Cross Game

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Episode 1

Four-Leaf Clover

2009-04-05 · 21m

On one summer day, Wakaba leaves for camp after making a promise to Ko. A few days later, Ko happens to turn on the television, and a high school baseball game is on. During the exchange, a news report comes on, and Ko can't believe what he hears.

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Episode 2

I Hate You!

2009-04-12 · 21m

Wakaba asks Aoba what kind of boys she likes, Aoba says, "One who can throw a 100 mph fastball." Wakaba says that Ko may one day be able to throw that fast. Ko and Nakanishi's team faces Aoba's pitching in a sandlot baseball game. Aoba wins, but...

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Episode 3

For Real?

2009-04-19 · 21m

Ko and Nakanishi organize a sandlot game with some old friends from elementary school. Ko stands on the pitcher's mound with Nakanishi as catcher. But after Ko throws a few practice pitches...

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Episode 4

Secret Weapon

2009-04-26 · 21m

An unfriendly man comes to hit at the Tsukishima Batting Center. He hits homerun and homerun, and the other patrons are astonished. When a group of students come check out the high school, the homerun hitter is among them.

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Episode 5

Can I Borrow a Pot?

2009-05-03 · 21m

Aoba tries to make porridge for Momiji, but then Ko proceeds to skillfully prepare some food for Momiji, and the three of them end up spending New Year’s Eve together. And then, the cherry blossoms bloom and…

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Episode 6

Who Are You?

2009-05-10 · 21m

Ko, Akaishi and Nakanishi are starting high school, but under the new coach, only a few players make varsity. So Ko and the others join the Portables, the JV team who use a portable for a clubhouse. At the Jr. High, Aoba is the team’s new captain.

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Episode 7

Sucker for a Pretty Face

2009-05-17 · 21m

The coach invites Aoba to the team’s batting practice. When Ko, Akaishi and Nakanishi hear of it, they go over to confront Daimon. Aoba is getting warmed up when she starts striking out the varsity batters. But when Azuma steps up, she may be too tired...

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Episode 8

You Two Are Alike

2009-05-24 · 21m

Aoba feels disgruntled when she hears that Momiji has gone to the park with Ko. Meanwhile, Coach Daimon and the principal discuss the baseball teams' futures. Daimon declares he has no intention of bringing any of the Portables up to varsity, but...

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Episode 9

Let's Do This!

2009-05-31 · 21m

It’s the Portables vs. varsity! Ko takes the mound in the bottom of the first. He uses Aoba’s notes to his advantage and strikes out the first two batters, but later in the game, Azuma hits a home run off of him. And Senda...

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Episode 10

Yeah, Right

2009-06-07 · 21m

Ko hits a triple off of Kamikawa's fastball, but he’s getting more and more exhausted. With his fatigue at its peak, Ko tells Akaishi that he’s going to forget about control and focus on speed.

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Episode 11

Wipe That Smirk Off Your Face

2009-06-14 · 21m

The seniors on the Portables start sulking when they realize they have no shot at joining varsity, and their unmotivated playing drags the whole team down in the scrimmage against the varsity team.

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Episode 12

I Challenge You!

2009-06-21 · 21m

Ko and Senda visit the junior high to watch the scrimmage game. Aoba is pitching, and she’s so in control she purposely lets the batters get a few hits.

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Episode 13

Summer Training Camp?

2009-06-28 · 21m

The district tournament begins, and the varsity team sweeps their first opponent. Azuma’s getting a lot of attention from the media, but he and Miki start to have misgivings about Coach Daimon.

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Episode 14

How Many Points?

2009-07-05 · 21m

Daimon's irrational coaching leads to a loss for the varsity team in the district tournament. Aoba meets Azuma’s brother Junpei at the game and takes him home with her, where he immediately falls in love with Ichiyo.

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Episode 15

Enjoy It More

2009-07-12 · 21m

The Portables' not-so-stellar record has the principal thinking it's the perfect chance to get rid of the Portables and fire Coach Maeno. But Coach Maeno challenges Daimon's team to a scrimmage...

