Japanese streaming platform ABEMA has curated an extensive programming block for the traditional season of athletic dedication, launching a massive free-to-watch marathon of six legendary sports anime beginning September 12, 2026.
The carefully selected lineup spans several decades of animation excellence and athletic drama, focusing heavily on perseverance, teamwork, and high-stakes competition. Among the crown jewels of the broadcast schedule is Production I.G's masterclass in volleyball tension, Haikyu!!, alongside Mitsuru Adachi's beloved baseball epic Major and Madhouse's powerhouse boxing chronicle Hajime no Ippo.
Complete Athletic Lineup and Broadcast Schedule
Fans looking to revisit these monumental television runs will have full access to multiple seasons across ABEMA's specialized channels, complete with one-week catch-up windows following each broadcast block. The full roster of titles featured in the autumn schedule includes:
- Haikyu!! (Seasons 3 and 4)
- Major (Complete six-season run spanning 154 episodes)
- Kuroko's Basketball (Seasons 1 through 3 plus OVAs)
- Inazuma Eleven (Complete three-series run and recent theatrical feature)
- Hajime no Ippo (Seasons 1-3, TV specials, and OVAs)
- Ace of Diamond (All four series comprising 191 episodes)
This ambitious broadcasting event gives both veteran enthusiasts and newcomers a structured opportunity to experience some of the most influential competitive narratives in modern Japanese animation without a subscription barrier.
