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episodes: 25 + 1
aired: 2007.04.12 - 2007.09.27

The series, set in Saitama, follows Mihashi Ren, who had previously excelled as his middle school baseball team's ace pitcher, due to his grandfather's connections as its manager. As he graduates to high school, whose baseball team his grandfather does not manage, he initially does not believe he is good enough to succeed at baseball, however, but assisted by his friends, he grows in stature, confidence and skill, helping his team excel with his own ability.

Natsu no Taikai-hen (Series 2)

episodes: 13
aired: 2010.04.01 - 2010.06.24

Picking up where the original series left off, Mihashi, and his teammates face the Sakitama High School team in the next round of the High School Baseball Invitational Tournament as they aim to play in the finals at legendary Hanshin Kōshien Stadium.

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