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Dec 25, 2007 9:40 PM
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THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE.
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Arrrrghhhh! How could they end it there? How cruel!

I can't wait for the next episode! Yay! =)
Dec 25, 2007 11:13 PM
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yeah, i was hoping to see Mihashi pitch. But man was I surprised to see Tajima strike out like that.
Dec 26, 2007 12:12 AM
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Me too!

The suspense is starting to get to me. I'm debating watching the raws even though I'll only understand "thank you," "sorry," "fine," and "amazing." That 2 month gap between episode 10 and 11 used up all my patience! ;)
Dec 26, 2007 5:27 AM
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Ooohh... same for me! I need my next dose of Ookiku Furikabutte!
And lovin' the new OP & ED, as well~
Dec 27, 2007 3:28 AM
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Sign of a good series: disappointment when an episode ends.

I wish Saizen was faster because their quality is much better than Central's. I guess beggars can't be choosers.

The opponents cheer squad played a song from Ouendan from the DS. That excited me. I can't wait to see Mihashi pitch.
Jan 12, 2008 10:31 PM
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^ I noticed that. gotta love ouendan!!! im pretty sure it was the egypt level's song :P

im so glad i waited for the next episodes before watching this one. I hate cliffhangers such as this

i cant believe tajima striked out!!! just wow....

new op is good, though i really really really liked the first one lol
Mar 5, 2008 5:34 PM
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So I finally just decided to give up waiting for Saizen's subs & watched Central Anime's..

Eh, I'd be more surprised if Tajima didn't strike out once during the series. Plus, Tousei was last year's champs, I believe? I bet he'll figure out how to hit it by the end of the game so I'm not worried. :D

I loved the scene with all the mothers complementing each other's sons, awww.
May 20, 2009 10:12 PM
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The tournament started, that was a very good episode. It really showed the importance of every pitch in baseball, it was well done.
Dec 29, 2009 5:47 PM
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New Opening song? nice

Finally the real show is getting started~
Momoe getting hard on from watching the game lol..
Oct 18, 2010 1:52 AM

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I just adored the mom cheering section and Tajima's mom who has 5 kids.
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Aug 2, 2011 7:38 AM

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I'm pretty surprised Tajima struck out too, but I'm sure he won't strike out in his next (or third) at-bat.

The mom cheering section really was funny.

Regardless, it's been made pretty clear that this game is going to be far from easy. I hope they do okayy.

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Jul 15, 2012 1:43 PM

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Of course they would end it right when Mihashi would throw his first pitch.

Also, I like this OP better than the first one.
Oct 26, 2013 8:56 PM

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Solid episode. Like this OP more than the previous, but not the ED. IKIMONOGAKARI! HELL YEAH

The moms are adorable! :D

Poor baby, Tajima :(

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Momoe getting hard on from watching the game lol..

LOL YES.
Nov 21, 2013 6:12 PM

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Was surprised that Tajima was strike out. But I still believe that he is a genius in batting. Ahhh... the cliffhanger.
Jan 5, 2014 12:21 PM

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great episode! the game finally begins. that cliffhanger grrrrr >.<

Feb 28, 2014 6:16 PM

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The second opening soundtrack bring so much meaning to the anime!! :D
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May 11, 2014 5:43 PM

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...I'm hoping the rest of the season won't be focused on this ONE game, although I can see that happening.
May 25, 2014 4:17 PM
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Love this episode, it really gets you hyped up for the game. Am I the only one that wished Tajime could have hit that sinker and made those Tousei players step up their game?

Their moms are hilarious, they just met and they're already the best of friends.

OH and I love the new opening, the voice reminds me of the band that sing Blue Bird, the opening song for one of the Naruto Shippuden(argh I can't spell this) seasons.
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Jun 14, 2014 9:33 AM

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So many great little elements in this episode - seems like it's going to be a fantastic match. I'm a little worried about the weather though.

The new OP was catchy as well.

I have to mention how much I love the little instrumental snippets from the supporters.
Jul 4, 2014 3:14 PM

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woohoo! able to watch after all!

I'm with you, Momo-coach. The baseball is just... so... satisfying!!
But damn you, ending it there. Let my bird pitch! XD


+1 dub, the game is more relaxing to follow when I can listen to the baseball talk and watch the baseball players and the little changes in expression. Doing that with subs while trying to quickly process the technical talk without missing the action on screen can be both stressful and headache-inducing (A love headache? ♡).

-0.5 dub My "Nice hitting!" "Nice bunt!" where?? (Yeah, I know, back in Japan.)


Forgot the particulars re: Mihashi's fascinating game psyche. His home team crowd frightens him (Will they go away? Do I deserve their trust? Will I disappoint?) but the dominating cheers of the opposing team don't even register. He doesn't have fighting spirit -- he just wants to pitch well and have fun with everybody. His enemy isn't the other team but himself. My son. ♥(☆ △ ☆*)
Mar 31, 2015 8:31 PM

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Ckan said:
I have to mention how much I love the little instrumental snippets from the supporters.

My jaw dropped when they started playing the trumpet. That was amazing.
Sep 11, 2015 5:06 PM

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That cliff hanger.I am really looking forward to seeing Ren's pitching.
That scene where all the moms were bonding over their kids was kinda cute lol.It's nice seeing their families supporting them.
I guess Tajima not being struck out goes to show how good this team is though I would love to see Tajima hit something in his future at bat.
I was kinda confused about that scene where (Izumi ?) was about to steal someone kept shouting no no no no.Were they trying to warn the pitcher or what? And if that was the case why wasn't someone guarding second and why was the pitcher (junta?) apologizing?
Nov 12, 2016 3:54 PM
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exciting episode that made me feel so my heart throbed of a deep drum)
Feb 16, 2019 7:05 AM

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Damn, Tajima couldn't hit that sinker!
Nov 20, 2019 5:19 PM

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Mihashi and his mother scene is so cute! Very heartwarming <3

Wow!! I like the cheering squad! It makes me so hype!!
Jul 21, 2021 12:27 AM

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they changed the op?? nooo i really liked the first one T__T but this one is really nice too ! i also like the 2nd ed better so its like a trade i guess

the moms discussing their kids and squealing over it was the cutest shit ever oh my god i love them. knew this game wasn't gonna be easy, i could hear my heart beating woah i dont think ive ever been this nervous for a sports anime lol but man taijima missing all of his swings? oof hope it doesn't make him lose himself
Dec 3, 2021 7:17 PM
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The Tousei school cheering ensemble sounds familiar to that of Diamond no ace cheering music in later seasons , I don't know much about Japanese High school baseball but is that an anthem or theme of common knowledge ?

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