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EP 1Eijun Sawamura receives a recruitment invitation from Seidou High assistant director Rei Takashima.
Oct 6, 2013After a bitter walk-off loss ends his junior high career, pitcher Eijun Sawamura resolves to reach the nationals in high school. His studies are interrupted by an unannounced visitor, Rei Takashima, assistant director of the prestigious Seidou High School Baseball Team. Having watched his final game, Takashima recognizes Sawamura's unique talent and invites him to join Seido. Although Sawamura’s initial response shocks her, Takashima remains persistent and ultimately tricks him into visiting the school. This narrative corresponds to chapter 1 of the series, establishing the protagonist's pivotal encounter with the recruitment agent who sees potential in his abilities despite his novice status.
EP 2Kazuya supports Eijun during a tense match against Seido's Azuma
Oct 13, 2013Kazuya Miyuki takes on the catcher role for Sawamura during a contest against Seido’s formidable clean-up batter, Kiyokuni Azuma. Eijun struggles with tension and lacks control while attempting to pitch down the middle. Kazuya calls time to offer encouragement, which helps Eijun regain composure and discover a new, potent pitching ability. Witnessing Kazuya’s positive influence on his performance, Eijun resolves to join Seido with the goal of becoming the team ace. This episode adapts chapters 2 and 3 of the source material.
EP 3Eijun Oversleeps and Faces Coach Kataoka's Strict Pitcher Challenge
Oct 20, 2013Eijun feels uneasy about sharing a room with senior teammates but quickly warms up during his first night. He subsequently oversleeps and arrives late to meet Coach Tesshina Kataoka, a former Japanese professional pitcher. Miyuki also arrives late but attempts to use Sawamura as a decoy to avoid punishment. Kataoka displays no leniency, declaring that Eijun cannot become a pitcher without punctuality. She forces Miyuki and Eijun’s two roommates to run laps for their tardiness. Despite this harsh treatment, Sawamura remains determined to prove his worth. Consequently, Kataoka issues a special challenge, stating that he is barred from playing in any baseball games for Seidou until he completes it. This segment adapts chapters 4 to 6.
EP 4Seido plays Ichidai Third High while Sawamura trains with Furuya
Oct 27, 2013Seido competes against Ichidai Third High School, the team that defeated them last year. Their powerful offense scores runs, but ace Tanba struggles, turning the match into a batting contest. Sawamura is absent from the game, remaining at school for training. First-year pitcher Furuya approaches him, sympathizing with his unusual methods and offering to play catch. Sawamura appreciates the gesture, yet Furuya’s throwing speed surpasses his expectations. This segment adapts chapters 7 to 9 of the series.
EP 5First years compete against upperclassmen in a crucial tryout match for starting positions.
Nov 3, 2013Coach Kataoka, known as "Shades" to Sawamura, arranges a practice game pitting the first-year players against the reserve members of the second and third-year squads. This contest aims to select the starting lineup for future practice matches. During a visit to the bath, Sawamura encounters Kataoka, who offers him a final opportunity to respond to a previous inquiry. Upon receiving an answer, Sawamura earns a spot in the upcoming game. However, his assignment to the outfield position may jeopardize his prospects of joining the varsity team. The narrative spans chapters 9 through 12.
EP 6Eijun and Haruichi collaborate against upperclassmen until Eijun faces roommate Masuko on the mound.
Nov 10, 2013Encouraged by first-year Haruichi Kominato, Eijun successfully reaches base. Haruichi then hits a spring single to bring Eijun home, securing a run for the first-years. Despite this success, the team quickly records three outs. Coach Kataoka threatens to end the game unless all first-years agree to continue. While most wish to quit, Eijun’s encouragement convinces them to stay. Eijun takes the mound while Haruichi plays shortstop, and their coordination against older students appears effective. However, the dynamic shifts when Eijun’s upperclassman roommate, Masuko, steps up to bat as the number five hitter for the JV team. The narrative explores whether Eijun can strike out his roommate. This segment adapts chapters 13 through 16 of the source material.
EP 7Furuya and Eijun receive varsity and JV promotions with assigned training partners.
