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Mar 2, 2008 9:47 AM
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THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE.
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YAY, NISHIURA!

Good for Mihashi for sticking in there!
Great for the team for sticking together and everyone being involved in their victory!
I felt bad for Tosei at the end because they were so sad, but classy about losing.
I thought that conversation between Tajima and that reserve catcher from Tosei was cute and so everything that Tajima is in the show.

To be honest, I think I would have been more excited during this episode if I hadn't cheated months ago to make sure they won in the end. ;D And it kind of felt like they won last episode with that amazing hit by Tajima, no?

I'm so sad that the next episode is the last one of the aired series. (Thank goodness for #26.)

What does everyone else think?

Mar 2, 2008 11:43 AM
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that was so good. i'm so glad that they won (though i did cheat and read the manga so i knew what was gonna happen) but enjoyed it none the less.
Mar 2, 2008 3:52 PM
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Freakin' awesome episode. I really didn't think they were going to win. Superb episode.
Mar 2, 2008 8:49 PM
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NISHIURA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I did not think they were going to win. I was screaming at my computer when Izumi said "I'll catch it for you, Mihashi!" After he said that, I knew they had the game.

Riou is moe~

Off to shower, then watch 25. MUST HAVE SECOND SEASON.
Mar 2, 2008 9:19 PM
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Great episode!, I was also unsure whether or not they'd win so I'm really glad they did and it didn't turn out to be one of those We'll-try-harder-next-time endings:P
Mar 3, 2008 3:36 AM
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How did they pull that off? I thought he was safe at the plate but thats just me. I almost burst in tears of happiness when they won, I feel I was happier than the team itself. It's been one hell of a ride, second season FTW!
Mar 3, 2008 11:47 PM
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Having read it in the manga I was not surprised but it was well animated and this last inning felt awesome !

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Mar 19, 2008 7:39 PM
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oman. the episode is over already?!!! it felt like it was only 5 mins....

anyway, THEY WON! i was a little worried when izumi was all like "I'll catch it!" but he did!!! and ohman, it was so exciting when they won. but i nearly cried with that junta and kazu moment. it was so adorable and saddening. i just felt SO bad for tousei.

but it was really nice of them to make the paper cranes :)

and ohman i loved that tajima x catcher reserve moment (i cant remember his name . its been so long since they mentioned him!!!! maybe harada?) anyway it was so adorable.

gah this show is just too good. why is there only one (two) more episodes =(
Sep 15, 2008 12:28 PM
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Zomg they WON!!!!

All this time i was thinking oh noes they are going to loose, because how can they win and then the series is over??

I so didnt know!!! I was so excited and cried of happiness and then Tosei started crying and I was a river xD i dont even know what im saying cause im so happy! this series is awesome! Next episode yay!
Nov 27, 2008 1:01 AM

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THEY WON!!!~

This episode ended quite fast.
I was like "Oh? It's over?!". XD

Lots of happy and sad moments.
But it was great to see that they were good sports.
They even gave those paper cranes thingy. XD

More gay moments.
This time, it's Tajima [my favorite character] and that orange-haired guy. Forgot his name.

Mihashi's face in the car was especially weird. LOL XD
May 22, 2009 5:30 AM

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That game was more intense for me than watching my team in the World Series. Well, maybe not there but it was pretty close, I didn't expect this anime to give me the emotional rollercoaster that it gave me.
Aug 31, 2009 1:33 PM

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Best episode of the series! I was screaming and dancing when Abe managed the block. I was so so damn happy...and then a few seconds later I was crying over the scene with Tousei! That was really sad, and yet it was so adorable at the same time.

The scene with Tajima and the reserve catcher was cute too ^_^

This NEEDS a second season!
Sep 25, 2009 3:20 PM

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wow. They did it, they actually did it! I never will be able to watch a baseball game ever the same again. This is one of the BEST sports anime I have ever seen. It was just so amazing. I wonder what episode 25 & 26 will bring.
-Jenn
Nov 11, 2009 12:09 PM

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I can't believe they actually won! The end of the game was amazing, but oh no there's only 1 more episode D:
While the game felt a little too long for me it still had so many exciting moments and the atmosphere was perfect. Even I couldn't help, but cheer for Nishiura few times as well. This series deserves a second season!
May 14, 2010 3:11 PM

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waaaaahh that was too good!!! Go Nishiura!

(I shed tears when the manly men on the Tousei-team started crying in the end; I felt so sorry for them!)
May 18, 2010 4:39 PM

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Awesome episode. I seriously didn't think they would win. That game was what...10 episodes long? Yet it didn't feel long to me at all!
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Jul 16, 2010 5:36 AM

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When Izumi said 'I'll catch for you Mihashi' with the music... :3
I loved this episode so so so much. thank goodness there is a second season!




Oct 19, 2010 3:00 AM

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The other team had 2 female managers... at least 2.
lol at Mihashi's mom stripping him.
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Nov 12, 2010 1:49 PM
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I got teary eyed when I saw Tousei break down.

I fucking loved the series.
Off to season 2.
Dec 24, 2010 2:20 AM

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This show is glorious. GLORIOUS. This episode had such a gigantic emotional payoff.

Looks like Tajima has gained a fan in the reserve catcher.

BEGINNER
Dec 29, 2010 7:39 AM

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adamantine said:
This show is glorious. GLORIOUS. This episode had such a gigantic emotional payoff.

QFT! Is so aaaaaaaaawesome!

"Only the dead have seen the end of war".
~Plato~
Feb 16, 2011 8:11 PM

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This episode, no, this show is so damn brilliant.
Feb 27, 2011 4:42 PM

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...Alright, I admit it. I had a tear or two when they one.

