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The Best Episodes of Cross Game

Every episode of Cross Game ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Cross Game!

Kō Kitamura, whose family owns a sporting goods store, has known the Tsukishima girls since he was born. The Tsukishima family runs a batting center and cafe, and they have four daughters. There's

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    Cross Game Season 1 Episode 1 - Four-Leaf Clover
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    #1 - Four-Leaf Clover

    S1:E1

    On one summer day, Wakaba leaves for camp after making a promise to Ko. A few days later, Ko happens to turn on the television, and a high school baseball game is on. During the exchange, a news report comes on, and Ko can't believe what he hears.

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    Writer:Michihiro Tsuchiya

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  2. Cross Game Season 1 Episode 2 - I Hate You!
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    #2 - I Hate You!

    S1:E2

    Wakaba asks Aoba what kind of boys she likes, Aoba says, "One who can throw a 100 mph fastball." Wakaba says that Ko may one day be able to throw that fast. Ko and Nakanishi's team faces Aoba's pitching in a sandlot baseball game. Aoba wins, but...

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    Writer:Michihiro Tsuchiya

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  3. Cross Game Season 1 Episode 3 - For Real?
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    #3 - For Real?

    S1:E3

    Ko and Nakanishi organize a sandlot game with some old friends from elementary school. Ko stands on the pitcher's mound with Nakanishi as catcher. But after Ko throws a few practice pitches...

    Director:Takahide Ogata
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  4. Cross Game Season 1 Episode 4 - Secret Weapon
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    #4 - Secret Weapon

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    An unfriendly man comes to hit at the Tsukishima Batting Center. He hits homerun and homerun, and the other patrons are astonished. When a group of students come check out the high school, the homerun hitter is among them.

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  5. Cross Game Season 1 Episode 5 - Can I Borrow a Pot?
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    #5 - Can I Borrow a Pot?

    S1:E5

    Aoba tries to make porridge for Momiji, but then Ko proceeds to skillfully prepare some food for Momiji, and the three of them end up spending New Year’s Eve together. And then, the cherry blossoms bloom and…

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  6. Cross Game Season 1 Episode 6 - Who Are You?
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    #6 - Who Are You?

    S1:E6

    Ko, Akaishi and Nakanishi are starting high school, but under the new coach, only a few players make varsity. So Ko and the others join the Portables, the JV team who use a portable for a clubhouse. At the Jr. High, Aoba is the team’s new captain.

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    Writer:Michihiro Tsuchiya

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  7. Cross Game Season 1 Episode 7 - Sucker for a Pretty Face
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    #7 - Sucker for a Pretty Face

    S1:E7

    The coach invites Aoba to the team’s batting practice. When Ko, Akaishi and Nakanishi hear of it, they go over to confront Daimon. Aoba is getting warmed up when she starts striking out the varsity batters. But when Azuma steps up, she may be too tired...

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  8. Cross Game Season 1 Episode 8 - You Two Are Alike
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    #8 - You Two Are Alike

    S1:E8

    Aoba feels disgruntled when she hears that Momiji has gone to the park with Ko. Meanwhile, Coach Daimon and the principal discuss the baseball teams' futures. Daimon declares he has no intention of bringing any of the Portables up to varsity, but...

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  9. Cross Game Season 1 Episode 9 - Let's Do This!
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    #9 - Let's Do This!

    S1:E9

    It’s the Portables vs. varsity! Ko takes the mound in the bottom of the first. He uses Aoba’s notes to his advantage and strikes out the first two batters, but later in the game, Azuma hits a home run off of him. And Senda...

    Director:Takahide Ogata
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Cross Game Season 1 Episode 10 - Yeah, Right
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    #10 - Yeah, Right

    S1:E10

    Ko hits a triple off of Kamikawa's fastball, but he’s getting more and more exhausted. With his fatigue at its peak, Ko tells Akaishi that he’s going to forget about control and focus on speed.

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  11. Cross Game Season 1 Episode 11 - Wipe That Smirk Off Your Face
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    #11 - Wipe That Smirk Off Your Face

    S1:E11

    The seniors on the Portables start sulking when they realize they have no shot at joining varsity, and their unmotivated playing drags the whole team down in the scrimmage against the varsity team.

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  12. Cross Game Season 1 Episode 12 - I Challenge You!
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    #12 - I Challenge You!

