Ace of the Diamond: Act II - Recommendations

• Vol: 1; Ch: 11
• 2015 - 2016

It is said that there is a legendary catcher who can turn any pitcher he forms a battery with into a star. But this catcher requires something in return—the pitcher's soul. That is why the catcher is also known as the Grim Reaper. The pitcher will throw his soul into each pitch until that pitcher dies. But for down-on-his-luck pitcher Ryo Arakami, this may be the deal he was looking for after all!

• Vol: 26
• 1972 - 1979

A hot-blooded sports comic about the members of a small-time baseball team who, through great effort and practice, develop into a star team. After transferring schools to Sumiya High, protagonist Taniguchi Takeo decides to participate in baseball practice at his new school. He changes into his previous schools's uniform, and the other team members notice that this is the uniform of Aoba Academy, famed for their baseball team. Because of this, they believe that Takeo is an amazing player; however, while he was at Aoba Academy, he was only a lackluster second-string player...!?

• Vol: 26; Ch: 250
• 2005 - 2010

Six years ago, following a crushing defeat, a group of friends promised that they will one day take their friend Suzuo to the Koshien. Now in their first year of high school, the friends have reunited behind the pitcher Kitaro Kitaoji to keep their promise. With Suzuo as their manager and Kitaro's signature left-handed, underhand "Submarine Pitch," they may just go all the way.

• Vol: 6
• 1979

• Vol: 1; Ch: 2
• 1991 - 1992

• Vol: 6; Ch: 24
• 1989 - 1992

Persistent mediocrity hasn't dissuaded Fukutsu Toshi, captain of a lame high school baseball team, from his love of the game. But when the principal, dissatisfied with their winless performances, threatens to take away their playing field, Toshi is forced into action to turn things around with all out effort. But facing him at every turn is endless adversity. Nothing is ever easy for him, but luckily, Toshi has the determination to beat it all.

• Vol: 11
• 2007 - 2009

Meet Abo Ozawa, ace pitcher. He can’t seem to make up his mind, on or off the baseball diamond. Off the field, he finds himself pulled in either direction by two lifelong friends. On one hand, there is the cute-but-fiery Hana Eguchi, who’s also an ace pitcher, even more famous, and constantly assaulted by reporters and talent scouts. There’s just no controlling this girl. On the other hand, there is the cute-but-controlled Noriko “Norippe” Asai. The third member of the trio, she finds herself overshadowed by her two friends. As events unfold, will he be able to choose between them? But Abo’s mind is on baseball, and he doesn’t have time to deal with these problems. Or does he? On the pitcher’s mound, on the one hand, his left arm has the control to put the ball right where he wants to with absolutely perfect precision. And on the other hand, his right arm is a powerful uncontrolled monster that flails fireballs at the plate too fast to see. Which glove should he wear?

• Vol: 3; Ch: 11
• 1983

• Vol: 3; Ch: 21
• 1992

Tohma Nagasu joins the baseball club to check out girls, but an injury caused him to lose his force when throwing. Only Kaede, the club manager, expects him to heal. Tohma trains hard for Kaede so that he can beat their rival school Shohei, because Kaede's dream is to get to Koshien and Tohma's is to help her out.

• Vol: 9; Ch: 35
• 2015 - 2018

Asafuji Taisei was in a car crash that killed both his parents and left him severely injured. Despite a miraculous recovery, the prospect of a long rehabilitation process has Taisei feeling hopeless about returning to baseball. However, one day he turns on an old CRT TV that his parents had given him, and while watching the static he remembers that he promised to take his parents to Koushien. It's the spark that finally motivates him, but can Taisei really make it to Koushien after being out of baseball for two years?