Series Tagged as Baseball

Sakura Mayu, a stunning high school girl who once embraced a gal lifestyle, returns to her true passion—baseball—at Kanto Girls’ Academy. A gifted pitcher with a sharp fastball, Mayu reenters the school’s struggling baseball club, joined by her tough-talking teammate Mariko and their supportive captain. As Mayu leads the team toward revival and faces fierce opponents, this dynamic tale blends sports, friendship, and determination, showcasing a group of girls chasing victory and personal growth on the diamond.

Comedy Drama Sports

セーラーエース

Sailor Ace

Shizuku Mizutani is a studious high school girl with no interest in anything beyond her grades and future plans—until she's tasked with delivering class notes to Haru Yoshida, a boy notorious for his absence since a violent incident on the first day of school. Haru, impulsive and socially awkward, immediately declares Shizuku his friend, throwing her carefully ordered life into chaos. As their unlikely bond grows, Shizuku begins to see the sincerity behind Haru's actions, while Haru finds himself drawn to her blunt honesty. Together, they navigate the complexities of friendship, love, and the challenges of connecting with others.

となりの怪物くん

Comedy Romance Slice of Life

ドラフトキング

Draft King

By クロマツテツロウ

Aura Gouhara is a skilled scout for the Yokohama Bay Golds professional baseball club. He searches amateur fields for players whose talent others overlook. His goal each draft year is to find the player who will become the strongest pick of the class. A newer scout, Ryosuke Kamiki, learns the job while being pulled into Gouhara's methods. Their work shows baseball from the side of evaluation, bargaining, and uncertain futures.

ショート・プログラム

Short Program

By あだち充

Label 少年サンデーコミックススペシャル

Publisher 小学館

In a collection of short stories, young characters navigate the tender, fleeting moments of youth and love, each facing unique challenges and emotions. From a boy reuniting with a past crush at a class reunion to a girl grappling with unspoken feelings for a stranger she passes daily, their stories unfold with quiet depth. Alongside friends and fleeting connections, this heartfelt anthology blends romance, nostalgia, and the bittersweet essence of growing up, capturing the small, poignant experiences that shape their lives in a timeless exploration of human connection.

Drama Romance

GRAND SLAM

Grand Slam

By 河野慶

Slice of Life Sports

ラストイニング

Last Inning

イレギュラーズ

Irregulars

プレイボール

Play Ball

By ちばあきお

群青にサイレン

By 桃栗みかん

Shuji, a high school boy who quit baseball after his cousin Sora outshone him as a pitcher in their youth, reunites with Sora at the same school, where their rivalry reignites. Seeing Sora’s smaller frame, Shuji joins the baseball team, believing he can finally surpass him, forming a tense battery with his cousin and their friend Tsunogaya. As Shuji grapples with jealousy, regret, and his own identity on the field, this raw tale blends sports, emotion, and personal growth, following a boy confronting his past and finding his place in a story of competition and reconciliation under the ultramarine sky.

Rin has spent childhood as an outsider because his widowed father keeps moving him between schools. His small build and gentle nature make him a target for bullying. At a new school, he unexpectedly hits a home run against the talented pitcher Hayato. The moment shocks Hayato and gives Rin a new path. The boys promise to train toward becoming Japan's top pitcher and slugger.

Drama Sports

壬生狼ヤングゼネレーション

打撃王　凜

Little Slugger Rin

Kyoho Mitsu, a towering over 2-meter-tall Japanese man with exceptional bad luck, arrives in America to chase his childhood dream of becoming a Major League Baseball player after facing rejections in Japan’s pro drafts, job offers, and even romance. Despite missing a tryout with the Arizona Snakes due to trouble, he gets a chance to join the Single-A Phoenix Hot Sands by hitting a massive home run in a game he stumbles into. Known as “Jai” for his giant stature, his raw batting power and gentle personality draw attention as he begins his journey in the minor leagues. He faces tough challenges, including rival players and the harsh realities of American baseball culture. Alongside teammates like the fiery Hiroshima-native Koji, a former college captain, Kyoho’s relentless determination fuels his quest to rise through the ranks.

ジャイアント

11月15日

愛しのバットマン

My Dear Batsman

クーロンズ・ボール・パレード

Kowloons' Ball Parade

By 福井あしび, 鎌田幹康

青空エール

Yell for the Blue Sky

By 河原和音

Tsubasa Ono, a shy and inexperienced trumpet player, enters high school with dreams of joining the brass band and performing at the legendary Koshien Stadium, home of Japan's national baseball championship. Inspired by the passion of the baseball team and its determined pitcher, Daisuke Yamada, Tsubasa finds herself drawn into a world of rhythm, teamwork, and shared ambition. As she navigates the challenges of mastering her instrument, building confidence, and supporting her friends, Tsubasa discovers the power of music to connect hearts and inspire dreams. Alongside Daisuke and their classmates, she learns that chasing a goal is as much about the journey as the destination.

