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    Softenni

    Softenni! the Animation / そふてにっ / Sofuteni / Soft Tennis
    Softenni
    Genres: Comedy, Ecchi, School, Shounen, Sports, Team Sports
    Themes: School, Team Sports
    Demographics: Shounen
    Studios: Xebec
    Producers: AT-X, Geneon Universal Entertainment, KlockWorx, Lantis, Studio Mausu
    Licensors: Sentai Filmworks
    Rating: 6.48 / 10
    Rank: #7335
    Popularity: #4746
    Users Listed: 25,879
    Users Scored: 9,299
    NSFW: No
    Last Updated: 03/11/2025
    Aired: April 8, 2011 – June 24, 2011 (Spring)
    Type: tv
    Source: manga
    Age Rating: R
    Episodes: 12

    Synopsis:

    This series follows a group of middle school students navigating the world of soft tennis, blending competitive spirit with everyday life. The story centers on the bonds formed within the team as they pursue a challenging goal – qualification for the national championships. Expect to see relatable character dynamics as they grapple with personal aspirations, teamwork, and the pressures of striving for excellence.

    The anime presents a grounded portrayal of youthful ambition, focusing on the journey rather than solely the outcome. It explores themes of perseverance and self-discovery within a supportive environment, highlighting the importance of camaraderie in achieving shared objectives. The series offers a refreshing take on sports narratives, prioritizing character development and realistic challenges over heightened drama or fantastical elements.

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    Episodes:

    • Episode 1: Morning Practice! (Aired: 04/08/2011)
    • Episode 2: Blond Hair! (Aired: 04/15/2011)
    • Episode 3: Intense (Aired: 04/22/2011)
    • Episode 4: Going Out (Aired: 04/29/2011)
    • Episode 5: Again (Aired: 05/06/2011)
    • ... and 7 more episodes

    Characters:

    • Akiyama, Chitose (Main) - Voice Actors: Itou, Shizuka
    • Fuyukawa, Kurusu (Main) - Voice Actors: Akesaka, Satomi
    • Harukaze, Asuna (Main) - Voice Actors: Itou, Kanae
    • Mishimagi, You (Main) - Voice Actors: Matsumoto, Shinobu
    • Sawanatsu, Kotone (Main) - Voice Actors: Kitamura, Eri
    • Warren, Elizabeth (Main) - Voice Actors: Yahagi, Sayuri
    • Amachi, Leo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sawashiro, Miyuki
    • Amamiya, Seriha (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kikuchi, Kokoro
    • Hiragishi, Yayoi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tomatsu, Haruka
    • Hiratsuka, Yura (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Toyosaki, Aki
    • Kiba, Sumino (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Inoue, Marina
    • Miyoshi, Kyouko (Supporting)
    • Mizumori, Azusa (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tatsumi, Yuiko
    • Nishioka, Shiki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takagaki, Ayahi
    • Shidou, Misaki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kotobuki, Minako
    • Tsuchida, Shouko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Akutsu, Kana

    Staff:

    • Chino, Takatoshi (Producer)
    • Fujita, Satoshi (Producer)
    • Fukuda, Jun (Producer)
    • Koike, Katsumi (Producer)
    • Nakayama, Nobuhiro (Producer)
    • Naya, Ryousuke (Producer)
    • Toida, Mami (Assistant Producer)
    • Kamitsubo, Ryouki (Director, Episode Director, Storyboard, Series Composition)
    • Iwanami, Yoshikazu (Sound Director)
    • Iimura, Masayuki (Episode Director, Storyboard)
    • Ishida, Tooru (Episode Director, Storyboard)
    • Kamata, Yuusuke (Episode Director, Key Animation)
    • Nagasawa, Tsuyoshi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
    • Nakamura, Satomi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
    • Onoda, Yuusuke (Episode Director)
    • Son, Seung-Hui (Episode Director, Storyboard)
    • Suzuki, Toshimasa (Episode Director, Storyboard, Key Animation)
    • Higuchi, Kaori (Storyboard, Key Animation)
    • Yoshikawa, Hiroaki (Storyboard)
    • Akesaka, Satomi (Theme Song Performance)
    • Hata, Aki (Theme Song Lyrics)
    • Itou, Kanae (Theme Song Performance)
    • Itou, Shizuka (Theme Song Performance)
    • Kitamura, Eri (Theme Song Performance)
    • Kurosu, Katsuhiko (Theme Song Composition, Theme Song Arrangement)
    • Ultra-Prism (Theme Song Performance)
    • Yahagi, Sayuri (Theme Song Performance)
    • Abe, Naoto (Key Animation)
    • Aisaka, Naoki (Key Animation)
    • Akiyama, Yasuhiko (In-Between Animation)
    • Azuchi, Ryo (Original Creator)
    • Cha, Myeong-jun (Key Animation)
    • Chiba, Takayuki (Key Animation)
    • Fujita, Masayuki (Animation Director)
    • Fujiwara, Natsuko (2nd Key Animation, Key Animation)
    • Fukushi, Mayumi (2nd Key Animation)
    • Fukushima, Toyoaki (Animation Director, Key Animation)
    • Han, Min-gi (Key Animation)
    • Hasegawa, Fumika (2nd Key Animation)
    • Hashiguchi, Hayato (Key Animation)
    • Hidaka, Mayumi (Animation Director)
    • Hirabayashi, Takashi (Key Animation)
    • Hiramura, Naoki (Key Animation)
    • Hori, Taeko (Chief Animation Director, Animation Director)
    • Horisawa, Satoshi (Key Animation)
    • Hwang, Sung-won (Key Animation)
    • Ichino, Maria (Key Animation)
    • Iida, Mitsuhiro (2nd Key Animation)
    • Imamura, Taiki (Key Animation)
    • Inoue, Shunji (Planning)
    • ... and 70 more staff

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    • Softenni (manga - Adaptation)
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