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EP 25Coach Kataoka tests Sawamura while Furuya faces Akikawa's bunting strategy
Mar 30, 2014The night before the match, Coach Kataoka stands in the batter's box and has Sawamura pitch to him, with the outcome determining his role in the Akikawa game. When the contest starts, Furuya pitches with full intensity. Akikawa employs a strategy to exhaust him using bunts and exploiting his lack of control. Miyuki identifies this plan and devises a counterattack, raising questions about whether Furuya can successfully execute it. This episode covers chapters 72 to 75.
EP 26Shunshin Yeung dominates early with a home run to secure a lead against Seido.
Apr 6, 2014In the top of the first inning, Shunshin Yeung steps up to the plate and forces Furuya to throw a meat ball, which Yeung hits to left field. This home run gives Akikawa an early 2-0 lead. Capitalizing on this advantage, Yeung takes the mound and begins his precision pitching. He devises a strategy intended to destroy Seido if executed perfectly, but this plan requires him to score one additional run against Furuya. The narrative presented in this segment adapts chapters 75 through 78 of the source material, focusing on these critical early-game exchanges and strategic developments between the opposing pitchers.
EP 27Furuya Struggles as Sawamura Enters to Face Akikawa's Bunt Strategy
Apr 13, 2014Rising temperatures prompt Coach Kataoka to warn Furuya that allowing any runner on base will result in his removal. This ultimatum initially boosts Furuya’s speed, but Akikawa’s effective bunt tactics exhaust him, necessitating a pitcher change. Sawamura enters the game and nearly makes an error on a throw to first base. Miyuki then calls for an inside four-seam fastball, a pitch Sawamura previously used against the coach. The batter hesitates, unable to track the pitch due to Sawamura’s unique form, resulting in a pop out to third base. This sequence allows the team to escape the fourth inning. The episode adapts chapters 79 through 82 from the source material.
EP 28recapRecap of Eijun Sawamura's Journey to the Scorching Mound
Apr 20, 2014This episode recaps the first 27 episodes, detailing Eijun Sawamura's path to joining the Seido High School Baseball team. It covers his initial struggles with the JV squad and his subsequent rise to participate in the tournament. Throughout this journey, he maintains his aspiration to become the ace of the team. The narrative highlights key moments from his early experiences, emphasizing his determination and growth within the competitive environment of high school baseball.
EP 29Seido batters advance while Miyuki predicts Yeung's pitches to shift momentum.
Apr 27, 2014Sawamura’s moving fastball and four-seamer continue to trouble Akikawa's hitters as Seido's batters begin reaching base. Miyuki steps up to the plate, successfully anticipating the pitches thrown by Shunshin Yeung. His at-bat not only aids Seido's offense but also prompts Tanba to warm up in the bullpen, creating further pressure on Akikawa. The team hopes these developments will reverse the current score and secure a lead for Seido. This episode adapts chapters 82 to 85 of the manga series.
EP 30Seido defeats Akikawa 7-2 in a tense tie as Yeung enjoys his final summer of baseball
May 4, 2014With the score tied 2-2, Ichidai observes the intense match between Seido and Akikawa, noting that the next team to score will claim victory. Coach Kataoka substitutes Haruichi as a pinch hitter, allowing him to reach base. Sawamura executes a bunt that advances Haruichi to second, setting the stage for lead-off batter Kuramochi. Kuramochi successfully reaches first, moving Haruichi to third. Ryosuke follows with a squeeze bunt, enabling the team to score two runs from Haruichi and Kuramochi. Seido ultimately secures a 7-2 win. Despite the loss, Yeung expresses happiness at finally playing the style of Japanese baseball he cherished during his last summer of play. This episode adapts chapters 85 to 88.
EP 31Seido observes Manaka while Yakushi introduces new lineup changes including Todoroki.
May 11, 2014Following their victory, Seido remains to watch Manaka pitch, seeking an edge for the upcoming quarterfinals. Tanba recalls his history with Manaka and vows to compete in that match. Yakushi has altered their roster, placing three first-year players in the third, fourth, and fifth positions. When Raichi Todoroki steps up, he hits Manaka’s best fastball out of the stadium, giving Yakushi a 1-0 lead. Ichidai is compelled to make an early pitching change, moving Manaka to the outfield, which turns the game into a slugfest. As the fifth inning nears, Manaka insists on returning to the mound to secure a spot in the quarterfinals. Ichidai agrees, and Manaka comes back with improved control. This segment adapts chapters 89 through 91.
EP 32Raichi returns to face Manaka while Seido prepares for an unknown opponent.
May 18, 2014Raichi returns to the batter's box for a second match against Manaka. Although Manaka initially appears to have the advantage with good pitches, an unfortunate bounce causes an injury. Without Manaka, the team's pitching struggles, and Raichi's hits decide the outcome of the Yakushi/Ichidai game, shocking Seido members. The team must now prepare for an opponent with no advance data, having watched only one match. As first-years struggle to return to the bus, they find Raichi and Raizou practicing. Raizou's comment that no other pitchers concern Raichi until facing Narumiya Mei infuriates Sawamura and Furuya. Kominato shares this news, causing the entire team to feel motivated. Tanba asks cleanup batters to assist with simulation practices as Seido's preparations begin. This episode covers chapters 92 to 94.
