Initially I was a little put off by the animation, which I felt could be drawn better. However, I can overlook this problem because the story itself is interesting and thought-provoking. The way the story attempts to portray the emotional conflicts within Suzuka's heart as she struggled with her past is pretty well done. It allows the viewer to understand why she behaved the way she did towards Yamato. The way the anime ended was awesome indeed because it wraps things up nicely. Too bad it stops at chapter 72 of the manga. I'll be elated if they could animate to the end of chapter 167 because it is a very awesome story. (show less)

This anime is one of the few sporting anime that really are great to watch. It does not focus that much on sport and leaves enough space to fill in a beautiful blossoming romance sure to make viewers happy. There's no echi, no big harem and no significant plot-lag. It focuses mainly around two high-schoolers - Yamato Akitsuki and Suzuka Asahina who have both entered the same school. This school has a great Field and Track Team and Suzuka is in it. Before school starts, Yamato checked out his soon-to-be school. Inside the gym, he saw Asahina practising although he didn't know who she was. He fell in love then. This story follows the life of Yamato and Suzuka and how their up-down relationship blossoms nad how they handle the track and field team at the same time. They also deal with many other real-life situations. This anime really gives viewers an insight into a romantic yet realistic life of a young high-schooler and is an awesome watch too! I really recommend it to all of you! :D (show less)