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The Best Episodes of Ace of the Diamond Season 1

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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
    Ace of the Diamond Season 1 Episode 62 - Victory or Defeat
    9.2/10(56 votes)

    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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  2. Ace of the Diamond Season 1 Episode 13 - You're in the First-String
    9.1/10(67 votes)

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

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

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

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

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

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

    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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  9. Ace of the Diamond Season 1 Episode 57 - Reliable Underclassmen
    8.9/10(46 votes)

    S1:E57

    Sawamura strikes out Narumiya with three pitches. Miyuki's bold strategy and Sawamura's strong heart lift the tension in the air. Seido High School is back in their usual offensive attitude. Furuya is up to bat, and Narumiya throws a powerful crossfire pitch!

    Director:Mitsuyuki Masuhara
    Writer:Takahiro Udagawa

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  10. Ace of the Diamond Season 1 Episode 73 - Inheritance
    8.9/10(47 votes)

    S1:E73

    The third years are left speechless hearing about the resignation of the coach. Coach Kataoka puts the current team through the off-season training menu, and Maezono gives words of wisdom to the players who are slacking. Miyuki is impressed with how dependable Maezono has become and wonders why Coach Kataoka seems to be keeping a secret.

    Director:Mitsuyuki Masuhara
    Writer:Takahiro Udagawa

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  11. Ace of the Diamond Season 1 Episode 50 - Footsteps to Tomorrow
    8.8/10(49 votes)

    S1:E50

    The current third-years were called "the hopeless year" when they joined. Their upperclassmen had lost all hope for them, but they diligently practiced, continuously encouraging each other. Their hard work changed their rivalry for each other into trust.

    Director:Mitsuyuki Masuhara
    Writer:Daishiro Tanimura

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  12. Ace of the Diamond Season 1 Episode 52 - I Don't Want to Lose
    8.8/10(43 votes)

    S1:E52

    Narumiya strikes out Yuki, and Seido is reminded of Narumiya's strength. Furuya takes the mound in the bottom and starts off with three consecutive strikeouts. Narumiya matches Furuya's performance with three strikeouts as well. It's going to be a pitching game.

    Director:Mitsuyuki Masuhara
    Writer:Takahiro Udagawa

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  13. Ace of the Diamond Season 1 Episode 58 - The Three-Hole
    8.8/10(43 votes)

    S1:E58

    Seido scores a run. Haruichi stands in the batter's box in place of Ryosuke as a pinch hitter. Seido has high expectations for the lucky kid. On the other hand, Inashiro can't give anything up. Narumiya grows furiuos seeing Haruichi's wooden bat. Can Haruichi connect to the next batter?

    Director:Mitsuyuki Masuhara
    Writer:Junichi Fujisaku

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  14. Ace of the Diamond Season 1 Episode 59 - Fearless
    8.8/10(47 votes)

    S1:E59

    It's Yuki versus Narumiya. Yuki hits Narumiya's changeup with his unparalleled concentration, and Seido turns the game around! Tanba finds himself tearing up at Yuki's hit, while Narumiya can't keep his cool. Going into the bottom of the eighth, Sawamura continues to pitch.

    Director:Mitsuyuki Masuhara
    Writer:Kenji Konuta

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  15. Ace of the Diamond Season 1 Episode 8 - The Truth About Chris
    8.7/10(68 votes)

    S1:E8

    Chris continues to leave practice early and give Eijun additional workouts. Eijun believes Chris is slacking off and has given up on making the first string, but what makes him the most mad is when Chris tells him he will never be the ace as long as Furuya is on the team. Rei Takashima reveals she was the one who assigned Eijun to work with Chris because of his knowledge of the game, and when Eijun bad mouths Chris he ticks off Miyuki. Rei ends up taking Eijun to see one of Chris rehab practices and reveals he is the only man Miyuki has never beaten. Eijun realizes Chris was trying to make it where he wouldn't get hurt and begs Chris to teach him baseball.

    Directors:Itsuro Kawasaki, Mitsuyuki Masuhara
    Writer:Kenji Konuta

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  16. Ace of the Diamond Season 1 Episode 11 - Chris to the Field!
    8.7/10(60 votes)

    S1:E11

    Eijun appears to have greater speed on his moving fast ball than ever before. However his control has gone hectic. After walking the bases loaded with no outs, Coach Katoka signals for a change. Most of the team believes it will be Eijun getting subbed out. Instead Chris is inserted into the game. He calls all the infield together and reveals a plan that he believes will turn the momentum around completely. The only question is whether or not Eijun will be able to do so with all his wild pitches

    Directors:Mitsuyuki Masuhara, Kazunobu Shimizu
    Writer:Kenji Konuta

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  17. Ace of the Diamond Season 1 Episode 37 - Burst!
    8.7/10(45 votes)

    S1:E37

    Sawamura is given the role of pitching one more inning. After two outside pitches to Raichi, Sawamura finds himself up in the count. Miyuki calls for a high, inside four-seam fastball to get Raichi out, but Raichi sends it out of the park and cuts the lead down to 5-3. After walking the next two batters, Sawamura is pulled from the game. Yakusi's batters manage to connect Kawakami's pitches and score one more run. However a dramatic catch by Masuko leads to a dramatic double play and Seido gets out of the inning with a 5-4 lead. Sanada is ased to continue on through the end game to give Yakusi a fighting chance. In the bullpen Tanba continues to warmup, and Miyauchi thinks to himself that it is the best Tanba has pitched since getting back.