    S1:E12

    Ko and Senda visit the junior high to watch the scrimmage game. Aoba is pitching, and she’s so in control she purposely lets the batters get a few hits.

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  13. Cross Game Season 1 Episode 13 - Summer Training Camp?
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    #13 - Summer Training Camp?

    S1:E13

    The district tournament begins, and the varsity team sweeps their first opponent. Azuma’s getting a lot of attention from the media, but he and Miki start to have misgivings about Coach Daimon.

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  14. Cross Game Season 1 Episode 14 - How Many Points?
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    #14 - How Many Points?

    S1:E14

    Daimon's irrational coaching leads to a loss for the varsity team in the district tournament. Aoba meets Azuma’s brother Junpei at the game and takes him home with her, where he immediately falls in love with Ichiyo.

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  15. Cross Game Season 1 Episode 15 - Enjoy It More
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    #15 - Enjoy It More

    S1:E15

    The Portables' not-so-stellar record has the principal thinking it's the perfect chance to get rid of the Portables and fire Coach Maeno. But Coach Maeno challenges Daimon's team to a scrimmage...

    Director:Takahide Ogata
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Cross Game Season 1 Episode 16 - How Should I Know?
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    #16 - How Should I Know?

    S1:E16

    The varsity team and the Portables face off in a critical match. Ko gets off to a shaky start on the pitcher’s mound, loading the bases with the first three batters. The two coaches have bet their jobs on the outcome.

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  17. Cross Game Season 1 Episode 17 - That's Tough
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    #17 - That's Tough

    S1:E17

    The Portables triumph over varsity, and Coach Daimon and the interim principal leave the school, along with some of Daimon's recruits. Azuma decides to stay at Seishu Gakuen High.

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  18. Cross Game Season 1 Episode 18 - An Audition?
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    #18 - An Audition?

    S1:E18

    Risa has stayed at Seishu Gakuen even though her father, the former interim principal, left the school. She causes some confusion when she practices for a movie audition.

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  19. Cross Game Season 1 Episode 19 - Memories...
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    #19 - Memories...

    S1:E19

    The Kitamura and Tsukishima families visit Wakaba's grandparents, the Asamis. Ko and Aoba look through photo albums and reminisce about Wakaba.

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  20. Cross Game Season 1 Episode 20 - Mizuki Asami
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    #20 - Mizuki Asami

    S1:E20

    Aoba starts high school at Seishu Gakuen. Her cousin, Mizuki Asami, starts there too, where he becomes the center of the all the girls' attention. But what really bugs Ko and Azuma is that Mizuki is moving in with the Tsukishimas...

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  21. Cross Game Season 1 Episode 21 - No Matter What Happens
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    #21 - No Matter What Happens

    S1:E21

    There is a rumor going around that Aoba and Mizuki are dating. But Mizuki is jealous of Ko's relationship with Aoba. Meanwhile, Seishu's baseball team raises the intensity with their new members.

    Director:Takahide Ogata
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  22. Cross Game Season 1 Episode 22 - You Underestimated It, Didn't You?
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    #22 - You Underestimated It, Didn't You?

    S1:E22

    Midori asks Aoba to play on an all girls' school baseball team in an upcoming game. But Aoba feels like she should stay true to Seishu Gakuen's team and decline.

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    Writer:Michihiro Tsuchiya

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  23. Cross Game Season 1 Episode 23 - We'll Make a Comeback, Right?
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    #23 - We'll Make a Comeback, Right?

    S1:E23

    Aoba plays on Midori's team against a college powerhouse, but she is put in center field. The college team is strong on offense, and it looks like it could be a blowout. But then, Aoba takes the mound..

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  24. Cross Game Season 1 Episode 24 - Don't You Quit
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    #24 - Don't You Quit

    S1:E24

    Ko and his teammates watch one of the nation's best teams scrimmage. They are all captivated by one player on the team, Keitaro Mishima, whom Azuma remembers from Senior League.

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  25. Cross Game Season 1 Episode 25 - It's an Honor
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    #25 - It's an Honor

    S1:E25

    Seishu Gakuen advances to the second round of the summer tournament. But their opponent collects a lot of information on Seishu and goes after their weak points. Will Ko's pitching be enough to win?

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Best Episodes Summary

"Four-Leaf Clover" is the best rated episode of "Cross Game". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Michihiro Tsuchiya, it aired on 4/5/2009. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "I Hate You!".