In 1925 (year 14 of the Taishō period), after being told by a baseball player that women should become housewives instead of going to school, two 14-year-old Japanese high school girls named Koume and Akiko decide to start a baseball team in order to prove him wrong. During this time, when even running was considered too vulgar for women, baseball is known as "what the boys do" and they face many difficulties when searching members, getting permission from their parents and when learning about the sport itself.
Cast: Kanae Itou, Mai Nakahara, Mamiko Noto
Season 1
12 episodes
1. That Which the Boys DoKoume Suzukawa is requested to join a first ever All-Japanese Girls Baseball team, at Toho Seika Academy Girls High School. Anything than boys can do, girls can do better...in a kimono!TV-PGCC24minJul 3, 2009
2. A Long, Lovesick Spring DayHomeroom teacher, Anna Curtland, instructs the girls on the fundamentals of baseball as their newly appointed Manager. Akiko and Koume are still five members short of a full roster.TV-PGCC24minJul 10, 2009
3. Nine Girls Take Their PlacesThe Ouka-kai a.k.a "Cherry Blossom club" square off against Asaka High's Boys Baseball team in a practice game.TV-PGCC24minJul 17, 2009
4. From HereThe girls are down in the mud after losing their first game. With practices suspended from inclement weather and broken spirits, it's up to Koume to rally her teammates back onto the field.TV-PGCC24minJul 24, 2009
5. Days of Racing Through Flowers & ButterfliesWith a new resolve and Western-style uniforms, the girls throw themselves back into practice. However, they are still 1 player short for a full team and a real practice session. The search is on for one more player and a way to make the pain of physical training tolerable.TV-PGCC24minJul 31, 2009
6. The Ball Flies About the FieldThe girls are finally ready to begin full practices, but their manager has to go out of town. They begin challenging other team to practice games, but who will agree to give the girls a chance?TV-PGCC24minAug 7, 2009
7. Girlish Pranks in the Streets of AzabuThe school is buzzing with talk of the Rogue Batter who has been stalking the streets at night. Koume and Akiko begin learning the "magic pitches", but they're all thrown a curveball at when the whole team winds up out at night.TV-PGCC24minAug 14, 2009
8. The Star of AzabuThe Kinema International production department hires Koume as stand-in female co-star for their upcoming motion picture to be filmed in the Azabu Juban District.TV-PGCC24minAug 28, 2009
9. A Restaurant Full of MisunderstandingsA misplaced picture of a baseball player causes controversy amongst members of the family-owned restaurant.TV-PGCC24minSep 4, 2009
10. What Am I Supposed to Do?The girls begin their two week training camp session to strengthen their body and mind in preparation for their rematch with the boys from Azuka Middle School. Kyouko's mind still remains fixated on Tomoe, will she be able to get her act together?TV-PGCC24minSep 11, 2009
11. Totally on Edge Despite OurselvesThe Okukai prove their mettle as they shutout the elementary school boys in their last practice match before the big game. With much anticipation, the long-awaited rematch with the Boys Baseball team from Azuka Middle School finally begins.TV-PGCC24minSep 18, 2009
12. Covered in the Dust & DirtThe boys get wind of the secret behind Akiko's Magic Pitch and begin their steady comeback. With Two Strikes, Two Outs, and bottom of the Ninth Inning, the girls give it their all in a climactic finish!TV-PGCC24minSep 25, 2009
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In 1925 (year 14 of the Taishō period), after being told by a baseball player that women should become housewives instead of going to school, two 14-year-old Japanese high school girls named Koume and Akiko decide to start a baseball team in order to prove him wrong. During this time, when even running was considered too vulgar for women, baseball is known as "what the boys do" and they face many difficulties when searching members, getting permission from their parents and when learning about the sport itself.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Tomohiro Fujita, Hitoshi Murakami, Shinichi Nakamura, Sanae Mitsugi
- Studio
