Big Windup

Big Windup

Many regarded Big Windup as Yaoi, which is partially true! Yaoi in Japanese means Boys' Love or Brotherly Love - BL. However, there are two genres of it, firstly we have the homoerotic type - "gay manga" which I do not wish to explain myself further and also the "straight" type such as Captain Tsubasa and Kyo Kara Maoh. Many manga artist carefully distinguish these two when it comes to Yaoi/BL content manga. And definitely Big Windup is considered to be fall under the "straight" category haha :P

Follow the journey of Ren Mihashi, as he helps his school's baseball team fight their way to the top of Japan's high school baseball championship.

Anime Review

From L-R: Takaya Abe and Ren Mihashi

Storyline

The Big Windup! follows the journey of Ren Mihashi, the ace pitcher of his middle school's baseball team. However, it seems like he only got the position through his grandfather's connections, and thus endures constant bullying by the other players, who do not believe in his skills.

Believing himself to be a lousy player, Ren is determined to quit baseball. However, things do not go as planned when he is persuaded into joining the baseball team of his new high school.



With his new teammates encouraging him and assisted by his new teammates, especially the catcher, Takaya Abe, Ren gradually rediscovers his confidence in his baseball ability. He grows in stature, confidence and skill, helping his team excel with his own abilities and becomes a key player in the team.

Can Ren and his team fight their way to the top of Japan's high school baseball championship? Find out by tuning in to The Big Windup!

Media:
Opening Theme 1: Dramatic - Base Ball Bear
Opening Theme 2: Seishun Line - Ikimonogakari

Ending Theme 1: Medaka no Mita Niji - Kozue Takada
Ending Theme 2: Arigato - Sunset Swish

My End Verdict:
Big Windup gradually catches my attention with their vivid brotherly relationship among the team players. Deep platonic relationship witnessed, which make this anime so irresistible and unique. On the downside, the shortfall of this anime is distinctively visible as well, the big game in every baseball match is somewhat unenthusiastic to me. Could have been more interesting!

Rating: 3.5/5