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Salaryman's Club
Shiratori Mikoto utilizes his keen observation skills as a badminton player. However, a traumatic incident at the Interhigh leaves him unable to play the way he wants. He's cut from Mitsuboshi Bank's powerhouse amateur team. In an attempt to make a comeback, he takes a job at Sunlight Beverages, where he finds waiting for him work with unfamiliar coworkers and a weak unaccomplished badminton team...
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Plot Summary
Tonta, a young man with an exceptional talent for badminton, dreams of becoming a professional player. However, his aspirations are overshadowed by his lack of ambition and a carefree attitude. When he joins the "Game Changers" company team, he meets the formidable "Miyazaki Brothers" and his world is turned upside down. He must learn to harness his raw talent and overcome his own shortcomings to succeed in the cutthroat world of professional badminton.
Critical Reception
Salaryman's Club was generally well-received by critics and audiences, particularly for its blend of sports action and character-driven comedy. The anime was praised for its dynamic animation sequences, engaging portrayal of badminton, and relatable characters navigating the pressures of both work and sport.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its energetic badminton sequences and unique premise.
Appreciated for its blend of sports drama and workplace comedy.
Characters are often cited as relatable and engaging.
Google audience: Audience reception for Salaryman's Club highlights its entertaining sports action and humorous take on corporate life. Viewers enjoyed the fast-paced badminton matches and the development of the main characters' relationships, finding it a refreshing and fun anime to watch.
Fun Fact
The anime is based on a manga of the same name by Hentai designer, which was serialized in Shogakukan's Weekly Shonen Sunday from 2011 to 2014.
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