Volley Boys!!
I did mention that Haikyu!! was my gateway show to sports anime, right? Volley Boys!! by Kevin Thien Vu Long Nguyen, takes the emotional stakes of Haikyu!! and translates them into motivation-driven mechanics using Avery Alder’s Belonging Outside Belonging game engine. While not exclusive to a volleyball team, this game has recognizable ties to our favorite Kurasuno dumbasses. Volley Boys!! creates a game of self-sacrifice for the good of others, encouraging players to carefully consider when their character gets the limelight, recreating the storytelling impact of an ensemble cast within the gameplay.