Nov 17, 2013The baseball season concludes with Furuya and Masuko advancing to the varsity team, while Eijun and Haruichi move to the junior varsity squad. This promotion triggers specialized pitching training for Furuya and Eijun, dictated by Coach Kataoka’s partner assignments. Furuya is paired with Miyuki, whereas Sawamura is assigned to Chris. Instead of catching pitches, Chris subjects Eijun to extensive non-pitching drills, leading Eijun to believe the coach is mocking him and doubting his future at Seidou. The narrative spans chapters 17 through 19.
EP 8Chris's Hidden Struggles and Eijun's Realization of His True Dedication
Nov 24, 2013Eijun grows frustrated with Chris leaving practice early and assigning extra workouts, believing he has given up on the first string. His anger peaks when Chris claims Eijun cannot become the ace while Furuya remains on the team. Rei Takashima explains she paired them due to Chris's game knowledge, which irritates Miyuki when Eijun complains. Rei takes Eijun to observe Chris's rehabilitation, revealing he is the only player Miyuki has never defeated. She discloses that Chris is recovering from a self-inflicted shoulder injury worsened by playing through pain. The rigorous exercises are designed to strengthen and protect Eijun. Understanding Chris's protective intentions, Eijun begs to learn baseball from him. This episode adapts chapters 19 through 21.
EP 9Sawamura seeks Chris to find his pitching specialty after failing to control speed.
Dec 1, 2013Sawamura shadows Chris to understand baseball and skips practices to observe team dynamics. Chris eventually catches Sawamura’s pitches, advising him to develop a unique specialty for effectiveness. Confused by his lack of speed and breaking balls, Sawamura identifies control as his strength. However, prioritizing control reduces his velocity, leading to a poor performance in a weekend game. The narrative questions whether he can identify his true specialty before facing demotion. This segment adapts chapters 22 through 24 of the source material.
EP 10Eijun Refines His Pitching Skills Before the Final Junior Varsity Match
Dec 8, 2013Chris explains that Eijun’s unique moving fastball distinguishes him and could make him an ace with consistent training for one year. Eijun resolves to repay his coach by delivering his best pitch during a game. During secret night practices, Coach Kataoka discovers him and threatens to separate him from Chris. After Eijun explains his motivation, Kataoka suggests a towel exercise to enhance flexibility and control. With his speed restored and movement improved, Eijun prepares for his final JV game. The narrative questions whether a catcher will be available to handle his advanced moving fastball. This segment adapts chapters 25 through 27 of the manga series.
EP 11Chris Enters the Game as Eijun Struggles with Control Issues
Dec 15, 2013Eijun demonstrates increased velocity on his fastball but suffers from erratic control. After walking the bases loaded with no outs, Coach Kataoka signals a pitching change. While the team expects Eijun to be substituted, Chris enters the game instead. He gathers the infielders to reveal a strategic plan intended to shift the momentum entirely. The narrative focuses on whether Eijun can manage his wild pitches effectively during this critical juncture. This segment adapts chapters 27 through 30 of the manga series.
EP 12Chris trains Sawamura while his father intervenes and Zaizen shifts strategy to target Chris.
Dec 22, 2013Chris invites Miyuki to the bullpen to help Sawamura master a new pitching form that delivers strikes. Meanwhile, Chris's father, Animal, arrives at the game and urges his son to quit, fearing that his shoulder has not fully healed and that continuing to pitch will cause further injury. In response to Seido's rising momentum, Naoyuki Zaizen proposes a tactical shift. Instead of focusing on eliminating Sawamura, Zaizen suggests that the opposing team should aim to destroy Chris. This narrative segment adapts chapters 30 to 33 of the source material.
EP 13Sawamura's Original Form Shifts Momentum as Chris Becomes Manager
Dec 29, 2013Sawamura returns to his original pitching style to counter Naoyuki Zaizen, increasing his speed and exposing an injury. This shift balances the power between Chris and Zaizen, allowing Seido to regain momentum. After three innings, both Chris and Sawamura are removed from the match. Following the conclusion, the coach gathers the team to announce roster changes. Two players are promoted to the varsity team, causing heartbreak for several third-year students. Although Chris does not join the playing roster, he is appointed as the varsity team manager. This segment adapts chapters 34 through 37 of the source material.
EP 14Intense training camp begins with pickoff drills and fielding scenarios for the first years.
