Love All Play
ラブオールプレー
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Based on your preference for character-driven stories with layered emotional arcs, this title's exploration of identity and belonging would deeply resonate. The pacing mirrors series you've rated highly, and its thematic depth aligns with your appreciation for nuanced storytelling...
However, the slow initial episodes might test your patience given your history of dropping shows that don't hook you early. The art style shift in the middle arc could also be a concern...
Synopsis
In junior high, Ryou Mizushima and his friends join the badminton club on a whim. As he grows fond of the sport, Ryou works tirelessly to improve his badminton skills until he qualifies in the prefectural tournament. Lacking a coach who can bring out his full potential, he does not consider entering a high school with a strong badminton team. Instead, he plans on attending a local high school where he can play badminton for fun. However, Ryou's perspective changes when Yokohama Minato High School's badminton coach scouts him. Not only does the institution have one of the strongest badminton teams in the region, but it also has Kento Yusa, a player Ryou admires. Though hesitant at first, Ryou decides to enroll with the support of his sister. Possessing a firm ambition, he begins to gain experience with the proper guidance of a coach—all in hopes of surpassing Yusa one day.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 16 sampled reviews
What 16 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 1.93 · split reception
4.6 pts
Recommenders 8.3 · others 3.8
↓ 0.69
Running avg · Apr 2022 → Jan 2025
- 7 “I really enjoy the relatable main character, the charming art style, and the engaging slice-of-life moments where the boys hang out. However, the pacing feels off because the main character hasn't...”
- 9 “This anime is a perfect, wholesome experience featuring incredibly realistic character reactions, beautiful colors, and fluid animation that brings the boys' personalities to life. While the...”
- 9 “The story is incredibly refreshing and unique, avoiding tired tropes while delivering hilarious plot twists regarding Yusa’s competitive intentions. While the art style is good, it admittedly lacks...”
Watch Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Love All Play begins and ends here.
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A Tv Production · Spring 2022
Nippon Animation.Yomiuri TV Enterprise · Poplar Publishing
- Format 24 × 23′ eps × min
- Total runtime 9h 12m all episodes
- Aired Apr 2022 – Sep 2022 Spring 2022
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-20998 catalog
Produced by
- Yomiuri TV Enterprise Producer
- Poplar Publishing Producer
- /companies/company_KlpvMV7jGAgBs8PLy0XYmngb Producer