In the Philippines, Basketball is a passion, and the country is considered one of the major powerhouses of Asian basketball, alongside Iran and China.
Nikkei also noted that the new TV anime will not only be shown in Philippines and Japan, but there is also a possibility of the anime being shown in other parts of South East Asia.
At the Synergy88 studio in Quezon City, more than 100 people can be seen working on graphics tablets to bring the young athletes to life.
Basketball anime like Slam Dunk and Kuroko’s Basketball have been very successful in the country because of this love for the game, and this has led to a rather unexpected team-up for an anime which is co-produced by both a Philippine company and a Japanese TV network.