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TV Tokyo opened an official website on Tuesday, announcing a television anime adaptation of Hajime Musashino's Shakunetsu Kabaddi (Burning Kabaddi) manga. The website also revealed a teaser visual (pictured) and promo.

Synopsis
First-year high schooler Tatsuya Yoigoshi, the former ace of a junior high school soccer team who has come to dislike sports, receives an invitation to join the Kabaddi club. Initially mocking the idea of Kabaddi, he takes an interest after watching an intense competition akin to martial arts at a practice session.

Musashino began the sports manga on Shogakukan's Ura Sunday web magazine and MangaONE application in December 2015. The 13th volume was shipped on February 12, with the 14th volume set to be released on July 10.

Shakunetsu Kabaddi ranked among the top 20 manga in the male readers' division in the 2017 Kono Manga ga Sugoi! rankings.

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Official site: https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/kabaddi/
Official Twitter: @kabaddi_anime

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Shakunetsu Kabaddi on MAL

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Jul 6, 2020 12:32 PM
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okay, so Kabaddi is apparently a 7 v 7 sport where you dash to the other side, tag any defenders without getting tackled by them, then run back before you're caught or there too long or something. Wikipedia said it had to be done in a single breath, which I guess means it's supposed to be done quickly as opposed to literally a single breath.

Sounds interesting, might give this one a watch depending on the inevitable animated PV. The Manga PV was nice, but I need a better idea about how this is going to look
Jul 6, 2020 12:43 PM
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Interestingly, Kabbadi is the national sport of my country (Bangladesh) so curiosity alone has won me over on this lol.

Sealing a place in the Males Category in Kono Manga ga Sugoi 2017 is another hook though so here's to hoping this'll deliver.
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Jul 6, 2020 12:56 PM
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Can't say I'm interested in kabaddi but I'm sure interested in hot boys being... competitive
Jul 6, 2020 12:58 PM
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Oh boy another sports anime, gotta set a reminder so I can make sure to miss this one.
Jul 6, 2020 12:59 PM
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LMAO, literally the last sport I'd ever expect to get an anime.

NG_Chloe said:
Wikipedia said it had to be done in a single breath, which I guess means it's supposed to be done quickly as opposed to literally a single breath.
Nah, it's literally in a single breath. Players repeatedly say "kabaddi" without any break to let the referee know that it's being done in a single breath.
Jul 6, 2020 1:04 PM
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GoldenDevilGamer said:
LMAO, literally the last sport I'd ever expect to get an anime.


Tell me more about it, lol. Fact that there was even a good-selling manga is quite surreal, I don't know if I should be more surprised by the anime adaption or the manga now xD.
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GoldenDevilGamer said:
LMAO, literally the last sport I'd ever expect to get an anime.

NG_Chloe said:
Wikipedia said it had to be done in a single breath, which I guess means it's supposed to be done quickly as opposed to literally a single breath.
Nah, it's literally in a single breath. Players repeatedly say "kabaddi" without any break to let the referee know that it's being done in a single breath.


really? what do ya know, that sounds like it would require a lot of practice
Jul 6, 2020 1:16 PM
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OH YEAH KABADDI KABADDI KABADDI KABADDI KABADDI KABADDI KABADDI KABADDI
Jul 6, 2020 1:17 PM
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They should do a dub in Hindi and Tamil for this show since Kabaddi is a game of South Indian origin and played even in rural areas of India. I bet it'll be super popular.
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They should do a dub in Hindi and Tamil for this show since Kabaddi is a game of South Indian origin and played even in rural areas of India. I bet it'll be super popular.

I think my dad will finally think normal of me watching anime, heck he's probably gonna watch it with me.
Jul 6, 2020 1:27 PM
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GoldenDevilGamer said:
LMAO, literally the last sport I'd ever expect to get an anime.


Tell me more about it, lol. Fact that there was even a good-selling manga is quite surreal, I don't know if I should be more surprised by the anime adaption or the manga now xD.
I remember Chio-chan no Tsuugakuro having a kabaddi reference and I thought to myself that this will be the only time I'll ever hear this sport be mentioned in an anime. Yeah... clearly I was wrong, lol.

NG_Chloe said:
GoldenDevilGamer said:
LMAO, literally the last sport I'd ever expect to get an anime.

