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#1The One PitchEijun Sawamura, the pitcher of a novice junior high baseball team, meets with a bitter walk-off loss. For Sawamura the loss becomes his last game in junior high, so he sets a new goal of going to the nationals in high…2013-10-06 · 24m

#2PartnerKazuya Miyuki becomes the catcher for Sawamura in a contest against Seido's dangerous clean-up batter, Kiyokuni Azuma. As Eijun tries to pitch down the middle, he finds himself tense and unable to control the ball.…2013-10-13 · 24m

#3Not Qualified to Be a Pitcher?Eijun is nervous about rooming with older teammates, but they make him feel a too little at home on his first night. Eijun ends up oversleeping and shows up late when it's time to meet Coach Tesshina Katoka, a former…2013-10-20 · 24m

#4Are You Like Me?Seido faces off against Ichidai Third High School, the school that beat them last year. While their top-level offense rakes in runs, the ace Tanba struggles, and the game turns into a batting contest. However Sawamura…2013-10-27 · 24m

#5A ClashCoach Katoka, or Shades as Onoda calls him, organizes a game between the first years and the non-starters on the second and third year teams. The goal is to determine who will join the starters for upcoming practice…2013-11-03 · 24m

#6Head to Head!Thanks to the words of fellow first year Haruichi Kominato, Eijun makes it on base. Next Haruichi promises to bring him home and get the first years a run. Haruichi proves to be a brilliant batter, and thanks to his…2013-11-10 · 24m

#7The Two BatteriesThe game concludes, and Furuya and Masuko are promoted to varsity while Eijun and Haruichi are promoted to JV. Along with the promotion comes additional pitchers training for Furuya and Eijun. However their training can…2013-11-17 · 24m

#8The Truth About ChrisChris continues to leave practice early and give Eijun additional workouts. Eijun believes Chris is slacking off and has given up on making the first string, but what makes him the most mad is when Chris tells him he…2013-11-24 · 24m

#9With Chagrin in His HeartSawamura begins to follow Chris every where to try and learn more about baseball. He also sits out of some practices so he can learn how the communication of a team works. Chris finally gives in to Eijun's persistence…2013-12-01 · 24m

#10Hone Your Moving FastballChris finally tells Eijun what sets him apart is his moving fastball. He reveals all the training he's given Eijun could make him the ace if he does it regularly for one year. However Eijun wants to thank Chris…2013-12-08 · 24m

#11Chris to the Field!Eijun appears to have greater speed on his moving fast ball than ever before. However his control has gone hectic. After walking the bases loaded with no outs, Coach Katoka signals for a change. Most of the team believes…2013-12-15 · 24m

#12TargetChris has Miyuki join him and Sawamura in the bullpen as they try to master Sawamura's new pitching form and get him to start throwing strikes with it. Chris's father Animal shows up at the game and tries to get Chris to…2013-12-22 · 24m

#13You're in the First-StringTo stop the attacks on Chris, Sawamura reverts back to his original pitching form while maintaining the wall against the dangerous Naoyuki Zaizen. The results not only improve Sawamura's speed, but they start putting…2013-12-29 · 24m

#14Training Camp Begins!Sawamura continues to train hard, but when Chris notices he is overworking, he has Miyuki pul lhim into the indoor training facility for some pickoff training and leg positioning training so he won't get hurt. Furuya is…2014-01-12 · 24m

#15Lead With Your Plays!As day two of training camp begins, Sawamura is in the batting circle. However all the balls are at his feet. Sawamura is sent out to do fielding practice without having made a single hit, but he blames it all on being…2014-01-19 · 24m

#16ChallengeThe practice game between Seido and Osaka Kiryu begins with Furuya determined not to give up any hits after remembering the coaches words, "go get obliterated today." The first batter nails his fastball deep to the…2014-01-26 · 24m

#17Games Are FunKiryu's ace, Hiromi Toshi, continues to dominate Seido's batters as his speed increases as the game goes on. Miyuki decides to play a game with Toshi and has Furuya pitch full out with the goal of striking out the ace.…2014-02-02 · 24m

#18I Hate It, But...Miyuki continues to try to get Sawamura to pitch inside and gain additional control, but his motivational speeches seem to have little to no effect on Sawamura. Sawamura begins to try to trust in his infielder's, and as…2014-02-09 · 24m

#19FateA 3-set of matches takes place to end the training week of hell as Inashiro Industrial vs. Seido, Inashiro Industrial vs. Shuuhoku, and Shuuhoku vs. Seido on Seido's field. Kawakami pitches the game vs. Inashiro…2014-02-16 · 24m

