Extreme Hearts: A coming-of-age story where futuristic sports and music intersect "Extreme Hearts" is a TV anime series that aired from July 10 to September 25, 2022, and is an original anime work by Masaki Tsuzuki. This work depicts a youth story where music and sports intersect, set in the popular hobby competition "Hyper Sports" in the future world. Below, we will introduce the appeal and detailed information of this work and explain the recommended points for viewers. story The setting of "Extreme Hearts" is a world a little ways into the future. In this world, "hyper sports," which utilize support items called "extreme gear," have become a popular hobby sport for a wide range of people, from children to adults. The story begins when high school singer Haruka Hayama, who had no connection to hyper sports, decides to take on "Extreme Hearts" after an incident and encounter. Haruka is the director of the talent agency "Hayama Geino" and works with her teammates as the leader of the team "RISE". Her belief is to bring energy and smiles to the people who watch "RISE" through their activities. Although she has a kind and gentle personality, she has a strong passion for singing, music, and her own dreams, and although she is a beginner at sports, she puts in the effort every day. She is particularly skilled at "running" and "jumping". The members of Yowa are also unique, and the ace of the team "RISE", Kodaka Saki, uses her soccer experience to lead the team with her incredible breakthrough power and scoring ability. Maehara Sumika is the team captain and coaches each sport, while Tachibana Yukino is the heir to a sword-fighting dojo and serves as the sub-captain of "RISE". Kohinata Rise is a new member with hidden karate power, and Nono supports the team as the manager robot of Hayama Entertainment. Player robots also play an active role as members of the team. The story follows Yokazu and his friends as they grow and develop as they compete against various teams in the Extreme Hearts tournament. In each episode, they face off against unique rival teams such as May-Bee, Snow Wolf, LINK@Doll, Smile Power, and BanShee, beautifully depicting the fusion of music and sports. character One of the charms of "Extreme Hearts" is its unique characters. The main characters are introduced below. RISE- HIYORI HAYAMA : A second-year high school student. He is the director of the talent agency "Hayama Geino" and the leader of the team "RISE". He also writes lyrics and composes music, and has made his professional debut as a singer-songwriter. He has a kind and gentle personality, but he has a strong passion for singing and music, and although he is a beginner at sports, he puts in a lot of effort.
- Saki Kodaka : A second-year junior high school student. She is the ace of the team "RISE" and the key to their offense. With her experience in soccer, she has incredible breakthrough power and scoring ability. She is a fan of Haruka, and her goal is to reach a place where her songs can be heard all over the world.
- Sumika Maehara : A second-year high school student. Captain of the team "RISE" and coach for each sport. A former pitcher who was part of a team that competed in the national tournament of the Little Senior League, she demonstrates ace-level skills in pitching sports including baseball. She has a generous personality and unwavering confidence, and is also the mood maker of the team.
- Yukino Tachibana : A second-year high school student. Sub-captain of the team "RISE". She is the heir to the sword-fighting dojo "Tachibana-ryu". Due to family circumstances, she initially refused an invitation to join, but decided to "protect her friends with the Tachibana sword and pave the way for herself and her friends", and became a member of "RISE". She is also a former softball catcher and a strong hitter.
- LISE KOHINATA : A second-year junior high school student. A new member of the team "RISE". A girl with hidden karate power, she joined "RISE" after meeting Saki and overcame her past. With her experience as a video uploader, she also supports the team's video production and public relations activities.
- Nono (QON-N4CX NONO) : Manager robot of Hayama Entertainment. The latest model, with an honest and hardworking personality. Active as a manager in both entertainment and competition, and also in charge of general tasks. Currently learning cooking from Yokazu, she is particular about calling her team members with the honorific "sama."
- Player Robot : A humanoid robot specialized for playing sports. They may be used when the number of team members is insufficient for the number of participants. Although they do not have high thinking or conversational abilities, the player robots in "RISE" are "learning type" robots that practice with their teammates to accumulate skills and cooperation. Yowa gives each robot a nickname, and the players' names in the tournament are registered based on that nickname.
May-Bee- Hazuki Sakurai (HAZUKI SAKURAI) : A first-year university student. She is the leader and center of Kanagawa's number one hyper sports idol group "May-Bee." A veteran entertainer who made her debut as a child actor at the age of three, she discovered the joys of hyper sports when she was hired as a children's model for a sports manufacturer. Although she has a rough personality, she has a passion and sincerity for hyper sports.
