But this is ridiculous. Dropped it after 2.5 episodes. I've seen other reviews that gush about this, and maybe there's something to it, but I cannot get past the annoying start. They inserted ridiculousness seemingly just for the sake of being wacky, zany, or idk ~original~ but they break immersion instead.
There's the big bird that talks which is stupid. Leon, this foreigner that I assume is a fan, pretending to be a ninja and being chased by agents?? The acupuncturist is fem and wears makeup which is good, but he also touched Leo's "leg" (butt really) within 3 seconds so that's just a gag character in my opinion.
I already know there's gonna be stuff about believing in your passion, determination, not giving uo even if you're an older athlete with a busted shoulder, asking for and accepting help, etc. Sports anime can only go so many ways. I'm not looking for originality. But I do want it to come in an earnest way, not some wacky shenanigans which only annoy insteas of intrigue me.
