Ep. 5: Wheelchair Rugby characters face intense battles and personal struggles
Aired on December 15, 2018
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This episode explores the sport of wheelchair rugby, also referred to as murderball due to its aggressive nature. The narrative follows characters created by Tetsuya Chiba, a renowned sports manga artist, as they engage in fierce competition. Riku Uesugi and Yuuma Himura were previously teammates on the same rugby squad. Their lives changed drastically after a car accident involving Riku, which left both him and Yuuma requiring wheelchairs. Following the crash, Riku experienced deep despair until he found wheelchair rugby as a new path. The story highlights themes of failure, triumph, friendship, and rivalry within this demanding athletic discipline.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Youichi Takahashi illustrates blind soccer through sound-based pitch visualization and super plays
- Ep. 2 · Wheelchair-bound girl finds motivation to run after encountering a boy and the wind by the river.
- Ep. 3 · Eiichirou Maruo faces wheelchair tennis legend Shingo Kunieda in a special anime crossover match
- Ep. 4 · Ryou-san and Police Officers Play Goalball Against Japan National Team
- Ep. 5 · Wheelchair Rugby characters face intense battles and personal struggles
- Ep. 6 · A high school judoka regains her passion for the sport after losing her sight to illness.
- Ep. 7 · Para-cycling
- Ep. 8 · Kouji Seo's manga Para Badminton focuses on wheelchair badminton
- Ep. 9 · Anime adaptation of Boccia sport showcasing inclusive Para-Sports gameplay and strategy