Review of Hanebado!

Hanebado certainly is a contender as a good sports anime. Good CGI incorporation is the most unique aspect of this show. Sound design and placement is immersive for the badminton environment. Be wary though, story, character consistency, and focus jumps about frantically just as much as a shuttlecock in an actual game of badminton. The show deviates from the manga yes, but there's lack of a main character spotlight as 2 heroines constantly fight for the spotlight. But overall, for 13 episodes while not following the source material, the ending and development arcs are satisfying and doesn't leave as bad of an after taste. The first halfis definitely stronger than the second half however, so be wary before fully committing.