• A hit dodgeball sports game by Technōs Japan, released for the Famicom in 1988 as the first sports entry in the Kunio-kun series.
• Unlike real dodgeball, it uses a health gauge system; players are eliminated (turning into "angels") only when their HP hits zero.
• Features flashy special moves like "Warp" or "Compression," some blowing enemies across the screen in a "World Trip" effect.
• Offers a single-player World Cup, 2-player versus, and "Bean Ball"—a chaotic free-for-all survival mode on a schoolyard.
• In the US version, Team USA is the protagonist, while the original Japanese Nekketsu High appears as a late-game rival.
• Characters have individual stats (Power, Agility, etc.), making team formation and position-switching key to winning matches.
• Unique courts add challenge, such as slippery ice in Iceland and slow-moving muddy swamps in Kenya.
• Highly praised for its satisfying impact and strategic depth, though hardware limits cause frequent sprite flickering and slowdowns.
• Famous for its iconic soundtrack featuring arrangements like "Katyusha" and punchy sound effects that defined the franchise.
• It pioneered the multi-sport Kunio-kun genre, leading to numerous sequels and modern "Classics Collections" on current consoles.
