The Gymnastics Samurai
A warm, character-driven sports anime about an aging gymnast confronting the end of his competitive career and finding unexpected redemption through human connection.
In the year 2002, the formerly powerful Japanese men's gymnastics team member Jotaro Aragaki is no longer able to compete. Even though he trained strenuously daily, he is asked about retiring by his coach Amakusa. However, a certain encounter alters Aragaki's fate.
Essence
Ensemble
Daisuke Namikawa
Jotaro Aragaki (voice)
Rina Honnizumi
Rei Aragaki (voice)
Kensho Ono
Leonardo (voice)
Kenyu Horiuchi
Noriyuki Amakusa (voice)
Yuki Kaji
Tetsuo Minamino (voice)
Atsuko Tanaka
Mari Aragaki (voice)
Kappei Yamaguchi
Bigbird Aragaki (voice)
Rie Hikisaka
Boy B (voice)
Saori Terai
Escaped shinobi (voice)
Yuumi Hirota
Boy A (voice)
Kousuke Goto
Contractor (voice)
Katsunori Okai
Male announcer (voice)
Like The Gymnastics Samurai
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Gymnastics Samurai
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Gymnastics Samurai, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Gymnastics Samurai, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Gymnastics Samurai, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
