It's the Semifinal
Episode 41 · 2014-07-27
- Animation
Episode overview
The results of the quarterfinals are shown. Seido learns they will be facing a giant who is a curve ball specialist in the semifinals. Furuya is informed he won't pitch in the semifinal. Instead they hope he recovers from his fatigue. The team only has 1 day to prepare for the semifinal match. In an effort to help the team advance, the seniors raise the mound and the coach acts as the pitcher for a special batting practice. As the morning of gameday arrives, one of Seido's players accidentally shaves his head bald. Sawamura also learns his friends from home will be attending the semifinal to root for him. Meanwhile Haruchi's brother reveals only 18 players can move on to nationals, and he reveals if he doesn't make it to nationals, he will retire from baseball. This episode covers chapters 121 to 123.
24 minutes
Season 1 episodes
1. The One Pitch2013-10-06
2. Partner2013-10-13
3. Not Qualified to Be a Pitcher?2013-10-20
4. Are You Like Me?2013-10-27
5. A Clash2013-11-03
6. Head to Head2013-11-10
7. The Two Batteries2013-11-17
8. The Truth About Chris2013-11-24
9. With Chagrin in His Heart2013-12-01
10. Hone Your Moving Fastball2013-12-08
11. Chris to the Field!2013-12-15
12. Target2013-12-22
13. You're in the First-String2013-12-29
14. Training Camp Begins!2014-01-12
15. Lead with Your Plays!2014-01-19
16. Challenge2014-01-26
17. Games Are Fun2014-02-02
18. I Hate It, But...2014-02-09
19. Fate2014-02-16
20. Emergency2014-02-23
21. To the Dream Stage2014-03-02
22. Calling for Attention2014-03-09
23. Official Game Debut2014-03-16
24. Precision Machine2014-03-23
25. Anti-Furuya Strategy2014-03-30
26. Miracle Akikawa2014-04-06
27. I'm Not Running2014-04-13
28. Path, Eijun Sawamura to the Scorching Mound2014-04-20
29. Neck and Neck2014-04-27
30. Winner and Loser2014-05-04
31. Dark Horse2014-05-11
32. Summers2014-05-18
33. Money Tree2014-05-25
34. Reliable Teammates2014-06-01
35. Potential2014-06-08
36. The Ace Takes the Mound2014-06-15
37. Burst!2014-06-29
38. Roles2014-07-05
39. Expectations of an Ace2014-07-13
40. The Winning Shot2014-07-20
41. It's the Semifinal2014-07-27
42. The Giant Looks Down2014-08-03
43. Revenge2014-08-10
44. Best Pitch2014-08-17
45. Fantasy2014-08-24
46. Pitching of Despair2014-08-31
47. That Summer2014-09-07
48. At the Dorm2014-09-14
49. A Nostalgic Face2014-09-21
50. Footsteps to Tomorrow2014-09-28
51. The Battle Begins!2014-10-05
52. I Don't Want to Lose2014-10-12
53. Change Gears2014-10-19
54. Entrusted Faith and the Courage to Perform2014-10-26
55. Strong Men2014-11-02
56. Decision2014-11-09
57. Reliable Underclassmen2014-11-23
58. The Three-Hole2014-11-30
59. Fearless2014-12-07
60. Lonely Sun2014-12-14
61. Determined2014-12-21
62. Victory or Defeat2014-12-28
63. Lingering Feelings2014-12-28
64. Restart2015-01-11
65. In The Sun2015-01-18
66. Outsider2015-01-25
67. The Kick2015-02-01
68. The Ace Title2015-02-08
69. Can't Lose2015-02-15
70. Next Stage2015-02-22
71. September Sky2015-03-01
72. The Final Lesson2015-03-08
73. Inheritance2015-03-15
74. Guiding Light2015-03-22
75. In Pursuit2015-03-29