- TOMO MIYASIRO : Sub-leader and captain of team "May-Bee". He is the brain and commander of the team, and brings his teammates together with his calm observation skills, quick judgment, and sharp tongue. He has known Hazuki for a long time and is also her greatest supporter.
- Yuriko Suemune : A third-year high school student. One of the original members of "May-Bee." She started out as a child actor and has a long career in show business, and has known leader Hazuki for the longest time. She has a cool personality that doesn't match her appearance, and is extremely confident in her own "cuteness" and has a sharp tongue, but she cares about her fans.
- Chihiro Honda (CHIHIRO HONDA) : A first-year high school student. The youngest and most junior member of "May-Bee." He is teased as "the only boy on the team" because of his boyish fashion and behavior, but he has a serious personality and respects his seniors on the team, and works hard every day.
- Teena Merkies : Dutch nationality. Standing at 195cm tall, she is active in matches by making the most of her overwhelming height and physical strength. She has a gentle and calm personality and is also the "healer" of the team.
- Ibuki Shinji & Sanae : Producer and manager of MK Productions, the agency that represents May-Bee. Ibuki Shinji is a skilled manager who listens carefully to the opinions of the members and finds jobs that fit their dreams and goals. Sanae is a manager robot made by QON, and has been working exclusively for May-Bee since the team was founded.
Snow Wolf- Michelle Jaeger : Guitarist and vocalist of the rock band "Snow Wolf". She has a quiet, gentle and friendly personality. She is good at sports because she has been helping with tests of prosthetic limbs for sports since she was a child, and she also aims to become a robotics engineer. After meeting Haruka, she began to interact with "RISE" and is active in practice.
- Ashley Vancroft: Bassist and vocalist of the rock band "Snow Wolf". A Brazilian-American with a bright and cheerful personality. She is studying in Japan to learn the skills of a robot mechanic, and while looking after Michelle, they hit it off and began living together. In competitions, she excels with her dynamic playing, making the most of her height and physical strength.
LINK@Doll- Maika Ayatsuji : Center and leader of the idol group "LINK@Doll" whose popularity is on the rise. A traditional idol who delivers singing, dancing, and smiles to her fans, she has a stoic personality and doesn't like to show her efforts or hardships to others. She is friends with Hazuki Sakurai of "May-Bee".
- SIINA MIYAMOTO : Sub-leader of LINK@Doll. She has a unique friendship with the leader Maika, and is the kind person in the team who finds the good points of her teammates, praises them, helps them grow, and gives them specific advice. Fans consider her to be the "mother of the team."
- Shizuku Utsumi (SIZUKU UTSUMI) : A member of LINK@Doll. Although she has a quiet and reserved personality, she is responsible for keeping her friends in check and making calm decisions when they tend to do reckless things. She is usually kind and rarely gets angry, but when she does, she can be scary. Her specialty is basketball.
- Kotone Aiba (KOTONE AIBA) : A member of LINK@Doll. The youngest member, she has a hardworking personality. She has an excellent sense for both on stage and in matches, and is active as one of the team's aces. She hates to lose and gets excited easily.
- EMA BAILY : A member of LINK@Doll. She started out as a street basketball player, and has a bright personality and passion. She loves challenges and competitions. She believes that "once you've had a serious match, you're already friends."
- Anna Hanamizawa (ANNA HANAMIZAWA) : A member of LINK@Doll. A former reader model, she has a light-hearted and cheerful personality. She calls herself the "easy-going one" of the many serious and stoic members of LINK@Doll. She loves hosting events.
- Lion Hasebe : A member of LINK@Doll. He is an intellectual and strategic person, and calls himself a backstage worker, serving as the "team manager" and "stage director." For this reason, he does not go on stage as a rule.
Smile Power- Emi Hojo (EMI HOUJOU) : Leader and director of the theater idol group "Smile Power," which is active mainly in theater performances. She also writes the scripts for the plays. She has a bright and cheerful personality, and her team members say she has a "big attitude" and is "basically arrogant," but they still trust her. Due to a chronic illness, she is unable to fully participate in competitions that involve strenuous exercise, but she is mainly active in coaching and issuing tactical instructions from the bench. She has interactions with "May-Bee" as a team, and Emi and Hazuki are "fairly good friends."
