Season 1
(2013)
Overview
With a stray pitch that completely missed the batter, Eijun Sawamura loses his final middle school baseball game. Frustrated by this defeat, Eijun and his teammates vow to reach the national tournament once they are in high school. But everything changes when a scout unexpectedly invites him to Tokyo's prestigious Seidou High School after seeing the potential in his unusual pitching style. Encouraged by his teammates, Eijun accepts the offer, ready to improve his skills and play at a much more …
Cast
as Eijun Sawamura (voice)
as Satoru Furuya (voice)
as Kazuya Miyuki (voice)
as Haruichi Kominato (voice)
as Tetsuya Yūki (voice)
as Yōichi Kuramochi (voice)
as Shun Isashiki (voice)
as Wataru Kariba (voice)
as Yū Chris Takigawa (voice)
as Kōchirō Tanba (voice)
as Ryōsuke Kominato (voice)
as Norifumi Kawakami (voice)
as Shinji Kanemaru (voice)
as Haruno Yoshikawa (voice)
as Kyokuni Azuma (voice)
as Tetsushin Kataoka (voice)
as Rei Takashima (voice)
as Mei Narumiya (voice)
as Kaname Manaka (voice)
as Hiromitsu Ochiai (voice)
as Takahiro Oomae (voice)
as Tsubasa Hirai (voice)
as Yuuta Mishima (voice)
as Naoyuki Zaizen (voice)
as Masatoshi Harada (voice)
as Raizou Todoroki (voice)
as Hiroshi Ono (voice)
as Shunpei Sanada (voice)
as Raichi Todoroki (voice)
as Shunshin You (voice)
as Touru Masuko (voice)
Episodes
The One Pitch 0.0
October 6, 2013
Game set. Eijun Sawamura, the pitcher of a novice junior high baseball team, meets with a bitter walk-off loss. For Saw…
Partner 0.0
October 13, 2013
Kazuya Miyuki becomes the catcher for Sawamura in a contest against Seido's dangerous clean-up batter, Kiyokuni Azuma. …
Not Qualified to Be a Pitcher? 0.0
October 20, 2013
Eijun is nervous about rooming with older teammates, but they make him feel a too little at home on his first night. Ei…
Are You Like Me? 0.0
October 27, 2013
Seido faces off against Ichidai Third High School, the school that beat them last year. While their top-level offense r…
A Clash 0.0
November 3, 2013
Coach Katoka, or Shades as Onoda calls him, organizes a game between the first years and the non-starters on the second…
Head to Head 0.0
November 10, 2013
Thanks to the words of fellow first year Haruichi Kominato, Eijun makes it on base. Next Haruichi promises to bring him…
The Two Batteries 0.0
November 17, 2013
The game concludes, and Furuya and Masuko are promoted to varsity while Eijun and Haruichi are promoted to JV. Along wi…
The Truth About Chris 0.0
November 24, 2013
Chris continues to leave practice early and give Eijun additional workouts. Eijun believes Chris is slacking off and ha…
With Chagrin in His Heart 0.0
December 1, 2013
Sawamura begins to follow Chris every where to try and learn more about baseball. He also sits out of some practices so…
Hone Your Moving Fastball 0.0
December 8, 2013
Chris finally tells Eijun what sets him apart is his moving fastball. He reveals all the training he's given Eijun coul…
Chris to the Field! 0.0
December 15, 2013
Eijun appears to have greater speed on his moving fast ball than ever before. However his control has gone hectic. Afte…
Target 0.0
December 22, 2013
Chris has Miyuki join him and Sawamura in the bullpen as they try to master Sawamura's new pitching form and get him to…
You're in the First-String 0.0
December 29, 2013
To stop the attacks on Chris, Sawamura reverts back to his original pitching form while maintaining the wall against th…
Training Camp Begins! 0.0
January 12, 2014
Sawamura continues to train hard, but when Chris notices he is overworking, he has Miyuki pul lhim into the indoor trai…
Lead with Your Plays! 0.0
January 19, 2014
The training camp continues. The first-years can barely keep up with the harsh training. As Sawamura improves little by…
Challenge 0.0
January 26, 2014
The practice game between Seido and Osaka Kiryu begins with Furuya determined not to give up any hits after remembering…
Games Are Fun 0.0
February 2, 2014
Kiryu's ace, Hiromi Toshi, continues to dominate Seido's batters as his speed increases as the game goes on. Miyuki dec…
I Hate It, But... 0.0
February 9, 2014
Miyuki continues to try to get Sawamura to pitch inside and gain additional control, but his motivational speeches seem…
Fate 0.0
February 16, 2014
A 3-set of matches takes place to end the training week of hell as Inashiro Industrial vs. Seido, Inashiro Industrial v…
