Iwakakeru -Sport Climbing Girls-

About Iwakakeru -Sport Climbing Girls-

Here is what Iwakakeru -Sport Climbing Girls- (いわかける！ -Sport Climbing Girls-) is about, retold in plain terms: a comedy, drama and sports anime by BLADE and WIT STUDIO (2020). What the story covers: The story centers around girls who compete in sport climbing, particularly climbing artificially constructed walls. First-year high school pupil Konomi Kasahara discovered this sport at Hanamiya Girls' High School after training her mind with puzzle games during junior high school.

As a comedy title, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Voice work is led by Sumire Uesaka as Konomi Kasahara and Yui Ishikawa as Jun Uehara.

If you count yourself among viewers who want something light between heavier series, put it on your list. At 12 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by BLADE and WIT STUDIO, so the studio's house style defines how Iwakakeru -Sport Climbing Girls- looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on comedy, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Its 6.1/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Sumire Uesaka voicing Konomi Kasahara gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2020, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.