Episode 9: Boccia

The 9th installment of the project to convey the charm of the Para-Sports with a series of anime. Satoru Hiura who is known for her manga "Hotaru's Way" tells a story about Boccia. Boccia is a precision ball sport where you throw your ball as close as you can to the target - a white ball, which requires careful strategy and control. The fascinating point of Boccia is that a diversity of people including people with severe impairments such as cerebral palsy, children and seniors can play together. The characters from "Hotaru's Way" also appear in the anime. The title music is written by a singer and songwriter Mao Abe.

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