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The Best Episodes of Ace of the Diamond

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Scouted for his potential, brash left-handed pitcher Eijun Sawamura joins baseball powerhouse Seido High to become the undisputed ace of the team.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Ace of the Diamond Season 2 Episode 28 - The Resilient Second String
    9.7/10(45 votes)

    #1 - The Resilient Second String

    S2:E28

    Coach Kataoka organizes an intrasquad scrimmage between the first-string and the second. Furuya is the starting pitcher for the first-string team and Sawamura for the second. And for some reason, Haruichi is using a metal bat.

    Director:Mitsuyuki Masuhara
    Writer:Kenji Konuta

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  2. Ace of the Diamond Season 2 Episode 51 - Seek Diamonds
    9.7/10(89 votes)

    #2 - Seek Diamonds

    S2:E51

    It's the bottom of the ninth, and Seido leads 5-4. Furuya stands on the mound putting fear into Yakushi's batters with his pitch. This is the final moment. Seido is looking energetic with victory within reach. Coach Kataoka can't stay quiet either. Can Seido take the game?

    Director:Mitsuyuki Masuhara
    Writer:Kenji Konuta

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  3. Ace of the Diamond Season 2 Episode 35 - The World Beyond
    9.6/10(54 votes)

    #3 - The World Beyond

    S2:E35

    Miyuki uses everything inside him to stop Ogawa as he tackles into home plate. Masu criticizes his dangerous play but compliments his attitude. Tied at 5-5, the game goes to extra innings. Which team will prevail and advance to the final?

    Director:Mitsuyuki Masuhara
    Writer:Kenji Konuta

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  4. Ace of the Diamond Season 2 Episode 25 - Zeal
    9.5/10(59 votes)

    #4 - Zeal

    S2:E25

    Oya has runners on first and second with only one out, and the cleanup, Kasuga, is up next. However, Sawamura can't suppress his excitement. "Pitch with confidence," Maezono encourages Sawamura. Miyuki holds his mitt low and away.

    Director:Mitsuyuki Masuhara
    Writer:Kenji Konuta

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  5. Ace of the Diamond Season 2 Episode 47 - Partnership
    9.4/10(54 votes)

    #5 - Partnership

    S2:E47

    Miyuki gets his ribs checked out. In the bottom of the sixth, Sawamura shows a strong performance going three for three. With the sides retired, Haruichi stands in the batter's box with a wooden bat, and Sanada looks confident. Sanada's shootball breaks Haruichi's bat, and...

    Director:Mitsuyuki Masuhara
    Writer:Kenji Konuta

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  6. Ace of the Diamond Season 2 Episode 50 - Last Inning
    9.4/10(51 votes)

    #6 - Last Inning

    S2:E50

    At the top of the ninth, Seido is behind 3-4. Haruichi gets a base hit, and Miyuki follows up with one as well. Next up is Maezono. He stands in the batter's box with a mission. Swing and miss. Swing and miss. With two strikes, his back's on the wall.

    Director:Mitsuyuki Masuhara
    Writer:Kenji Konuta

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  7. Ace of the Diamond Season 1 Episode 62 - Victory or Defeat
    9.2/10(55 votes)

    #7 - Victory or Defeat

    S1:E62

    With a runner in a scoring position, Inashiro's cleanup, Harada, stands at bat. Victory is one step away, but the challenge of a lifetime stands in its way. Using the last available time out, the ace goes to the field to relay a message. Can they defend the run and make nationals? The game finally comes to a close.

    Director:Mitsuyuki Masuhara
    Writer:Kenji Konuta

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  8. Ace of the Diamond Season 2 Episode 43 - To This Side
    9.2/10(42 votes)

    #8 - To This Side

    S2:E43

    Raichi stands on the mound. Raichi's fastballs get faster every pitch, and Maezono strikes out. Raichi's strong performance as a pitcher brings life to the Yakushi batters in the bottom of the third. However, Kawakami does everything he can to keep them down.

    Director:Mitsuyuki Masuhara
    Writer:Kenji Konuta

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  9. Ace of the Diamond Season 2 Episode 49 - Just You Wait!
    9.2/10(47 votes)

    #9 - Just You Wait!

    S2:E49

    The Tokyo Fall Tournament Final is nearing its end. With Yakushi leading 3-4, we go into the top of the ninth inning. Kuramochi hits a fast hit, but Yakushi's all-in defense stops it. Next up is Tojo. The Seido supporters in the crowd are cheering as loud as they can.

