Animation × Paralympic: Who Is Your Hero?
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📖 SYNOPSIS
"Animation × Paralympic: Who Is Your Hero?" is a special anime series that features fictional Paralympic athletes brought to life through the art of Japanese animation. The project's core concept involves collaborating with celebrated comic creators and animation film directors to develop engaging stories and compelling characters. The goal is to introduce new Paralympic sports heroes to audiences, with the intention of expanding the featured sports by 2020. An episode animated by Kyoto Animation was planned for broadcast in August 2019. However, due to a tragic event, production could not be completed in time for the 2020 Paralympic Games, leading to the episode's cancellation.
🎬 EPISODE GUIDE
🎭 CHARACTERS
Sakamichi Onoda
A high school freshman and anime otaku, Onoda is a climbing specialist in the Souhoku High School Bicycle Club.
Portrayed by Yamashita Daiki
Eiichirou Maruo
Eiichirou Maruo is a diligent tennis player known for his unique "rooster hair", improving his skills while pursuing his crush, Natsu.
Portrayed by Murata Taishi
Kanna Shimodaira
A skilled volleyball server with a damaged Achilles tendon, Kanna's precise serves almost secured victory in his last middle school match.
Portrayed by Oosuzu Kouki
Yui Kazama
Yui Kazama, a 26-year-old OL, manages a gym renovation project, carrying bittersweet memories of a childhood friend with cerebral palsy.
Portrayed by Hanazawa Kana
Koyo Iwabuchi
Rio 2016 Paralympian Koyo Iwabuchi, a real-life athlete.
Portrayed by Kamiki Ryunosuke
Shingo Kunieda
Four-time Paralympic medalist Shingo Kunieda, a wheelchair tennis champion.
Portrayed by Kawada Shinji
Shota Kawamoto
Paracyclist Shota Kawamoto, aiming for the Tokyo Paralympics, is a promising athlete despite his leg amputation.
Portrayed by Ono Yuuki
Tsubasa Asahina
Former badminton champion Tsubasa Asahina, now a para-badminton player, faces life after a car accident.
Portrayed by Hirano Aya
Yoshiki Mori
Morizo, a powerful first-year with amazing jumping ability, aims to be a small forward, inspired by Ayumu Fuse.
Nozomi Kokubun
A competitive visually-impaired marathon runner, Nozomi is outspoken and challenges her sighted guide.
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Studio
Gallop, DLE, TMS Entertainment, SynergySP, Bandai Namco Pictures, Nippon Animation
Season
Fall 2017
Start Date
2017-11-09
End Date
N/A
Episodes
20
Type
Special
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