Diamond no Ace

Ace of the Diamond
ダイヤのA〈エース〉
Daiya no Ace
Ace of Diamond

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Synopsis

Middle school student Eijun Sawamura has just lost his final baseball game after pitching a unique fastball that cost Akagi Middle School their chance to reach the nationals. As the baseball team captain, he feels responsible for their enormous loss and vows to take his friends there in high school. However, with his terrible grades and no school recommendations in his area, Sawamura sulks as he tries to figure out how to keep his promise. His pitch during the last game catches the attention of a scout from the prestigious Seidou High School in Tokyo, who soon convinces a begrudging Sawamura to observe their school's nationally-ranked baseball team practice. At Seidou, an impromptu competition between Sawamura and one of their batters causes him to cross paths with Kazuya Miyuki—a catcher who can pull out Sawamura's strengths as a pitcher. The experience he has accumulated at Seidou changes his initial reluctance to transfer to Tokyo. Although he still feels guilt over betraying his friends, they encourage him to take the offer and enroll in Seidou. Filled with a renewed sense of determination, Sawamura begins the arduous journey of becoming Seidou's team ace and heading for the nationals while carrying the spirit of his former school with him. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Publication notes

Diamond no Ace won the 53rd Annual Shogakukan Manga award in 2008 and the 34th Annual Kodansha Manga Award for the shounen category in 2010. As of March 2015, the series has sold over 22 million copies. The series was digitally published in English as Ace of the Diamond by Kodansha Comics USA from March 7, 2017 to January 9, 2024.

Published

May 17, 2006 to Jul 15, 2015

Authors

Terajima, Yuuji

External links

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MAL rank: #402
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Kazuya Miyuki2970 fan favorites
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School and Team: Seidou high school (currently) Height: 179 cm (5' 10.5") Weight: 71 kg (156 lbs) Age: 17 Blood Type: B Birthdate: 17 November Place of birth: Tokyo Starsign: Scorpio Catcher. Hits left, throws right. Second year of high school. Jersey number, 2. He is known for his sporty glasses. Miyuki became a regular as a first year player with his gutsy pitch calls and clutch hits. Most people find it hard to get along with him, because of his cheeky attitude and strong principles. However, that is not to say that his teammates consider him as unpleasant; as a matter of fact, they often seek his company and crowds into his dorm room. Miyuki enjoys calling the shots on the field, and is trusted enough by his teammates and coach to be allowed to do so. His dedication to being a catcher and wittiness is sure to win you over. Outside of baseball, he is also quite skilled in cooking and shogi. General Players Statistics: Defense: 5/5 Shoulder: 5/5 Running: 3/5 Physical Strength: 4/5 Mental Strength: 5/5 Batting: 4/5 Contact: 4/5 Power: 4/5
Eijun Sawamura2537 fan favorites
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School: Akagi Middle School (formerly), Seidou High School (currently) Age: 16 Birthday: 15 May Birthplace: Nagano Prefecture Height: 175 cm (5'9") Weight: 65 kg (143 lbs) Blood type: O Sawamura Eijun comes from the prefecture of Nagano, where he played baseball for Akagi middle school. He was scouted to play baseball for Seidou High School which is located in Tokyo, and is now a first year there. Sawamura is a left-handed pitcher (aka, "southpaw") who also bats with his left. Sawamura's strengths are his infallible spirit, bunting, infield defense, and his idiosyncratic pitches. His weaknesses are batting, outfield defense, and his control. Outside of baseball, his hobbies are catching beetles, fishing, and watching sumo. Pitching Statistics General Player Statistics Defence: 2/5 Shoulder: 4/5 Running: 3/5 Physical Strength: 4/5 Mental Strength: 4/5 Batting: 1/5 Contact: 2/5 Power: 2/5
Haruichi Kominato348 fan favorites
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A first-year second baseman of the team, Haruichi is a naturally talented, all-rounder baseball player. Despite his small stature and frail appearance, he has pinpoint precision while batting the ball, able to hit it as wide and as far as he pleases, and control where the ball lands. He also is extremely talented at defense, able to catch a ball in the air and throw it while still floating. He is often noted to have amazing baseball sense, able to decide in a split second where to hit the ball, what to watch for, and when to steal. His ability in baseball exceeds his older brother's, Ryousuke Kominato, who is first-string player and also a second baseman. The only thing lacking is his stamina, which he works hard on improving. Born in the Kanagawa Prefecture, he is a very calm and quiet person, often acting as tsukkomi to Sawamura Eijun's boke. He has a habit of saying things bluntly and often praises either Furuya or Eijun, causing them to compete against each other frequently. He plays reserve in the first-string team and occasionally feels envious of Eijun and Furuya for being able to play in a match. He is very small compared to other boys and it has been noted that he looks a bit like a girl. He is easily embarrassed, especially when praised. His relationship with his brother is slightly strained because they play the same position, but he still admires him to no end. Though reserved, he is highly ambitious and aims to take his brother's position. When he was a child, their relationship was closer, with Ryousuke often protecting him from bullies. (Source: Wikipedia)
Satoru Furuya194 fan favorites
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Age: 16 Birthdate: July 1 Birthplace: Hokkaido Blood type: O Height: 183 cm (6' 0") Weight: 65 kg (143 lbs) One of the main characters in the manga Ace of Diamond. Furuya is a right-handed power pitcher who throws a fastball and forkball. His main objective is to improve his stamina and control. Eijun Sawamura is his rival. Pitcher's data Player Statistics Defense: 3/5 Shoulder: 5/5 Running: 3/5 Physical Strength: 2/5 Mental Strength: 3/5 Batting: 4/5 Contact: 3/5 Power: 5/5 (Source: Diamond no Ace Wikia)