Lightweight Story

The premise of Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo is both realistic and unique at the same time. It’s a coming-of-age story about a pair of childhood friends who reconnect in college and help each other pursue their athletic …

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This post is by guest writer Adeline Zhang.

Volley Without Folly

A typical high school setting. Average shounen-style art. Haikyuu!! seemed like just another slice-of-life sports anime — or so I thought. For a long time sports anime meant basketball …

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