Ace of the Diamond
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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- Pretty chill episode. Some reflecting back at the recent events and practicing. The pacing felt a bit slow but glad to see some of the grown ups including the coach speak their minds. And lol, the manga club is still alive~ Watanabe also makes quite a bold statement about being manager. |
Stark700Aug 17, 2015 4:05 AM
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| I really hate Ochiai too and from the preview it seems that I'll be hating him more. >< I hope the main members of the team won't give in to any of his advice/opinions and would continue to believe in themselves and to coach Kataoka. |
| Same Ochiai is getting on my nerves. He would let an injured player play just because that person has the 'Ace' titel.... like come on. He's the oposite of coach Kataoka, dismotivating everyone (except Furuya) |
| That Fat New coach is trash |
| Doing what one likes is the right of the powerful. |
| Good episode. Seems like the Nabe subplot is getting resolved. |
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| I think I just found the character I hate the most in this show (aka Ochiai). Like what's his problem?! Besides him, I like the team bonding this episode. And Sawamura being the idiot I love. |
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| STFU, Ochiai. |
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Ehlana said: I really (really really really really x100) don't like Ochiai. I think that's the point, to not like him. I hope we see him gone soon. xD |
| Ugh this b**** talking shit to the team. I swear how dare he go after Haruichi too! The only thing worse he could do is talk smack to Tetsu...(ok i'll get pretty angry if he talks more crap to Eijun too but UGH) Was nice seeing Tetsu this ep :3 Him and his shogi (which he sucks at) |
| Ochiai is a fucking asshole, i really hate this guy. |
| I wonder why Haruichi didn't say anything back to Assistant Coach Ochiai when he asked why he used a wooden bat. Just found that a bit odd... To be honest, basing on how Eijun responded last time, even if Ochiai went to him and say something, he'll probably think that he's trying to help (in some way or another), and interpret it differently than how most people on the team would (like Miyuki, etc). xD |
| Wow Coach Ochiai is pretty blunt and brutal; however, he also has little to no compassion for the team and only cares about winning (which is why he likes Furuya). I don't mind blunt and brutal coaches, but if they say brutal things carelessly, they are going to do so much more harm than good. |
| I wouldn't mind seeing more of the school life aspect, Yuki and Jun was pretty cool to look out for their juniors. The other team did caught on already about Furuya's injury! Boy, imagining how the enemy would abuse that is quite unpleasant already. Ochiai doing his magic. Though statistics are important, statistics are a much weaker drive as Kataoka knows. Enjoying every moment while being in the team, being passionate internally easily outshines something like statistics. Like how the third years are eager to help their juniors and also Wantanabe and his group, these things won't come from Ochiai's dream team. How Kataoka reignite their passions, that was pretty cool. Hmm, would Ochiai ever change his views (the highest possibility would be when the results much exceed his expectations), or would he simply leave the team. I wouldn't mind a changed Ochiai, though it is somewhat weird imaging one. |
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| I wish this anime had more school life aspect as well. How are their grades? Does the exhaustion of baseball impede with their grades? Sawamura seems to be popular with the ladies and more bare able in class than on the field. True Ochai method is frowned upon when compared to coach Kataoka but I do like the contrast. He is more pragmatic and logical in his assessment. I can see him be maturing as a coach who sees only talent and becomes more into the human aspect of the game. Solid episode. |
| Ochiai really is infatuated with Furuya. Like its creepy now. |
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| Coach Oachiai always saying such dramatic stuff with that background music. Can't wait till he is the main coach, it will be interesting to see play out. Possibly a disaster. This anime sure is slow paced though. Hasn't even been a year yet after around 100 episodes. |
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| I wonder how Haruichi will respond to Ochai's remark. Btw, I would like to ask if anyone remembers the reason why Haruichi still uses wooden bat? I remembered there's an episode or so showing why he picked it over aluminium bat, but I've forgotten the reason. Well, since aluminium bat are lighter and better, I'm curious again. |
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| I really like how Watanabe got a lot of focus this episode. I'm really liking him as a character and he seems to be helpful to the team. It's interesting to see him want to be a manager too along with the other two members. Meanwhile, Ochiai was so direct and blunt towards Haruichi, giving such harsh words to him and probably tried to demotivate him. |
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| Nothing much to say about this episode. Ochiai has plans for the team and it shows. Let's see what'll happen next. |
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| Stark difference between Ochiai and Kataoka(illustrated in this episode, too): Ochiai puts the members of the team down, while Kataoka lifts them up. How could Ochiai possibly think he'd be a good coach if all he does is insult everyone? At this point, Ochiai is just there to make Kataoka look better. He's basically a generic villain. |
| OCHIAI DIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
xahjun said: If I remember correctly, it was because of his brother Ryousuke who told him that he was not ready for a wooden bat but that if he was able to master using a wooden bat, he'd be able to hit anything.I wonder how Haruichi will respond to Ochai's remark. Btw, I would like to ask if anyone remembers the reason why Haruichi still uses wooden bat? I remembered there's an episode or so showing why he picked it over aluminium bat, but I've forgotten the reason. Well, since aluminium bat are lighter and better, I'm curious again. That Ochiai is so creepy randomly lurking in corners showing up out of nowhere like that lol.I agree what he said to Haruichi was definitely cold and technical with no regard for the individuals feelings.It's kind of a contrast to how coach Kataoka dealt with Nabe and his friends.I guess having technicalities/skills are important but inciting motivation and passion are also just as important (if not more important) steps in continuing the development of skill. lol at that scene where Eijun was being concerned about not overworking himself more than usual.Shocked the hell outta Miyuki for saying something so sensible lol. |
