Battle Athletes (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Series · ★ 5.6
Released in 1997, Battle Athletes is an animation, comedy and action & adventure series.
What it’s about. In the year 4999 - mankind has long abandoned war in favor of intergalactic competition through athletic events. One of which is an all-female contest for the coveted "Cosmo Beauty" title. Akari Kanzaki has just entered the University Satellite in hopes of becoming the latest Cosmic Beauty - a title held by her mother long ago. On her first few days in the university, she meets new friends, encounters fierce rivals, and struggles to become the best of all the Battle Athletes.
Who’s in it. Battle Athletes stars Miki Takahashi as Tomoe Midou, Miki Ito as Jessie Gartland, Rio Natsuki as Akari Kanzaki and Akiko Yajima as Anna Respighi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Battle Athletes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Battle Athletes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Battle Athletes tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Battle Athletes (1997)?
- In US, Battle Athletes is available to stream on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Battle Athletes worth watching?
- Battle Athletes holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, comedy and action & adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Battle Athletes?
- Battle Athletes stars Miki Takahashi, Miki Ito, Rio Natsuki, Akiko Yajima and Aya Hisakawa.
- When was Battle Athletes released?
- Battle Athletes was released in 1997.