Apr 21, 2022
Have you ever wondered what a an underground crime syndicate involving under-15 year old female golfers would be like?
No. Of course you haven't. But Birdie Wing delivers this fantasy you never knew you needed.
When it opens with girls in disguises to rig a Under-15 Girls golf tournament, you can't help but be captivated. But as it transitions to secret midnight golf faceoffs at railway yards, you will be undeniable hooked.
Once they have your attention, the plot only thickens. With golf Mafia bosses striking mysterious deals, swindlers rigging putting challenges under overpasses, and an emotional rollercoaster for an immigrant family, Birdie Wing offers a unique take
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on sports anime as a whole. And this unique take still offers classic, feel-good sports anime tropes such as competitive rivals, hardwork/determination, and comradery.
Somehow, every shot for these golf girls is high stakes, but at the same time its feels like a casual sport. The competitions are fierce, and I can feel the power of the plot pushing every ball towards the whole; yet I still feel joy and love for the great game of golf in every swing. How they make me fear the Syndicate villains while still enjoying the game of golf, I cannot understand. The balance this anime finds is quite impressive; developing an intense drama while making me feel happy at the end of each episode. I can't help but want more.
Quite frankly, I think I will be taking notes on the golf strategies seen in this show, and bring them to the course. Next time I hit the links, I fear I will gather every golfer's attention while shouting "Blue Bullet" as I smack a drive that travelers shorter than the 14 year old girls in this series. But maybe not, as I do not have the pressure of the Mafia and corrupt policemen on my conscious.
The sheer ridiculousness of this anime is enough to keep anyone away, but I'm afraid once you've started watching, you will have no choice but to finish it to the end. Watch at your own risk.
Reviewer’s Rating: 6
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