Emergency 0.0
February 23, 2014
The second half of the Seido, Shuuhoku match begins with Tanba unveiling his fork ball. Combined with his fastball and …
To the Dream Stage 0.0
March 2, 2014
Kanemaru helps Sawamura get ready for the exams. Until Sawamura passes all his exams, he will be ineligible to play in …
Calling for Attention 0.0
March 9, 2014
Seido shows Maimon West that they are underestimating anyone in the tournament. After being retired 1-2-3 in the top of…
Official Game Debut 0.0
March 16, 2014
With a 15-0 lead in place, Seido brings in Sawamura to pitch inning 4. The game ends up being called, and Seido advance…
Precision Machine 0.0
March 23, 2014
The match between Seido and Puplic Murata East ends with Seido getting another called game, 10-0 after 5 innings. Seido…
Anti-Furuya Strategy 0.0
March 30, 2014
The night before the game, Coach Katoka stands in the batters box and has Sawamura pitch to him. Sawamura's pitch decid…
Miracle Akikawa 0.0
April 6, 2014
In the top of the first, Shunshin Yeung comes to the plate and forces Furuya to throw a meat ball which he nails to lef…
I'm Not Running 0.0
April 13, 2014
As the heat continues to increase, Coach Katoka declares that if Furuya even lets one batter on base, he will switch hi…
Path, Eijun Sawamura to the Scorching Mound 0.0
April 20, 2014
This episode serves as a recap of the first 27 episodes, showing how Eijun Sawamura joined the Seido High School Baseba…
Neck and Neck 0.0
April 27, 2014
Sawamura's moving fastball and four seamer continue to cause problems for Akikawa's batters. As Seido's batters start t…
Winner and Loser 0.0
May 4, 2014
Ichidai continues to watch the game between Seido and Akikawa, declaring the next team to score will win in this 2-2 ti…
Dark Horse 0.0
May 11, 2014
After winning their match, Seido stays behind to watch Manaka's pitching in hopes of gaining a slight advantage in the …
Summers 0.0
May 18, 2014
Raichi returns to the batters box for a second match against Manaka. While Manaka gets some good pitches in and appears…
Money Tree 0.0
May 25, 2014
The episode begins with Chris coaching the team on Yakusi's batting power and their true ace, Sanada, who comes out of …
Reliable Teammates 0.0
June 1, 2014
Raichi faces Furuya and manages to get a double. The next batter hits a single allowing Raichi to score and give Yasuki…
Potential 0.0
June 8, 2014
Furuya comes up to bat in the 7-spot and hits a solo homerun to make it 4-1 in the top of the 3rd. In the bottom of the…
The Ace Takes the Mound 0.0
June 15, 2014
Sanada comes on and reveals he has a dangerous cutter, shutting down Seido's batting strength. Chris tries to figure ou…
Burst! 0.0
June 29, 2014
Sawamura is given the role of pitching one more inning. After two outside pitches to Raichi, Sawamura finds himself up …
Roles 0.0
July 5, 2014
After the captain hits a home run off Sanada, Seido once again leads by two runs. We reach the bottom of the eighth inn…
Expectations of an Ace 0.0
July 13, 2014
Tanba takes to the mound. After two fastballs Tanba has an 0-2 count lead. Miyuki calls for a curveball, but the curve …
The Winning Shot 0.0
July 20, 2014
The top of the ninth takes place as the battle between Seido and Yakusi reaches its climax with a battle between Tanba …
It's the Semifinal 0.0
July 27, 2014
The results of the quarterfinals are shown. Seido learns they will be facing a giant who is a curve ball specialist in …
The Giant Looks Down 0.0
August 3, 2014
The battle between Sensen and Seishun gets underway. Sawamura's friends arrive in the fourth inning to see that Seido t…
Revenge 0.0
August 10, 2014
Haruchi replaces Tanba in the batting lineup with the bases loaded in a 1-1 game in the top of the sixth. Haruchi falls…
Best Pitch 0.0
August 17, 2014
Sawamura faces off with Hino in a match-up that come determine the end result of the game. In the showdown Sawamura dev…
Fantasy 0.0
August 24, 2014
After defeating Sensen Academy, Sawamura enjoys his time with his junior high friends. The second game of the semifinal…
Pitching of Despair 0.0
August 31, 2014
As Nagao takes on Inashiro with his knuckle ball, Sakurazawa wait for their chance to score. However, Sakurazawa slowly…
That Summer 0.0
September 7, 2014
After the game, Narumiya bumps into Miyuki. "Remember the last time all of us got together?" Carlos asks, as everyone N…
At the Dorm 0.0