- Aki Maeda (AKI MAEDA) : A member of "Smile Power". The group's leading actress and ace. On stage, she plays cheerful and lively heroine characters and lively boy roles. She has a bright and positive personality.
- Yuka Hashimoto (YUKA HASIMOTO) : A member of Smile Power. She is tall and has a mannish appearance, so she often plays male roles on stage, and has many female fans. She has recently become obsessed with weight training, and gets excited when she finds someone who shares the same interests.
- Mikoto Sawatari (MIKOTO SAWATARI) : A member of "Smile Power". She has a friendly and cheerful personality, but is also serious and meticulous. On stage, she plays the role of "common sense person" and "tsukkomi". She never misses training and is confident in her basic physical strength.
- Miyabi Takao : A member of Smile Power. She has a quiet personality but is quietly pushy and is the leader of the group. She is a genius on stage, able to play any role regardless of gender or age. She is the second tallest member of the team after Yuka, and she excels in matches by taking advantage of her height.
- Miharu Tomonaga : A member of Smile Power. She is petite, serious, and hardworking. She is the youngest member of the team, and is popular with fans and members alike for her honest and cute reactions. Although she is petite, she is good at all sports and has high athletic ability. She is friends with Kotone Aiba of LINK@Doll.
- AIKO TSUKAHARA : A member of Smile Power. She works behind the scenes as a manager at matches and a director on stage. She also appears on stage in small supporting roles, and is secretly gaining more and more fans as an actress.
- Shouko Sasaki (SHOUKO SASAKI) : Manager of the agency that Smile Power belongs to, currently working full-time for Smile Power. She respects the independence of her members and generally does not interfere with the progress of performances or matches. Members call her "Shouko-chan" and "Shouko-san," and she is described as "more of a manager than a teacher."
BanShee- RiN : Sub-leader of the metal band "BanShee." She is the vocalist and has a competitive personality. Although she is known for her rough tone and strong personality, she is the leader who leads the large group "BanShee" with her skills and her words. She has high athletic ability and is active as the team's ace in various sports. She will do anything to win. She is generally loved by her members, who say things like "She's foul-mouthed but she's talented" and "She's foul-mouthed but she's really kind," but they also say that "her shortcoming is that she gets angry easily." She is relatively honest with her seniors in the industry, but is apparently selective about who she respects. Real name: Nakahara Rinko
- NaO : Sub-leader of the metal band "BanShee." Playing bass, her charm points are her sclera eyes and a mole near her mouth. She is a close friend and sympathetic friend of RiN. She is caring and kind towards her team members and those with whom she has close ties. The other members adore her like an older sister or mother, and she herself enjoys that position. Her real name is Aida Naomi.
- SaKo : Composer of the music for BanShee. RiN, NaO, and SaKo were the original members of BanShee, and they also excel in competitions. She has a friendly personality. She is a fan of B-Z movies, and her personal movie blog is also popular. Her real name is Hisako Mizoguchi.
- Tenko : Member of "BanShee". Uniform No.71
- Kogata : Member of "BanShee". Uniform No.33
- SAWA : Member of "BanShee". Uniform No.21
- JOKER : Member of "BanShee". Uniform No.69
- KONY : Member of "BanShee". Uniform No.58
- Sumire : Member of "BanShee". Uniform No.8
- Akamaru : Member of "BanShee". Uniform No.45
- MINA : Member of "BanShee". Uniform No.83
staff Many staff members were involved in the production of "Extreme Hearts." The main staff members are listed below. - Original story and script : Masaki Tsuzuki
- Character design : Kazuki Yorikawa
- Director : Junji Nishimura
- Character design and chief animation director : Kazunari Aragaki
- Chief animation director : Kana Hashidate
- Sub-character original : Shuichi Kawakami, Takuya Fujima
- Sub-character design : Chinami Sekine, Azusa Okazaki
- Setting cooperation : Maki Hashimoto, Satoko Miyaji, Minami Hirahara, Kisaki Nakamoto
- Prop design : Goichi Iwahata, Noriyoshi Suzuki
- Art setting : Akihiro Hirazawa, Kazusuke Yoshihara, Shoji Tokiwa, Hiroshi Izumi, Kenji Masuda, TBS Act Co., Ltd.
