Attack No.1: Namida No Fushichou May 2026

: Attack No.1 was a pioneer of the sports genre in anime, directly influencing later hits like Gunbuster and Haikyu!! . Anime Based on 1960s and before Shoujo Manga

TV, 1981, 29 eps. Sep - 1966 - Ribon. Cosmic Baton Girl Comet-san☆ TV, 2001, 43 eps. Jun - 1967 - Margaret. Attack No.1. TV, 1969, MyAnimeList.net Anime: Attack No.1 - AniDB Attack No.1: Namida no Fushichou

The film focuses on the protagonist, , a 12-year-old girl striving to become a world-class volleyball player. This specific installment captures the high-stakes drama and "blood, sweat, and tears" (shokon) style typical of early 1970s shoujo sports anime. : Attack No

(The Phoenix of Tears), released in 1971, is the fourth theatrical film in the classic sports franchise. It is primarily a compilation (recap) movie that summarizes key narrative arcs from the original 1969 television series. Overview of the Content Sep - 1966 - Ribon

: The title's reference to a "Phoenix" symbolizes Kozue’s resilience and her ability to rise from defeat, a core theme of the series. Critical Perspective

: It covers Kozue’s intense training and her personal growth as she faces elite competitors and internal team conflicts.