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Episode 16

How Should I Know?

2009-07-19 · 21m

The varsity team and the Portables face off in a critical match. Ko gets off to a shaky start on the pitcher’s mound, loading the bases with the first three batters. The two coaches have bet their jobs on the outcome.

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Episode 17

That's Tough

2009-07-26 · 21m

The Portables triumph over varsity, and Coach Daimon and the interim principal leave the school, along with some of Daimon's recruits. Azuma decides to stay at Seishu Gakuen High.

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Episode 18

An Audition?

2009-08-02 · 21m

Risa has stayed at Seishu Gakuen even though her father, the former interim principal, left the school. She causes some confusion when she practices for a movie audition.

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Episode 19

Memories...

2009-08-09 · 21m

The Kitamura and Tsukishima families visit Wakaba's grandparents, the Asamis. Ko and Aoba look through photo albums and reminisce about Wakaba.

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Episode 20

Mizuki Asami

2009-08-16 · 21m

Aoba starts high school at Seishu Gakuen. Her cousin, Mizuki Asami, starts there too, where he becomes the center of the all the girls' attention. But what really bugs Ko and Azuma is that Mizuki is moving in with the Tsukishimas...

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Episode 21

No Matter What Happens

2009-08-23 · 21m

There is a rumor going around that Aoba and Mizuki are dating. But Mizuki is jealous of Ko's relationship with Aoba. Meanwhile, Seishu's baseball team raises the intensity with their new members.

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Episode 22

You Underestimated It, Didn't You?

2009-08-30 · 21m

Midori asks Aoba to play on an all girls' school baseball team in an upcoming game. But Aoba feels like she should stay true to Seishu Gakuen's team and decline.

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Episode 23

We'll Make a Comeback, Right?

2009-09-06 · 21m

Aoba plays on Midori's team against a college powerhouse, but she is put in center field. The college team is strong on offense, and it looks like it could be a blowout. But then, Aoba takes the mound..

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Episode 24

Don't You Quit

2009-09-13 · 21m

Ko and his teammates watch one of the nation's best teams scrimmage. They are all captivated by one player on the team, Keitaro Mishima, whom Azuma remembers from Senior League.

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Episode 25

It's an Honor

2009-09-20 · 21m

Seishu Gakuen advances to the second round of the summer tournament. But their opponent collects a lot of information on Seishu and goes after their weak points. Will Ko's pitching be enough to win?

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Episode 26

I Know

2009-09-27 · 21m

Sannou tries to tire Ko out by bunting. But despite all the data Sannou got on them, Seishu takes the lead with a home run from Nakanishi. Will they move on to face Ryuou Gakuin?

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Episode 27

He May Be Right

2009-10-04 · 21m

Ryuou Gakuin's ace Matsushima starts off with a bang, pitching a 1-2-3 inning. But Ko strikes back with three strikeouts in a row. The crowd goes wild, but Aoba doesn't seem amazed... yet.

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Episode 28

Let's End This

2009-10-11 · 21m

The game between Seishu and Ryuou turns into a battle of pitchers. Seishu still leads 1-0 going into the top of the seventh inning, but then Mishima comes in for Shimano. How will Ko fare against him?

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Episode 29

No I'm Not!

2009-10-18 · 21m

The game between Seishu and Ryuou goes into extra innings. Ryuou's pitcher looks fresh, since he only came in during the ninth. But will Ko be able to keep pitching as well as he has been?

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Episode 30

Wakaba

2009-10-25 · 21m

Ko's new neighbor Akane looks exactly like Wakaba, which brings back a flood of memories to Ko.

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Episode 31

Do Ghosts Grow Older?

2009-11-01 · 21m

The anniversary of Wakaba's death is also the day of the summer festival. After visiting Wakaba's grave, Ko goes to the festival with Akane. Everyone notices how much she looks like Wakaba.

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Episode 32

Hey

2009-11-08 · 21m

Akane finally moves next door to Ko, and Aoba doesn't like the fact that the two are becoming good friends. But one day, a certain incident brings Aoba and Akane closer together.

