The authentic sequel to the classic 90s dodgeball anime Playing with a ball and having a blast. has been confirmed for animation. Once the news broke, it sparked widespread attention and discussions among netizens.
The original manga of Doudou Qiu Er Tanzi has been serialized since 2022 on the Happy Happy Monthly online comic platform. The story continues to revolve around the thrilling world of Dodgeball competitions, but this time the protagonist is the daughter of the previous main character, One Strike Flat—one-hit wonder. This new installment tells her journey as she inherits her father’s fighting spirit and strives to make her mark in the new era of the game.
Interestingly, the comic style of Doudou Qiu Er Tanzi marks a departure from the pure, fervent martial spirit of its predecessor. Beyond showcasing the intense scenes of ball battles, it also hides numerous subtle jokes that are hard to articulate. Among these, the character who confuses netizens the most is the protagonist Danzhi’s friend Zhenzi (CHINKO), whose Japanese pronunciation is alarmingly similar to a colloquial term for male genitalia, often resulting in the crowd erupting in splendid chants of penis. Additionally, it’s worth noting that Chiko is actually the daughter of Danzhi’s friend Little Buddha Precious Thought in Playing with a ball and having a blast..
It is reported that Doudou Qiu Er Tanzi is scheduled to premiere in 2026, although the production team and voice actor lineup have not yet been disclosed.
