Attack No.1 English Sub & Dub

About Attack No.1

Meet Attack No.1 (アタックNo.1), a drama and sports anime by Tokyo Movie Shinsha (1969). Here is the premise in a nutshell. What the story covers: Kozue Ayuhara is a highschool girl and enthusiastic volleyball player. Her dream is to play in the Japanese national volleyball team.

Along the way, during the series she makes it from the school district league up to the Japanese volleyball finals, step by step till the international volleyball championship. The faster and higher Kozue climbs the career ladder up, the more she gets confronted with the dark side of success: too high expectations, self-conceit and envy are progressing towards serious problems.

In a drama series like this, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Kozue Ayuhara (Kurumi Kobato) and Midori Hayakawa (Eiko Masuyama) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action. At 104 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Tokyo Movie Shinsha, which means the visual identity of Attack No.1 follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on drama, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Its 6.5/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Kurumi Kobato voicing Kozue Ayuhara gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 1969, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.