#20EmergencyThe second half of the Seido, Shuuhoku match begins with Tanba unveiling his fork ball. Combined with his fastball and his curve ball Seido seems to have a new found sense of confidence. As Tanba comes to bat however…2014-02-23 · 24m

#21To the Dream StageKanemaru helps Sawamura get ready for the exams. Until Sawamura passes all his exams, he will be ineligible to play in a game. After a few practices, he manages to get a 30, two 35's, and a 36 on his test making him…2014-03-02 · 24m

#22Calling for AttentionSeido shows Maimon West that they are underestimating anyone in the tournament. After being retired 1-2-3 in the top of the first, Seido manages to score 3 in the top of the second. Meanwhile Furuya continues to strike…2014-03-09 · 24m

#23Official Game DebutWith a 15-0 lead in place, Seido brings in Sawamura to pitch inning 4. The game ends up being called, and Seido advances with ease. Seeing how high Furuya's ball was, Chris takes Sawamura aside and teaches him how to…2014-03-16 · 24m

#24ClockworkThe match between Seido and Puplic Murata East ends with Seido getting another called game, 10-0 after 5 innings. Seido sticks around to watch the next game and sees Akikawa Academy's Shunshin Yeung and his clockwork…2014-03-23 · 24m

#25Anti-Furuya StrategyThe night before the game, Coach Katoka stands in the batters box and has Sawamura pitch to him. Sawamura's pitch decides his fate for the Akikawa game. As the game begins, Furuya once again pitches full out. However…2014-03-30 · 24m

#26Miracle AkikawaIn the top of the first, Shunshin Yeung comes to the plate and forces Furuya to throw a meat ball which he nails to left, giving Akikawa a 2-0 lead early on. With the lead Yeung heads to the mound and is able to start…2014-04-06 · 24m

#27I'm Not RunningAs the heat continues to increase, Coach Katoka declares that if Furuya even lets one batter on base, he will switch him out. At first this declaration provides Furuya the motivation he needs to get stronger, and his…2014-04-13 · 24m

#28Path, Eijun Sawamura to the Scorching MoundThis episode serves as a recap of the first 27 episodes, showing how Eijun Sawamura joined the Seido High School Baseball team, his struggles with the JV, and his eventual rise to play in the tournament all while hoping…2014-04-20 · 24m

#29Neck and NeckSawamura's moving fastball and four seamer continue to cause problems for Akikawa's batters. As Seido's batters start to get on base, Miyuki comes to the plate and is able to predict the pitches Shunshin Yeung will make.…2014-04-27 · 24m

#30Winner and LoserIchidai continues to watch the game between Seido and Akikawa, declaring the next team to score will win in this 2-2 tie. Coach Katoka inserts Haruichi as a pinch hitter, and he responds by getting on base. Sawamura's…2014-05-04 · 24m

#31Dark HorseAfter winning their match, Seido stays behind to watch Manaka's pitching in hopes of gaining a slight advantage in the quarterfinal game. Tanba remembers his past ties with Manaka and swears to return in that…2014-05-11 · 24m

#32SummersRaichi returns to the batters box for a second match against Manaka. While Manaka gets some good pitches in and appears to have the advantage, and unfortunate bounce leads to an injury to Manaka. Without Manaka the teams…2014-05-18 · 24m

#33Money TreeThe episode begins with Chris coaching the team on Yakusi's batting power and their true ace, Sanada, who comes out of the bullpen and throws a shootball. Seeing their methods, Katoka decides to take action. Kataoka…2014-05-25 · 24m

#34Reliable TeammatesRaichi faces Furuya and manages to get a double. The next batter hits a single allowing Raichi to score and give Yasuki a 1-0 lead. Miyuki quickly reminds Furuya that he has reliable teammates behind him, and after a…2014-06-01 · 24m

#35PotentialFuruya 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 third inning Coach Katoka decides to make his move and bring in Sawamura while Furuya moves out to…2014-06-08 · 24m

#36The Ace Walks OnSanada comes on and reveals he has a dangerous cutter, shutting down Seido's batting strength. Chris tries to figure out why Sanada isn't being used from the start of games. Ichidai players continue to slowly join in and…2014-06-15 · 24m

#37Burst!Sawamura is given the role of pitching one more inning. After two outside pitches to Raichi, Sawamura finds himself up in the count. Miyuki calls for a high, inside four-seam fastball to get Raichi out, but Raichi sends…2014-06-29 · 24m

#38RolesAfter the captain hits a home run off Sanada, Seido once again leads by two runs. We reach the bottom of the eighth inning, and Kawakami is struggling. He insists on connecting to Tanba in the next game, but when Raichi…2014-07-05 · 24m