    Director:Mitsuyuki Masuhara
    Writer:Kenji Konuta

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  10. Ace of the Diamond Season 1 Episode 13 - You're in the First-String
    9.1/10(66 votes)

    #10 - You're in the First-String

    S1:E13

    To stop the attacks on Chris, Sawamura reverts back to his original pitching form while maintaining the wall against the dangerous Naoyuki Zaizen. The results not only improve Sawamura's speed, but they start putting pressure on Zaizen and reveal an injury he had earlier. With Chris and Zaizen being of equal strength now, the momentum swings back to Seido. After 3 innings Chris and Sawamura are pulled from the game. The game concludes and the Coach calls everyone together. Two players are moved up to the varsity team, and many third years have their hearts broken. While Chris isn't brought up to play, he is brought up as a manager for the varsity team.

    Directors:Mitsuyuki Masuhara, Tomonari Tanaka
    Writer:Daishiro Tanimura

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  11. Ace of the Diamond Season 2 Episode 11 - The Underdog Story
    9.1/10(43 votes)

    #11 - The Underdog Story

    S2:E11

    Sawamura overcomes the yips and shows off an impressive pitching job against Nanamori Academy. "You can be in contention for the ace position now," says Miyuki. Inashiro and Ugumori are playing at Ota Stadium, and Inashiro's victory might be in danger.

    Director:Mitsuyuki Masuhara
    Writer:Kenji Konuta

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  12. Ace of the Diamond Season 2 Episode 22 - Winging It
    9.1/10(40 votes)

    #12 - Winging It

    S2:E22

    At Seido's indoor practice area, Sawamura is trying to learn a breaking ball. He's having difficulties pitching any breaking balls but immediately succeeds on pitching a changeup with Coach Ochiai's advice. Is Sawamura finally moving on to the next phase of his pitching?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Kenji Konuta

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  13. Ace of the Diamond Season 2 Episode 42 - Fastball Featuring Todoroki
    9.1/10(45 votes)

    #13 - Fastball Featuring Todoroki

    S2:E42

    Yakushi's chance to score in the bottom of the first inning is crushed by Shirasu's super catch in the outfield. With the game still at 0-0, we go into the second inning. Can Seido get the first run of the game?

    Director:Mitsuyuki Masuhara
    Writer:Kenji Konuta

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  14. Ace of the Diamond Season 2 Episode 45 - The Field
    9.1/10(41 votes)

    #14 - The Field

    S2:E45

    Maezono's pressure overwhelms Raichi and hits a fly allowing Kuramochi to come home and tie the game. Raichi comes to realization of what it means to stand on the mound. Coach Todoroki notices Raichi's change in attitude and quickly puts Sanada on the mound.

    Directors:Mitsuyuki Masuhara, Asami Kawano
    Writer:Kenji Konuta

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  15. Ace of the Diamond Season 2 Episode 46 - The Decision
    9.1/10(41 votes)

    #15 - The Decision

    S2:E46

    It's the bottom of the fifth, and Yakushi is up to bat. Mishima stands in the batter's box ready to hit but falls short before Sawamura's four-seamer. Sawamura surprises the crowd by striking out Mishima. Next up is Raichi Todoroki, Yakushi's cleanup. Can Sawamura keep him down?

    Director:Mitsuyuki Masuhara
    Writer:Kenji Konuta

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  16. Ace of the Diamond Season 1 Episode 30 - Winner and Loser
    9.0/10(53 votes)

    #16 - Winner and Loser

    S1:E30

    Ichidai continues to watch the game between Seido and Akikawa, declaring the next team to score will win in this 2-2 tie. Coach Katoka inserts Haruichi as a pinch hitter, and he responds by getting on base. Sawamura's bunt gets Haruichi to second base and brings up the lead-off batter, Kuramochi. Will Kuramochi finally be able to master Shunshin Yeung's clockwork control and get on base? Which team will score and seize control? No matter the outcome, Yeung is happy because he finally gets to play the style of Japanese baseball he grew up envying in his last summer of play in Japan.

    Directors:Mitsuyuki Masuhara, Mitsutaka Noshitani
    Writer:Daishiro Tanimura

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  17. Ace of the Diamond Season 1 Episode 31 - Dark Horse
    9.0/10(55 votes)

    #17 - Dark Horse

    S1:E31

    After winning their match, Seido stays behind to watch Manaka's pitching in hopes of gaining a slight advantage in the quarterfinal game. Tanba remembers his past ties with Manaka and swears to return in that quarterfinal match. However Yakusi has made many changes to their lineup, including three first years in the 3, 4, and 5 spots. When the first of these first years arrives, Raichi Todoroki, he nails Manaka's best fastball out of the stadium to give his team the early 1-0 lead. Ichidai is forced to make an early pitching change, with Manaka moving to the outfield, and the game becomes a slugging contest. As inning 5 approaches, Manaka demands to return to the mound so his team can move on to the quarterfinals. Ichidai gives in, and Manaka returns with better control than before.

