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Dec 14, 2015 1:24 AM
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This episode felt fast but mostly because the game got quickly started.

We also get some commentary from the coaches that I found somewhat intimidating and funny.
Second half felt somewhat slow but I'm fine with it. The pride of the baseball players are always a refreshing sight to see especially as a team. This tournament has been quite entertaining and that chess reference by the coach :D

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Stark700Dec 14, 2015 4:12 AM
Dec 14, 2015 4:45 AM
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Yes Coach! Go teach that frog ! :D
Dec 14, 2015 4:50 AM
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ooohh yeaah Sanada is going to hit a big one next episode....
Dec 14, 2015 5:44 AM
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Honestly, this episode was a bit of a dull lead-up to its obvious showdown, but at least it's here now.

Sanada and Raichi bringing the hype and high tension. The interplay between the four coaches wasn't too shabby.
Dec 14, 2015 7:15 AM
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Hopefully Raichi is gonna


BTW, I wish this anime wouldn't spoiler


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MasterTengkorakDec 17, 2015 1:13 PM
Dec 14, 2015 7:34 AM
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The game's going real fast.
Next episode is gonna be exciting :D.
Dec 14, 2015 7:46 AM
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Kosei just wants to be accepted by his team, it is obvious he would be. Ichidai seems to be one of those teams that would make drastic improvements.

Kind of want the next game, though this game is about to end anyway.
Dec 14, 2015 11:23 AM
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Whoa, nice match so far.
and man, i'm loving Sanada's personality, he's cool.
Dec 14, 2015 12:48 PM
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hgeronimo said:
Whoa, nice match so far.
and man, i'm loving Sanada's personality, he's cool.

You're just now realizing that? lol/ I could tell the moment i saw his hair style that I was instantly gunna like senada. And its just like haruchi said, he is eijuns role model as a moving fastball pitcher. So thats another reason he's awesome.
Dec 14, 2015 6:05 PM

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I want to see Raichi hit another homerun again
Dec 14, 2015 6:20 PM

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Yakushi ftw! Leggo!
Dec 14, 2015 11:44 PM

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Ckan said:
Honestly, this episode was a bit of a dull lead-up to its obvious showdown, but at least it's here now.

Sanada and Raichi bringing the hype and high tension. The interplay between the four coaches wasn't too shabby.


It'll be nice if Sawamura learns the two seamer next.


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Dec 15, 2015 5:17 AM

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I just love Yakushi so much. Sanada, Raichi and his dad are all so likable. Lol'd at him saying "I'm not wikipedia" XD
Dec 15, 2015 9:09 AM

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this episode made me like Raichi even more. Why does Yakushi get the most interesting characters?!

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MasterTengkorakDec 17, 2015 1:14 PM
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Looks like one of these next two batters, Raichi and Sanada, will decide the game. I don't see Ichidai winning though. Seido vs Yakushi is too exciting of a match to pass up.
Dec 17, 2015 9:56 AM
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I wanted to accumulate more episodes to watch (in the end I only saved episode 36 and 37 and the game is not even over) but I gave in to temptation.

Todoroki father and son are so interesting and entertaining to watch! Raichi can laugh all day and I won't even find him annoying to the slightest, sigh.
Dec 18, 2015 9:59 AM

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Ando- said:
Looks like one of these next two batters, Raichi and Sanada, will decide the game. I don't see Ichidai winning though. Seido vs Yakushi is too exciting of a match to pass up.


Siedo v Yakushi already got spoiled by the previous OP.
Dec 18, 2015 12:07 PM
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Ckan said:
Honestly, this episode was a bit of a dull lead-up to its obvious showdown, but at least it's here now.

Sanada and Raichi bringing the hype and high tension. The interplay between the four coaches wasn't too shabby.
Dec 21, 2015 6:14 PM
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Nice match^^
I love the little snippets of everyday life at Yakushi and the rivalry between Amahisa and Raichi.Poor Misshima though, that pitch must have been really painful.
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Great cliffhanger to end on.
Jan 18, 2017 7:01 PM

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I really hope Yakushi doesn't lose to Ichidal
Aug 30, 2017 7:04 AM

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I love Yakushi, it s the only team i'd feel sad if they lose (outside of seido of course ). Yakushi's coach is the best i really like his attitude and his approach he's funny and seems lazy but in fact he really cares and trains them well. Sanada is a great pitcher and i love his personality and Raichi is so cute >.<
Sep 22, 2018 6:21 PM

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I’m guessing that he’s still going to try to pitch to Todoroki.
Apr 10, 2019 9:08 AM

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Oh, that was a good line at the end about players not being chess pieces, Ochiai's reaction is priceless.
Dec 15, 2019 8:41 PM

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God!!! Raichi still run hahahaha it's a waste!

Sanada is good too and also bishounen xD
Nov 2, 2021 2:05 AM

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Great line by Kataoka, makes me wonder if Ochiai actually changes his mind slightly after hearing that players have a heart and aren't emotionless chess pieces.

Jul 14, 2023 5:57 PM

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Finally Coach Kataoka told him what’s up!
Jul 30, 2023 5:52 AM

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Ochiai really likes to appear out of nowhere. The scouting sensei asked him whether he wanted to sit or not, but he rejected it, saying he is bitter, then proceeded to sit next to her like nothing happened haha.

And the words by Coach Kataoka, 'The players aren't heartless chess pieces,' are well said.

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