The Gymnastics Samurai

The Gymnastics Samurai is an original TV anime produced by MAPPA, based on a concept by Snack Mary, with direction by Hisatoshi Shimizu and series composition by Kiyoko Yoshimura. The series follows Joutarou Aragaki, a veteran gymnast facing the end of his competitive career, whose life is unexpectedly transformed by his daughter Rei Aragaki and the enigmatic Leonardo Sturges. Blending heartfelt family drama with the intensity of elite sports, this title showcases MAPPA's signature production quality and delivers a compelling story of resilience, passion, and second chances on the mat.

Joutarou Aragaki dedicated virtually every waking moment of his life to the sport of gymnastics, once proudly competing as a member of the national team. Now, as the years catch up with him, he finds himself in a relentless battle against the physical limitations that come with age, refusing to let go of the only world he has ever known. Struggling to envision a life beyond the gym, Joutarou leans on his daughter, Rei Aragaki, whose unwavering presence keeps him grounded through the uncertainty. Set against the backdrop of elite competitive gymnastics, this story explores what it truly means to face the end of an athletic career—and what might come next. When an unexpected encounter crosses the Aragaki family's path, everything they thought they knew about their future is put to the test.