DIVE!!
The series revolves around the Mizuki Diving Club (MDC), which is on the verge of closing down after having financial troubles. The club's new coach persuades the club's parent company to stay open on one condition: that the club sends one of its members to next year's olympics as part of Japan's olympic team.
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Plot Summary
The story revolves around the Mizuki General High School's diving club. Facing dissolution due to lack of funds, the club gains a new coach, an ex-Olympic diver, who vows to lead them to the national championships. The series follows the dedicated efforts of the young divers as they train rigorously, confront their fears, and strive to achieve their dreams.
Critical Reception
DIVE!! (2017) was generally well-received by anime fans, particularly for its portrayal of sports drama and character development. While not a mainstream critical darling, it garnered praise for its animation quality, focus on the competitive diving aspect, and the emotional journeys of its characters.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its dynamic and fluid animation during diving sequences.
- Appreciated for its focus on the psychological aspects of competitive sports and character growth.
- Seen by some as a bit formulaic in its sports anime tropes, but still engaging.
Google audience: Audience feedback on Google is limited, but reactions generally highlight the series' ability to capture the excitement and emotional stakes of competitive diving, with characters' struggles and triumphs resonating well.
Fun Fact
The anime is based on a novel series of the same name written by Eto Mori, which was published in 2000.
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