2016年夏アニメ
チア男子!!
ブレインズ・ベース
青春スポーツ学園コメディ
2016年7月5日〜9月27日放送（全12話）
Cheer Boys!! is a TV anime produced by Brain's Base, adapting the debut novel of Ryo Asai — Japan's youngest-ever winner of the Naoki Prize in the postwar era. First broadcast starting July 5, 2016, this 12-episode youth sports anime opens as Haruki Bandou, a college freshman who quit judo after injuring his shoulder, is invited by his childhood friend Kazuma Hashimoto to form BREAKERS, a nearly unprecedented all-male cheerleading squad. With nothing but judo experience between them, Haruki and his teammates dive headfirst into the unfamiliar world of cheerleading, sweating alongside a colorful cast of teammates as they grow from a ragtag group into a real team. The unusual premise of all-male cheerleading, paired with a story that mixes comedy and earnest youthful passion, made the series a talking point — and it was even adapted into a live-action film in 2019.
📝 Highlights
👥 Characters
💫 Foreshadowing & Quotes
❓ FAQ
🌟 Featured Comments
📝 Highlights & Appeal Light spoilers
01① Based on a novel by Naoki Prize-winning author Ryo Asai
The source novel is the debut work of Ryo Asai — the youngest postwar winner of the Naoki Prize — written after he was inspired by an all-male cheerleading team while attending Waseda University.
02② Haruki's unusual switch from judo to cheerleading
Haruki, forced to quit judo after a shoulder injury, is pulled into the unfamiliar world of male cheerleading by his childhood friend Kazuma — a leap into a completely different sport that kicks off the whole story.
03③ BREAKERS, an almost unprecedented all-male cheer team
The show's biggest hook is its unusual premise: tackling a sport widely seen as a women's activity with an all-male team.
04④ A colorful cast of BREAKERS teammates
From the theory-obsessed Mizoguchi to the burly, only-one-with-a-girlfriend Tono and the Kansai-born Soichiro, the teammates' distinct personalities and banter bring plenty of laughs.
05⑤ A contrast with the rival team SPARKS
Interactions with Jin Domoto, captain of the nationally top-tier coed team SPARKS, become a major spur for BREAKERS' growth.
06⑥ The refreshing OP theme 'Hajime no Ippo' by Lack-life
The OP theme 'Hajime no Ippo' ('The First Step') is a refreshing track that feels like it's pushing Haruki and his teammates forward into their new challenge.
07⑦ ED performed by the cast themselves as unit BREAKERS
The ED theme 'LIMIT BREAKERS' is performed by the main cast under a unit name, creating a sense of team unity that mirrors the story itself.
08⑧ Adapted into a live-action film in 2019
After the anime, a live-action film adaptation starring Ryusei Yokohama was released in May 2019, further expanding the franchise across media.
💡 Key Points & Predictions Some spoilers
Expect Haruki and his teammates, who start with nothing but judo experience, to learn cheerleading from the ground up and steadily build strength through encounters with skilled teams like SPARKS and DREAMS. As each member's past and personal struggles come to light, the bond within the team deepens.
🧾 Story So Far Contains spoilers
After quitting judo due to a shoulder injury, Haruki joins the newly forming all-male cheer team BREAKERS at Kazuma's invitation. A colorful group — including the theory-loving Mizoguchi and the burly Tono — comes together and begins practicing cheerleading with no prior experience. After meeting SPARKS captain Domoto, the team begins moving in earnest toward the goal of competing in a tournament.
✅ Recommended Viewing Points
A hot-blooded youth drama packed into the unusual premise of all-male cheerleading, mixing comedy with genuine passion. Recommended for anyone who wants to watch a colorful cast of individuals grow into a real team.
👀 Trivia & Fun Facts
Author Ryo Asai was inspired to write the source novel after witnessing the real all-male cheerleading team SHOCKERS in action while attending Waseda University. The original novel, published by Shueisha Bunko in 2010, became the starting point for the franchise's later anime and live-action film adaptations.
Haruki Bandou (CV: Yuki Yonai)
A college freshman born into a judo family. After quitting judo due to a shoulder injury, he's invited by Kazuma to form BREAKERS. He has a fear of heights.
Kazuma Hashimoto (CV: Nobuhiko Okamoto)
Haruki's childhood friend, the one who first drew him into the world of cheerleading. Bright and proactive, he pulls the team forward.
Sho Tokugawa (CV: Yuki Ono)
A good-looking teammate with plenty of dating experience. He has a breezy, easygoing air, but carries complicated circumstances from his past.
Wataru Mizoguchi (CV: Tomokazu Sugita)
A theory-obsessed member of the team who thinks through everything logically, often ending up as the team's straight man.
Koji Tono (CV: Yu Hayashi)
The team's biggest member, and the only one with a girlfriend. Kind-hearted and dependable.
Soichiro Suzuki (CV: Kosuke Kuwano)
A Kansai-born member with a background in baseball, who serves as the team's mood-maker thanks to his upbeat energy.
Gen Hasegawa (CV: Katsuyuki Konishi)
Soichiro's childhood friend and fellow teammate, a calm, big-brother figure who supports the team from behind the scenes.
Jin Domoto (CV: Hiroki Yasumoto)
Captain of SPARKS, a nationally top-tier coed cheer team. He carries a strong sense of responsibility toward cheerleading and knows Sho's past.
Kaoru Hanasaki (CV: Shosei Yamaya)
A rookie member of SPARKS, an up-and-coming young athlete growing within an already elite team.
Satsuki Takagi (CV: Yuko Kaida)
The coach of the rival team DREAMS, who stands as a formidable figure guiding an opposing squad against BREAKERS.
💫 Unresolved Foreshadowing Contains spoilers
- Sho Tokugawa's complicated past is gradually revealed through his relationship with Domoto.
- Haruki's personal struggle to overcome his fear of heights after switching from judo to cheerleading is a running thread.
- How encounters with elite teams like SPARKS and DREAMS will shape BREAKERS' future growth is worth watching.
💌 Predicted Viral Quotes for Next Season
"There's nothing we can't do." — A rallying phrase Haruki and his teammates repeat whenever they face a setback.
"Who decided cheerleading is something only girls do?" — Kazuma's passionate line, symbolizing the team's unconventional challenge.
"It's fun because we're doing it for real." — Domoto's words to BREAKERS, expressing his genuine dedication to cheerleading.
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