OVA
Description
Hitonari Hiiragi is a 15-year-old point guard for Kouzu High School's basketball club, standing 172 cm tall with distinctive gray hair and gray eyes, and blood type A. Born into a basketball dynasty, his father coaches the powerhouse Hyamazaki High team while his older brother Takuya shines as a star national player for that same school. This legacy exerts immense pressure on Hitonari to excel.
Seeking independence from his domineering father and brother's shadow, Hitonari refused to attend Hyamazaki High. This decision led to him being kicked out of his family home, forcing him to live alone while attending Kouzu High. Deeply serious about basketball, he frequently skips classes, often found sleeping on the school roof. On the court, he is a "thoroughbred" player, constantly evolving and becoming extremely dangerous in every aspect of the game.
He joins Kouzu's club both to prove his independence and to answer a challenge from talented rival Akane Tachibana. Initially, Hiiragi and Tachibana clash, struggling to work together during an exhibition game against Hyamazaki. However, an unintentional challenge from a senior player sparks their partnership, inspiring a team victory and marking the start of Hiiragi's integration into Kouzu's dynamic.
Despite finding camaraderie at Kouzu, Hiiragi wrestles internally with his basketball future. When elite school Tsurugizaki attempts to recruit him, he temporarily switches teams, creating significant tension with his former Kouzu teammates, especially Tachibana. His motivations stem from doubts about Kouzu's ability to provide the competitive environment needed for his dreams, forcing him and the team to confront questions about playing together and where his loyalties lie.
Hitonari maintains a complex relationship with his brother Takuya, who cares deeply yet pressures him to meet their father's standards. After encountering Tachibana, Takuya begins to see Kouzu as potentially better for his brother's happiness. Hiiragi's journey involves balancing personal ambition against team loyalty while forging an identity separate from his family's formidable legacy in basketball.
Seeking independence from his domineering father and brother's shadow, Hitonari refused to attend Hyamazaki High. This decision led to him being kicked out of his family home, forcing him to live alone while attending Kouzu High. Deeply serious about basketball, he frequently skips classes, often found sleeping on the school roof. On the court, he is a "thoroughbred" player, constantly evolving and becoming extremely dangerous in every aspect of the game.
He joins Kouzu's club both to prove his independence and to answer a challenge from talented rival Akane Tachibana. Initially, Hiiragi and Tachibana clash, struggling to work together during an exhibition game against Hyamazaki. However, an unintentional challenge from a senior player sparks their partnership, inspiring a team victory and marking the start of Hiiragi's integration into Kouzu's dynamic.
Despite finding camaraderie at Kouzu, Hiiragi wrestles internally with his basketball future. When elite school Tsurugizaki attempts to recruit him, he temporarily switches teams, creating significant tension with his former Kouzu teammates, especially Tachibana. His motivations stem from doubts about Kouzu's ability to provide the competitive environment needed for his dreams, forcing him and the team to confront questions about playing together and where his loyalties lie.
Hitonari maintains a complex relationship with his brother Takuya, who cares deeply yet pressures him to meet their father's standards. After encountering Tachibana, Takuya begins to see Kouzu as potentially better for his brother's happiness. Hiiragi's journey involves balancing personal ambition against team loyalty while forging an identity separate from his family's formidable legacy in basketball.