Cheer Danshi!! (dub) Apr 2026

As noted by reviewers on Shoujo Ramblings , the series is a "must-watch" for fans of character-driven stories like Free! or Haikyuu!! , but with a unique focus on the supportive nature of cheerleading itself.

The English voice cast, led by Dallas Reid (Haru) and Justin Briner (Kazuma), does an excellent job of balancing the humor with the series' more vulnerable moments.

When you think of cheerleading, you likely picture pom-poms and high-pitched chants, but the English dub of (also known as Cheer Boys!! ) quickly flips that script into a grounded, surprisingly masculine story about brotherhood and the "power of the cheer." Breaking the Mold Cheer Danshi!! (Dub)

What makes this piece "interesting" isn't just the backflips; it’s how the show explores what it means to be a "manly" athlete in a sport often dismissed as feminine. The Breakers aren't trying to be "girly," nor are they trying to be "macho" to overcompensate. They are simply athletes finding a new way to support others.

: The dub shines during the internal monologues where Haru struggles with his self-worth. You can hear the genuine hesitation in Reid's performance, making Haru’s eventual growth feel earned rather than scripted. As noted by reviewers on Shoujo Ramblings ,

: Every sports team needs a quirky strategist, and the dub's take on Sho Mizoguchi—who speaks almost entirely in quotes from famous figures—is a comedic highlight that provides a much-needed break from the intense training arcs. Themes of Masculinity

: The script avoids overly formal translations, opting instead for the kind of casual, sometimes awkward ribbing you’d hear in a real college locker room. The English voice cast, led by Dallas Reid

At its core, the show follows Haruki "Haru" Bando, a former judo athlete who feels like he’s lost his path. When his childhood friend Kazuma Hashimoto suggests starting an all-male cheerleading squad, the "Breakers," the dub brings a refreshing naturalism to their banter. Unlike many sports anime that rely on supernatural power-ups, Cheer Danshi!! focuses on the physics of the sport—the heavy lifting, the dangerous stunts, and the sheer grit required to throw a person into the air and catch them safely. Why the Dub Works