Ace of the Diamond: Season 2
Coach Kataoka takes the failure to reach the nationals upon himself as a shortcoming in his own leadership. With the fall tournament presenting a new chance to reach the nationals, the team strives to overcome the gaps left by the absence of the third-year players. As they strive to improve, they retain the hope of making it to the nationals and keeping their treasured coach from retiring. Meanwhile, the battle to ho
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Eijun Sawamura is a brash, left-handed pitcher with extraordinary talent who was scouted and joined the baseball powerhouse Seido High.
- Sawamura's primary goal is to become the undisputed ace of the Seido High School team.
- The team faces the departure and absence of the third-year players, leaving gaps that the remaining members must strive to overcome.
- The competitive battle for the position of ace involves Sawamura, Furuya, and Norifumi.
Season overview
Coach Kataoka takes the failure to reach the nationals upon himself as a shortcoming in his own leadership. With the fall tournament presenting a new chance to reach the nationals, the team strives to overcome the gaps left by the absence of the third-year players. As they strive to improve, they retain the hope of making it to the nationals and keeping their treasured coach from retiring. Meanwhile, the battle to hold the position of ace between Sawamura, Furuya, and Norifumi continues, bringing new strength to the team as they face fresh challenges in their ongoing baseball journey at Seido High.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
Howling In The Summer
Apr 6, 2015 · 24 min
At the Baseball Kingdom magazine office, Mine looks back to the summer tournament. The game between Yakushi and Seido was an exciting watch. Seido played their pitcher relay in ord
The Summer Heat Haze
Apr 13, 2015 · 24 min
Inashiro and Seido met in the final. Inashiro played around their unparalleld ace, Narumiya. Whereas Seido relied on their 4-man pitcher relay. The first-year pitchers, Furuya and
The Kings of Summer
Apr 20, 2015 · 24 min
Tanba got a leg cramp and couldn't continue, so Sawamura came out at the bottom of the seventh. Yuki turned the game around in the top of the eighth. Sawamura continued to pitch we
The Fall Tournament Begins!
Apr 27, 2015 · 24 min
Seido draws into the most competitive bracket in their attempt to win the tournament. The first opponent is Teito, and they have a first-year pitcher who's already been to national
The Cold Rain
May 4, 2015 · 24 min
A huge crowd gathers at Edogawa City Baseball Stadium to watch the game between Seido and Teito. At the top of the first, Furuya takes out their cleanup and catcher, Inui. Teito's
Out of Order
May 11, 2015 · 24 min
The game is paused due to the rain. Mukai stretches in his dugout, Furuya looks spaced out, and Sawamura is pitching in the bullpen. The game resumes, and Miyuki immediately gets a
Where I Am
May 18, 2015 · 24 min
Sawamura makes a great relief. However, Mukai, as the self-proclaimed best pitcher his year, continues to toy the Seido batters. Kuramochi fights for a walk to first and Haruichi f
Scenario
May 25, 2015 · 24 min
Mukai scatters his pitches offensively, but Tojo puts up a good fight and gets on base. Kuramochi follows after, and the Teito battery walks Haruichi to load the bases. It's two ou
My Path
Jun 1, 2015 · 24 min
Seido beats Teito, and the team is excited to play Inashiro again. Being influenced by how Maezono swings his bat every day after dinner, many follow suit. However, some aren't exa
Did You Just Pitch...
Jun 8, 2015 · 24 min
It's Seido vs Nanamori, and Coach Kataoka has made a big roster change. Haruichi, Furuya, Tojo, and Kanemaru — four first-years are in the starting lineup. To top it off, the start
The Underdog Story
Jun 15, 2015 · 24 min
Sawamura overcomes the yips and shows off an impressive pitching job against Nanamori Academy. "You can be in contention for the ace position now," says Miyuki. Inashiro and Ugumor
Self-Destruction
Jun 22, 2015 · 24 min
Inashiro vs Ugumori. At the bottom of the seventh, Tadano and Narumiya are having a difficult time seeing eye to eye against the highly offensive Ugumori batters. Umemiya hits a bi
Fissure
Jun 29, 2015 · 24 min
Inashiro is defeated, and the Seido Nine, who were hoping to take down Inashiro themselves, are visibly disturbed by the upset. After seeing Miyuki and Maezono's attitude toward Wa
On My Shoulders
Jul 6, 2015 · 24 min
Ugumori vs Seido. Ugumori's cleanup, Umemiya is at bat, and Furuya pitches a high fastball remembering the conversation in the restroom. "If you can't do as I say, then get off the
Persistent and Diligent
Jul 13, 2015 · 24 min
Umemiya pitches a power curveball to finish off Miyuki, but Miyuki manages to react quickly, thanks to Watanabe's scouting, and hits an RBI into the center field. Maezono follows u
Chain Reaction
Jul 20, 2015 · 24 min
Bottom of the seventh, Seido is batting. Tojo hits a double into the right-center field. Higasa follows up with a two-run hit, giving Seido a five run lead over Ugumori. However, t
Shut Him Down!!
