Description
Sakura Hagiwara, the lead vocalist of the popular idol group Sweet, finds herself thrust into the world of professional wrestling after a chance encounter with Rio Kazama, a wrestler from the organization Beautiful Fighting Athlete (BFA). When Sakura’s friend and fellow idol, Elena, is insulted by Rio during a television appearance, Sakura challenges Rio to a match to defend Elena’s honor. Despite her lack of experience, Sakura steps into the ring, only to be humiliatingly defeated. Determined to prove herself and grow stronger, she decides to temporarily leave her idol career behind to train as a professional wrestler.
Under the guidance of BFA’s veteran wrestler, Miyu, Sakura begins her grueling training regimen. The series portrays her struggles as she endures intense physical and mental challenges, learning the fundamentals of wrestling and gradually improving her skills. Along the way, Sakura faces various opponents, each with their own unique wrestling styles and personalities, including the fierce and competitive Rio, who becomes both her rival and a source of inspiration. The matches are depicted with a focus on the physicality and strategy of wrestling, showcasing the sport’s demanding nature.
As Sakura progresses, she forms bonds with her fellow wrestlers, gaining respect and camaraderie within the BFA. Her journey is marked by setbacks and victories, highlighting her growth as both an athlete and an individual. The series explores themes of perseverance, self-discovery, and the pursuit of personal strength, as Sakura balances her dual identities as an idol and a wrestler. The narrative culminates in her efforts to prove her worth in the ring, not only to her opponents but also to herself, as she strives to become the strongest in the world.
Under the guidance of BFA’s veteran wrestler, Miyu, Sakura begins her grueling training regimen. The series portrays her struggles as she endures intense physical and mental challenges, learning the fundamentals of wrestling and gradually improving her skills. Along the way, Sakura faces various opponents, each with their own unique wrestling styles and personalities, including the fierce and competitive Rio, who becomes both her rival and a source of inspiration. The matches are depicted with a focus on the physicality and strategy of wrestling, showcasing the sport’s demanding nature.
As Sakura progresses, she forms bonds with her fellow wrestlers, gaining respect and camaraderie within the BFA. Her journey is marked by setbacks and victories, highlighting her growth as both an athlete and an individual. The series explores themes of perseverance, self-discovery, and the pursuit of personal strength, as Sakura balances her dual identities as an idol and a wrestler. The narrative culminates in her efforts to prove her worth in the ring, not only to her opponents but also to herself, as she strives to become the strongest in the world.
Episodes
Staffel 1
1An Idol-Wrestler Is Born!
2Pro Debut!
3Give up!
4Now This Is Pro Wrestling!
5The Night Before the Decisive Fight
6Revenge Match!
7The World Champion Comes to Japan!
8The Power of the World Champ
9The Astounding Newbie!
10Sakura`s Fate!
11Pure Soul!
12To the World!
Cast
- Makoto Kirishima
- Seiichi Inoba
- Jennifer Bischof
Comment(s)
Staff
- DirectorRion Kujo
- Episode DirectorSatoshi NakagawaMasayuki MatsumotoFujiaki AsariAkira ShimizuJun TakadaRion KujoTakashi YamamotoHiroaki NishimuraShigeki Awai
- Original creator
- Art DirectorMinoru Maeda
- Animation DirectorHideaki ShimadaYi Sung KimMichio SatōAkira TakeuchiKenji HattoriNaoki AisakaShigeru UchiharaMasayuki FujitaIk Hyun EumChang Hwan ParkHironori HanoNorie KanekuboMyoung Hun ParkIm Chae DeogBum Suk HongHan Seung GinBum-Chul ChangHey Tan ShinTakahisa SakurabaToshi YoshiokaChuichiro Kayaba
- Cgi DirectorNaoya Fukushi
- Series CompositionKazuho Hyōdō
- Unit DirectorRion Kujo
- StoryboardRion KujoKatsuyuki KoderaIchizō KobayashiKazuya KomaiAkira ShimizuTakashi YamamotoNorika Togawa
- MusicKayo KonishiYukio Kondō
- Character Design
- Chief Animation DirectorMasaaki SakuraiHironori Hano
- Sound DirectorKatsunori Shimizu
- ProducerShinichi TakahashiHiroaki TsunodaMitsuhiro MatsuoGorō ShinjukuHiroaki OokiYutaka GotōHiroyuki KameiKenichiro KanedaYūya Machida
- ScreenplayKazuho Hyōdō
- Director of PhotographyShigeki Asakawa
Production
- ProductionAT-XGENCODax ProductionYTVOsaka Broadcasting CorporationEarth Star EntertainmentTsutayaAshisutoWanna Be the Strongest in the World Production Committee
- Animation ProductionArms
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