- Art director : Toru Koga
- Color design : Keisuke Uezuma
- Director of photography : Shintaro Nakamura, Mami Goto
- 3DCG Director : Koji Kawashima
- Special effects : Naoyuki Fukuda
- Edited by : Kazuhiko Seki
- Sound Director : Toshiki Kameyama
- Music producer : Masatomo Ota (FirstCall)
- Music : EFFY (FirstCall)
- Sound Production : Glow Vision
- Animation Production : Seven Arcs
- Produced by : PROJECT ExH
Broadcast information "Extreme Hearts" was broadcast on the following stations. It was also streamed online, allowing many viewers to enjoy it. TV Broadcast- TOKYO MX : July 10, 2022 to September 25, 2022 (1st to 12th episodes) Every Sunday 1:30 to 2:00
- BS11 : July 10, 2022 to September 25, 2022 (episodes 1 to 12) Every Sunday 1:30 to 2:00
- Hokkaido Television : October 4, 2022 to December 20, 2022 (episodes 1 to 12) every Tuesday from 1:55 to 2:25
- TBS Channel : October 21, 2022 to December 22, 2022 (episodes 1 to 12) Fridays 22:00 to 27:30
Online distribution- d Anime Store : July 10, 2022 (Episodes 1-12) Every Sunday from 2:00
- U-NEXT : July 10, 2022 (Episodes 1-12) Every Sunday from 2:00
- Animehodai : July 10, 2022 (1st to 12th episodes) Every Sunday from 2:00
- ABEMA : July 15, 2022 (Episodes 1-12) Every Friday from 0:00
- Amazon Prime Video : July 15, 2022 (Episodes 1-12) Every Friday from 0:00
- Bandai Channel : July 15, 2022 (Episodes 1-12) Every Friday from 0:00
- FOD : July 15, 2022 (Episodes 1-12) Every Friday from 0:00
- GYAO!: July 15, 2022 (Episodes 1-12) Every Friday from 0:00
- Hulu : July 15, 2022 (Episodes 1-12) Every Friday from 0:00
- Paravi : July 15, 2022 (Episodes 1-12) Every Friday from 0:00
- Niconico Live Broadcasting/Niconico Channel : July 15, 2022 (Episodes 1-12) Every Friday from 0:00
- WOWOW On Demand : July 15, 2022 (Episodes 1-12) Every Friday from 0:00
- Video Market : July 15, 2022 (Episodes 1-12) Every Friday from 0:00
- Crank-in! Video : July 15, 2022 (Episodes 1-12) Every Friday from 0:00
- Animeka : July 15, 2022 (Episodes 1-12) Every Friday from 0:00
- GYAO! Store : July 15, 2022 (Episodes 1-12) Every Friday from 0:00
- Hikari TV : July 15, 2022 (Episodes 1-12) Every Friday from 0:00
- HAPPY! Video : July 15, 2022 (Episodes 1-12) Every Friday from 0:00
- J:COM On Demand : July 15, 2022 (Episodes 1-12) Every Friday from 0:00
- Mega Pack : July 15, 2022 (1st to 12th) Every Friday from 0:00
- milplus : July 15, 2022 (1st to 12th episodes) Every Friday from 0:00
- music.jp : July 15, 2022 (1st to 12th episodes) Every Friday from 0:00
- Rakuten TV : July 15, 2022 (Episodes 1-12) Every Friday from 0:00
- Smart Pass Premium : July 15, 2022 (1st to 12th episodes) Every Friday from 0:00
- SPOOX : July 15, 2022 (Episodes 1-12) Every Friday from 0:00
- TELASA : July 15, 2022 (1st to 12th episodes) Every Friday from 0:00
- YouTube (Google) : July 15, 2022 (Episodes 1-12) Every Friday from 0:00
- Furatto Video : July 15, 2022 (Episodes 1-12) Every Friday from 0:00
episode "Extreme Hearts" consists of 12 episodes, each with a different subtitle. Below are the subtitles and broadcast dates for each episode. - EPISODE 01 : RISE (2022/07/10)
- EPISODE 02 : What I Can't Negotiate (2022/07/17)
- EPISODE 03 : Rise up Dream (2022/07/24)
- EPISODE 04 : New Encounter (2022/07/31)
- EPISODE 05 : Samurai Heart (2022/08/07)
