Details
- Episodes:12
- Format:TV
- Average Score:74
- Popularity:3622
- Status:Finished Airing
- Season:Spring 2024
- Duration:23 min. per ep. minutes
- Genre:School, Shounen, Sports
- Country:JP
Haruka Kiyomine and Kei Kaname were once recognized as the most formidable pitcher-catcher duo in middle school baseball. Known as the "General," Kaname paired his expert strategies with Kiyomine's explosive pitches, crushing the dreams of many starry-eyed players who hoped to one day make it to the big leagues. High school freshman Tarou Yamada is one such former player. Having given up on competing, he enrolls in Kotesashi High School—a completely average public school with no baseball team to speak of—where he discovers that his new classmates are the legendary pair who once destroyed his dreams. Adding to this shocking revelation, he learns that amnesia has reduced the once level-headed General to a vulgar class clown. Having lost all interest in baseball, Kaname dragged a disappointed Kiyomine to Kotesashi simply because the school was close to where they live. As Kotesashi forms a fledgling baseball club, Yamada meets other players he once admired who also left baseball behind. While they might be unwilling now, Yamada believes that if he can convince such talented athletes to start playing again, it might be possible to achieve their dreams and win the national championship—as long as they can put up with Kaname's incessant joking.
Episodes
1. I`ll Make You Remember
Taro Yamada gave up on baseball and enrolls in a high school with no baseball team. But that's where he finds the strongest battery, Haruka Kiyomine and Kei Kaname. Why would they be here? Besides, Kei has amnesia and forgot about baseball.
2. Wanna Play Together?
Kei still refuses to play baseball, but Haruka manages to lure him out to do batting practice with a certain offer. Aoi Todo and Shunpei Chihaya, who also gave up baseball like Taro did, can't hide their shock to witness their practice.
3. So What?
To get to know each other, Kei invites Todo and Chihaya to his house. In Kei's room, they find a glove that Haruka has hidden. While each of them faces what they can't let go, the practice game with Teitoku High begins.
4. I Won`t Hold Back
Against Teitoku's batters, Haruka pitches an immaculate inning, before Kotesashi's leadoff, Todo, hits a home run on the very first pitch he faces. As everyone holds their breath, the fated showdown between Haruka, Kei, and Kokuto begins!
5. What Led Us to Quit
After the game, Teitoku's manager suggests that Haruka, Kei, Todo, and Chihaya should transfer to Teitoku. Kei realizes they lost because of him and hopes to send the others off. Todo and Chihaya consider the offer, but what will their answers be?
6. I Do!
As he learns more about the rules and tactics of baseball, Kei decides to set his sights on beating Teitoku in a revenge match. However, Todo is reminded why he quit baseball in the first place.
7. Interesting Guys
Todo volunteers to step down from shortstop due to his yips. But inspired by Kei's words, Todo decides to try practicing throwing to first. However, when his training hits a snag, Haruka says something that could ruin everything.
8. 3D Baseball Isn`t Really My Thing...
Now that Todo has overcome his yips, the team are now working on improving Kei's skills. But the overwhelming demands make Kei escape to the rooftop, where he meets Tsuchiya Kazuki, an otaku who likes baseball video games, but hates real-life baseball.
9. Who Do You Think You`re Talking To?
Out of curiosity, the team attempts different methods to try and get Kei's memory to come back, but not a single one seems to work. However, the next day...
10. Can`t Run from It
11. I`m a Liar
Kei's Commander mode comes to an end, and the despondent Kotesashi team allows Hikawa to take the lead. Kei tries to lift the mood of the team, but Chihaya seems to be struggling with a "wall" he has to overcome.
12. Did You Hate It?
Top of the ninth inning, the hope of coming back from behind rests on Kei at bat. But the former Commander is overwhelmed by fast pitches by Makita. But words from Haruka reminds Kei of something important.
