Left-hand Layup Crunchyroll: Chinese Basketball Series to Hit Streaming Platform in April

Left-Hand Layup! A Chinese animated series is all set to be released on Crunchyroll. As per the developer, this is the first time that such high-quality visuals have been incorporated in any sports anime. If you're a basketball fan, you'll appreciate how real the games feel and how well the characters develop.

In this article, we will cover everything you need to know about Left-Hand Layup! 

Left-Hand Layup! Release Date and Time

Season 1 initially aired in China on February 2, 2023. Season 2 then aired on December 20, 2024, and concluded on February 7, 2025, with nine episodes. The series is now making its international debut, with streaming to commence on Crunchyroll on April 23, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. PT.

Furthermore, It will be available in countries like North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS, and all accross the Indian subcontinent.

Left-Hand Layup Story Overview

You know those anime that just grab you from the start? Well, Left-Hand Layup sounds like one of them because it's produced by some pretty big names in animation – Heart & Soul Animation, LHL Culture, and Tencent Penguin Pictures. It made its debut in China a little while ago, back on February 2nd, 2023.

The story centers around this awesome kid named Xu Xingze. Seriously, this guy lives and breathes basketball! His ultimate goal? To play for the powerhouse basketball team at the best school around. He's put in the sweat and tears, picturing himself making those winning shots on a top-tier team.

But life throws him a curveball – a hilarious one, thanks to his sister! She accidentally signs him up for the wrong school. Instead of the famous one he had his eyes on, he ends up at this much smaller, less-known place that just happens to have a similar name. 

He got this amazing positive attitude and decided to make the best of it. And guess what? At his new school, he finds this cool mix of students who all share his passion for basketball. They band together, form their team, and start putting in the serious work.

Where to watch Left-Hand Layup

You'll be able to watch Left-Hand Layup with English subtitles on Crunchyroll starting April 23, 2025. 

For those who can't wait, all eight episodes of the first season are already available to stream on WeTV, and you can also find episodes with English subtitles over on Bilibili. So, there are a few ways to jump into the world of Xu Xingze and his basketball journey!