    Director:Mitsuyuki Masuhara
    Writer:Takahiro Udagawa

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  18. Ace of the Diamond Season 1 Episode 56 - Decision
    9.0/10(47 votes)

    #18 - Decision

    S1:E56

    Seido's loss seems imminent against the mighty Inashiro. To make things worse, Tanba's leg cramps at the bottom of the seventh. Coach Kataoka decides to switch him out and puts Sawamura on the mound. The next batter is Narumiya!

    Director:Mitsuyuki Masuhara
    Writer:Kenji Konuta

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  19. Ace of the Diamond Season 1 Episode 61 - Determined
    9.0/10(51 votes)

    #19 - Determined

    S1:E61

    The unique experience of pitching in the last inning of a tournament final pressures Sawamura like never before. Carlos stands crouched over the plate, trying to get hit by a pitch. Can Sawamura resist his overwhelming determination to win?

    Director:Mitsuyuki Masuhara
    Writer:Junichi Fujisaku

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  20. Ace of the Diamond Season 1 Episode 63 - Lingering Feelings
    9.0/10(52 votes)

    #20 - Lingering Feelings

    S1:E63

    An unbelievable turn of events happens at the bottom of the ninth. Inashiro's ace, Narumiya, turns the game around with his bat. Seido players fall to their knees. They were one step short of making nationals. Alas, their summer comes to an end.

    Director:Mitsuyuki Masuhara
    Writer:Kenji Konuta

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  21. Ace of the Diamond Season 1 Episode 75 - In Pursuit
    9.0/10(56 votes)

    #21 - In Pursuit

    S1:E75

    Maezono hits a home run at the top of the ninth, evening out the game at 3-3, and at the bottom of the ninth, Sawamura finally gets his chance on the mound. From the third-year team, Chris walks out as a pinch hitter to face Sawamura. Can Sawamura show his mentor the pitching of his life?

    Director:Mitsuyuki Masuhara
    Writer:Kenji Konuta

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  22. Ace of the Diamond Season 2 Episode 7 - Where I Am
    9.0/10(42 votes)

    #22 - Where I Am

    S2:E7

    Sawamura makes a great relief. However, Mukai, as the self-proclaimed best pitcher his year, continues to toy the Seido batters. Kuramochi fights for a walk to first and Haruichi follows up with a hit. Can they score?

    Director:Mitsuyuki Masuhara
    Writer:Kenji Konuta

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  23. Ace of the Diamond Season 2 Episode 12 - Self-Destruction
    9.0/10(41 votes)

    #23 - Self-Destruction

    S2:E12

    Inashiro vs Ugumori. At the bottom of the seventh, Tadano and Narumiya are having a difficult time seeing eye to eye against the highly offensive Ugumori batters. Umemiya hits a big one and Ugumori turns the game around with two runs! The runner-up team at nationals is cornered.

    Director:Mitsuyuki Masuhara
    Writer:Kenji Konuta

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  24. Ace of the Diamond Season 2 Episode 16 - Chain Reaction
    9.0/10(39 votes)

    #24 - Chain Reaction

    S2:E16

    Bottom of the seventh, Seido is batting. Tojo hits a double into the right-center field. Higasa follows up with a two-run hit, giving Seido a five run lead over Ugumori. However, the Ugumori players look strangely cheerful, and seeing that, the audience begin to cheer for them.

    Director:Mitsuyuki Masuhara
    Writer:Kenji Konuta

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  25. Ace of the Diamond Season 2 Episode 17 - Shut Him Down!!
    9.0/10(41 votes)

    #25 - Shut Him Down!!

    S2:E17

    A hit makes a bad bounce in front of Haruichi, and Seido misses out on a double play. Now, Ugumori has the bases loaded with no outs. Ugumori has momentum, but Seido's defense boldly shifts forward. Can they stop Ugumori as the batting order resets to the top?

    Director:Mitsuyuki Masuhara
    Writer:Kenji Konuta

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Resilient Second String" is the best rated episode of "Ace of the Diamond". It scored 9.7/10 based on 45 votes. Directed by Mitsuyuki Masuhara and written by Kenji Konuta, it aired on 10/12/2015. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Seek Diamonds".