Ahiru no Sora

About Ahiru no Sora

Looking for background on Ahiru no Sora (あひるの空)? This drama and sports series by diomedéa and NAMU Animation (2019) starts out like this. The premise: He may be short in stature, but Sora Kurumatani can soar and score on the basketball court! With a passion for the sport he inherited from his mother, Sora vows to her that he’ll take top prize at a high school basketball tournament… but there’s one problem.

As things develop, his new school’s basketball club has turned into a hangout for delinquents! Will Sora’s sheer tenacity and amazing three-point shooting change their minds and get the club up and running again?

As a drama title, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Voice work is led by Yuuki Kaji as Sora Kurumatani and Yuuma Uchida as Momoharu Hanazono. If you count yourself among viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action, put it on your list. With 50 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by diomedéa and NAMU Animation, so the studio's house style defines how Ahiru no Sora looks and moves on screen. Within the drama category, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. At 7.0/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. Voice casting, including Yuuki Kaji as Sora Kurumatani, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2019, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.