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Backflip!!

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Shoutarou Futaba has always loved sports, but he never became more than a benchwarmer on his middle school baseball team. After noticing a group of gymnasts practicing in the park, he decides to watch a rhythmic gymnastics tournament on a whim. Although displaying an exhilarating performance at the competition, the Shoushukan High School's Rhythmic Gymnastics Club places second-to-last due to penalties acquired from not fielding a full six-man roster. The demonstration of skill captivates Shoutarou, and he decides to enroll at Shoushukan in hopes of joining the team despite having no background in the sport.

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What sport is the focus of the anime Backflip!!?

The show focuses on the highly competitive sport of men's rhythmic gymnastics. The protagonist, Shoutarou Futaba, discovers the sport after watching a high school team practice.

Which studio produced the Backflip!! anime?

The television series was animated by Zexcs and aired during the Spring 2021 season. The animation team worked closely with real gymnasts to ensure the routines were accurately depicted.

Is there a movie sequel to the Backflip!! anime?

Yes, a feature-length film titled 'Backflip!! The Movie' was released in Japan in 2022. The movie serves as the emotional conclusion to the television series' storyline.

What high school does the Backflip!! team attend?

Shoutarou enrolls at Aoimine High School, which is famous for its strong rhythmic gymnastics program. The story follows his journey as a rookie joining a six-man team aiming for the inter-high tournament.

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