RE-MAIN

RE-MAIN is an original TV anime produced by MAPPA, blending sports action with heartfelt drama centered on the world of water polo. The story follows Minato Kiyomizu, a boy who loses all memories of his past after an accident, as he rediscovers his passion for the sport alongside teammates like Chinu Kawakubo and Jou Joujima. Directed by Kiyoshi Matsuda and written by Masafumi Nishida—who also serves as the original creator—RE-MAIN delivers a compelling narrative of identity, resilience, and teamwork that sets it apart from conventional sports anime.

Minato Kiyomizu was at the peak of his junior high career when his team claimed the national water polo championship. But fate had other plans — a devastating car accident plunged him into a coma that lasted nearly a year. When he finally regained consciousness, an entire chapter of his memories had vanished without a trace. Stepping into high school as if starting over, Minato resolved to leave water polo in the past and build a new life from scratch. Yet an old promise pulls him back to the water, and what he finds is far from promising — a struggling team that seems to embody every possible setback. As Minato navigates gaps in his memory and the chaos of his new team, he must figure out who he is and what truly matters to him.