Nah, it's literally in a single breath. Players repeatedly say "kabaddi" without any break to let the referee know that it's being done in a single breath.


really? what do ya know, that sounds like it would require a lot of practice
Being good at it definitely requires a lot of training, but by simply playing it more and more, they'd slowly get better at it. Back in the old days in South Asian countries, villagers would play kabaddi as a method of physical training and improving reflexes.
Jul 6, 2020 1:34 PM
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GoldenDevilGamer said:
I remember Chio-chan no Tsuugakuro having a kabaddi reference and I thought to myself that this will be the only time I'll ever hear this sport be mentioned in an anime. Yeah... clearly I was wrong, lol.


Same here xD, you can never predict what this industry is up to.

Chio-chan's Kabaddi was more like a prototype version though so it'll be interesting to see how this game actually works with the correct number of players across each time and whatnot.

@Niansuh Our fathers are going to change gears immediately and be proud of us for watching anime from now on, lol.
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I thought this was going to be about rugby but what the fuck is kabaddi? I haven't heard of that sport in my life. Is it some Japanese exclusive sports shit I know nothing about?

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kabaddi

Very interesting indeed. I am always up for something new and seeing it's originating in the Indian subcontinent and now being played in Europe sounds interesting.

There are some YT clips. Looks like it's a rough sports.

What are the going to make an anime about next? Cricket? That's another sport popular in the Indian Subcontinent, Australia and some parts of Europe.
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Oh damn Kabaddi is relevant in Japan? Looks like my dream of having a cricket based anime next isn't as far-fetched as I once thought.
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Oh damn Kabaddi is relevant in Japan? Looks like my dream of having a cricket based anime next isn't as far-fetched as I once thought.


Well, Captain Tsubasa and Slam Dunk changed Japan's sports scene after they were animated. This might do that as well considering the manga is actually ranked.

And yeah, I thought the chance of Cricket too. I think they have a shorter version now that appeals to Japan.
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Well, Captain Tsubasa and Slam Dunk changed Japan's sports scene after they were animated. This might do that as well considering the manga is actually ranked.

And yeah, I thought the chance of Cricket too. I think they have a shorter version now that appeals to Japan.


Interesting indeed. Being from the Indian subcontinent, I'm a huge fan of Cricket. I was following Japan's U-19 cricket team in the recent cricket world cup too. There's a good chance the sport will blow up in Japan and as a result we'll start getting manga based on cricket. Would be terrific!
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@_MushiRock11_ Lol yeah, they'd be proud.
Tho I'm really shocked that: someone knows about this sport in Japan, someone thought of making a manga about it, the manga is popular and that it's getting a anime adaptation and I can't tell which of these surprises me the most.
Well at least this may be the gateway of anime to the Indian subcontinent.
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https://www.sportskeeda.com/kabaddi/pro-kabaddi-league-2017-season-5-kabaddi-comic-book-becoming-quite-the-rage-in-japan

Sportskeeda, a popular online sports news website based out of India posted about the manga way back in 2017. I honestly hope for a way that those who are avid Kabaddi fans, and not necessarily anime fans, get to watch this anime. And if possible, hope Muse Asia, Amazon or Netflix picks this title and that way it can be legally streamed from the Indian subcontinent. Kabaddi is really getting mainstream among the youth here and the anime should cash in on that by having it available to watch here.
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i wouldn't even know what kabaddi is, if it wasn't for "chio-chan no Tsuugakuro". i assumed it was almost irrelevant outside of india, so i'm pretty surprised there's actually a manga about it. the art looks pretty good too.
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zenimegi said:
Oh damn Kabaddi is relevant in Japan? Looks like my dream of having a cricket based anime next isn't as far-fetched as I once thought.


Japanese team actually was 3rd on the Kabaddi world cup once. And I saw it used in a couple of animes before.
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Wow, only 79 members. Is the manga translated?
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Of course you play the sport like your life is on the edge and you need to break ironclad chains to escape! Haha! Sports manga sure are something else! Gotta love them!

Anyways, skimming through the first volume, I have to say it is indeed quite an intensive manga. It's understandable why it has been ranked in Kono Manga ga Sugoi!

Dunno if it will be either of the two but maybe Production I.G./MADHOUSE will be able to animate all the moves and intense moments of the manga panels?
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A few minutes ago I didn't even know kabaddi was a thing, but now I'm looking forward to this.

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As a Punjabi I am so hyped for this, since my people dominate this sport

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I remember Chio-chan no Tsuugakuro having a kabaddi reference and I thought to myself that this will be the only time I'll ever hear this sport be mentioned in an anime. Yeah... clearly I was wrong, lol.