#39Expectations of an AceTanba takes to the mound. After two fastballs Tanba has an 0-2 count lead. Miyuki calls for a curveball, but the curve proves to be low and inside, coming close to a past ball. Miyuki makes a dramatic save, keeping the…2014-07-13 · 24m

#40The Winning ShotThe top of the ninth takes place as the battle between Seido and Yakusi reaches its climax with a battle between Tanba and Raichi. Tanba makes the count 2-2 when Miyuki finally calls for the forkball to make its debut.…2014-07-20 · 24m

#41It's the SemifinalThe results of the quarterfinals are shown. Seido learns they will be facing a giant who is a curve ball specialist in the semifinals. Furuya is informed he won't pitch in the semifinal. Instead they hope he recovers…2014-07-27 · 24m

#42The Giant Looks DownThe battle between Sensen and Seishun gets underway. Sawamura's friends arrive in the fourth inning to see that Seido trails 1-0. In the fourth Seido begins to make contact with Hino's curve ball. Seido manages to load…2014-08-03 · 24m

#43RevengeHaruchi replaces Tanba in the batting lineup with the bases loaded in a 1-1 game in the top of the sixth. Haruchi falls behind 0-2, but Hino gets greedy and throws a curve ball which Haruchi smacks into left center field…2014-08-10 · 24m

#44Best PitchSawamura faces off with Hino in a match-up that come determine the end result of the game. In the showdown Sawamura develops a new pitch, the crossfire pitch. Seido advances with an 8-3 win after Nori gives up an…2014-08-17 · 24m

#45FantasyThe second semifinal takes place as Inashiro Vocational battles a surprise dark horse in Sakurazawa High. Sakurazawa had 20 consecutive seasons of first round exits until some surprise first years arrived. Inamooto…2014-08-24 · 24m

#46Pitching of DespairThe pitching duel between Nagao Akira and Narumiya Mei continues with neither team able to consistently get on base. Akira begins to lose his calm when Inashiro's batters begin to figure out his knuckle ball.…2014-08-31 · 24m

#47That SummerDespite seeing Mei's pitching, Sawamura declares that they will be the ones to advance to Nationals. When the first years need to use the restroom after the match, Kazuya decides to escort them so they won't get lost…2014-09-07 · 24m

#48At the Dorm...Seidou returns to their dorms where each player comes up with his own conditioning and training to take place over the three days leading up to the championship.2014-09-14 · 24m

#49A Nostalgic FaceKiyokuni Azuma returns to force Seidou into some fielding practice against strong hitters. Little does he know that a rematch with Sawamura is on the horizon, and Azuma comes to realize that this version of Seidou could…2014-09-21 · 24m

#50Footsteps to TomorrowAfter the intense practice with Azuma, the coach sends the first years off the field and forces the infielders into their own brutal training with him. Rei Takashima takes this opportunity to teach the first years and…2014-09-28 · 24m

Episodes 51 to 75

51. The Battle Begins! · 2014-10-05
52. I Don't Want to Lose · 2014-10-12
53. Change Gears · 2014-10-19
54. Entrusted Faith and the Courage to Perform · 2014-10-26
55. Strong Men · 2014-11-02
56. Decision · 2014-11-09
57. Reliable Underclassmen · 2014-11-23
58. The Three-Hole · 2014-11-30
59. Fearless · 2014-12-07
60. Lonely Sun · 2014-12-14
61. Determined · 2014-12-21
62. Victory or Defeat · 2014-12-28
63. Lingering Feelings · 2014-12-28
64. Restart · 2015-01-11
65. In The Sun · 2015-01-18
66. Outsider · 2015-01-25
67. The Kick · 2015-02-01
68. The Ace Title · 2015-02-08
69. Can't Lose · 2015-02-15
70. Next Stage · 2015-02-22
71. September Sky · 2015-03-01
72. The Final Lesson · 2015-03-08
73. Inheritance · 2015-03-15
74. Guiding Light · 2015-03-22
75. In Pursuit · 2015-03-29

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Quick facts

Episodes75

Seasons1

StatusFinished

Aired2013

Japanese title: ダイヤのA\[エース\]
Also known as: Diamond no Ace, Daiya no Ace, Ace of the Diamond, Dia no A

Synopsis

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 competitive level of baseball. However, now surrounded by a large number of skilled players, Eijun struggles to find his place on the team. He declares that he will one day become the team's ace, but that's only if fellow first year Satoru Furuya doesn't take the title first, with his breakneck fastballs that earn him a coveted spot on the starting roster. With the addition of these talented new players to an already powerful lineup, the Seidou baseball team aims to become the best in Japan, facing off against a number of formidable foes that stand in their way. \[Written by MAL Rewrite\]