Ace of the Diamond

Overview

Ace of the Diamond (ダイヤのA) is a highly acclaimed TV. Produced by the renowned MADHOUSE, this adaptation perfectly blends the Sports genres.

Episode 1 was previewed at a screening in Tokyo on September 28, 2013. Regular broadcasting began on October 6, 2013. Although the anime was originally scheduled to run for a year, an additional two cours were ordered while the series was airing, extending its run.

With a deeply passionate fanbase, it has secured a global AniList score of 80% and attracted over 2,524 favorites worldwide. It currently holds a massive popularity ranking of #62581 globally, making it a must-read/watch for enthusiasts of the medium.

Synopsis

With a stray pitch that completely missed the batter, Eijun Sawamura loses his final middle school baseball game. Frustrated by this defeat, Eijun and his teammates vow to reach the national tournament once they are in high school. But everything changes when a scout unexpectedly invites him to Tokyo's prestigious Seidou High School after seeing the potential in his unusual pitching style. Encouraged by his teammates, Eijun accepts the offer, ready to improve his skills and play at a much more competitive level of baseball.

However, now surrounded by a large number of skilled players, Eijun struggles to find his place on the team. He declares that he will one day become the team's ace, but that's only if fellow first year Satoru Furuya doesn't take the title first, with his breakneck fastballs that earn him a coveted spot on the starting roster. With the addition of these talented new players to an already powerful lineup, the Seidou baseball team aims to become the best in Japan, facing off against a number of formidable foes that stand in their way.

(Source: MAL Rewrite)

Official Rankings

• #332
  highest rated all time
• #9
  highest rated 2013
• #40
  most popular 2013
• #5
  highest rated FALL 2013
• #17
  most popular FALL 2013