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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- Damn, so many man tears. Eijun earned some interesting comments for his efforts. Otherwise, I'm proud of the kid for coming this far. That ending is really something though. Felt somewhat different from some of the other episodes. |
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| The last pitch against Maki!!! The best pitch being an unpredictable one in Miyuki's eyes xD Winning 8-3 against Sensen and off to the finals!!! Sensen crying as they are always the ones stuck in the semi-final. Not really used to hearing Sawamura being called Eijun and (especially) Ei-chan! His junior high friends! Wakana attracting plenty of attention ^^ |
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| Kawakami was jealous? Lol Wakana isnt even that cute looking. |
| Amazing pitch from Sawamura. Dont know what a crossfire pitch is though. The pitcher from Sensen realized his selfishness and regrets it. Aw. |
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Acxelion said: Can someone mind telling me whats so special about Sawamura's pitch against Maki? I don't really know too much about baseball aside from the basics. All I know from the subs is that his pitch was called a "crossfire." HuaXue said: Amazing pitch from Sawamura. Dont know what a crossfire pitch is though. I've never really heard the term crossfire' pitch, but in my own opinion, it most resembled a screwball! :) Ah great episode as always; excited to see Inashiro in action next week! |
| For those who don't understand. It was called a crossfire pitch because Sawamura stepped with his foot to his left (his pitching side) instead of in front of him and proceeded to swing his arm across his body (even if it was an accident). Making it look like the ball crosses the plate diagonally. Hence the term "Crossfire". Eijun x Wakana ftw. Can't wait for next week as always. |
| The game went by fast. I have a feeling they will lose in the finals. Maybe not, but Sawamura going to the nationals first year seems too impressive. |
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| I love Eijun's friends from junior high. Eijun is definitely their "Perfect Hero" :P Inashiro coming up! They said it was just one more until koushien, but I would say it's still one more. |
| Whew, scared me for a second when he stepped too wide. I thought he would twist his hip/injure something from forcing the throw. Turned out he made it just fine. Crossfire pitch just sounds cool. :> And a series that shows the school going to nationals!? Finally! Usually there are never enough episodes to cover it, but since this got an extension.... ^^ Unless they lose the next match. It's very possible, but that would suck after getting so far! Ryousuke joining in on Sawamura's abuse, hahaha. That was cute. (Holy crap, I can't wait for the Kominato OVA!!) |
| Woah, that felt rushed. Loved the episode and the series in general but that game really jumped around. |
Lefty112 said: For those who don't understand. It was called a crossfire pitch because Sawamura stepped with his foot to his left (his pitching side) instead of in front of him and proceeded to swing his arm across his body (even if it was an accident). Making it look like the ball crosses the plate diagonally. Hence the term "Crossfire". Eijun x Wakana ftw. Can't wait for next week as always. Ahh, okay. Small info like that help you enjoy certain sports anime more. I would probably love this series if I actually watched a lot of real life baseball. Until just a few minutes ago, I actually didn't know fouls counted as strikes but only up to 2. I was always confused at when batters got out after only one strike in previous episodes. But yeah, that was a pretty sick pitch. Sawamura's character grows on me every episode haha. |
AndoAug 17, 2014 5:23 AM
| Awesome! How Eijun got over his problem was awesome! Dat cross fire pitch!! Totally loved how Wakana was looking away when he looked at her. Tsundere alert <3 And how he immediately focused on her right away ^^ These 2 are so in love >.< Totally lol'd at the jealousy when they saw Wakana. Dat Body :3 I hope we see more of her later hehe, lol'd at how he got kicked harder than usual XD If this anime didn't get an extension I would've thought they'd lose nxt match but since they got an extension no way r they gonna lose...or so I hope >.< |
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| "STRAIGHT LINE" xD Can't wait for Inashiro vs Seido :o |
| I hope it doesn't fall into the cliche of them losing the final and then third years retire and Eijun having to carry on the torch... It just feels like that's exactly what's going to happen sadly... |
| Haha. Just love Kuramochi's reaction when he saw Wakana.. Yehey! One more before the Nationals! Although I have a bad feeling that they will lose... |
