A baseball anime so obscure it barely exists — yet diehard fans will defend it with their lives.
Based on the real sports team Hanshin Tigers baseball team and their victory at the national professional championships.
Production
Rare official anime collab with real pro baseball team.
Direction
Shibayama brings Doraemon polish to sports drama.
Director
Tsutomu Shibayama
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Hanshin Tigers' 1985 Japan Series win sparked massive celebrations in Osaka, including the infamous 'Kuidaore Taro' statue dunking ritual that became legendary baseball lore.
This OVA was produced as exclusive merchandise for Tigers fans and barely circulated outside Kansai region, making it one of the hardest-to-find anime from a major studio.
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