An anime that proves that sports are not just about victories, but thousands of hours of training, injuries, doubts, and moments when you are alone on the field with the ball in your hand and realize — either you are an ace, or you are not.
TV Tokyo launched "Ace of Diamond" in the fall of 2013 — one of the most ambitious baseball anime series in history, which tells the story of Eijun Sawamura — a hot-headed and unpredictable pitcher from the countryside, dreaming of Koshien (the national championship) over 179 episodes (and two films). The premiere on October 6 opens the path of a provincial boy who, thanks to a strange woman scout, enters the elite baseball school Seido.
The series is divided into two acts: the first (2013-2015) — admission to school, fighting for a spot on the team, and the first Koshien; the second (2015-2024) — returning from injury, evolving from a "wild" pitcher to a strategist, and the final battle for the national championship. The tone is a sports drama with elements of comedy: it features well-crafted baseball matches, school life, and "senpai-kōhai" relationships. The format concluded on April 5, 2024 (the last date in the user description is 2026, but this is an error or a postponement; the actual finale was in 2024).
If you watched "Major" or "Cross Game" and love baseball — "Ace of Diamond" will become your favorite series for the coming years. For comparison with other sports anime, check out "Haikyuu!!" or "Kuroko no Basket."
179 episodes (75 in Act I + 104 in Act II) + 2 films.
No, the series is completed along with the manga in 2024.
“Daiya no Ace” (Ace of Diamond) is a baseball term denoting the best pitcher on the team.
Yes, the rules are explained, and the drama is universal — it's a story about growth and teamwork.
The captain and catcher of the Seido team, a genius strategist who plays a key role in Sawamura's development.