Try Knights (トライナイツ, Torainaitsu) is a Japanese rugbymanga series written by Shunsaku Yano and illustrated by Chizuka Erisawa, with original character designs by Rihito Takarai. It was serialized in Media Factory's shōjo manga magazine Monthly Comic Gene from June 15, 2018, to August 16, 2019, and was collected in three tankōbon volumes. An anime television series adaptation by Gonzo aired from July 30 to October 15, 2019.
Plot
Despite his passion for the sport, Riku Haruma has abandoned rugby due to his small physique and lack of physical strength. Upon entering Seiran High, he witnesses Hikari Kariya playing rugby with raw, instinctive ability. Unable to ignore what he sees, Riku offers him technical advice, which immediately improves Hikari's performance.
Recognizing Riku's keen understanding of the game, Hikari invites him to join the rugby club, seeking to reach higher levels together. Inspired by Hikari's passion and natural talent, Riku rediscovers his own love for rugby and agrees to join the team, taking on a strategic role.
An anime television series adaptation was announced in the April issue of Monthly Comic Gene on March 15, 2019.[8] The series is animated by Gonzo and directed by Tadayoshi Sasaki, with Makoto Takada handled series composition, Kan Soramoto designed the characters, and R・O・N composed the music. It aired from July 30 to October 15, 2019, on NTV and other channels.[1][9] The opening theme is "Infinite Try" (無限のトライ, Mugen no Try) performed by Shōgo Sakamoto, while the ending theme is "Pattern" (模様, Moyō) performed by Ivy to Fraudulent Game.[10]Crunchyroll streamed the series.[11] On February 20, 2020 Sentai Filmworks announced that they licensed the series.[12]
