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Cross Game

Season 1 · 50 episodes · Apr 5, 2009

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    Episode 1

    Four-Leaf Clover

    Apr 5, 2009

    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!

    Apr 12, 2009

    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?

    Apr 19, 2009

    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

    Apr 26, 2009

    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?

    May 3, 2009

    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?

    May 10, 2009

    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

    May 17, 2009

    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

    May 24, 2009

    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!

    May 31, 2009

    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

    Jun 7, 2009

    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

    Jun 14, 2009

    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!

    Jun 21, 2009

    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?

    Jun 28, 2009

    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?

    Jul 5, 2009

    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

    Jul 12, 2009

    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?

    Jul 19, 2009

    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

    Jul 26, 2009

    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?

    Aug 2, 2009

    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...

    Aug 9, 2009

    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

    Aug 16, 2009

    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

    Aug 23, 2009

    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?

    Aug 30, 2009

    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?

    Sep 6, 2009

    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

    Sep 13, 2009

    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

    Sep 20, 2009

    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

    Sep 27, 2009

    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

    Oct 4, 2009

    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

    Oct 11, 2009

    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!

    Oct 18, 2009

    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

    Oct 25, 2009

    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?

    Nov 1, 2009

    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

    Nov 8, 2009

    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?

    Nov 15, 2009

    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

    Nov 22, 2009

    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

    Nov 29, 2009

    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?!

    Dec 6, 2009

    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

    Dec 13, 2009

    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

    Dec 20, 2009

    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

    Dec 27, 2009

    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!

    Jan 10, 2010

    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!

    Jan 17, 2010

    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

    Jan 24, 2010

    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

    Jan 31, 2010

    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?

    Feb 7, 2010

    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!

    Feb 14, 2010

    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

    Feb 21, 2010

    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?

    Mar 7, 2010

    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

    Mar 14, 2010

    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?

    Mar 21, 2010

    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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    Episode 50

    More Than Anyone in the World...

    Mar 28, 2010

    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.