What is parkour animes?

Parkour is a movement discipline that involves running, jumping, climbing and vaulting over obstacles in a fluid and efficient manner. It originated in France in the 1980s and has since spread worldwide, inspiring numerous movies, video games, manga and anime.

Some popular parkour animes include:

  1. Free!- Dive to the Future: This anime follows a group of high school boys who are part of a swim team and are training to compete in the Olympics. The characters incorporate parkour techniques into their training to improve their speed and agility.

  2. Prince of Stride: Alternative: This anime is set in a world where parkour and free running have become a popular competitive sport called "stride". The plot follows a group of high schoolers who form a stride team and compete against other schools.

  3. Run with the Wind: Although not specifically about parkour, this anime follows the journey of a group of college students who form a long-distance running team and train to compete in an annual marathon. The characters use parkour techniques to improve their agility and speed.

  4. K-Project: While not entirely centered around parkour, the main character in this anime is a parkour practitioner who utilizes his abilities to fight against a group of powerful beings known as the "Kings".

Overall, parkour animes feature characters who are skilled in the discipline of parkour and often use these techniques to overcome obstacles and challenges in their respective stories.