Rookies (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Series · ★ 7.8
Released in 2008, Rookies is a drama and comedy series.
What it’s about. Led by their fervent teacher, a high school baseball team full of delinquents vows to make it all the way to the national championship tournament.
Who’s in it. Rookies stars Ryuta Sato as Koichi Kawato, Hayato Ichihara as Keiichi Aniya, Keisuke Koide as Toru Mikoshiba and Yu Shirota as Kei Shinjo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Rookies has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rookies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rookies tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rookies (2008)?
- In US, Rookies is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rookies worth watching?
- Rookies holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Rookies?
- Rookies stars Ryuta Sato, Hayato Ichihara, Keisuke Koide, Yu Shirota and Akiyoshi Nakao.
- When was Rookies released?
- Rookies was released in 2008.