Battle Athletes Victory
Original Title：バトルアスリーテス大運動会 (1997)
Languages:
- English: Battle Athletes Victory
- Chinese: BATTLE ATHLETESS 大运动会
- Japanese: バトルアスリーテス大運動会 (1997)
Battle Athletes Victory (Japanese: バトルアスリーテス大運動会) is a Japanese anime series produced by AIC. The series was initially released as an OVA, followed by a TV anime broadcast on TV Tokyo in 1997. Set in the distant future, after years of war between Earth and an extraterrestrial race, they agree to settle their disputes through a sports competition. Despite the alien race being physically superior, the human representative ultimately prevailed, bringing peace to humanity. A University Satellite is established where the greatest athletes of the age train, with female athletes competing for the title of "Cosmic Beauty." The protagonist, Akari Kanzaki, is a young girl who dreams of becoming a Cosmic Beauty. She enters the University Satellite and grows with her teammates and rivals. The TV anime is a retelling of the OVA story, with a more exaggerated plot and characterizations. In addition to the TV anime and OVA, the series includes manga, games, and other media formats. The series is known for its unique sci-fi sports setting and its passionate storylines.