<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Ryohei Kimura, Marie Miyake, Hajime Iijima, T\u00f4ru Sakurai
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2 seasons, 22 episodes, 22.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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Ookiku Furikabutte, often abbreviated as Oofuri, is a sports anime that has carved its niche within the vast anime landscape. Released in 2007, it focuses on the intricacies of high school baseball, but its appeal stretches far beyond just sports enthusiasts. This anime brings to the table a rich blend of character development, teamwork, and the sheer joy and pain of participating in competitive sports. Let’s explore what makes Ookiku Furikabutte a must-watch, even years after its initial release.<\/p>\n

The Essence of Ookiku Furikabutte<\/h2>\n

At its core, Oofuri is a story about Ren Mihashi, a high school pitcher with a fragile self-esteem due to his past experiences in middle school baseball. Unlike the typical sports protagonist who is naturally talented and confident, Mihashi’s journey is about overcoming his insecurities and finding his place in the team. This angle provides a fresh perspective on the sports genre, making it relatable to viewers who might see a bit of themselves in Mihashi.<\/p>\n

Characters That Feel Real<\/h2>\n

One of the standout features of Oofuri is its well-rounded characters. Each member of the Nishiura High School baseball team is given enough screen time to develop their own personalities, backgrounds, and motivations. This isn’t just Mihashi’s story; it’s about the entire team.<\/p>\n