The Ace of Diamond anime, based on Yuji Terajima’s popular baseball manga, first hit the airwaves in 2013. Following its initial run, a sequel series, Ace of Diamond Act II, aired from 2019 to 2020. Fans of the series received exciting news recently as a new sequel has been officially announced, although details remain scarce.
This announcement was made through the event’s social media account, accompanied by an illustration from Terajima himself, celebrating the continuation of the series.
The original Ace of Diamond anime, produced by Madhouse and Production I.G, ran from October 2013 to March 2016. The second season, Ace of Diamond Act II, picked up the story and aired from April 2019 to March 2020. With the new sequel confirmed, anticipation is building even though the broadcast date has yet to be revealed.
Ace of Diamond is more than just a story of a village boy’s journey to Tokyo to become a top pitcher. It offers a detailed portrayal of baseball in Japan through the experiences of its main character, Sawamura Eijun.
Sawamura, a left-handed pitcher, is scouted by Seidou High School on a baseball scholarship. Despite a heartbreaking loss in the national inter-junior high school tournament due to a wild throw, Sawamura remains determined.
His resolve catches the attention of Seidou High School’s elite baseball club, leading him to visit and eventually join them.
During his visit, Sawamura has an enlightening encounter with Miyuki, a highly-regarded catcher, which solidifies his decision to attend Seidou High. The story follows his growth and challenges as he strives to succeed in the competitiveness of Japanese high school baseball.
If you haven’t watched the anime yet, now is the perfect time to check out Sawamura’s passionate journey and see why this series has garnered such a dedicated following.