Drama Music Romance Sports

新約「巨人の星」　花形

青空

ROOKIES

Rookies

By 森田まさのり

Koichi Kawato is a new Japanese teacher at a troubled high school. The school's baseball club is made up of delinquents who were suspended from competition after a brawl. The remaining members care more about women, smoking, and wasting time than baseball. Kawato refuses to give up on them and keeps speaking about their dreams. Under his guidance, the team begins to remember why they loved the sport.

Comedy Drama Sports

忘却バッテリー

Oblivion Battery

By みかわ絵子

高校生家族

By 仲間りょう

Kotaro Ietani, a 15-year-old excited for high school, is stunned when his father, Ichiro, reveals he’s enrolled in the same school—along with the entire family, including his mother, Shizuka, younger sister, Haruka, and even their cat, Gomez. On the first day, Kotaro’s hopes for a typical teenage life are disrupted as his family joins his class, creating awkward and chaotic moments. Ichiro, a former salaryman, embraces his new student role with enthusiasm, while Shizuka tackles academics diligently. Haruka adapts quickly, charming classmates, and Gomez, the cat, becomes an unexpected school mascot. Kotaro navigates the embarrassment and unexpected warmth of sharing his high school life with his quirky family.

Kasumi moves into her aunt's boarding house so she can attend Meijo High School. Four boys from the same school are already living there. She stays devoted to her boyfriend Katsuhiko, but the easygoing Yusaku keeps drawing her attention. Their shared home makes distance impossible. School and boarding-house life blend into a light romantic comedy full of mixed signals.

Comedy

陽あたり良好！

Good Sunshine!

Comedy Romance Sports

バトルスタディーズ

Battle Studies

砂の栄冠

ストライプブルー

Stripe Ball

クワトロバッテリー

Quattro Battery

球神転生

4軍くん（仮）

Mr. 4th Division (Temporary)

By 末広光, 森高夕次

Drama Sports

サンキューピッチ

By 住吉九

Katsuya enters Seishu High School with his friend Susumu. On the way to watch the baseball club, they meet a striking girl who calmly stops a groper on the train. The boys later realize she is Yuri, the baseball manager and the coach's daughter. Katsuya joins the team because he wants to see her smile. Baseball and first love begin to overlap around the struggling school club.

ナイン

Nine

Nakazato Minatsu is a spirited high school girl and the ace pitcher of her school’s softball team, known for her straightforward personality and athletic talent. Her life gets complicated when three very different guys—her classmate Akiba Shuu, her softball coach Yamazakura Kango, and a rival boxer from another school, Kadomatsu Naoto—vie for her affection. Things take a hilarious turn when Minatsu, disguised as the elegant “Maria Sudo,” catches Naoto’s eye, sparking a tangled web of romance and mistaken identities.

Comedy Romance Sports

最強！あおい坂高校野球部

Aoizaka High School Baseball Club

錻力のアーチスト

ＴＡＣＨＩＤＥＮ　－立川電機工業男子ソフトボール部－

スローステップ

Slow Step

Comedy Romance Sports

BUNGO―ブンゴ―

By 二宮裕次

リトル・ブル

Little Bull

昭和のグラゼニ

Showa's Money Diamond

少女少年学級団

Girls and Boys Class Groups

By 藤村真理

In a classroom where the divide between boys and girls is stark, Haruka Nakatani, a baseball-loving, tomboyish girl, transfers in and shakes up the dynamics. Passionate about the sport, Haruka faces daily skirmishes with her rival, Wataru, and harbors a crush on Ken, a high school student who once played in the prestigious Koshien tournament. As Haruka navigates the turbulent waters of friendship, rivalry, and first love, she and her classmates experience the joys and challenges of youth, learning about themselves and each other.

Comedy Romance Slice of Life Sports

Romance Sports

ボールパークでつかまえて！

The Catcher in the Ballpark!

高校デビュー

High School Debut

By 河原和音

Haruna Nagashima, a former middle school softball star, enters high school determined to reinvent herself and find love after years of focusing solely on sports. Eager to shed her tomboy image, she enlists the help of Yoh Komiyama, a popular and aloof classmate, to coach her in the art of romance. Though Yoh agrees to help, his blunt honesty and cool demeanor challenge Haruna at every turn, forcing her to confront her insecurities and rethink what it means to be true to herself. As their unlikely partnership deepens, Haruna navigates the ups and downs of high school life, friendships, and first love, discovering that confidence and connection come from within.