In Full metal Panic Fumoffu, they had a scene where students were playing Kabaddi at school.
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lol this sport is super weird. they hold hands a lot too

looks crazy but respectful. still don't get it though
https://youtu.be/hMopoETkhl0?t=2m38s
if you watch further it looks like Australia doesn't get it either
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so they want to please an indian continent. GREAT MOVE!
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Been watching and playing Kabaddi since childhood. I can't wait for it, hope this gets a good adaption.
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Huh, guess I'd never heard of it because there's no translation. Looks like something to check out for sure.
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We didn't got to see PRO KABADDI league this year due to the pandemic
looking forward to this anime

used to play it a lot with friends
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Kabaddi is the national sport of our country Bangladesh, to think there would be an anime about kabaddi really makes me happy. I will definitely give it a watch.
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An anime about Kabaddi? Count me in.
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I had been wanting to read this manga for quite some time but it was untranslated, so glad that it's getting an anime.
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Oh man, I wish sepak takraw would get an anime too or manga there gonna be a lot who’d die for it
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Chio-chan's senpai(chio-chan no tsuugakuro) and yamazaki(gintama) gonna be happy that their favorite sport got an anime.

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As a Punjabi I am so hyped for this, since my people dominate this sport
Haryana dominates it more than punjabis.
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That sport I only know about thanks to showing up in manga. Feels like fate that there's now gonna be an anime about it.
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Kabadi, Kabadi, Kabadi sure bring back a lot of memories lol used to play it with school mates I guess it's more fun playing than watching it.
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Will I miss my country sport...Hell no!!!
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कबड्डी कबड्डी कबड्डी !
Now that's what I will be seeing upto .
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A anime I can get hyped for and not get dissapointed. I don't watch sports anime but this one will be an exception.
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No fucking way! A manga based on our national sport? Now this is a news to me! Man not even once i thought we would get an series about Kabaddi, let alone an adaptation of it.
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zenimegi said:
Oh damn Kabaddi is relevant in Japan? Looks like my dream of having a cricket based anime next isn't as far-fetched as I once thought.
Well said bro i think the same way... lol
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GoldenDevilGamer said:
I remember Chio-chan no Tsuugakuro having a kabaddi reference and I thought to myself that this will be the only time I'll ever hear this sport be mentioned in an anime. Yeah... clearly I was wrong, lol.
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GoldenDevilGamer said:
I remember Chio-chan no Tsuugakuro having a kabaddi reference and I thought to myself that this will be the only time I'll ever hear this sport be mentioned in an anime. Yeah... clearly I was wrong, lol.
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LMAO, Totally forgot that happened in the Owee arc, lol. Yamazaki should've pursued this over badminton, lol.
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cythraul said:
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LMAO, Totally forgot that happened in the Owee arc, lol. Yamazaki should've pursued this over badminton, lol.
Too bad since Tosshi wouldn't let him pursue it.
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Was never interested in Kabaddi, despite it being originated in my country. But this anime has my attention.
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Damn! I never thought there would be an anime adaptation of a manga based on an Indian (my country) sport! I dont really watch sports anime but definitely gonna watch this. I think it will be really interesting, cosidering the way its played in real.

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shanimebib said:
Well, Captain Tsubasa and Slam Dunk changed Japan's sports scene after they were animated. This might do that as well considering the manga is actually ranked.

And yeah, I thought the chance of Cricket too. I think they have a shorter version now that appeals to Japan.


Interesting indeed. Being from the Indian subcontinent, I'm a huge fan of Cricket. I was following Japan's U-19 cricket team in the recent cricket world cup too. There's a good chance the sport will blow up in Japan and as a result we'll start getting manga based on cricket. Would be terrific!


Well imo i think a cricket anime will be a very tough task if Anime Industry ever thinks of making it (though i dont think it will happen tbh due to many prejudices surrounding the sport).

On techincal front, Cricket overall is a very hard sport to follow. Being a fellow veteran cricket fan, u know how much knowledge of the game u should have to actaually enjoy it to the fullest. T20 cricket might be a bit easy to follow but still, anime adaptation of cricket is a big stretch.
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I became a kabaddi lover after I watched and read chio-chan no tsuugakuro. This should be insanely good. PTW
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I am glad that recently we have received more and more sports anime, but I am confused by the reason for this. Is the industry in such a zealous search for new ideas that we get a bunch of new anime and remakes in almost every genre? Hell, this is the first time I have seen that we get several BL hentai at once for several years.

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I became a kabaddi lover after I watched and read chio-chan no tsuugakuro. This should be insanely good. PTW


The same, lol.
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