44 parts Ongoing Haruka Matsumoto returns to her hometown of Fujisawa, hoping for a fresh start, but her love for basketball leads her straight into the middle of a storm. Reconnecting with her childhood best friend, Hiro Tajima, now the charismatic captain of the school's basketball team, old feelings begin to resurface. But everything changes when Ji-Yong Kang, a rebellious and talented new player, shakes up the dynamic-on and off the court.
As the team's manager, Haruka is torn between her loyalty to Hiro and the undeniable chemistry she shares with Ji-Yong. With the pressure of the upcoming championship and tensions rising, personal rivalries begin to unravel the team's unity. As Haruka struggles to navigate her tangled emotions, the fate of the team-and her relationships-hangs in the balance.
The Playmaker is a fast-paced tale of love, loyalty, and competition, where one girl's heart could make or break the team's chances at victory. Will Haruka bring them together, or tear them apart?