September 14, 2014
As Seido finish reviewing Narumiya's pitching, Yuki talks about the confidence he has toward the final. His words were …
A Nostalgic Face 0.0
September 21, 2014
The day before the final, Sawamura says he wants to learn a breaking ball to overcome his weakness. Azuma, an alumnus o…
Footsteps to Tomorrow 0.0
September 28, 2014
The current third-years were called "the hopeless year" when they joined. Their upperclassmen had lost all hope for the…
The Battle Begins! 0.0
October 5, 2014
Sakai is shocked from being taken off the starting roster for the final, and Coach Kataoka gives him some words of enco…
I Don't Want to Lose 0.0
October 12, 2014
Narumiya strikes out Yuki, and Seido is reminded of Narumiya's strength. Furuya takes the mound in the bottom and start…
Change Gears 0.0
October 19, 2014
After three innings, it's still a close final. Next up is the cleanup, Yuki, and Narumiya changes his gears. Baiting wi…
Entrusted Faith and the Courage to Perform 0.0
October 26, 2014
In the top of the fifth, Furuya gets a hit off Narumiya. It's the perfect chance to tie the game, and Shirasu, batting …
Strong Men 0.0
November 2, 2014
When Inashiro has two outs with the bases loaded, Tanba pulls through to get Seido going. However, Narumiya and Harada …
Decision 0.0
November 9, 2014
Seido's loss seems imminent against the mighty Inashiro. To make things worse, Tanba's leg cramps at the bottom of the …
Reliable Underclassmen 0.0
November 23, 2014
Sawamura strikes out Narumiya with three pitches. Miyuki's bold strategy and Sawamura's strong heart lift the tension i…
The Three-Hole 0.0
November 30, 2014
Seido scores a run. Haruichi stands in the batter's box in place of Ryosuke as a pinch hitter. Seido has high expectati…
Fearless 0.0
December 7, 2014
It's Yuki versus Narumiya. Yuki hits Narumiya's changeup with his unparalleled concentration, and Seido turns the game …
Lonely Sun 0.0
December 14, 2014
At the top of the ninth, Inashiro is behind by a run. "I can't picture us losing," says Narumiya as he reflects on the …
Determined 0.0
December 21, 2014
The unique experience of pitching in the last inning of a tournament final pressures Sawamura like never before. Carlos…
Victory or Defeat 0.0
December 28, 2014
With a runner in a scoring position, Inashiro's cleanup, Harada, stands at bat. Victory is one step away, but the chall…
Lingering Feelings 0.0
December 28, 2014
An unbelievable turn of events happens at the bottom of the ninth. Inashiro's ace, Narumiya, turns the game around with…
Restart 0.0
January 11, 2015
After losing the final, things are looking grim at Seido. Haruichi has locked himself in his room. "Somewhere in my hea…
In The Sun 0.0
January 18, 2015
As the new captain, Miyuki tells the team his will, "I want to be greedy about winning." The second-years who were over…
Outsider 0.0
January 25, 2015
The night before the national final, Narumiya lowers his head to his teammates and surprises everyone. Next day, Narumi…
The Kick 0.0
February 1, 2015
The new team at Seido isn't meshing well just yet. The result of the practice games has been 8 wins and 4 losses with n…
The Ace Title 0.0
February 8, 2015
To everyone's surprise, the game against Yakushi is a pitcher's game. Furuya takes Raichi out going three for three tha…
Can't Lose 0.0
February 15, 2015
Furuya closes six innings without conceding any runs, and the crowd is excited to see the making of a true ace at Seido…
Next Stage 0.0
February 22, 2015
After conceding three runs without getting any outs, Sawamura is switched out of the game. "If I walk off here, I'll ne…
September Sky 0.0
March 1, 2015
Sawamura isn't himself anymore with the yips, but everyone still has faith in him that he'll be back. While the team is…
The Final Lesson 0.0
March 8, 2015
Coach Ochiai and Coach Kataoka have conflicting opinions, but the fall tournament is going well for the team. While Saw…
Inheritance 0.0
March 15, 2015
The third years are left speechless hearing about the resignation of the coach. Coach Kataoka puts the current team thr…
Guiding Light 0.0
March 22, 2015
The first and second-years find out about Coach Kataoka's resignation, and they are flustered. Isashiki doesn't feel an…
In Pursuit 0.0
March 29, 2015
Maezono hits a home run at the top of the ninth, evening out the game at 3-3, and at the bottom of the ninth, Sawamura …