No Side Game (2019)

After automobile company worker Kimishima opposes his superior, he is demoted to general manager of a factory and must lead its struggling rugby team. (Source: Netflix)

Kimishima struggles to find a head coach. He offers the job to an old college acquaintance and rugby star named Saimon, but he isn't very receptive. (Source: Netflix)

Hoping to make the Astros profitable, Kimishima works to increase their local popularity. However, it requires a showdown with Takigawa over the budget. (Source: Netflix)

Sasa makes a mistake that costs the company a 90-million yen deal. Takigawa moves to cut unprofitable divisions, threatening the rugby team. (Source: Netflix)

The Astros winning streak continues, but Takigawa's downsizing efforts dampen morale. The team prepares for the upcoming match against the Cyclones. (Source: Netflix)

The Astros' second-place league finish enables Kimishima to secure a budget for their next season. Later, Wakisaka asks him to returned to the office. (Source: Netflix)

Tsuda meets with Hamahata to recruit him to the Cyclones. Meanwhile, Kimishima investigates the oil spill that Kazama Corporation may have caused. (Source: Netflix)

Nanao struggles with his stamina as the players compete for starting positions. Kimishima meets with the citizens protesting the planned golf course. (Source: Netflix)

The Kazama Corporation acquisition meeting begins, led by Takigawa. Wakisaka summons Kimishima to offer evidence and attempt to block the deal. (Source: Netflix)

In a final bid to save the Astros from Wakisaka's budget cuts, Kimishima once again urges the Japan Rugby Football Association to make a change. (Source: Netflix)