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Ookiku Furikabutte ![]()
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Description
The series, set in Saitama, follows the story of Ren Mihashi. Mihashi was the previous ace pitcher in his middle school's baseball team, but it seems that he only got the position because his grandfather was the owner of the school. His teammates (especially the team's catcher, Hatake) hated him, and they always lost their games. Mihashi is thoroughly convinced that he is a lousy baseball pitcher, and feels guilty because he believes that he is responsible for all the losses. Mihashi graduates through middle school with extremely low self-esteem. But in truth Mihashi is really a hardworking...
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Type
Manga
Related Series
Chiisaku Furikabutte (Side Story)
Associated Names
Big Windup!
Grand Swing
Oofuri
Ōkiku Furikabutte
おおきく振りかぶって
王牌投手-振臂高挥
크게 휘두르며
Grand Swing
Oofuri
Ōkiku Furikabutte
おおきく振りかぶって
王牌投手-振臂高挥
크게 휘두르며
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Latest Release(s)
c.192 by Plus Thinking Team 10 months ago
c.191 by Plus Thinking Team 11 months ago
c.190 by Plus Thinking Team about 1 year ago
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c.191 by Plus Thinking Team 11 months ago
c.190 by Plus Thinking Team about 1 year ago
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Status
in Country of Origin
36 Volumes (Ongoing)
Completely Scanlated?
No
Anime Start/End Chapter
Starts at Vol 1, Chap 1 (S1) / Vol 9, Chap 17 (S2)
Ends at Vol 8, Chap 16 (S1) / Vol 15, Chap 56 (S2)
Ends at Vol 8, Chap 16 (S1) / Vol 15, Chap 56 (S2)
User Reviews
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Forum
6 topics, 14 posts
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User Rating
Average: 8.7 / 10.0 (423 votes)
Bayesian Average: 8.54 / 10.0
Bayesian Average: 8.54 / 10.0
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Last Updated
January 4th 2024, 1:13am
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Author(s)
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Year
2003
Original Publisher
Serialized In (magazine)
Afternoon (Kodansha)
Licensed (in English)
No
English Publisher
N/A
Activity Stats (vs. other series)
Weekly Pos #643 
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Monthly Pos #1374(+246)
3 Month Pos #2401(+308)
6 Month Pos #3367(+398)
Year Pos #4360
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(+5)Monthly Pos #1374
(+246)3 Month Pos #2401
(+308)6 Month Pos #3367
(+398)Year Pos #4360
(-1)List Stats
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On 888 wish lists
On 50 completed lists
On 85 unfinished lists
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This really is a great manga. Sports manga can get a little boring, especially if you're not into that kinda stuff, but this one is different. The characters really keep you going strong. Mihashi is really unique (haven't seen his type in a manga before lol) and his relationship with Abe is funny to watch. The other characters are great too, and really grow on you. I also loved the details about baseball. It's taught me a lot! (now I can listen to a baseball commentator and know what he's talking about ><) Also, Higuchi-sensei really knows how to keep the suspense going, so you'll never get bored and ditch the manga; you'll always want to know what's going to happen next!
Long story short; give it a shot. Whether you grow to love it or not, it won't be a waste of your time to check it out.
Long story short; give it a shot. Whether you grow to love it or not, it won't be a waste of your time to check it out.
I am absolutely hooked. I am a fan of baseball mangas, and I say, if you are one, you can NOT miss out on this one. And even if you are not as much of a sports or baseball fan, I'm pretty sure you'll still learn to appreciate this masterpiece!
A definite good read. I am very much looking forward on how the series progresses. I find all the characters likeable. And quite honestly, I am a bit surprised the mangaka is a woman. Haha! Probably why the team's coach is a woman.
... Last updated on April 26th, 2009, 12:04pm
A definite good read. I am very much looking forward on how the series progresses. I find all the characters likeable. And quite honestly, I am a bit surprised the mangaka is a woman. Haha! Probably why the team's coach is a woman.
... Last updated on April 26th, 2009, 12:04pm
OF is the only sports manga I can stand ;] It doesn't bore me to death (like your avarage sports manga), all baseball unrelated scenes (well, there is just about 7 of them, short as... as... oargh, short) are well-thought, they tenses readers down.
However the shounen-ai based jokes - catcher Abe (seme personalized, catcher is also synonim of uke) and pitcher Ren (if he were, he would be uke. pitcher=seme), "I like you" etc, are sometimes a bit irritaiting (I've said it with a smirk
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Why is OF categorized as seinen anyway?
... Last updated on February 21st, 2009, 2:32pm
However the shounen-ai based jokes - catcher Abe (seme personalized, catcher is also synonim of uke) and pitcher Ren (if he were, he would be uke. pitcher=seme), "I like you" etc, are sometimes a bit irritaiting (I've said it with a smirk
)Why is OF categorized as seinen anyway?
... Last updated on February 21st, 2009, 2:32pm
I'm not a huge baseball fan irl but this story has me hooked. I love reading about all the characters and seeing them grow as a team.
