Episode
Ace of the Diamond: The Battle Begins!
Overview
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.
Details
- Series
- Ace of the Diamond
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 51
- Air date
- 2014-10-05
- Runtime
- 24 min
Episode context
The Battle Begins! is Episode 51 in Season 1 of Ace of the Diamond. It aired on 2014-10-05. The runtime is 24 min.
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Episode 50: Footsteps to Tomorrow
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.
Episode 52: I Don't Want to Lose
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