Seriously, this series is bloody amazing and it is not getting enough credit. The build up through all those episodes and the emotional payoff from that build up... Marathoning this series has been an intense experience and it did what any good sports anime should do.

It made me cheer for the main team.

Cannot wait to see more!
Aug 2, 2011 1:37 PM
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I'm really, really happy that Nishiura won, but I nearly teared up when they showed the Tousen team crying. I feel so bad for them >: They were really nice and sportsman like about it though.

The Tajima/Rio conversation was too funny. Rio has an idol!
Jan 29, 2012 1:39 AM

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Daaaaaaaaaamnnnn, this show is so goooood and lovely and... and... <3

It was just me or Tajima was reacting a little... gay in this episode?? fudshfuifgdsyfgudgfsygf <33
Feb 10, 2012 11:16 PM

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for the first time in almost 10 episodes.... was i able to breathe a sigh of relief.
really cant wait for the second season :D
Nope.
Apr 21, 2012 11:45 PM

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Awww i feal bad for Tosei .great anime though
Jun 27, 2012 2:24 PM
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that was a very long game lol
Jul 10, 2012 12:15 AM

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How did they pull that off? I thought he was safe at the plate but thats just me.

That's my exact thought, I thought they had it, still I am happy with their victory
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Aug 12, 2012 9:06 AM
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wow that was quite the climax. a wonderful victory for nishiura!
Sep 22, 2013 5:04 AM

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I am amazed by Hanai's last pitch from the center field straight back home, that was.. awesome. Hanai definitely has some potential as a back up pitcher.
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Oct 27, 2013 12:13 PM

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I CRIED A LOT - especially when they won and also that scene when the Tousei captain gave Nishiura their paper crane thing. Solid 9.
Nov 22, 2013 7:09 PM

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Awesome. Although sad when Tousei guys cried. But at least, they are just one run behind. Both teams did their best and it was an amazing game. The game even felt very fast (although I just realized it was like many episodes already just to cover it).. Sweet Victory!
Jan 5, 2014 6:55 PM

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YAY!! they won! I'm so proud of them! I knew they could do it!
this is one of the few times where I actually wanted both teams to win. Tousei was a good team with some great guys on it. I didn't want to see them lose either, but one of them had to. I really felt it when they were all crying because of their loss. so sad. the game was amazing though! and I'm satisfied with the outcome.

May 13, 2014 6:18 PM

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I was so prepared to cry about them losing the game. Shit, I still cried when they won ... what a great episode. Though it's honestly really unbelievable that they won against Tousei, I'm so so SO glad they did :)

Also, Hanai's throw back home! So cool!
Apr 1, 2015 8:56 AM

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I was so prepared to cry about them losing the game.

My heart was pounding so fast for the call, oh my god.
Sep 16, 2015 1:43 PM

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I'm so glad Nishiura won XD.Now that they've beaten Tousei ,a team that made it to Koshien,they'll definitely be getting recognition.
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I am amazed by Hanai's last pitch from the center field straight back home, that was.. awesome. Hanai definitely has some potential as a back up pitcher.

Yeah,I guess that's why Momo has him practicing being a pitcher.That was some awesome shoulder action to be throwing from so far.

Aww, I felt sorry for Tosei losing though especially Kawai the captain.I think it's his third year so this was his last summer with Junta and the team :(
LOL at scene with that guy from Tosei completely fangirling Tajima and asking him for his email.I think he'll probably be the main catcher for the team after Kawai. I hope we'll be seeing Tousei again in the future.Anyways I can't wait to see how far Nishiura can go in this tournament.
Mar 14, 2016 8:54 AM

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YAYYYYY!! I was ready to get all sad but phew! Nishiuraaaaaaa :")

Kinda felt bad for the Tousei boys. We'll probably see them again though yeaahh~~
Jan 16, 2017 12:28 PM
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heart race, crying out loud, cheering and feeling nervous gosh it was that exciting episode!!!Congrats on your win-it was a very intense game, I've never thought that I'll be absorbed by baseball game to that extent!
Mar 26, 2017 2:12 PM

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That was spectacular. Felt bad for Tousei there.
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Mar 2, 2019 4:02 AM

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Damn, it was an awesome game, both teams were great!

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That was spectacular. Felt bad for Tousei there.


Exactly!
I can't get enough of these moments in sports anime.
Nov 22, 2019 5:00 PM

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Oh my god!!!!!!! They win!!!!!!! Congratulations babies!!!!!!!!! ❤ I feel sad for Tosei though ;(

Ouch! The cranes, it makes me cry!!!! Wahhhhhhhh ~ Tosei is so nice!!! T------T I really feel sad for them, I'm happy but sad at the same time huhuhuh
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Apr 19, 2020 4:54 PM
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Thank God they won~
By the way, does anyone know the title of Tosei's cheering squad's music when Mashiba is hitting?
Jul 21, 2021 8:23 AM

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LLETTSSSSSS FUCCKINGGNG GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!

after endless times ive thrown my arms, bit my fingers, pulled my hair and kicked my feet THEY WON!!! fuck im way too happy about this they're the main characters of course they'd won but. that felt so. deserved. so nerve wrecking shocking and just joy bringing. i seriously couldnt close my mouth because i was so shocked my god that was great.

scenes with tousei's afrtermath were great too, really like the captain. what a champ
Jul 11, 2022 8:44 AM
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Best episode of the series

I was really sad when Tosei players were crying in the end.And that Hanai throw was amazing seriously one of my favourite moment in the series.

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