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The Worst Episodes of Ace of the Diamond

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The Worst Episodes of Ace of the Diamond

Eijun Sawamura is a pitcher who joins an elite school with a brilliant catcher named Kazuya Miyuki. Together with the rest of the team, they...
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Ace of the Diamond Season 1 Episode 51 - The Battle Begins!
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    #1 - The Battle Begins!

    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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  2. Ace of the Diamond Season 1 Episode 52 - I Don't Want to Lose
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    #2 - I Don't Want to Lose

    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:Kenji Konuta

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  3. Ace of the Diamond Season 1 Episode 53 - Change Gears
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    #3 - Change Gears

    S1:E53

    After three innings, it's still a close final. Next up is the cleanup, Yuki, and Narumiya changes his gears. Baiting with the changeup, he strikes out Yuki with a fastball, creating momentum for Inashiro. Seido then realizes Narumiya is only going all out for Yuki and the team takes a mental blow.

    Director:Mitsuyuki Masuhara
    Writer:Kenji Konuta

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  4. Ace of the Diamond Season 1 Episode 54 - Entrusted Faith and the Courage to Perform
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    #4 - Entrusted Faith and the Courage to Perform

    S1:E54

    In the top of the fifth, Furuya gets a hit off Narumiya. It's the perfect chance to tie the game, and Shirasu, batting ninth, hits Narumiya's fastball. Will Shirasu make first base? And in the bottom of the fifth, the ace, Tanba, takes the mound.

    Director:Mitsuyuki Masuhara
    Writer:Kenji Konuta

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  5. Ace of the Diamond Season 1 Episode 55 - Strong Men
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    #5 - Strong Men

    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:Kenji Konuta

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  6. Ace of the Diamond Season 1 Episode 56 - Decision
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    #6 - 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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  7. Ace of the Diamond Season 1 Episode 57 - Reliable Underclassmen
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    #7 - Reliable Underclassmen

    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:Kenji Konuta

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  8. Ace of the Diamond Season 1 Episode 58 - The Three-Hole
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    #8 - The Three-Hole

    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:Kenji Konuta

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  9. Ace of the Diamond Season 1 Episode 59 - Fearless
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    #9 - Fearless

    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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  10. Ace of the Diamond Season 1 Episode 60 - Lonely Sun
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    #10 - Lonely Sun

    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:Kenji Konuta

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  11. Ace of the Diamond Season 1 Episode 61 - Determined
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    #11 - 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:Kenji Konuta

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  12. Ace of the Diamond Season 1 Episode 62 - Victory or Defeat
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    #12 - 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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  13. Ace of the Diamond Season 1 Episode 63 - Lingering Feelings
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    #13 - 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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  14. Ace of the Diamond Season 1 Episode 64 - Restart
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    #14 - Restart

    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:Kenji Konuta

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  15. Ace of the Diamond Season 1 Episode 65 - In The Sun
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    #15 - In The Sun

    S1:E65

    As the new captain, Miyuki tells the team his will, "I want to be greedy about winning." The second-years who were overshadowed before by the third-years show their potentials for the new team. However, Kawakami is still stuck in the past.

    Director:Mitsuyuki Masuhara
    Writer:Kenji Konuta

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  16. Ace of the Diamond Season 1 Episode 66 - Outsider
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    #16 - Outsider

    S1:E66

    The night before the national final, Narumiya lowers his head to his teammates and surprises everyone. Next day, Narumiya walks on to the Koshien mound, motivating Sawamura to practice harder as he watches it on TV. Later, an unfamiliar man comes to observe Seido's practice.

    Directors:Mitsuyuki Masuhara, Mitsutaka Noshitani
    Writer:Kenji Konuta

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  17. Ace of the Diamond Season 1 Episode 67 - The Kick
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    #17 - The Kick

    S1:E67

    The new team at Seido isn't meshing well just yet. The result of the practice games has been 8 wins and 4 losses with no explosiveness from the batters. Coach Kataoka accepts the practice game Yakushi requested in hopes of raising the team's morale. Sawamura is fired up, but Miyuki isn't happy with his lack of control.

    Director:Mitsuyuki Masuhara
    Writer:Kenji Konuta

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  18. Ace of the Diamond Season 1 Episode 68 - The Ace Title
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    #18 - The Ace Title

    S1:E68

    To everyone's surprise, the game against Yakushi is a pitcher's game. Furuya takes Raichi out going three for three that inning, and the Seido team sees Furuya's growth. In the bullpen, Sawamura feels threatened as Furuya's growth shines on the mound.

    Director:Mitsuyuki Masuhara
    Writer:Kenji Konuta

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  19. Ace of the Diamond Season 1 Episode 69 - Can't Lose
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    #19 - Can't Lose

    S1:E69

    Furuya closes six innings without conceding any runs, and the crowd is excited to see the making of a true ace at Seido. Yakushi brings out their ace, Sanada, to the mound, and his presence overwhelms Seido. After seeing them both pitch, Sawamura can't hold himself back.

    Director:Mitsuyuki Masuhara
    Writer:Kenji Konuta

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  20. Ace of the Diamond Season 1 Episode 70 - Next Stage
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    #20 - Next Stage

    S1:E70

    After conceding three runs without getting any outs, Sawamura is switched out of the game. "If I walk off here, I'll never..." Memories of the summer final resurface. Contrary to Furuya putting on a show on the mound, Sawamura sits in the dugout like a corpse.

    Director:Mitsuyuki Masuhara
    Writer:Kenji Konuta

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  21. Ace of the Diamond Season 1 Episode 71 - September Sky
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    #21 - September Sky

    S1:E71

    Sawamura isn't himself anymore with the yips, but everyone still has faith in him that he'll be back. While the team is worried for him, he continues his running exercises on his own, and slowly but surely, he's regaining his zeal.

    Director:Mitsuyuki Masuhara
    Writer:Kenji Konuta

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  22. Ace of the Diamond Season 1 Episode 72 - The Final Lesson
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    #22 - The Final Lesson

    S1:E72

    Coach Ochiai and Coach Kataoka have conflicting opinions, but the fall tournament is going well for the team. While Sawamura continues to struggle with the yips, Chris shows up like a knight in shining armor. "Practice the low and away." Sawamura's motivation is renewed.

    Directors:Mitsuyuki Masuhara, Mitsutaka Noshitani
    Writer:Kenji Konuta

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  23. Ace of the Diamond Season 1 Episode 73 - Inheritance
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    #23 - Inheritance

    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:Kenji Konuta

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  24. Ace of the Diamond Season 1 Episode 74 - Guiding Light
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    #24 - Guiding Light

    S1:E74

    The first and second-years find out about Coach Kataoka's resignation, and they are flustered. Isashiki doesn't feel any pressure from their plays, so he gives them a piece of his mind.

    Director:Mitsuyuki Masuhara
    Writer:Kenji Konuta

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  25. Ace of the Diamond Season 1 Episode 75 - In Pursuit
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    #25 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Battle Begins!" is the worst rated episode of "Ace of the Diamond". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Mitsuyuki Masuhara and written by Kenji Konuta, it aired on 10/5/2014. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "I Don't Want to Lose".