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Cross Game
“Cross Game” is a compelling anime series about Ko Kitamura and the Tsukishima sisters, blending coming-of-age, romantic comedy, and sports genres.
MyAnimeList Rating
| Year | 2009 |
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| Formats | Streaming |
| Episodes | 50 |
| Duration | 23 mins |
| Status | Finished |
| Release Date | April 5, 2009 |
| End Date | March 28, 2010 |
| Format | TV Series |
| Studio | SynergySP |
Synopsis
The main character is Kou Kitamura, son of the owner of Kitamura Sports. In the same neighborhood is a batting center run by the Tsukishima family. Due to their proximity and the relationship between their businesses, the Kitamura and Tsukishima familes have been close for many years, with their children going back and forth between the two homes like extended family. Because Kou and Wakaba were the same age and always together, Aoba was jealous of all the time Kou spent with her older sister. Aoba is a natural pitcher with excellent form, and Kou secretly trains to become as good as she was, even while publicly showing little interest in baseball.
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Characters & Voice Actors
Kou Kitamura MAIN | 
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Aoba Tsukishima MAIN | 
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Megumi Shimano SUPPORTING | 
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Akane Takigawa SUPPORTING | 
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Editor's Review
“Cross Game” is a compelling anime series that skillfully blends elements of coming-of-age, romantic comedy, and sports genres. The series, written and illustrated by Mitsuru Adachi, was serialized in Shogakukan shōnen manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Sunday from April 2005 to February 2010. It was adapted as a 50-episode anime television series that aired on the TV Tokyo network from April 2009 to March 2010.
The story revolves around Ko Kitamura and the four neighboring Tsukishima sisters, Ichiyo, Wakaba, Aoba, and Momiji. Ko and Wakaba were born on the same day in the same hospital and are close enough that Wakaba treats Ko as her boyfriend, though nothing is officially declared. Aoba, one year younger than them, dislikes how Ko is “taking” her sister away from her.
After Wakaba dies in an accident, Ko and Aoba slowly grow closer as they strive to fulfill Wakaba’s final dream of seeing them play in the high school baseball championship in Koshien Stadium. The manga is divided into multiple parts. Part One, which consists of volume one, is a prologue that takes place while the main characters are in elementary school, ending in tragedy. Part Two starts four years later with Ko in his third year of junior high and continues into the summer of his third year of high school. Part Three continues the story without a break, ending with Ko and Aoba traveling to Koshien.
In conclusion, “Cross Game” is a must-watch for fans of coming-of-age anime with a touch of romantic comedy and sports. Its unique blend of genres, complex characters, and engaging storyline will keep viewers hooked from start to finish.