Nude Batter Tetsuo is easily one of the funniest shows I’ve come across on my sports anime journey. The humor is sharp and absurd in the best way. The animation takes it a step further with every voice sounding exactly the same and even the sound effects coming from that same voice. The recurring jokes had me pausing the video from laughing so hard. The story itself is lighthearted yet engaging enough to hold your attention and pull you in. The full-frontal nudity can be a little jarring at first, but it somehow adds to the bizarre charm of the series and makes for a surprisinglymemorable watch.

I can understand how some viewers might not connect with it. The humor leans heavily toward dry and slightly crude, but that’s exactly what makes it work for me. Those who enjoy offbeat comedy, especially older millennials, will likely find it just as entertaining and oddly endearing.