| Was confused for a moment there when Nori was suddenly the one pitching even though the coach said Sawamura would still be pitching... Ando- said: Until just a few minutes ago, I actually didn't know fouls counted as strikes but only up to 2. I was always confused at when batters got out after only one strike in previous episodes. Oh wow didn't know either ^^" didn't even notice it was weird there... sometimes I'm just just so amazed at how unobservant I am... |
| THAT WAS SUCH A GREAT GAME. Sensen's pitcher crying. That got me in the feels. Eijun's crossfire pitch was so awesome! Really enjoying the series lately. Bumped from an 8 to a 9. Eijun x Wakana is cute, but I prefer the girl manager. Kuramochi's reaction though. One more win for the nationals!! ;v; |
LOADAug 17, 2014 11:28 AM
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| Great episodes gives me Nostalgia of slam dunk moments lol |
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| WA-KA-NA KAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA? I lol'd. I have this sinking feeling that Seido will lose the next game. |
| I love the whole "Eijun is our hero" theme they use whenever the childhood friends show up. I cry. LOAD said: One more win for the nationals!! ;v; Ugh I got spoiled too. I also prefer girl manager btw. Lyrisia said: Was confused for a moment there when Nori was suddenly the one pitching even though the coach said Sawamura would still be pitching... He went for the inning after he struck out the ace but then got switched out. |
| Damn Eijun's pitch was right on. And the jealousy for Wakana lol |
| One of my favorite scenes animated... Hahaha. Kuramochi learning who Wakana really is. LOL. He is jealous that Sawamura has a girl. It feels like they have sped up this match since I remember this being a bit longer in the manga... oh well. Time to see Sakurazawa vs. Inashiro. It would have been good if the Sakurazawa has some sort of screen time before (like having them battle Seido in a practice match) but we practically know nothing about them. Oh well, I feel like they will be fodder to show the skills of Inashiro. Wanna see a better game here than Seido vs. Sensen. |
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| Another meh game. Aftermath is great though, Sawamura wants to keep playing baseball with his team, aww. :') |
| Honobono Log - best slice of life short -------------------------------------------- most kawaii loli overlord ---------------------------- Donquixote Doflamingo AMV - Control |
| Salty-kun got rekt. |
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| The WakanaXSawamura ship must happen! |
| Cross...fire pitch? Wow! The beautiful soundtrack strikes again, right before Ryousuke's head chop. Kuramochi making a big deal out of Wakana and the way he said her name as if every syllable had a weight to it (WA-KA-NA GA?!) was hilarious. I want you to pitch with them forever too but... That won't happen, will it... So, was Maki regretting not having joined Seidou? I wouldn't mind if he had, with that height. |
Cazqui-09Oct 23, 2021 7:20 AM
| Sawamura saved the "match point", it was a hard inning but finally end very nice his both innings!! Seidoh is in the final!!! cool!!! |
| Poor Maki,felt a bit sry for him,but I'm also glad that he was honest to himself at the end. The team got way better as whole and only one game left before nationals,that's usually the game we're the protagonist team screws up.... |
One Piece episode 914 & 915 & 1027 were a mistake and 957 brought the salvation - FMmatron |
| That was an intense face off with Maki and Eijun. The reactions to Wakana were hilarious. |
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| Wished they showed us Nori's winning pitch at the end. Congratulations to Seidou, but their game against Sensen was one sided and wasn't that threatening at all like the previous one. Can't wait for the Inashiro semifinal, Mei has been boosting so much that I'm interested of what he's going to do! |
How I learned to stop worrying and love the bomb --- Dr Strangelove  |
| I don't like this match compare to others. Finally Eijun meet his friends haha |
| Proverbs 4:23 Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. |
| Eijun you crazy madman, using a total new pitch thats possible with his flexible body. As expected not much of a difficult match seeing how we only got the highlights of it and skipped through the rest, time for the finals. |
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| Oh no, the pressure is getting Eijun again Miyuki can read minds somehow lmao Exactly the experience Satoru and Eijun are getting in their first year is going to come in handy for their second year. Awww I’m glad that they got to talk with Eijun. I guess trusting your players does come in handy, other coach. Kuramochi’s reaction to Wakana was hilarious Wakana best girl |
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| The ending of this match felt kinda rushed, didn't feel as rewarding as the last match imo. |
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