Jul 27, 2015 · 24 min
A hit makes a bad bounce in front of Haruichi, and Seido misses out on a double play. Now, Ugumori has the bases loaded with no outs. Ugumori has momentum, but Seido's defense bold
This Guy's Pretty Good
Aug 3, 2015 · 24 min
Bottom of the eighth, it's two outs with a runner on third, and Umemiya face off against Miyuki. Miyuki hits long but stops just short of the fence, and the game goes into the fina
An Uncompromising Challenge
Aug 10, 2015 · 24 min
It's the final inning, and Umemiya's at bat. Sawamura's concentration peaks. "I won't run away." Sawamura's cutter goes right into Umemiya's chest. He swings and hits a grounder to
With Heads Held High
Aug 17, 2015 · 24 min
Seido High School makes the round of eight, but Miyuki is overstressed by his role as the captain. "I thought that with you as the captain, the team will get better," Yuki encourag
Whispers of the Devil?
Aug 24, 2015 · 24 min
"I don't want to quit the team," Watanabe says strongly. Miyuki and Maezono may have some issues, but the second-years as a whole are getting along better. Haruichi continues to pr
Winging It
Aug 31, 2015 · 24 min
At Seido's indoor practice area, Sawamura is trying to learn a breaking ball. He's having difficulties pitching any breaking balls but immediately succeeds on pitching a changeup w
School Academic Level
Sep 7, 2015 · 24 min
The runner on first takes a big lead. As Sawamura tries to throw to first, the runner on third runs, and Sawamura stops his throwing motion. "Balk!" says an umpire. Oya takes a run
Individual Minds
Sep 14, 2015 · 24 min
Sawamura goes three for three in the bottom of the fifth. Next inning, Kuramochi gets a hit off the first pitch, and Shirasu follows as well. However, Oya scouts and analyzes well.
Zeal
Sep 21, 2015 · 24 min
Oya has runners on first and second with only one out, and the cleanup, Kasuga, is up next. However, Sawamura can't suppress his excitement. "Pitch with confidence," Maezono encour
The Conceited Underclassman
Sep 28, 2015 · 24 min
Sawamura pitches all nine innings with a stellar performance, and Seido advances to the semifinals. Chris can't help but smile at Sawamura's growth. The game between Sensen and Sei
Step By Step
Oct 5, 2015 · 24 min
Furuya's injury is healed, and after seeing Sawamura's great performance, he is more than ready to pitch. Kawakami continues to put in more work as well. In the team meeting, the w
The Resilient Second String
Oct 12, 2015 · 24 min
Coach Kataoka organizes an intrasquad scrimmage between the first-string and the second. Furuya is the starting pitcher for the first-string team and Sawamura for the second. And f
Demon Child
Oct 19, 2015 · 24 min
A middle-aged man watches the intrasquad game. He is none other than Eijiro Sakaki, the man who made Seido's baseball team famous. He was also Kataoka's high school coach. "You use
The Kings' Roar
Oct 26, 2015 · 24 min
The sound of metal bats ring through the field of Yakushi High School. Sanada, the ace, is showing meticulous batting work. Behind him, Raichi is swinging like a mad man. Over at I
The Courage He Gave Me
Nov 2, 2015 · 24 min
The game between Seiko and Seido begins. Seiko's catcher, Masu, is up at bat. Miyuki is wary of him, as he's both the lead-off man and the central figure of the team. In order to t
The Resolve for Responsibility
Nov 9, 2015 · 24 min
Seiko is behind by five runs at the top of the fourth. Their cleanup, Nagata, is up at bat and pressures Furuya with his powerful swing. Miyuki calls for a quick time out to regain
The Ace's Instinct
Nov 16, 2015 · 24 min
Seiko takes back one run, but Seido doesn't allow any more. Likewise, Ogawa isn't giving Seido an easy time. Furuya plays to his limits and stops the hit with his body. The game is
Innocent
Nov 23, 2015 · 24 min