Jan 12, 2014Sawamura trains intensely until Chris intervenes, ordering Miyuki to conduct pickoff and leg positioning drills to prevent injury. Furuya is reminded to trim his nails and joins the pickoff training, later calling Miyuki twisted. Tanba observes his rivals and vows to retain the ace number. As hell week starts, Tanba and Kawakami join the bullpen, while Sawamura and Furuya focus on fielding and base coverage before moving to outfield catching. In the bullpen, Tanba practices a secret pitch with Miyauchi, the secondary varsity catcher. When 100-yard sprints and night workouts intensify, Sawamura realizes the first years are unprepared for such rigorous demands. This episode covers chapters 38 to 40.
EP 15Sawamura struggles at batting while Furuya and Eijun meet upperclassmen before weekend games.
Jan 19, 2014Training camp day two begins with Sawamura failing to hit, blaming fatigue after being removed from fielding practice. Although he improves slightly, his poor outfield performance leads to him pitching only into a net under Chris's supervision. The Coach secretly schedules three weekend practice games to test players at maximum fatigue, with Sawamura and Furuya pitching on Saturday, and Tanba and Kawakami on Sunday. After practice, Miyuki invites the two freshmen pitchers to his room to bond with the upperclassmen who will field behind them. By day five, Sawamura and Furuya are assigned to the bullpen for batting practice and bullpen sessions on day six, preparing for their game on day seven. Meanwhile, the Coach punishes upperclassmen in fielding by taking over batting practice duties. This episode covers chapters 41 to 44.
EP 16Furuya adjusts his pitching strategy during the Seido versus Osaka Kiryu practice match.
Jan 26, 2014The practice game between Seido and Osaka Kiryu starts with Furuya determined to prevent hits after recalling a coach's harsh words. The opposing team quickly takes a 3-0 lead by hitting a fastball and drawing a bases-loaded walk, which causes Miyuki to visit the mound. This interaction reminds Furuya to rely on his fielders. Consequently, he changes his approach by intentionally allowing hits to compensate for his current weaknesses, enabling his outfielders to cover the necessary ground. The narrative spans chapters 44 to 47 of the series.
EP 17Hiromi Toshi dominates Seido batters with increasing speed in the early innings.
Feb 2, 2014Kiryu's ace Hiromi Toshi continues to dominate Seido's batters as his speed increases. Miyuki decides to play a game with Toshi and has Furuya pitch full out with the goal of striking out the ace. To show off more of his dominance, Furuya hits a homer off of Toshi in the bottom of the fifth. As the two teams appear to become even, we reach the sixth inning. Sawamura is brought in to pitch the remaining four innings while Furuya is sent to the outfield to give him fielding practice and additional at bats. Takahiro Matsumoto gets pissed, thinking his team is merely practice targets for Seido's first years. Sawamura experiences pitching problems similar to Furuya's. However because his previous team was weak, he is used to such situations and quickly begins to adjust. This episode covers chapters 47 to 50.
EP 18Miyuki pushes Sawamura to pitch inside while Furuya learns from the training camp experience.
Feb 9, 2014Miyuki attempts to improve Sawamura's pitching by encouraging him to throw inside the strike zone, though his motivational efforts appear ineffective. Sawamura starts to trust his infielders, leading to noticeable improvements in his performance despite allowing several runs. Both Sawamura and Furuya absorb the intended lessons from the training camp. Following the match, Coach Matsumoto recognizes Sawamura's potential, describing his skills as a secret weapon that requires refinement. The narrative spans chapters 51 to 53 of the series.
EP 19Inashiro Industrial and Seido face off in a three-match training series against Shuuhoku.
Feb 16, 2014A three-match series concludes the grueling training week, featuring Inashiro Industrial against Seido, Inashiro Industrial against Shuuhoku, and Shuuhoku against Seido on Seido's field. Kawakami pitches against Inashiro Industrial with Miyauchi, while Tanba is forced to work with Miyuki. No starters play against Inashiro Industrial, though Furuya remains in left field for the entire game. Inashiro Industrial deploys their starters, including southpaw ace Narumiya Mei, who debuts a change up pitch alongside his slider, curve ball, and fast ball. The Shuuhoku versus Seido match begins, with Miyuki directing Tanba to throw only curveballs and fastballs through six innings. Tanba introduces his new fork ball in the seventh inning. This episode covers chapters 54 to 56.
