- 6.7/1011 votesLoading...
#1 - Wakaba
Season 1 Episode 30 - Aired 10/25/2009
Ko's new neighbor Akane looks exactly like Wakaba, which brings back a flood of memories to Ko.
Director: N/A
Writer: Michihiro Tsuchiya
- 7.0/109 votesLoading...
#2 - Everyone's Summer
Season 1 Episode 42 - Aired 1/24/2010
The Seishu Gakuen baseball team gets a day off before their training camp begins. This year's summer tournament is especially important for Azuma, Akaishi, Nakanishi and Senda, as it is their last chance to aim for Koshien.
Director: N/A
Writer: Michihiro Tsuchiya
- 7.1/109 votesLoading...
#3 - An Audition?
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 8/2/2009
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
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#4 - Happy New Year
Season 1 Episode 34 - Aired 11/22/2009
Ko and his friends ring in the New Year by visiting a shrine. But they find themselves chasing after a pickpocket that victimized Junpei and Ichiyo.
Director: Takahide Ogata
Writer: Michihiro Tsuchiya
- 7.2/109 votesLoading...
#5 - Since Forever
Season 1 Episode 39 - Aired 12/27/2009
Ko masters the breaking ball that Aoba taught him, and he tells her that she can pitch vicariously through him. Café Clover decides to hire a part-timer, and Akane is the first to apply.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
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#6 - She Hasn't Change
Season 1 Episode 43 - Aired 1/31/2010
The summer tournament is nearing, and Azuma and Aoba run into Azuma's former coach, Daimon, who is currently coaching at a school that Seishu may face in the second round of the summer tournament!
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.3/1010 votesLoading...
#7 - He May Be Right
Season 1 Episode 27 - Aired 10/4/2009
Ryuou Gakuin's ace Matsushima starts off with a bang, pitching a 1-2-3 inning. But Ko strikes back with three strikeouts in a row. The crowd goes wild, but Aoba doesn't seem amazed... yet.
Director: Takahide Ogata
Writer: N/A
- 7.4/1015 votesLoading...
#8 - I Hate You!
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/12/2009
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...
Director: N/A
Writer: Michihiro Tsuchiya
- 7.4/1013 votesLoading...
#9 - For Real?
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/19/2009
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
Writer: N/A
- 7.4/109 votesLoading...
#10 - Memories...
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 8/9/2009
The Kitamura and Tsukishima families visit Wakaba's grandparents, the Asamis. Ko and Aoba look through photo albums and reminisce about Wakaba.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
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#11 - Or Is It Fate?
Season 1 Episode 33 - Aired 11/15/2009
Akane learns about Wakaba when she goes over to the Tsukishimas with a present for Aoba.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.4/109 votesLoading...
#12 - Idiot!
Season 1 Episode 40 - Aired 1/10/2010
Aoba gets a call from the national women's baseball coach with an unexpected invitation. Meanwhile, Ichiyo tells Junpei her one condition, which drives Junpei to coach Seishu as hitting coach.
Director: Takahide Ogata
Writer: N/A
- 7.5/109 votesLoading...
#13 - Mizuki Asami
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 8/16/2009
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...
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
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#14 - It’s His First Date
Season 1 Episode 38 - Aired 12/20/2009
Ko goes on a date to a kabuki show with Akane. After the date, Ko goes to Akaishi's house to tell him all about the date. Then, he hands Akaishi a present from Akane…
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.6/1010 votesLoading...
#15 - Hey
Season 1 Episode 32 - Aired 11/8/2009
Akane finally moves next door to Ko, and Aoba doesn't like the fact that the two are becoming good friends. But one day, a certain incident brings Aoba and Akane closer together.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.6/109 votesLoading...
#16 - A Careless Pitch?
Season 1 Episode 44 - Aired 2/7/2010
Miki's team beats Daimon's school and advances to face Seishu Gakuen in the second round of the tournament. Ko gets nervous about facing Miki, but performs well on the day of the game.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
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#17 - I Challenge You!
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 6/21/2009
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: Michihiro Tsuchiya
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#18 - How Many Points?
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 7/5/2009
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.8/1010 votesLoading...
#19 - Who Are You?
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/10/2009
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: Michihiro Tsuchiya
- 7.8/109 votesLoading...
#20 - Enjoy It More
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 7/12/2009
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: N/A
- 7.8/1010 votesLoading...
#21 - No Matter What Happens
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 8/23/2009
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
Writer: N/A
- 7.8/109 votesLoading...
#22 - It's an Honor
Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 9/20/2009
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?
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.8/109 votesLoading...
#23 - That's My Line!
Season 1 Episode 45 - Aired 2/14/2010
Seishu Gakuen advances to the third round. Everyone on the team has been improving, including Ko, whose pitches seem to gain speed every game.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.9/109 votesLoading...
#24 - You Underestimated It, Didn't You?
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 8/30/2009
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: Michihiro Tsuchiya
- 7.9/109 votesLoading...
#25 - Don't You Quit
Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 9/13/2009
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Worst Episodes of Cross Game
Every episode of Cross Game ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst 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...
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Network:TV Tokyo
Worst Episodes Summary
"Wakaba" is the worst rated episode of "Cross Game". It scored 6.7/10 based on 11 votes. Directed by N/A and written by Michihiro Tsuchiya, it aired on 10/25/2009. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Everyone's Summer".