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Episode 33

Or Is It Fate?

2009-11-15 · 21m

Akane learns about Wakaba when she goes over to the Tsukishimas with a present for Aoba.

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Episode 34

Happy New Year

2009-11-22 · 21m

Ko and his friends ring in the New Year by visiting a shrine. But they find themselves chasing after a pickpocket that victimized Junpei and Ichiyo.

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Episode 35

February 14

2009-11-29 · 21m

It's Valentine’s Day, and the boys are comparing how many chocolates they received.

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Episode 36

To Women's Baseball?!

2009-12-06 · 21m

Aoba decides to try out for the national women's baseball team. The tryouts bring back memories of the painful loss against Ouka Women's University.

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Episode 37

I Guess I Slept Well

2009-12-13 · 21m

During practice, a ball batted by Azuma hits Aoba in the leg so hard that she is hospitalized. Aoba has to pull herself out of the women's baseball tryouts, and Azuma is wracked with guilt.

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Episode 38

It’s His First Date

2009-12-20 · 21m

Ko goes on a date to a kabuki show with Akane. After the date, Ko goes to Akaishi's house to tell him all about the date. Then, he hands Akaishi a present from Akane…

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Episode 39

Since Forever

2009-12-27 · 21m

Ko masters the breaking ball that Aoba taught him, and he tells her that she can pitch vicariously through him. Café Clover decides to hire a part-timer, and Akane is the first to apply.

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Episode 40

Idiot!

2010-01-10 · 21m

Aoba gets a call from the national women's baseball coach with an unexpected invitation. Meanwhile, Ichiyo tells Junpei her one condition, which drives Junpei to coach Seishu as hitting coach.

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Episode 41

Koshien, Here I Go!

2010-01-17 · 21m

Yuhei Azuma's brother, Junpei, comes on as Seishu Gakuen's hitting coach, and practice becomes more lively than usual. Meanwhile, Aoba and Akane become better friends.

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Episode 42

Everyone's Summer

2010-01-24 · 21m

The Seishu Gakuen baseball team gets a day off before their training camp begins. This year's summer tournament is especially important for Azuma, Akaishi, Nakanishi and Senda, as it is their last chance to aim for Koshien.

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Episode 43

She Hasn't Change

2010-01-31 · 21m

The summer tournament is nearing, and Azuma and Aoba run into Azuma's former coach, Daimon, who is currently coaching at a school that Seishu may face in the second round of the summer tournament!

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Episode 44

A Careless Pitch?

2010-02-07 · 21m

Miki's team beats Daimon's school and advances to face Seishu Gakuen in the second round of the tournament. Ko gets nervous about facing Miki, but performs well on the day of the game.

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Episode 45

That's My Line!

2010-02-14 · 21m

Seishu Gakuen advances to the third round. Everyone on the team has been improving, including Ko, whose pitches seem to gain speed every game.

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Episode 46

I've Got a Bad Feeling

2010-02-21 · 21m

Aoba and Akaishi visit Akane in the hospital to tell her of their victory in the quarterfinals. There, they find out that she has made plans for a date with Ko.

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Episode 47

Can I Lie?

2010-03-07 · 21m

Ko visits Akane in the hospital and finds out that she is to undergo an operation on the day of the tournament final. Ko tells Aoba, and they pray to Wakaba for a successful operation before heading into the final game.

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Episode 48

All Right

2010-03-14 · 21m

It's the day of the district championship game between Seishu Gakuen and Ryuou Gakuin, but Aoba is not at the stadium, choosing instead to be at the hospital for Akane's surgery.

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Episode 49

Are You Having Fun?

2010-03-21 · 21m

In the bottom of the seventh inning, Ryuou Gakuin is down by one, and Mishima comes up to bat with two outs. Ko can afford to walk him?

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E50

Episode 50

More Than Anyone in the World...

2010-03-28 · 21m

Thanks to Ko, Seishu has earned a one-run lead in the twelfth inning, but pitching eleven innings is starting to take its toll on Ko.

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