EP 33Kataoka Adjusts Seido Pitching Rotation Ahead of Yakushi Matchup
May 25, 2014Chris analyzes Yakushi’s batting strength and ace Sanada’s shootball, prompting Kataoka to restructure Seido’s pitching strategy. He assigns Furuya to innings one through three, Sawamura to four through six, and Kawakami to seven through nine. Kataoka informs Tanba to prepare in the bullpen for potential fifth-inning appearances. On game day, the Seido team focuses their attention on Raichi Todoroki. However, Coach Raizou Todoroki alters the lineup, moving Raichi to the leadoff spot. This segment adapts chapters ninety-five through ninety-seven of the manga series.
EP 34Furuya and Raichi clash as Seido takes an early lead
Jun 1, 2014Raichi hits a double and scores on a single to give Yakushi a 1-0 advantage. Miyuki encourages Furuya by highlighting his reliable teammates, and a successful caught steal boosts Seido's morale. In the bottom of the first, Masuko hits a two-run home run, putting Seido ahead 3-1. Realizing his strategy is insufficient, Raizou decides to insert Sanada into the lineup earlier than planned. He intends for Raichi to defeat Furuya during his second at-bat. The narrative adapts chapters 98 through 100 of the manga series.
EP 35Furuya hits a homerun while Sawamura adjusts his pitching strategy against Raichi in the third inning.
Jun 8, 2014Furuya bats seventh and hits a solo home run to make the score 4-1 in the top of the third. Coach Kataoka then substitutes Sawamura for pitching and moves Furuya to left field. Initially pitching straight down the middle, Sawamura recalls Miyuki's advice that baseball is a team effort. He adjusts his strategy to trick Raichi, using outside pitches to reach a 1-2 count before striking him out with an inside four-seam fastball. In the top of the fourth, Seido's captain hits a double, extending their lead to 5-1. Facing this deficit, Raizou changes the pitching strategy and brings in Sanada. This episode covers chapters 101 to 103.
EP 36Sanada's Cutter Threatens Seido as Raichi Steps Up to Bat
Jun 15, 2014Sanada enters the game, utilizing a dangerous cutter that neutralizes Seido's offense while Chris questions his delayed debut. Ichidai players observe Yakushi falling behind 5-1 and notice Tanba warming up in the fifth inning. Yakushi batters struggle against Sawamura's timing, prompting Raizou to advise taking two strikes to adjust. The eighth batter reaches base, followed by a rare bunt from the ninth hitter. Raichi faces his third at-bat, where a home run would narrow the score to 5-3 and disrupt Seido's momentum. Spectators question if Sawamura will be replaced as a mysterious foot appears from the dugout. This segment adapts chapters 104 through 106.
EP 37Sawamura pitches one inning against Raichi, leading to a dramatic double play.
Jun 29, 2014Sawamura pitches one additional inning, facing Raichi who hits a high inside four-seam fastball for a home run, reducing the lead to 5-3. After walking two batters, Sawamura is removed from the game. Yakushi batters score another run off Kawakami, but Masuko makes a dramatic catch that triggers a double play, allowing Seido to exit the inning with a 5-4 lead. Sanada is tasked with finishing the game to keep Yakushi in contention. In the bullpen, Tanba warms up while Miyauchi observes that this performance is Tanba's best since his return. This episode covers chapters 107 to 109.
EP 38Seido leads by two runs as Yakushi rallies in the eighth inning against Kawakami.
Jul 6, 2014Following a home run by the captain off Sanada, Seido maintains a two-run advantage. In the bottom of the eighth, pitcher Kawakami struggles and insists on facing Tanba in the next game. When Raichi is walked and steals second base, he creates a difficult situation. Kawakami secures two outs, but Raichi scores, narrowing the gap to 6-5 and leaving Yakushi with runners on first and third. Manager Kataoka then calls for a pitching change, bringing in Tanba for his first appearance in this ace versus ace showdown with two outs. This segment adapts chapters 110 through 112 of the series.
EP 39Tanba pitches with control issues while Seido extends their lead in the ninth inning.
Jul 13, 2014Tanba takes the mound and establishes an 0-2 count with two fastballs. Miyuki requests a curveball, but it lands low and inside, nearly hitting a past ball. Miyuki makes a dramatic save to preserve Seido's one-run advantage. Recognizing Tanba's velocity despite his lack of control, Miyuki calls for another curveball, resulting in a strikeout against Sanada. In the top half of the ninth, Seido scores two runs to take an 8-5 lead. Following a double play grounded by Furuya, manager Kataoka decides to gamble. Furuya is removed from the game, leaving Tanba to face the bottom of the order with a three-run lead. If any runner reaches base, Tanba must confront Raichi. This episode covers chapters 113 to 115.
