1. True Ace ⭐ 7.4

12 Apr, 2007 · 20 votes

Most guys can't wait for the start of baseball season. But not Mihashi. For this young pitcher, the crack of the bat is the sound of yet another failure.

Director: Tsutomu Mizushima, Hiroshi Nagahama

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2. A Catcher's Role ⭐ 7.4

19 Apr, 2007 · 20 votes

Mihashi wants to be an ace, but he's got no confidence. That's where Abe comes in. Every pitcher needs a good catcher, and Mihashi's new teammate is magic behind the plate.

Director: Hiroyuki Hata, Tsutomu Mizushima, Hiroshi Nagahama

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3. Practice Match ⭐ 7.4

26 Apr, 2007 · 19 votes

Mihashi still doubts himself, and Abe always has to be the boss. If the Nishiura nine want to beat Mihashi's old team, pitcher and catcher must learn to trust each other.

Director: Tsutomu Mizushima, Yasutaka Yamamoto, Hiroshi Nagahama

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4. Play ⭐ 7.8

03 May, 2007 · 18 votes

Mihashi takes the mound, but he's shaking in his stirrups. His old teammates weren't his biggest fans, and they can't wait to take some vicious cuts against him.

Director: Tsutomu Mizushima, Michita Shiraishi, Hiroshi Nagahama

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5. Do Not Pull Out Your Hand ⭐ 7.7

10 May, 2007 · 18 votes

The game is scoreless through three innings, and Mihashi's locked in a pitcher's duel with his old backup. As usual, Abe is at the center of all the action.

Director: Jun Matsumoto, Tsutomu Mizushima, Hiroshi Nagahama

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6. A Pitcher's Requirements ⭐ 7.6

17 May, 2007 · 17 votes

Mihashi's mowing down batters until an error by the left fielder gives his old team new life. With their lead cut in half, the Nishiura players start to tense up.

Director: Tsutomu Mizushima, Natsuo Sôta, Hiroshi Nagahama

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7. Want to Play Ball ⭐ 8.1

24 May, 2007 · 19 votes

Abe and Mihashi get back on the same page, but not before giving up the lead. As the game enters the final innings, Mihashi must trust his teammates.

Director: Tarô Iwasaki, Tsutomu Mizushima, Hiroshi Nagahama

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8. Excellent Pitcher? ⭐ 7.3

31 May, 2007 · 17 votes

Mihashi should be fired up about beating his old team, but instead he's obsessing over Haruna - the star pitcher at Abe's old school.

Director: Hiroyuki Hata, Tsutomu Mizushima, Hiroshi Nagahama

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9. Past ⭐ 7.4

07 Jun, 2007 · 17 votes

Director: Tsutomu Mizushima, Yasutaka Yamamoto, Hiroshi Nagahama

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10. Steadily Gang ⭐ 7.5

14 Jun, 2007 · 17 votes

Director: Tsutomu Mizushima, Akira Tsuchiya, Hiroshi Nagahama

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11. Summer Has Begun ⭐ 7.3

21 Jun, 2007 · 16 votes

Team Nishiura is stoked about playing in the prestigious summer tournament, but there's a catch - they have to play Tosei, the defending champs, in the first round.

Director: Takahiro Ikezoe, Tsutomu Mizushima, Hiroshi Nagahama

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12. Supporters ⭐ 7.3

28 Jun, 2007 · 16 votes

They may be facing the toughest game of their lives, but the Nishiura nine aren't gonna roll over and die. This team has plenty of fight left in it!

Director: Hiroshi Ikehata, Tsutomu Mizushima, Hiroshi Nagahama

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13. Summer's Big Start ⭐ 7.4

05 Jul, 2007 · 16 votes

The summer baseball tournament is about to begin, and the players are itching to get on the field. Now, if only Mihashi can just stay cool.

Director: Shin'ichirô Kimura, Tsutomu Mizushima, Hiroshi Nagahama

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14. Challenge ⭐ 8

12 Jul, 2007 · 16 votes

The game starts with a surprise as Nishiura gets the lead-off hitter on base against their opponents.

