How many seasons does Animation x Paralympic: Who Is Your Hero? have?

Animation x Paralympic: Who Is Your Hero? has 1 season with 20 episodes in total.

Is Animation x Paralympic: Who Is Your Hero? still on the air?

Animation x Paralympic: Who Is Your Hero? is currently in production and returning for new episodes.

What network airs Animation x Paralympic: Who Is Your Hero??

Animation x Paralympic: Who Is Your Hero? airs on NHK BS1.

When did Animation x Paralympic: Who Is Your Hero? first air?

Animation x Paralympic: Who Is Your Hero? first aired on November 10, 2017.

Animation x Paralympic: Who Is Your Hero? (2017) — 1 Season

Name: Animation x Paralympic: Who Is Your Hero?
Genre: Animation

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 20 episodes

Episode 01

Football 5-a-side

Nov 10, 2017 · 5 min

5-a-side football episode featuring the Japan national team facing world champions Brazil. The story was directed by Yoichi Takahashi, the creator of the popular manga and animation series "Captain Tsubasa".

Episode 02

Para Athletics

Nov 10, 2017 · 5 min

This is the second project of the special series that depict the world of Para-sport in collaboration with popular artists of animation as well as manga. This time, its focus is on Para Athletics. This is an original story on a sprint runner who challenges Paralympics, written by popular manga-comic artist, Eisaku Kubonouchi.

Episode 03

Wheelchair Tennis

Aug 25, 2018 · 5 min

This is the third project of the special animation series that depict the world of Para-sport. This time, its focus is on wheelchair tennis, and a special collaboration with "Baby Steps," popular TV anime series. Japanese top player Shingo Kunieda is featured, playing a match with Eiichiro Maruo, the main character of "Baby Steps."

Episode 04

Goalball

Nov 17, 2018 · 5 min

The episode features the popular anime "KochiKame." Unconventional cop Ryo-san and other familiar characters play against Japan's national goalball team. Ryo-san and his team play blindfolded - a major challenge. Through the slapstick comedy, this episode takes you deep into the world of goalball.

Episode 05

Wheelchair Rugby

Dec 15, 2018 · 5 min

The fierce, fast-paced world of Wheelchair Rugby comes alive in the 5th installment of an animated series about Para-sports. Manga megastar Tetsuya Chiba of "Ashita no Joe" fame created characters.

Episode 06

Vision Impaired Judo

Mar 3, 2019 · 5 min

This episode features vision impaired judo. The story centers on a girl who gave up judo after losing her eyesight, but renewed her love of the sport by discovering its essence - mutual prosperity for self and others - through vision impaired judo.

Episode 07

Para Cycling

Jul 20, 2019 · 5 min

Real-life para athlete Shota Kawamoto, who pedals with a single leg, competes in a road race with Sakamichi Onoda, the main character of "Yowamushi Pedal."

Episode 08

Para Badminton

Nov 12, 2019 · 5 min

Para badminton is roughly divided into wheelchair and standing, and this episode features wheelchair badminton.

Episode 09

Boccia

Mar 30, 2020 · 5 min

Boccia is a precision ball sport where you throw your ball as close as you can to the target - a white ball, which requires careful strategy and control. The characters from "Hotaru's Way" also appear in the anime.

Episode 10

Vision Impaired Marathon

Mar 31, 2020 · 5 min

The story follows a female runner who lost her sight in an accident and the guide runner who appeared in "Mashirohi." The pair bounce opinions off each other to grow as a team.

Episode 11

Wheelchair Basketball

Oct 18, 2020 · 5 min

In collaboration with a basketball manga "DEAR BOYS" by Hiroki Yagami, it portrays the world of Wheelchair Basketball, one of the most popular Para Sports with its overwhelming sense of speed and precise gamesmanship. Mori Yoshiki, the protagonist of "DEAR BOYS ACT4" meets a girl who plays wheelchair basketball, and the 2 start inspiring each other.

Episode 12

Para Table Tennis

Apr 25, 2021 · 5 min

The story follows 2 protagonists, Daichi and Jun, facing Para Table Tennis player Iwabuchi Koyo in a practice match. Daichi and Jun try to go easy on Koyo at the beginning, but something unexpected happens

Episode 13

Para Alpine Skiing

Feb 20, 2022 · 5 min

This anime portrays Para Alpine Skiing, one of the fastest sports where players take on a challenge in the world of ultimate speed. Our protagonist, Momo, who has just started her life in a wheelchair, falls in love with Alpine Skiing. However, the more advanced she becomes with the sport, the more fear of severe falls she has to face.

Episode 14

Para Snowboard

Feb 20, 2022 · 5 min

In collaboration with Shimamoto Kazuhiko, a leading artist of hot-blooded sports manga, it portrays the world of Snowboard Cross, an event where multiple riders race simultaneously down the snow field. The protagonist Mayama Kei, who is based on real-life pro snowboarder Okamoto Keiji, injures his leg in an accident and turns to Para Sports.