Incr3dibl3Aug 19, 2015 2:39 PM
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Incr3dibl3 said: xahjun said: I wonder how Haruichi will respond to Ochai's remark. Btw, I would like to ask if anyone remembers the reason why Haruichi still uses wooden bat? I remembered there's an episode or so showing why he picked it over aluminium bat, but I've forgotten the reason. Well, since aluminium bat are lighter and better, I'm curious again. If I remember correctly, it was because of his brother Ryousuke who told him that he was not ready for a wooden bat but that if he was able to master using a wooden bat, he'd be able to hit anything. Hmm I see I think I do have some memory of that conversation, thanks! But then it would sounds like it's a good time for Haruichi to change to aluminium bat though since he's already good with his wooden bat. |
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| when is episode 21? |
| Being mean to Haruichi is like punching a puppy. I refuse to believe that Ochiai is actually trying to help anyone improve; he's just being evil for fun at this point. It was good to see Nabe's storyline make some more progress, but I feel like this series is getting Dragon Ball fight level of slow. |
| I thought maybe Yuki would maybe scold Miyuki, but it was the opposite. Yuki also understands the pressure that Miyuki is going through as the captain, although he says that Miyuki has a lot more on his shoulders. It's nice that Yuki tells Miyuki that Miyuki can talk to him anytime. As for Zono, Isashiki reminded him what it means to be a VP. It's not that Zono was wrong to disagree with Miyuki, but he should've done it differently, and also take care of the team rather than to push everything on the captain. Really interesting development this season regarding team relationships/dynamics. Wtf is wrong with Ochiai. He thinks that Haruichi has way more talent than Zono, but still says that he won't use Haruichi as long as Haruichi keeps using a wooden bat? Crazy guy. But idk, if a wooden bat is harder to master, would that mean Haruichi will be amazing with a metal bat? Hmm. I really liked the end part with Nabe and co. What Kataoka said to them about batting or doing things for themselves and not for the team was somehow touching. It's great that he keeps encouraging people to keep improving and to not lose even the smallest amount of hope that they currently hold. It's such a huge contrast in comparison to Ochiai, who doesn't seem to try to understand or build a connection with the kids. |
| Jeez, the manaka is really wanting the readers/viewers to hate Ochiai as much as possible with the obvious contrast between him and Coach Kataoka. No way Ochiai will become the next coach. It would make the show so dislikable. Sucks that Furuya is hurt, but good news is more playing/screen time for Sawamura :) |
| As usual, Ochiai is annoying... even more so now than before. I wish he'd just piss off already Dx He has no right to talk the way he does to the players. Every negative thought he's had for Kataoka's decisions as a coach thus far have also ended up pointless since they work out in the end but he still keeps on with the way he thinks.. ugh... someone should whack him with a bat! |
 . . . . . ✘ . . . . .DO NOT touch my rice. . . . . . I'm Asian. . . . . . |
| Sergeant bastard needs to seriously stop with his negative ass opinions. Glad those 3 got a talk with the coach and feel better than ever. |
| got to hell!!!Ochiai!!! |
| Coach Ochiai is looking villainous! |
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| fuck ochiai. I hope that eijun will prove him wrong. |
 "All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost." |
| Ochiai, go fuck yourself! Kataoka-san is such a precious couch, those speeches are always so inspiring. |
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| HATE SO MUCH OCHIAI , SUCH A IDIOT WITHOUT FEELINGS!!! Since the begining I really want see him being beat for a truck, simply just get away our precious team! Kataoka coach don't leave us alone! That porky it isn't part of Seidou's spirit! |
-¡Give yourself to me! |
| lol Sawamura's manga buddies xD Furuya is so cute!!! But I really don't like that coach, Furuya is his favorite but he doesn't care about his health as long as he pitch! Grrrrr Eijun as responsible pitcher is LOL everything he says and do are always a joke/comedy for me. How Coach Kataoka can leave Seidou to Coach Ochiai?!!!I hate Ochiai !! How dare him to say bad things to Haruichi!!! |
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| Anyone else noticed that the manga recommended to Sawamura was Chihayafuru? Nice reference. |
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| Making light of Furuya's injury and unfairly critizing Haruichi wooden bat usage, can someone please throw a 160 km/h deadball to Ochiai's head? This together with Kataoka motivating Nabe and the others to keep playing as a real coach should is why Kataoka should stay. |
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| Ugh, Ochiai is such a piece of shit, not surprised he likes so much Furuya who I also dislike |
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| Miyuki is a captain, not a babysitter, Zono needs to understand that. Zono was being really unreasonable. I’m glad Jun had a conversation with him. Ugh, they’re going against the bubble gum dude 🗿 I don’t like the new assistant captain, but now he’s overdoing it! We cannot risk Furuya’s injury getting worse just because of your stupid views. The main coach actually values his players and is taking care of them. I’m done with this dude, I really hope he doesn’t get anything because he will destroy Seido as a team. Oh hell nah, stay away from our Haruichi!! STAY AWAY FROM THE PLAYERS, WHAT TYPE OF COACH TALKS LIKE THAT TO THEIR PLAYERS. NO WONDER YOUR PREVIOUS STUDENT DISLIKE YOU. |
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| I know what Ochiai's problem is... He doesn't have friends and is a lonely old man; that's why he is like that (-_-). But he's got a point with Harucchi, I guess. I hope to see Harucchi improvement soon. |
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