The film focuses on the protagonist, , a 12-year-old girl striving to become a world-class volleyball player. This specific installment captures the high-stakes drama and "blood, sweat, and tears" (shokon) style typical of early 1970s shoujo sports anime.
(The Phoenix of Tears), released in 1971, is the fourth theatrical film in the classic sports franchise. It is primarily a compilation (recap) movie that summarizes key narrative arcs from the original 1969 television series. Overview of the Content Attack No.1: Namida no Fushichou
: While it doesn't offer much new content for fans who have seen the full TV series, it serves as a concise retrospective of the show's most emotional peaks. The film focuses on the protagonist, , a
: The title's reference to a "Phoenix" symbolizes Kozue’s resilience and her ability to rise from defeat, a core theme of the series. Critical Perspective It is primarily a compilation (recap) movie that
: As a product of its time, the animation features the classic "Margaret" manga aesthetic—dramatic close-ups, stylized tears, and exaggerated athletic feats. For modern viewers, the pacing may feel frantic due to its nature as a recap of many TV episodes condensed into a single film.
: It covers Kozue’s intense training and her personal growth as she faces elite competitors and internal team conflicts.
TV, 1981, 29 eps. Sep - 1966 - Ribon. Cosmic Baton Girl Comet-san☆ TV, 2001, 43 eps. Jun - 1967 - Margaret. Attack No.1. TV, 1969, MyAnimeList.net Anime: Attack No.1 - AniDB