Lately I've been watching too much anime.. again. Completed Nurarihyon no Mago and K-ON! in 3 days. Achievement unlocked! lol.. For a change this time round, I shall review a sports anime. I've watched a few sports anime like Slam Dunk and Major and none of them can really compare to Big Windup!. So what's so special about this anime?
Synopsis:
The main character Mihashi is the ace pitcher in his middle school team because of a favour. Though he has exceptional control that every pitcher wishes for, most of his teammates do not acknowledge him and do not play seriously when he is on the mound. Because of all the bad memories from playing baseball in middle school, Mihashi has no intention of joining the baseball team in his high school. However, he was unexpectedly dragged into the team by the coach. The team in his new high school accepts and treats him very differently. Will Mihashi truly be a real ace for his new team?
Review:
Though few people have heard about it, Big Windup! is probably the best sports anime out there right now. This is because it gives a whole lot of convincing explanations regarding the game of baseball. The explanations range from basic strategies to even how different pitches work. Personally, I've learnt a whole lot about baseball from just watching Big Windup!. It has even sparked an interest in me for the game. As it was aired only a few years ago, the anime has pretty decent quality graphics. The illustrator also created a new way to draw faces. Characterisation was well done too. However, like most sports anime, the plot is pretty simple and predictable. On the whole I truly enjoyed Big Windup! and wish that the series continues though it is really unlikely to happen. Definitely a MUST WATCH!
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