Burning Kabaddi is a popular Japanese sports anime series based on the manga written by Hajime Musashino. The series focuses on the traditional Indian sport of kabaddi, bringing this exciting game to international audiences through anime format.
The complete series consists of a total of 12 episodes that were broadcast from April to June 2021. Each episode follows the journey of Tatsuya Yoigoshi, a former soccer player who gets introduced to kabaddi and joins the Ajia Industries kabaddi team. The anime beautifully showcases the rules, strategies, and intensity of kabaddi while developing compelling character arcs.
Kabaddi itself is an ancient Indian contact sport that originated in Tamil Nadu over 4,000 years ago. It\“s recognized as the national sport of Bangladesh and is extremely popular throughout the Indian subcontinent. The sport requires both physical strength and strategic thinking, making it perfect for anime adaptation.
Through Burning Kabaddi, viewers get to experience this traditional Indian sport in an engaging format, learning about raid points, anti-raids, and the various techniques used in professional kabaddi matches. The series successfully introduces international audiences to this fascinating aspect of Indian sports culture. |