- EPISODE 06 : Sword of the Heart (2022/08/14)
- EPISODE 07 : Stand up & Fight (2022/08/21)
- EPISODE 08 : Summertime Vacation (2022/08/28)
- EPISODE 09 : SNOW WOLF (2022/09/04)
- EPISODE 10 : Promise (2022/09/11)
- EPISODE 11 : Run for Victory (2022/09/18)
- EPISODE 12 : SUNRISE (2022/09/25)
Theme songs and music Many theme songs and insert songs were used in "Extreme Hearts." The main songs are introduced below. Opening Theme- Infinite
- Lyricist: RUCCA
- Composer: EFFY
- Arrangement: EFFY
- Vocals: Miho Okazaki
Ending Theme- SUNRISE (Ver.First 2)
- Lyricist: Masaki Tsuzuki
- Composer: Mashiro Shimura
- Arrangement: Mashiro Shimura, Masatomo Ota
- Singing: Yokazu Hayama (Ruriko Noguchi), Saki Kodaka (Miho Okazaki)
- SUNRISE (Ver. Starting 3)
- Lyricist: Masaki Tsuzuki
- Composer: Mashiro Shimura
- Arrangement: Mashiro Shimura, Masatomo Ota
- Sung by: Haruka Hayama (Ruriko Noguchi), Saki Kotaka (Miho Okazaki), Sumika Maehara (Kana Yuki)
- SUNRISE (Ver.Untie 4)
- Lyricist: Masaki Tsuzuki
- Composer: Mashiro Shimura
- Arrangement: Mashiro Shimura, Masatomo Ota
- Sung by: Haruka Hayama (Ruriko Noguchi), Saki Kotaka (Miho Okazaki), Sumika Maehara (Kana Yuki), Yukino Tachibana (Ayaka Fukuhara)
- SUNRISE (Ver. RISE)
- Lyricist: Masaki Tsuzuki
- Composer: Mashiro Shimura
- Arrangement: Mashiro Shimura, Masatomo Ota
- Sung by: Haruka Hayama (Ruriko Noguchi), Saki Kotaka (Miho Okazaki), Sumika Maehara (Kana Yuki), Yukino Tachibana (Ayaka Fukuhara), Risa Kohinata (Ari Ozawa)
Insert song- Nameless Flower
- Lyricist: Masaki Tsuzuki
- Composer: Masatomo Ota
- Arrangement: Masatomo Ota
- Singer: Yokazu Hayama (Ruriko Noguchi)
- You can see the blue sky
- Lyricist: Masaki Tsuzuki
- Composer: Masatomo Ota
- Arrangement: Masatomo Ota
- Singer: Yokazu Hayama (Ruriko Noguchi)
- Break Shoot for Tomorrow
- Lyricist: Masaki Tsuzuki
- Composer: Masatomo Ota
- Arrangement: Masatomo Ota
- Sung by: Haruka Hayama (Ruriko Noguchi), Saki Kotaka (Miho Okazaki), Sumika Maehara (Kana Yuki)
- Dreaming soda
- Lyricist: Mashiro Shimura
- Composer: Hajime Mitsumasu
- Arrangement: Hajime Mitsumasu
- Sung by: Maika Ayatsuji (Haruka Yamazaki), Shiina Miyamoto (Kokoro Nanami), Shizuku Utsumi (Mizuki Yuina), Kotone Aiba (Mizue Tsunashima), Emma Bailey (Yuna Ogata), Anna Hanamizawa (Anzu Haruno)
- Rise up Dream
- Lyricist: Masaki Tsuzuki
- Composer: Mashiro Shimura
- Arrangement: Mashiro Shimura
- Sung by: Haruka Hayama (Ruriko Noguchi), Saki Kotaka (Miho Okazaki), Sumika Maehara (Kana Yuki)
- Buzz Everyday
- Lyricist: Savio Sato
- Composer: Wiggy
- Arrangement: Wiggy
- Sung by: Sakurai Uzuki (Abe Rika), Misatomo (Onishi Saori), Suemune Yuriko (Daichi Yo), Tina Melchis (Mineuchi Tomomi), Honda Chihiro (Yuasa Kaede)
- I'll shout that I love you
- Lyricist: Masaki Tsuzuki
- Composer: Hajime Mitsumasu
- Arrangement: Hajime Mitsumasu
- Sung by: Haruka Hayama (Ruriko Noguchi), Saki Kotaka (Miho Okazaki), Sumika Maehara (Kana Yuki), Yukino Tachibana (Ayaka Fukuhara), Risa Kohinata (Ari Ozawa)
- I can see the blue sky (feat. Michelle)
- Lyricist: Masaki Tsuzuki
- Composer: Masatomo Ota
- Arrangement: Masatomo Ota
- Sung by: Haruka Hayama (Ruriko Noguchi), Michelle Yeager (Kana Ichinose)
- Hydrangea
- Lyricist: Tomotaka Hira
- Composer: Shun Nittame
- Arrangement: Shun Nittame