The artwork is not amazing but I really like how the mangaka managed to give each person a unique look, especially since there are so many characters. Overall it's fun to read and I find myself getting caught up in all the ups and downs that the team goes through.
The artwork is not amazing but I really like how the mangaka managed to give each person a unique look, especially since there are so many characters. Overall it's fun to read and I find myself getting caught up in all the ups and downs that the team goes through.
owwwww...... it's fun! so fun! >w< I like abe & taijima & mihashi they're so funny and this baseball team have teamwork! even if I don't know the rule of the baseball this manga make me want to know!
... Last updated on January 28th, 2015, 2:16am
... Last updated on January 28th, 2015, 2:16am
I really really like Abe-kun >_< Mihashi most of the times is very annoying, but he is very persistent so that makes up for it. The characters are all likable and they are also funny. Recommended sports manga. I haven't seen its anime though...
... Last updated on October 14th, 2008, 11:12am
... Last updated on October 14th, 2008, 11:12am
Ok so, I came to love baseball when my teacher and the class I was in tried playing it. Actually, we just went for a soft ball coz we didn't have any baseball field or something at school. We only used the rooftop. XD Anyway, so there, I loved baseball. Then, I watched the "Major" in HERO tv. I became addicted to it. Then, when I was browsing the new animes in animax, I was shocked to see Big Windup! Then, I tried watching it. In no time, I'm so hooked xD
I agree with jamievalero that Ofuri is the best, addictive sports manga this time around. I've never been a fan of sports manga myself since I thought most of the stories are cliched. But Ofuri just blew me away for some reason. Must have been the characters and the plot I suppose. One thing I like about this manga is how the mangaka manage to explain in detail about baseball to the readers.
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I'll give this one a 10/10 rating for being excellent.
Can't believe I used to hate this manga when I first I read it.... Well, I changed my mind for the better.
... Last updated on September 23rd, 2008, 11:38pm
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I'll give this one a 10/10 rating for being excellent.
Can't believe I used to hate this manga when I first I read it.... Well, I changed my mind for the better.... Last updated on September 23rd, 2008, 11:38pm
Being a sports fan myself, I find the technical aspects of their training very interesting. How they grow as budding athletes is fascinating for me -- developing their individual talent together and becoming very good team players as a result.
The emotional element comes from the team efforts to support Mihashi, the most immature player in the team. I find his whiny nature somewhat irritating, but it's counterbalanced by his perseverance to work and better himself. A lot of panels are devoted to Mihashi because of how needy Mihashi is emotionally, and the willingness of the other players (esp. Abe) to invest themselves to his individual growth is a vital element in the story.
This is not to say that the other characters are underdeveloped. All the characters, even the opposing teams, are given enough space time in the manga so that the reader can get to know them better.
Overall, I think this is a really great manga, it makes me think a lot about the characters and what is happening to them both as developing athletes and as growing kids. And when a manga like this makes me involved this much as a reader, I know that what I'm reading is something really special. This is manga is definitely a perfect 10 in my opinion.
... Last updated on September 21st, 2008, 5:13am
The emotional element comes from the team efforts to support Mihashi, the most immature player in the team. I find his whiny nature somewhat irritating, but it's counterbalanced by his perseverance to work and better himself. A lot of panels are devoted to Mihashi because of how needy Mihashi is emotionally, and the willingness of the other players (esp. Abe) to invest themselves to his individual growth is a vital element in the story.
This is not to say that the other characters are underdeveloped. All the characters, even the opposing teams, are given enough space time in the manga so that the reader can get to know them better.
Overall, I think this is a really great manga, it makes me think a lot about the characters and what is happening to them both as developing athletes and as growing kids. And when a manga like this makes me involved this much as a reader, I know that what I'm reading is something really special. This is manga is definitely a perfect 10 in my opinion.
... Last updated on September 21st, 2008, 5:13am
First off, it's shonen sports manga, but I'm drooling all over it as if it's a romance. It started off a bit technical, but it was the team spirit that draws me in. And their personalities. LOL. Very hilarious. Everyone is teenager and they act like teenagers does (except for Mihashi - I'd say he's a toddler XD).
Then came the art, the.. uh.. 'genuinely styled' art. It's not pretty or phenomenal or anything (It's actually very much flawed), but I think it has the best art in shonen genre. Their expressions, body language, characterizations, everything, screams of 'youth and their innocence'. Heh. Though the women are not beautifully drawn (it's a shounen, so just let it pass).
Anyhow, I enjoyed it thoroughly thanks to the scanslators.
Hurray for a joyful youth!
Then came the art, the.. uh.. 'genuinely styled' art. It's not pretty or phenomenal or anything (It's actually very much flawed), but I think it has the best art in shonen genre. Their expressions, body language, characterizations, everything, screams of 'youth and their innocence'. Heh. Though the women are not beautifully drawn (it's a shounen, so just let it pass).
Anyhow, I enjoyed it thoroughly thanks to the scanslators.
Hurray for a joyful youth!
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