EP 40Climactic ninth-inning duel between Tanba and Raichi determines semifinal advancement
Jul 20, 2014The match between Seido and Yakushi reaches its peak during the top of the ninth inning. A pivotal confrontation unfolds between pitchers Tanba and Raichi. After Tanba establishes a 2-2 count, catcher Miyuki signals for the debut of the forkball. The narrative focuses on whether Raichi can overcome this new pitch or succumb to the intense pressure. The outcome of this game decides which team advances to the semifinals, while the defeated side reflects on areas for improvement in the upcoming season. This segment adapts manga chapters 116 through 120.
EP 41Seido Prepares for Semifinal Against Curveball Specialist With Furuya Resting
Jul 27, 2014Following the quarterfinal results, Seido discovers their semifinal opponent is a curveball specialist. The coaching staff decides Furuya will not pitch to allow him to recover from fatigue. With only one day remaining for preparation, the seniors raise the mound and the coach serves as a pitcher for special batting practice. On game day, a player accidentally shaves his head bald, while Sawamura learns his hometown friends will attend to support him. Meanwhile, Haruchi’s brother reveals that only eighteen players can advance to nationals and states he will retire from baseball if he fails to qualify. This episode adapts chapters 121 to 123.
EP 42Seido trails early but rallies in the fourth inning against Hino's curve ball.
Aug 3, 2014Sensen and Seishun clash as Seido falls behind 1-0 by the fourth inning. Sawamura's teammates arrive to witness Seido's struggle against Hino's curve ball. Although Seido loads the bases, a dramatic double play fly out and a tag out at home plate prevent any runs, keeping Seishun ahead. By the sixth inning, Ryousan reaches base, prompting Haruchi to prepare for batting and Sawamura to warm up in the bullpen. Ryousan then steals home on a ground ball to third, tying the score at 1-1. This segment adapts chapters 124 through 127 of the series.
EP 43Haruchi's Double and Seido's Pitching Struggles in the Sixth Inning
Aug 10, 2014With the bases loaded in a tied sixth inning, Haruchi hits a three-run double off Hino's curveball to give Seido a 4-1 lead. Sawamura replaces Tanba on the mound but walks the leadoff batter. A hit over the short field gives Sensen two runners, and Seido sacrifices a run to make it 4-2. Hino then faces a bases-loaded situation with one out. After a relay message is sent, the team relaxes, and Sawamura vows to avoid future comments from Miyuki. This segment covers the second half of chapter 127 through the first half of chapter 131.
EP 44Sawamura Unveils New Crossfire Pitch in Crucial Matchup Against Hino
Aug 17, 2014Sawamura confronts Hino in a decisive matchup that determines the game's outcome. During this intense showdown, he develops a new crossfire pitch. Seido secures an 8-3 victory after Nori allows an additional run. Following the win, Sawamura shares a brief moment with his friends before the team moves indoors to watch the other semifinal match. This segment adapts material from the second half of chapter 131 through the first half of chapter 134, focusing on the critical pitching duel and the team's subsequent reaction to their advancement.
EP 45Sakurazawa High Faces Inashiro Vocational in Second Semifinal Matchup
Aug 24, 2014Inashiro Vocational competes against Sakurazawa High in the second semifinal. Sakurazawa previously endured 20 consecutive seasons of first round exits until first years Inamooto Masaaki, Hitokoro Yoshimi, and Nagao Akira joined. Akira displays enthusiasm similar to Sawamura, using a slow but erratic pitch that confuses opponents. Masaaki surprises the crowd by retiring the top of Inashiro's lineup with a knuckle ball. However, the tide turns when Mei takes the mound and strikes out the side, making Sakurazawa realize their slim chances of advancing. This segment adapts the second half of chapter 134 through chapter 136.
EP 46Nagao Akira and Narumiya Mei face off in a scoreless pitching duel that shifts dramatically.
Aug 31, 2014The intense pitching duel between Nagao Akira and Narumiya Mei remains scoreless as neither team can consistently reach base. Akira loses his composure when Inashiro batters begin to read his knuckleball. This vulnerability coincides with the arrival of Inashiro's cleanup batter, Harada, who hits a home run to give Inashiro the lead. Inashiro scores eight runs in the fourth inning, extending their advantage significantly. Meanwhile, Mei continues to strike out batters efficiently. Inashiro advances to the finals with a decisive 11-0 victory after five innings, resulting in a called game. This episode adapts chapters 137 through 139 of the manga series.
EP 47Sawamura Vows to Defeat Inashiro While Kazuya Escorts First Years
Sep 7, 2014After witnessing Mei's pitching, Sawamura asserts that his team will advance to Nationals. Following the match, Kazuya escorts the first-years to the restroom to prevent them from getting lost. During this wait, Kazuya and Mei confront each other, revealing that Mei previously attempted to recruit Kazuya to Inashiro to build the nation's strongest squad. Rather than joining them, Kazuya pledged to defeat Inashiro and establish a superior team elsewhere. The narrative encompasses content from chapter 140 and the latter portion of chapter 149.
EP 48Seidou Dormitory Training Regimens Before Championship
Sep 14, 2014Seidou returns to their dorms where each player comes up with their own conditioning and training to take place over the three days leading up to the championship. This episode covers chapters 141 and 142.
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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.