EP 20Tanba's Fork Ball and the Emergency Game Cancellation During Seido versus Shuuhoku
Feb 23, 2014The Seido versus Shuuhoku match resumes with Tanba introducing a fork ball to complement his fastball and curve, boosting team confidence. However, Shuuhoku's pitcher loses control during Tanba's at-bat, forcing an emergency cancellation that threatens Seido's season. Depressed players learn the summer tournament bracket, revealing that defeating Inashiro Industrial requires reaching the Tokyo Final. Sawamura receives instructions to improve his control and is promised a debut when appropriate. Additional training focuses on Sawamura and Furuya, while seniors begin pitching drills to prepare for potential roster shortages if three pitchers prove insufficient. This episode adapts chapters 57 to 59 of the series.
EP 21Sawamura Passes Exams and Seido Faces Maimon West in Tokyo Tournament
Mar 2, 2014Kanemaru assists Sawamura in preparing for mandatory exams, which are required for game eligibility. Sawamura achieves scores of 30, 35, 35, and 36, securing his spot in the tournament while Furuya must retake his test. Chris observes Sawamura pitching and considers refining his grip into an unbeatable weapon. During the Tokyo Tournament opening ceremonies, Seido learns that only the championship finalists advance to the National Tournament. Back at the practice facility, Furuya and Sawamura adjust to fielding conditions while Kawakami struggles with confidence. The coach reassures Kawakami by naming him the ace closer, allowing Furuya to serve as the starter. Seido begins their first match against Maimon West, where the opposing team aims to test the strength of Furuya's fastball.
EP 22Seido Dominates Maimon West with Furuya's High Fastball in Chapters 63 to 65
Mar 9, 2014Seido demonstrates their strength against Maimon West, proving they are not to be underestimated. After falling behind 1-2-3 in the top of the first inning, the team rallies to score three runs in the top of the second. Furuya continues his dominant pitching performance, striking out batter after batter using his high fastball. Seido maintains pressure on Maimon West throughout the game, eventually building a commanding 15-0 lead. This episode adapts chapters 63 to 65 of the source material, highlighting the team's offensive resurgence and Furuya's continued mastery on the mound against their opponents.
EP 23Seido advances after a 15-0 lead while Chris trains Sawamura on pitch mechanics.
Mar 16, 2014Seido holds a 15-0 lead when they introduce Sawamura to pitch in the fourth inning. The match is subsequently called, allowing Seido to advance without difficulty. Observing the high trajectory of Furuya’s throws, Chris privately instructs Sawamura on proper ball handling techniques. This training aims to transform his pitching into an unexpected and effective weapon. Following this development, Seido prepares for their second tournament match against Puplic Murata East High School. The narrative content spans chapters 66 through 68, focusing on the team's progression and the strategic adjustments made by the coach to enhance the pitcher's capabilities for the upcoming competition.
EP 24Seido dominates Puplic Murata East while observing Yeung's clockwork pitching mechanics.
Mar 23, 2014Seido defeats Puplic Murata East with a 10-0 score after five innings. The team observes Akikawa Academy pitcher Shunshin Yeung, whose precise clockwork control makes his pitches difficult to predict. Seido players immediately begin strategizing to counter this unique style. Meanwhile, scouts and writers visit Seido to watch Furuya, but Miyuki limits him to ten pitches due to heat exhaustion from traveling from Hokkaido. Instead, the group watches Sawamura practice inside control with Kanemaru. The following day, reporters visit Akikawa and are surprised to see Yeung pitching during practice. They also witness the team using a pitching machine at full speed to help batters adjust their eyes to the velocity, even if they cannot make contact. This episode covers chapters 69 to 71.
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- How many episodes does Diamond no Ace have?
- Diamond no Ace has 75 episodes.
- When did Diamond no Ace come out?
- Diamond no Ace came out in 2013.
- Which studio made Diamond no Ace?
- Diamond no Ace was produced by Production I.G.
- Who directed Diamond no Ace?
- Diamond no Ace was directed by Mitsuyuki Masuhara.
- Is Diamond no Ace finished?
- Current status of Diamond no Ace: Finished.