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Feb 7, 2010 1:44 AM
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Feb 8, 2010 12:20 AM
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Such an intense episode!! Aoba is too tough on Kou. He's so amazing and she's too stubborn to just admit it.

Kou seems a lot more serious in these past few episodes.

I'm so happy for the 2nd years!!
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Feb 8, 2010 1:04 AM
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Brilliant episode. I can't help but enjoy everything Aoba.
Feb 8, 2010 2:57 AM
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Miki's so cool..really like that guy
Seems like Aoba noticed a good thing from Kou XD
Feb 8, 2010 6:44 AM
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Sweet ep, but it didn't feel all that fierce like other matches. I loved Aoba in this at least.
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Feb 8, 2010 9:01 AM
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Finally, some action from the rest of the team. Very nice to see someone contributing other than Kou and Azuma. They completely sucked me in to the end of the game too. They did a great job of making it sound like Kou got a perfect game, and then I had this wonderful "...wait, what?" moment when Miki hit his home run. Good stuff.

7 more episodes to play 5 more games, and that's just to get into Koshin. I guess the best scenario we can hope for is they end this series with those 5 games, and then go through Koshin later with another single season or OVA.
Feb 8, 2010 7:05 PM
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How great would Seishou be if Miki had stayed on with Azuma? Imagine what that would do for the offense, pitching depth, etc. Great guy too!

It was nice to see someone other than Kou and Azuma contribute even if their resolve was due in large part to Aoba's presence.

Agree with Thalandor46. With 7 more, the best scenario would be an additional season. Let's hope we get it.
Feb 9, 2010 10:25 AM
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For a team that has no name but Miki as their only strength I thought it was an interesting game. It is kinda sad that Azuma didn't get to do much in the episode.


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Feb 11, 2010 8:45 PM
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Thalandor46 said:
Finally, some action from the rest of the team. Very nice to see someone contributing other than Kou and Azuma. They completely sucked me in to the end of the game too. They did a great job of making it sound like Kou got a perfect game, and then I had this wonderful "...wait, what?" moment when Miki hit his home run. Good stuff.

7 more episodes to play 5 more games, and that's just to get into Koshin. I guess the best scenario we can hope for is they end this series with those 5 games, and then go through Koshin later with another single season or OVA.
Some of those games aren't shown in the manga. If I remember correctly, theres 2 more, but I might of forgotten one. As for Koshien, with the manga ending next week it doesn't look like it will even be included (with either a win or a loss), so the anime should end with the manga ending without being rushed.
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Another enjoyable Cross Game. I need to get that ending song sometime.



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Jun 13, 2010 6:11 PM

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Very nice. Good game from Miki.
Dec 12, 2010 12:38 PM

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Man, that was such an awesome episode. :D I was a bit surprised that they fit the match between Seishuu and Sena into one episode, but it wasn't rushed or anything. It was great. :) It was nice to see other players in the spotlight as well, though yeah it would've been pretty cool if Kou could've could've beat them without giving them any runs~ (But... that just means we have more to look forward, since he can only keep getting better~)
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Miki should just join them =( that would sucks for the other team though soo i guess things are ok the way it is

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Jul 6, 2012 8:24 PM

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llamaben said:
Thalandor46 said:
Finally, some action from the rest of the team. Very nice to see someone contributing other than Kou and Azuma. They completely sucked me in to the end of the game too. They did a great job of making it sound like Kou got a perfect game, and then I had this wonderful "...wait, what?" moment when Miki hit his home run. Good stuff.

7 more episodes to play 5 more games, and that's just to get into Koshin. I guess the best scenario we can hope for is they end this series with those 5 games, and then go through Koshin later with another single season or OVA.
Some of those games aren't shown in the manga. If I remember correctly, theres 2 more, but I might of forgotten one. As for Koshien, with the manga ending next week it doesn't look like it will even be included (with either a win or a loss), so the anime should end with the manga ending without being rushed.

I was starting to wonder how they would go through 5 games in just the few remaining eps...and on top of that sum up all the relationships + the potential (or should I say probable) wedding...
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Sep 20, 2012 1:42 AM

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Why is Senda even on the team...? Words cannot explain how bad he is at baseball.
May 2, 2013 11:38 AM

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I really enjoyed seeing Miki in action again. Not to mention this was the best match in quite some time. Anyway, can't wait to see the other matches.

Aug 11, 2013 6:25 PM

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Heroic homeruns.. Nice game ...
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Mar 10, 2014 12:44 AM

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Yay for the second years! I wish Miki stayed with Seishu :(
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Apr 10, 2014 10:52 AM

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Why do they even leave Senda on the team? After 3 years of high school baseball, he makes simple fielding errors. Smh.
Jun 25, 2014 4:18 PM

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Koh really know how to make Aoba mad xD
Almost got that no-no... But eh, Miki is one great player, I guess he had to do that homerun.

It's nice to see that they can get an homerun without Azuma, Koh, Akaishi or Nakashini.

Well, five more games before the Koshien, GO SEISHU GO!
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Oh what could this team be with Miki on it....no more Senda that's what.

And sometimes Aoba needs to be "patted" on the head.
Jan 18, 2015 9:02 PM

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Exciting game, nice pace. Senda come on.....

When will they update the pitching speed, he is closing in on 160
Jan 4, 2016 12:31 AM

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Awesome episode. Kou almost got a no-hitter and a shutout but of course, Miki put an end to that. I dunno what it is about Miki but I really like that guy. What a cool dude.
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Respect to Miki. That was a really fun game. It reminded me a lot of how the first match against Ryuuou felt.

I'd like to look at Aoba's criticism in a different light: She's hard on Kou because she knows how amazing he is. By being tough on him she's pushing him to be the best he can be. The only other person who was ever able to push Kou to better himself in this way was Wakaba, and even now that hasn't changed.

It puts their relationship in another perspective.
Aug 9, 2018 5:48 AM

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It was a really close game.
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Miki's team has become impressive using tactics like that for what was once a no name team. Almost a no-hit-no-run for Kou there but nice to see the second-years getting the spotlight.
I wonder how strong the team would have been if Miki stayed and took over from useless Senda

Jan 10, 2022 12:16 PM

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Boy I missed the baseball camp episodes from Touch. This episode really scratched that itch if only a little bit.
Aoba is like the opposite of Minami with her clumsiness. I think I said this around the start of Cross Game but she's more like Yuka from Touch.

Ko can't tell what are the good points of Aoba. Likewise Aoba also can't see the good points of Ko. Both of them only see the faults of each other. I really like this dynamic between the two.

That was one weird dream Ko had at the beginning. I think he should dream about girls more often in his age but can't really blame him for having baseball on his mind all day.

This felt like the first proper baseball match-focused episode with Seishu. GG Miki and the rest of Sena. Hope they'll keep enjoying baseball.

Junpei's wedding reception seeming more real every day.
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