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Ookiku Furikabutte

Synopsis: Ren Mihashi was the ace of the baseball team of their high school, but due to their poor throw, they could never win. Constant losses end up taking their teammates who intimidated him and reached the point where his teammates no longer tried to win, making Mihashi form with little self-esteem. As a result, Mihashi decides to go to a secondary school in a different city hall, where he has no intention of playing baseball. Unfortunately, upon arriving at Nishiura High, he is dragged to join the new team as an initial pitcher.

Although he does not want at first, Mihashi realizes that this is a place where he will be accepted by who he is; With the help of the Takaya Abe, he begins to have more confidence in his own skills. Abe, seeing the potential in Mihashi, makes a goal help him become a throwing worthy of being called ace.

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- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Manga and Products
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Games, OVAs, Movies
- Meaning
- Related
- FAQ

Information

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Anime Names

  • Anime Name: Ookiku Furikabutte
  • Anime Name in Japanese: おおきく振りかぶって
  • Anime Name in English: Big Windup!
  • Other names: Oofuri, Ohkiku Furikabutte, Swing Big!

Production information

  • Producers: Aniplex, Mainichi Broadcasting System, TBS, Kodansha, Movic, Rakuonsha
  • Licensors: Funimation
  • Studios: A-1 Pictures

Anime Information

  • Type: TV
  • Episodes: 25
  • Date: April 13, 2007 - September 28, 2007
  • Genres: Comedy, Sports
  • Subjects: collective sports
  • Target: Seinen

Anime Reviews

  • note: 7.901
  • Popularity: 39080

Video Trailer/Opening

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  • Cover: https://skdesu.com/animage/20751.jpg
  • Date: 2023-06-29T07:36:38-03:00

    • Curiosities

    Below is the main curiosities of the anime "Ookiku Furikabutte": 

    • The protagonist's name, Mihashi, is a reference to a Japanese baseball player named Kazuhisa Ishii, who is also known for her "Mihashi-Style" throw style.
    • The author of the manga, Asa Higuchi, is a big fan of baseball and played on his school's women's baseball team.
    • The anime is known for its accuracy in portraying baseball techniques and strategies, and many professional baseball players watch the anime to learn new tactics.
    • The anime was adapted from a manga that was originally published in Kodansha's Monthly Afternoon magazine.
    • The title "Ookiku Furikabutte" can be translated as "Shake it strong", which is a reference to the throwing technique used by baseball players.
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    Manga and Products from Ookiku Furikabutte

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    Main Characters

    Below is the main characters of: "Ookiku Furikabutte"With your voice actors and a brief description of the character: 

    • Mihashi Ren (Nakamura Yuuichi) - A shy, insecure young man who becomes the school's pitcher's pitcher.
    • Abe Takaya (Sakurai Takahiro) - The school's baseball receiver, which is responsible for coordinating the defense and helping Mihashi overcome his insecurities.
    • HANAI AZUSA (HOSOYA YOSHIMASA) - The captain of the school baseball team, who is a talented and charismatic player.
    • Tajima Yuuichirou (Okamoto Nobuhiko) - An experienced player from the school baseball team, who is known for his ability to beat.
    • Izumi Shuuhei (Fukuyama Jun) - A player from the school baseball team that is known for his ability to run.
    • Momoe Maria (Nabatame Hitomi) - The school's baseball team coach, which is known for her strict and demanding approach.

    Summary and events

    1. Ren Mihashi is transferred to Nishiura Secondary School and joins the baseball team.
    2. Nishiura's team starts training for the regional tournament.
    3. Nishiura's team plays their first match against Tosei's team and loses.
    4. Nishiura's team continues to train and prepare for the next game.
    5. Nishiura's team plays against Bijou's team and loses again.
    6. Nishiura's team begins to focus on improving their individual skills.
    7. Nishiura's team plays against Mihoshi's team and wins.
    8. Nishiura's team continues to train and prepare for the next game.
    9. Nishiura's team plays against Sakitama's team and wins.
    10. Nishiura's team advances to the regional tournament and plays against the musashino team.
    11. Nishiura's team wins the game against Musashino and advances to the semifinals.
    12. Nishiura's team plays against Tosei's team again in the semifinals and wins.
    13. Nishiura's team reaches the regional tournament final and plays against the Sakitama team.
    14. Nishiura's team wins the game against Sakitama and becomes regional champion.

    What happens in the end?

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    Unfortunately, Ookiku Furikabutte's manga is still underway and there is no defined ending for the story.

    Games, Movies, OVAs and Specials

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    Meaning of Ookiku Furikabutte

    Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name: 

    おおきく振りかぶって
    • おおきく (ookiku) - great
    • 振りかぶって (furikabutte) - shake, stir
    The name of the anime "おおきく振りかぶって" can be translated as "swinging greatly". He is a sport anime that focuses on the baseball team at Nishiura Secondary School. The main character, Ren Mihashi, is a talented but insecure pitcher who joins the team and works to overcome his fears and become a confident and skilled player. The anime title reflects the idea that the characters are striving to overcome their limits and achieve great achievements in the baseball field.

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    FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

    Ookiku Furikabutte has a total of 25 episodes. This number may not represent all seasons.
    You can watch the anime Ookiku Furikabutte on Crunchyroll, Netflix, or any other streaming site where the work is available. Availability will depend on your current location.
    The decision to produce new seasons of the anime Ookiku Furikabutte usually depends on various factors, such as DVD/Blu-ray sales, merchandise, popularity of the original material. This information can be found throughout the page. The anime's popularity reached on "MyAnimeList" the following number of members: 39080