Akari Kanzaki
main character
OVA
6.2
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 32 min
- Total watch time
- 3 h 12 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- May 25, 1997 – June 25, 1998
- Season
- Spring 1997
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- AIC
- Music
- Takayuki Hattori
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 62/100
- Also known as
- Battle Athletes Daiundoukai, Battle Athletes OVA, ba ova
- Score across sites
- 6.46/10
Estimated watch time
3h 12m
⚡ 2 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Space96%Primarily Female Cast79%Athletics79%School79%Female Protagonist79%Time Skip73%Lacrosse56%Nudity30%
OVAFINISHED1997 SPRING6.2 / 10 AniList score
Battle Athletes
バトルアスリーテス大運動会• Battle Athletess Daiundoukai
Synopsis
It is the year 4999 - mankind has long abandoned war in favor of intergalactic competition through athletic events. One of which is an all-female contest for the coveted "Cosmo Beauty" title. Akari Kanzaki has just entered the University Satellite in hopes of becoming the latest Cosmic Beauty - a title held by her mother long ago. On her first few days in the university, she meets new friends, encounters fierce rivals, and struggles to become the best of all the Battle Athletes. (Source: Anime News Network)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Battle Athletes?
Only if you enjoy action, comedy and ecchi, especially stories with space, primarily female cast, athletics.
Reception is lukewarm: 62/100 on AniList, with 26% of 624 ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #12 highest-rated anime of 1997.
About 7.6% of viewers drop it, which is typical.
At about 3 h 12 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
6 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Character design
- Ryuuichi Makino
- Music
- Takayuki Hattori
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Battle Athletes is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Battle Athletes Victory ReSTART! (2021)
- Optional extras: Battle Athletes Victory
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Battle Athletes FAQ
How many episodes does Battle Athletes have?
Battle Athletes has 6 episodes of about 32 minutes each, roughly 3 h 12 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Battle Athletes?
About 3 h 12 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 3 days; at one hour a day, about 4 days.
Is Battle Athletes finished?
Yes. Battle Athletes has finished airing — the final episode aired June 25, 1998.
Is there a season 2 of Battle Athletes?
Yes — the story continues in Battle Athletes Victory ReSTART! (2021).
Where do I start Battle Athletes?
Start here: Battle Athletes is the first entry, followed by Battle Athletes Victory ReSTART!.
Is Battle Athletes based on a manga?
No. Battle Athletes is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Battle Athletes?
Battle Athletes was animated by AIC.