Director: Tarô Iwasaki, Tsutomu Mizushima, Hiroshi Nagahama

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15. The First Run of the Game ⭐ 8.1

19 Jul, 2007 · 16 votes

A Nishiura rally in the second puts runners in scoring position, but it means Mihashi's gonna have to step into the batter's box - the one place Abe can't help him.

Director: Tsutomu Mizushima, Katsumi Ono, Hiroshi Nagahama

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16. Don't Underestimate ⭐ 8.1

16 Jul, 2007 · 16 votes

Despite a base-running blunder, Nishiura draws first blood! Staked to a one run lead, Mihashi just has to keep the other team in check.

Director: Tsutomu Mizushima, Natsuo Sôta, Hiroshi Nagahama

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17. The Third Runner ⭐ 8

02 Aug, 2007 · 16 votes

A close game quickly becomes a chess match with both coaches anticipating the other's next move. Mihashi's hitting his spots, but the opposing team's strategy leads to crowded base paths.

Director: Tsutomu Mizushima, Yasutaka Yamamoto, Hiroshi Nagahama

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18. Another Score ⭐ 8

09 Aug, 2007 · 16 votes

Tosei put some serious pressure on Mihashi in the bottom of the fourth, but stingy defense and Tajima's instincts help them escape without allowing a run.

Director: Tsutomu Mizushima, Toshikatsu Tokoro, Hiroshi Nagahama

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19. Tosei's Real Power ⭐ 7.8

16 Aug, 2007 · 16 votes

He's pitching a good game, but Mihashi's starting to wear down. Tajima and Abe have noticed he's not quite right, and Tosei's getting closer to figuring out his pitches.

Director: Hiromichi Matano, Tsutomu Mizushima, Hiroshi Nagahama

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20. Turning the Tables ⭐ 7.8

23 Aug, 2007 · 16 votes

When a pitcher doesn't have great stuff, he has to be crafty. But even with Abe's game plan, the momentum shifts to Tosei in the bottom of the seventh.

Director: Yasuhiro Geshi, Tsutomu Mizushima, Hiroshi Nagahama

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21. One More Run ⭐ 8.1

30 Aug, 2007 · 16 votes

Tosei rallies to take the lead, but Tajima comes to the plate determined to put his team back on top.

Director: Tarô Iwasaki, Tsutomu Mizushima, Hiroshi Nagahama

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22. Defense! ⭐ 8

06 Sep, 2007 · 16 votes

Tied 3-3 in the last of the eighth, Tosei will do anything to avoid losing to a bunch of first years - even they have to bunt their way home.

Director: Atsushi Hori, Tsutomu Mizushima, Hiroshi Nagahama

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23. Precisely ⭐ 8

13 Sep, 2007 · 16 votes

As the final inning begins, things look bleak for Nishiura. They've fought and clawed and left everything they've got on the field, but Tosei leads by a run.

Director: Tsutomu Mizushima, Yukio Nishimoto, Hiroshi Nagahama

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24. The End of the Game ⭐ 8.2

20 Sep, 2007 · 16 votes

Heading into the bottom of the ninth, Nishiura clings to a one run lead, and Mihashi and Abe are ready to bring the victory home!

Director: Tsutomu Mizushima, Hiroshi Nagahama, Yutaka Yamamoto

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25. After One Win ⭐ 8

27 Sep, 2007 · 16 votes

While his teammates celebrate their amazing and unexpected victory, poor Mihashi can only sleep and sleep and sleep some more.

Director: Tsutomu Mizushima, Natsuo Sôta, Hiroshi Nagahama

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26. Basics of Basics ⭐ 7.1

27 Feb, 2008 · 18 votes

Abe wasn't a fan of Haruna, but there's a lot to like about the guy. He's tall, good-looking, has a one-in-a-million arm, and he wants to win no matter what.

Director: Tsutomu Mizushima

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