At the top of the eighth, Seiko is ready to turn the game around. Seiko's energy puts Sawamura off his game. Tamaki is unprepared for Sawamura's moving fastball and swings late. Ho
The World Beyond
Nov 30, 2015 · 24 min
Miyuki uses everything inside him to stop Ogawa as he tackles into home plate. Masu criticizes his dangerous play but compliments his attitude. Tied at 5-5, the game goes to extra
Rematch
Dec 7, 2015 · 24 min
Miyuki takes the bat at the bottom of the tenth and hits cleanly off of an inside pitch into his chest — the game ending home run. After a difficult game, Seido advances to the fin
Priorities
Dec 14, 2015 · 24 min
Coach Todoroki quickly puts Sanada on the mound in the bottom of the third inning after seeing Amahisa's ability as a pitcher. At the top of the sixth, Raichi gets up to bat carryi
One Pitch
Dec 21, 2015 · 24 min
Top of the eighth, Amahisa hits Mishima with his pitch, and Coach Todoroki is extatic. With runners on first and second, Raichi Todoroki gets up to bat. Ichidai leaves the fate of
Meeting Expectations
Jan 4, 2016 · 24 min
The final against Yakushi is tomorrow, and there's a lot of tension at Seido. However, Furuya went to the doctor and was told it would be dangerous for him to play. Furuya wants to
Play Ball
Jan 11, 2016 · 24 min
The third-years stop by the night before the final. Sawamura asks Chris for some advice on his two-seamer. The third-years realize how far Sawamura has come seeing him pitching var
The Leadoff Man
Jan 18, 2016 · 24 min
It's time for the Tokyo Fall Tournament Final. It's Yakushi's chance to go to nationals for the first time, and Seido's chance to go back after seven years. The play ball is called
Fastball Featuring Todoroki
Jan 25, 2016 · 24 min
Yakushi's chance to score in the bottom of the first inning is crushed by Shirasu's super catch in the outfield. With the game still at 0-0, we go into the second inning. Can Seido
To This Side
Feb 1, 2016 · 24 min
Raichi stands on the mound. Raichi's fastballs get faster every pitch, and Maezono strikes out. Raichi's strong performance as a pitcher brings life to the Yakushi batters in the b
The Best Fastball
Feb 8, 2016 · 24 min
Kawakami gives up a home run to Raichi and a hit to Sanada. Kuramochi and Haruichi gets a double play in order to back Kawakami up. However, Kawakami loses control of the ball and
The Field
Feb 15, 2016 · 24 min
Maezono's pressure overwhelms Raichi and hits a fly allowing Kuramochi to come home and tie the game. Raichi comes to realization of what it means to stand on the mound. Coach Todo
The Decision
Feb 22, 2016 · 24 min
It's the bottom of the fifth, and Yakushi is up to bat. Mishima stands in the batter's box ready to hit but falls short before Sawamura's four-seamer. Sawamura surprises the crowd
Partnership
Feb 29, 2016 · 24 min
Miyuki gets his ribs checked out. In the bottom of the sixth, Sawamura shows a strong performance going three for three. With the sides retired, Haruichi stands in the batter's box
Party Boys
Mar 7, 2016 · 24 min
Sawamura strikes out Raichi three for three! He also strikes out Sanada! Sawamura and Miyuki put up a strong fight against Yakushi's heart of the order, and the crowd goes wild. Sh
Just You Wait!
Mar 14, 2016 · 24 min
The Tokyo Fall Tournament Final is nearing its end. With Yakushi leading 3-4, we go into the top of the ninth inning. Kuramochi hits a fast hit, but Yakushi's all-in defense stops
Last Inning
Mar 21, 2016 · 24 min
At the top of the ninth, Seido is behind 3-4. Haruichi gets a base hit, and Miyuki follows up with one as well. Next up is Maezono. He stands in the batter's box with a mission. Sw
Seek Diamonds
Mar 28, 2016 · 24 min
It's the bottom of the ninth, and Seido leads 5-4. Furuya stands on the mound putting fear into Yakushi's batters with his pitch. This is the final moment. Seido is looking energet