“In 4999, Akari Kanzaki competes in an all-female athletic tournament to become Cosmo Beauty like her mother.”
Battle Athletes
バトルアスリーテス大運動会
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Synopsis
In 4999, Akari Kanzaki competes in an all-female athletic tournament to become Cosmo Beauty like her mother.
It is the year 4999 - mankind has long abandoned war in favor of intergalactic competition through athletic events. One of which is an all-female contest for the coveted "Cosmo Beauty" title. Akari Kanzaki has just entered the University Satellite in hopes of becoming the latest Cosmic Beauty - a title held by her mother long ago. On her first few days in the university, she meets new friends, encounters fierce rivals, and struggles to become the best of all the Battle Athletes. (Source: ANN)
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Running avg · May 2008 → Nov 2019
- 7 “Battle Athletes is an interesting little anime. Part "let's see how extreme we can make track and field" with dashes of comedy, drama, and some yuri subtext for good flavor. The result,...”
- 6 “As a sports Anime, the series was definitely a bit of a let down. I think one of the things I struggled with the most was how our main characters rival - probably better labeled as a nemesis - got...”
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- Format 6 × 32′ eps × min
- Total runtime 3h 12m all episodes
- Aired May 1997 – Jun 1998
- Source Ova media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-1081 catalog
Produced by
- TV Tokyo Producer
- Genco Producer
- Pioneer LDC Producer
- Arts Pro Producer
Licensed by
- Discotek Media Licensor
- Geneon Entertainment USA Licensor