Comedy Drama Romance Slice of Life

君のことが大大大大大好きな100人の彼女

By 中村力斗, 野澤ゆき子

Rentaro Aijo has been rejected after asking out one hundred girls. He prays for guidance and learns that a divine error caused those failures. A god says the mistake will be corrected by giving him one hundred destined partners. The blessing comes with a deadly catch if he does not return each girl's feelings. His first confessions begin a romantic comedy built on impossible commitment.

Comedy Food Romance Slice of Life

銀の匙 Silver Spoon

Silver Spoon

Yuugo Hachiken, a city boy overwhelmed by academic pressure, enrolls in Ooezo Agricultural High School in Hokkaido, hoping for an easier life away from exams. But the rural school's demanding farm work—milking cows, plowing fields, and raising livestock—quickly shatters his expectations. Surrounded by classmates with dreams of inheriting family farms or pursuing agricultural careers, Yuugo, who lacks a clear goal, begins to question his purpose. Through sweat, laughter, and unexpected friendships, especially with Aki Mikage, a horse-loving girl, Yuugo discovers the challenges and joys of farm life, finding his own path amidst the cycles of nature.

Comedy Drama Food Slice of Life

青のフラッグ

Blue Flag

By KAITO

Taichi Ichinose, a high school senior, feels stuck as he nears a crossroads in life, sharing a class with Futaba Kuze, a girl he finds hard to connect with, and Toma Mita, his outgoing childhood friend. When Futaba confesses her crush on Toma and asks for Taichi’s help, the trio’s lives intertwine, stirring up complex emotions and hidden feelings.

Natsunosuke Bonda is a left-handed middle reliever for the Jingu Spiders. After eight years as a professional, his salary remains modest by baseball standards. He studies other players' paychecks because every matchup can affect his own future contract. Games, call-ups, injuries, and retirements all become workplace risks rather than simple glory. He pitches with the belief that money is buried on the field.

Drama Romance

グラゼニ

Money Diamond

ドラハチ

プレイボール2

Play Ball 2

By コージィ城倉, ちばあきお

Daikou Busujima, a talented high school pitcher with a notorious fastball, is barred from joining the baseball team due to a past brawl that led to his expulsion. Frustrated but determined, he catches the eye of a scout and earns a spot with the professional Kyoham Athletics team in Japan's Pacific League. As a rookie relief pitcher, Busujima boldly declares his goal of achieving 60 saves in his first season, facing skepticism from teammates and rivals. His fiery personality and unique pitching style, including the "Busujima Change," draw attention as he navigates intense games and rivalries. Supported by veteran players and his own grit, Busujima begins to prove his worth on the professional stage.

ストッパー毒島

Stopper Busujima

Eijun Sawamura, a passionate young pitcher, joins Seidou High School’s elite baseball team to pursue his dream of reaching the national Koshien tournament. At Seidou, he trains under strict coaches alongside talented teammates, including catcher Kazuya Miyuki, who helps refine his unique pitching style. Eijun competes for a spot on the varsity roster while adapting to the team’s intense regimen.

Dreams

ダイヤのＡ

Ace of Diamond

Comedy Slice of Life Sports

MIX

By あだち充

Label ゲッサン少年サンデーコミックス

Publisher 小学館

Keisuke Yamato is a promising freestyle swimmer. Ami Ninomiya is a talented diver. Their families own rival confectionery shops and have feuded for generations. The rivalry began over competing owl-shaped cakes and a dying accusation against the Yamatos. Their sports lives and family conflict become tangled from the start.

Drama Romance Sports

ラフ

Rough

Comedy Drama Romance Sports

野球部に花束を～Knockin' On YAKYUBU's Door～

鳳ボンバー

Otori Keisuke, a 14-year-old pitching prodigy and son of a legendary baseball star, skips high school to join the pro team Teio Phoenix, where his father Otori Kinsuke is a celebrated batter. As a middle schooler in the pros, Keisuke faces skepticism and pressure, relying on his talent and grit to prove himself. Alongside teammates like the competitive Inagaki, he navigates the challenges of professional baseball, blending sports, family dynamics, and youthful determination in a fast-paced tale of a young pitcher aiming to carve his own legacy on the mound.

キャプテン

Captain

By ちばあきお

When six childhood friends accidentally save a sacred relic from a shrine fire, their lives take an unexpected turn. A mysterious temple god appears, granting each of them a unique power on their 13th birthdays. Now in junior high, the group is forced to join the Sports Rental Club, where they lend their talents—and newfound abilities—to other school clubs in need. Led by the spirited Misora, an aspiring actress and natural athlete, the friends navigate rivalry, friendship, and the challenges of adolescence, all while uncovering the true nature of their powers.

いつも美空

Always Misora