Anime Hajime Review: Ro-Kyu-Bu SS

***Warning, the following may contain spoilers for Ro-Kyu-Bu SS. Reader discretion is advised.***

Series Synopsis

The Keishin Academy Girls Basketball Team is as strong as they’ve ever been. With the help from their coaches, Subaru Hasegawa (voiced by Yuki Kaji) and Aoi Ogiyama (voiced by Kanae Ito), there’s no sign of that stopping.

Leading the group is their ace player Tomoka Minato (voiced by Kana Hanazawa). Providing the moral is Maho Misawa (voiced by Yuka Iguchi). Offering clarity and insight is Saki Nagatsuka (voiced by Yoko Hikasa). Being the pillar of kindness and support is Airi Kashii (voiced by Rina Hidaka). And always the lovable spark is Hinata Hakamada (voiced by Yuji Ogura).

Together, these five have become quite formidable. Although, that’s not to say there’s no room for some additions. The success of the team has inspired a few admirers. As such a new batch of fifth graders hope to challenge their seniors.

Looking to form a healthy rivalry with Tomoka is the skilled Mimi Balguerie (voiced by Misaki Kuno). Wanting to spend time with her beloved sister is Kagetsu Hakamada (voiced by Asami Seto). Wishing to show their power are the twins Tsubaki and Hiiragi Takenaka (voiced by Minami Tsuda and Aya Suzaki). And seeking a bit of revenge is Masami Fujii (voiced by Risa Taneda).

Anime Hajime Review: Ro-Kyu-Bu

***Warning, the following may contain spoilers for Ro-Kyu-Bu. Reader discretion is advised.***

Series Synopsis

Subaru Hasegawa (voiced by Yuki Kaji) is a basketball ace. Due to circumstances though, he is unable to play the sport he loves dear. The fallout of which has left him lost and passionless.

To help him out of his slump, Subaru’s aunt, Mihoshi Takamura (voiced by Shizuka Ito), makes him an offer. He only needs to coach the Keishin Academy’s Girls’ Basketball team for three days. Hesitant, Subaru agrees, assuming nothing would come out of it.

On his fist day, he meets an earnest, but otherwise rusty group of players. Of the five members, four need a ton of work. These are Maho Misawa (voiced by Yuka Iguchi), Saki Nagatsuka (voiced by Yoko Hikasa), Airi Kashii (voiced by Rina Hidaka), and Hinata Hakamada (voiced by Yui Ogura). They lack the practice, but none of them lack the drive.

The fifth girl, however, catches Subaru’s eye. Tomoka Minato (voiced by Kana Hanazawa) is a prodigy and has a deep-rooted love affection for the sport. In many ways, she is how Subaru once was.

The original deal may have been three days, but the girls grow on Subaru. He sees greatness within them. With a little effort, this team could be a force to be reckoned with.