Synopsis: Boukyaku Battery is a story about a famous baseball battery consisting of the genius pitcher Haruka Kiyomine and skilled catcher Kei Kaname who was also known as the “General.” During their senior league days, they were talented enough to not only win, but also crush the hopes and dreams of many junior high school players that they played against. However, Kaname lost his memory and the two entered Kotesashi High School, a no-name public high school. In the same school, they meet several talented players who had quit baseball after playing against them in junior high. This is a story of their coming together in a newly established baseball club to play baseball again.
(Source: Baka Updates, edited)
Overview
Bokuyaba Battery is a new baseball anime by MAPPA, known for their high-quality adaptations like Jujutsu Kaisen and Chainsaw Man. The trailer begins with a dramatic shot of a catcher and a pitcher, reminiscent of a popular scene from Reel.
Visuals and Performance
As expected from MAPPA, the animation looks stunning. The studio has a proven track record with sports anime, having produced Yuri on Ice and Re-Main. While the writing in this series may seem lackluster at times, Miyano Mamoru’s incredible performance elevates it significantly. His portrayal surpasses even Iketeru Daga’s humorous delivery of crude jokes. Mamoru’s unique manner of speaking brings uncontrollable laughter, making it a must-see performance. His character’s childlike innocence and attempts to befriend everyone add a heartwarming touch to the show. Though the humor can be hit-or-miss, the scenes focusing on baseball are taken seriously.
Main Cast
There are five main protagonists in this anime:
Kei Kaname (Catcher) – Voiced by Mamoru Miyano, known for roles such as L in Death Note, Okabe Rintarou in Steins;Gate, and Dazai in Bungo Stray Dogs. He is one of the most famous voice actors in the industry.
Tarou Yamada (Baseman) – Voiced by Yuuki Kaji, the voice actor for Eren Yeager in Attack on Titan. Another highly regarded voice actor.
Aoi Toudou (Shortstop) – Voiced by Youhei Azakami.
Haruka Kiyomine (Pitcher) – Voiced by Toshiki Masuda. Likely the main hero of the series.
Shunpei Chihaya (Second Baseman) – Voiced by the actor for Shanks in One Piece.
Production Team
The show is produced by Makoto Kimura, who has previously worked on shows like Jujutsu Kaisen and Attack on Titan. The opening theme is performed by Mrs. Green Apple, ensuring high production value for the series.
Release Information
Bokuyaba Battery began airing on April 10, 2024, and new episodes will be released every Wednesday at 00:00 (JST) on Crunchyroll. The first season will consist of 12 episodes.
Don’t miss this visually stunning and emotionally engaging baseball anime! Here is the latest trailer: