Ro-Kyu-Bu: Fast Break!

Ro-Kyu-Bu! Fast Break! (Japanese: ロウきゅーぶ!) is a Japanese light novel series written by Sagu Aoyama and illustrated by Tinkle. The story revolves around Subaru Hasegawa, a high school basketball player who is forced to stop playing basketball and unexpectedly becomes the coach of an elementary school girls' basketball team. The team consists of five sixth-grade girls: Tomoka Minato, Maho Misawa, Airi Kashii, Hinata Hakamada, and Saki Nagatsuki. Subaru initially takes on the role reluctantly but gradually becomes invested in coaching, leading the cute and energetic girls in their pursuit of basketball dreams. The series blends sports, comedy, and coming-of-age elements, depicting the bonds and growth between the coach and his team. In addition to the light novels, the series has been adapted into anime, manga, and video games. The first season of the anime aired in 2011, and the second season, Ro-Kyu-Bu! SS, aired in 2013, both produced by Project No.9 and Studio Blanc. The work is popular for its unique blend of moe aesthetics and sports themes.