    Director:Mitsuyuki Masuhara
    Writer:Daishiro Tanimura

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  18. Ace of the Diamond Season 1 Episode 40 - The Winning Shot
    8.7/10(43 votes)

    S1:E40

    The top of the ninth takes place as the battle between Seido and Yakusi reaches its climax with a battle between Tanba and Raichi. Tanba makes the count 2-2 when Miyuki finally calls for the forkball to make its debut. Will Raichi have success against the forkball, or will the pressure get to him? The winner advances to the semifinals as the loser ponders how they can improve for next season. This episode covers chapters 116 to 120.

    Director:Mitsuyuki Masuhara
    Writer:Kenji Konuta

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  19. Ace of the Diamond Season 1 Episode 55 - Strong Men
    8.7/10(44 votes)

    S1:E55

    When Inashiro has two outs with the bases loaded, Tanba pulls through to get Seido going. However, Narumiya and Harada change their pitching pattern to keep Seido away from the bases. As the innings change and the Seido players walk out to the field, Kuramochi stops Ryosuke.

    Director:Mitsuyuki Masuhara
    Writer:Junichi Fujisaku

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  20. Ace of the Diamond Season 1 Episode 60 - Lonely Sun
    8.7/10(47 votes)

    S1:E60

    At the top of the ninth, Inashiro is behind by a run. "I can't picture us losing," says Narumiya as he reflects on the loss at nationals and the hardships he's overcome. The Inashiro team goes back to fielding, entrusting everything to their perfectionist ace.

    Director:Mitsuyuki Masuhara
    Writer:Takahiro Udagawa

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  21. Ace of the Diamond Season 1 Episode 64 - Restart
    8.7/10(43 votes)

    S1:E64

    After losing the final, things are looking grim at Seido. Haruichi has locked himself in his room. "Somewhere in my heart, I was waiting for this day." Maezono tells him how he feels. After Maezono's eye-opening remark, Haruichi rises and grabs a bat.

    Director:Mitsuyuki Masuhara
    Writer:Junichi Fujisaku

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  22. Ace of the Diamond Season 1 Episode 32 - Summers
    8.6/10(45 votes)

    S1:E32

    Raichi returns to the batters box for a second match against Manaka. While Manaka gets some good pitches in and appears to have the advantage, and unfortunate bounce leads to an injury to Manaka. Without Manaka the teams pitching begins to struggle. The outcome of the Yakusi/Ichidai game shocks the members of Seido as Raichi's hits decide the outcome. Now Seido must prepare for a team they have no advance data on, out of having watched one match. As Seido's first years attempt to make their way back to the bus, they come across Raichi and Raizou in the back practicing. When Raizou says there are no other pitchers that Raichi needs to worry about until they face Narumiya Mei, it gets Sawamura and Furuya's blood boiling. Kominato tells the rest of the team what happened the next day when they see Sawamura and Furuya practicing so hard, it gets the teams entire blood boiling. Tanba asks the cleanup batters to help him get ready for the next game in simulation practices as Seido's preparations start to go to work.

    Director:Mitsuyuki Masuhara
    Writer:Kenji Konuta

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  23. Ace of the Diamond Season 1 Episode 34 - Reliable Teammates
    8.6/10(43 votes)

    S1:E34

    Raichi faces Furuya and manages to get a double. The next batter hits a single allowing Raichi to score and give Yasuki a 1-0 lead. Miyuki quickly reminds Furuya that he has reliable teammates behind him, and after a marvelous caught steal on Yasuki, Miyuki gives Seido the confidence it needs. Seido responds in the bottom of the first, and thanks to a 2-run homer by Masuko Seido takes a 3-1 lead. Seeing that his careful planning won't be enough, Raizou prepares to insert Sanada in the lineup earlier than usual and plans to have Raichi crush Furuya on his second at bat.

    Directors:Mitsuyuki Masuhara, Mitsutaka Noshitani
    Writer:Junichi Fujisaku

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  24. Ace of the Diamond Season 1 Episode 35 - Potential
    8.6/10(43 votes)

    S1:E35

    Furuya comes up to bat in the 7-spot and hits a solo homerun to make it 4-1 in the top of the 3rd. In the bottom of the third inning Coach Katoka decides to make his move and bring in Sawamura while Furuya moves out to left field. At first Sawamura pitches the ball straight down the middle, but a throwback from Miyuki makes Sawamura remember it is a team game and not a one-on-one contest. Sawamura is able to trick Raichi and get him behind with some outside pitches into a 1-2 count. Finally Sawamura unleashes his 4-seam fastball to the inside and gets Raichi to pop out. As Seido comes to bat in the top of the fourth a double from the captain gives them a 5-1 lead. Seeing that they can't fall behind any more, Raizou calls for a pitches change and brings in Sanada.

    Director:Mitsuyuki Masuhara
    Writer:Takahiro Udagawa

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  25. Ace of the Diamond Season 1 Episode 51 - The Battle Begins!
    8.6/10(41 votes)

    S1:E51

    Sakai is shocked from being taken off the starting roster for the final, and Coach Kataoka gives him some words of encouragement. Being one victory away from going to nationals, everyone at Seido can't seem to hold down their excitement.

    Director:Mitsuyuki Masuhara
    Writer:Kenji Konuta

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Victory or Defeat" is the best rated episode of "Ace of the Diamond" season 1. It scored 9.2/10 based on 56 votes. Directed by Mitsuyuki Masuhara and written by Kenji Konuta, it aired on 12/28/2014. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "You're in the First-String".