---
title: "Ace of the Diamond"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/ace-of-the-diamond-2013"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 60761
imdb_id: "tt3105422"
status: "Returning Series"
seasons_count: 4
episodes_count: 191
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 7.9
vote_count: 75
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Ace of the Diamond (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/ace-of-the-diamond-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Ace of the Diamond is a Japanese animated television series that premiered in 2013. The show follows Eijun Sawamura, a brash left-handed pitcher who is scouted for his potential and joins Seido High School's baseball team with the goal of becoming the team's undisputed ace. The series features voice performances by Ryota Osaka, Takahiro Sakurai, Nobunaga Shimazaki, and Natsuki Hanae. It originally aired on TV Tokyo and has been available for streaming on platforms such as Crunchyroll. The show continues to be distributed and can be viewed through various online services.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A brash left-handed pitcher joins a powerhouse high school baseball team aiming to become its ace."

### Why Watch
- Focus on intense baseball training and teamwork
- Character growth centered on ambition and discipline
- High-stakes sports action with emotional depth

### Caveats & Content Note
- May move slowly for viewers seeking non-sports drama
- Some may find the sports focus too narrow
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for teens and up with mild dramatic tension and competitive themes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: competitive, youthful, dramatic, intense, inspiring

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | AD tv | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (75 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 191
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 7 (4%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 184 (96%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ryota Osaka** as *Eijun Sawamura (voice)*
- **Takahiro Sakurai** as *Kazuya Miyuki (voice)*
- **Nobunaga Shimazaki** as *Satoru Furuya (voice)*
- **Natsuki Hanae** as *Haruichi Kominato (voice)*
- **Shintaro Asanuma** as *Yoichi Kuramochi (voice)*
- **Yoshimasa Hosoya** as *Tetsuya Yuki (voice)*
- **Yuki Ono** as *Shun Isashiki (voice)*
- **Daisuke Namikawa** as *Chris Yu Takigawa (voice)*
- **Masakazu Morita** as *Kochiro Tanba (voice)*
- **Nobuhiko Okamoto** as *Ryosuke Kominato (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is this show only about baseball?
Yes, the show primarily focuses on high school baseball and the journey of its main character.

### Q: Does the main character face challenges besides baseball?
While baseball is central, personal growth and team dynamics are also key elements.

### Q: Is it based on a manga or original story?
The source material is not mentioned in the provided synopsis.

### Q: Are there a lot of games or matches in the show?
The series includes multiple baseball games and training sequences.

### Q: Is it suitable for younger viewers?
It is generally suitable for teens, though younger viewers may need interest in sports.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Ace Hardware | The Helpful Place - Ace Hardware](https://www.acehardware.com/?msockid=129a629317da618605e87511164260b3)
- [Ace of the Diamond (2013-2026) - Where to Watch - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/ace-of-diamond/c6qvSFsZ1hmbcSzzLsevM1/where-to-watch/)
- [Ace of the Diamond (TV Series 2013- ) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/60761-a)
- [ACE Cash Express Philadelphia, PA](https://www.acecashexpress.com/locations/pennsylvania/philadelphia/)
- [Watch Ace of the Diamond - Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GYX0MZ58R/ace-of-the-diamond)
- [American College of Education | Accredited Degrees Online](https://ace.edu/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*