- Sung by: Michelle Yeager (Ichinose Kana), Ashley Vancroft (Seto Masami)
- Infinity Magic
- Lyricist: Kanato
- Composer: Takayuki Ishikura
- Arrangement: Takayuki Ishikura
- Sung by: Haruka Hayama (Ruriko Noguchi), Saki Kotaka (Miho Okazaki), Sumika Maehara (Kana Yuki), Yukino Tachibana (Ayaka Fukuhara), Risa Kohinata (Ari Ozawa), Michelle Yeager (Kana Ichinose), Ashley Vancroft (Asami Seto)
- HELLO HERO
- Lyricist: Minamino Emily
- Composer: Saeto Kato, Ryota Fujii
- Arrangement: Saeto Kato
- Sung by: Sakurai Uzuki (Abe Rika), Misatomo (Onishi Saori), Suemune Yuriko (Daichi Yo), Tina Melchis (Mineuchi Tomomi), Honda Chihiro (Yuasa Kaede)
- Happy☆Shiny Stories
- Lyricist: A-ko
- Composer: EFFY
- Arrangement: EFFY
- Sung by: Haruka Hayama (Ruriko Noguchi), Saki Kotaka (Miho Okazaki), Sumika Maehara (Kana Yuki), Yukino Tachibana (Ayaka Fukuhara), Risa Kohinata (Ari Ozawa)
- Full Power Challenger
- Lyricist: Masaki Tsuzuki
- Composer: EFFY
- Arrangement: EFFY
- Sung by: Haruka Hayama (Ruriko Noguchi), Saki Kotaka (Miho Okazaki), Sumika Maehara (Kana Yuki), Yukino Tachibana (Ayaka Fukuhara), Risa Kohinata (Ari Ozawa)
Related Titles "Extreme Hearts" is closely related to "Extreme Hearts S×S×S," which also tells the story of youth at the intersection of music and sports, making it a must-watch for fans. Ratings and Recommendations "Extreme Hearts" has been well received by many viewers as a new genre of anime that combines music and sports. In particular, the growth of the unique characters and the match scenes between teams are worth watching, and the interweaving of music and sports scenes is visually enjoyable. In addition, the theme songs and insert songs used in each episode also enhance the appeal of the work, capturing the hearts of viewers. This work is especially recommended for those who like youth anime, sports anime, and music anime. In addition, the setting of the future world and the depiction of robot technology are interesting, so those who like science fiction elements will also enjoy it. In addition, it depicts universal themes such as character growth, friendship, and effort, making it a work that will appeal to a wide range of people. Here are some recommendations for viewers: - Characters with Unique Personalities : Each team member has a different background and personality, making them appealing to viewers.
- Fusion of music and sports : The scenes where music and sports intersect can be enjoyed both visually and aurally, enhancing the appeal of the work.
- A story of growth and friendship : The story depicts universal themes such as the characters' growth, friendship, and hard work, and will move viewers.
- Futuristic worldview : The setting in the future and the depiction of robot technology are intriguing, and those who like science fiction elements will enjoy it.
- A rich selection of music : The theme songs and insert songs used in each episode enhance the appeal of the series, and are recommended for music fans.
Above, we have introduced detailed information and recommended points about "Extreme Hearts". This work is loved by many viewers as a youth story where music and sports intersect, and is attracting attention as a new genre of anime set in the future world. Please watch it and experience its charm. |
