13 Best Baseball Anime You Must Watch If You Liked Ace Of Diamond!

Second to isekai, the sports genre of anime is widely popular around the globe. There is no chance that you haven’t heard of the popular anime Haikyuu!! which is essentially based on volleyball. But do you know that another sport is way more popular than just volleyball? Its baseball. Over the years, numerous baseball anime series have come and gone. Some traced beautiful landmarks while others failed to impress the audiences. Today, we will look at all the baseball anime series that were gems in the sports genre. So let us explore the best baseball anime that have come out so far. Here is q list of the 13 Best Baseball Anime.

13. Little Busters!

Little Busters is a classic baseball anime that started airing in 2012. It is given a rating of 7.66 on MAl, which impressive numbers on other rating platforms. It features the story of a weird baseball team that must learn to work together if they ever want to win. Witness the world of Little Busters want to become the best baseball team of Japan but are too ill-prepared to do so. Thus, the venture of these misfits forms a beautiful story.

12. Princess Nine: Kisaragi Joshikou Yakyuubu

A compelling sports story of women who want to join baseball is Princess Nine. The show was considered forward in approach as it was released at a time when the idea of women in sports was not entertained. We are talking about 1998. Produced by NHK, Princess Nine was a popular anime in its time. MyAnimeList has rated this show 7.35. The story traces the life of students in Kisaragi School for Girls. Princess Nine is a wonderful and compelling anime if you are looking for an easy watch.

11. H2

Another 90s show based on baseball is H2. The show came out in the summer of 1995. The producing company happened to be Production Reed, who was quite popular back then. H2 is given a 7.4 by MyAnimeList. The title stands for Hiro and Hideo, the two protagonists of the show. Moreover, these best friends always struggled to get along when it comes to baseball matches. This is because both of them happen to be the players of separate teams. The premise explorers story of friendship and sports rivalry in a compelling way. Thus, we place H2 on a top spot in our list of 13 Best Baseball Anime.

10. Miracle Giants Doumu-kun

On the tenth spot is Miracle Giants Doumu-Kun which is a show as old as anime itself. Miracle Giants Doumu-Kun started airing in 1989 under Yomiko Advertising studios. It was the first time that people were watching the animated version of any game. Thus, the show gained massive popularity. The overall rating of Miracle Giants Doumu-Kun stands 7.58 which is pretty good for an 80s show. The story tracks a ten-year-old Domo Shinjo, who is a gifted athlete in baseball. The story of a young boy into a professional Baseball world beautifully explores in the show. Watch this if you are a fan of underdog stories.

9. Azusa Will Help!

So, Azusa will help a show from 2004, which was a unique experiment for that time. Although the exhibit has a significantly lower critical rating of 6.38, it was still popular amongst the viewers. This TMS Entertainment baseball anime is based on a world of robots. In Karugamo High School, Baseball is a highly popular game. If you remember the popular American show Small Wonder, then you will understand the plot of this one too. Azusa is a robot, and she is a part of the baseball team! Both luck and chaos follow as this innocent robot joins the baseball team. The team’s fate begins to change immediately. Watch this one if you are a fan of genuine baseball tactics.

8. Major

Azusa Will Help got serious competition in 2004 in the form of Major. The show arrived in October 2004 and has an impressive MyAnimeList rating of 8.45. It was produced under the production company Studio Hibari. Moreover, the series follows the endeavors of young baseball players who are struggling to see a win for a long time. To their embarrassment, all of their fathers have been legendary baseball players in their time. Watch the show as these players struggle to live up to the expectations of society. Don’t miss this one if you love anime and baseball both.

7. Taisho Baseball Girls

For this one, don’t go by the low ratings. Taisho Baseball Girls will not disappoint you once you start bingeing. This 2009 show came to us by J.C. Staff. Girl power is not a new thing. It was pretty strong during the Taisho era. Although the show came out in 2009, the premise was set in 1925. A compelling story of persevering women who want to make a mark in the baseball world is Taisho Baseball Girls. Hence, this one is a must-watch if you are a fan of baseball.

6. Play Ball

Right after Major, Play Ball was released in 2005. This one made a huge mark in the anime industry. The show is rated a good 7.5 for its compelling storytelling. It was produced by Eiken productions. Play Ball has a premise that revolves around the themes of perseverance, hard work, and triumph. We see the protagonist struggling to prove his talent in baseball despite a major injury that might grow over time. Watch this beautiful story with the message to never give up upon dreams in life.

5. One Outs

A 2008 release that took the baseball anime genre by storm is One Out. Well, it has a considerably high rating of 8.42 by critics. To add to that, the show is a Madhouse production, which is a popular name in anime. One Outs is an interesting premise of a character who is well-equipped with amazing baseball talent. But this is not a person you will ever hope to like or befriend. Watch this story as Toua Tokuchi changes his attitude towards life while also improving upon his game. Do you think this one deserves a #5 spot on the Best Baseball Anime list?

4. Big Windup!

Big Windup! is another beautiful anime series on our list. The 2007 series has a high rating on MyAnimeList of 8.14 out of 10. The plot tracks Ren Mihashi, an enthusiastic baseball player who has all the talents to become a legendary athlete. But it is only his brain that stops him. The only thing Ren needs to do is to believe in his talent. Therefore, this one is a story of internal battles that one must fight before entering the pitch.

3. Cross Game

Cross Game is a hit 2009 anime series that is still relevant to people around the globe. The premise tracks Kou Kitamura, who is a secret baseball player. But he shies away from displaying his immense talent. This one is more of a friendship story than a baseball story. Cross Game does have its fair share of good baseball scenes. Fans liked it so much that even after all these years, the series has maintained an 8.56 rating on MyAnimeList. Hence, we give it the third spot on our list of 13 Best Baseball Anime.

2. Moshidora

So, Moshidora is a popular name in the baseball anime world. Rated 7.04, this one is a beautiful story of a combination of baseball and business that came out back in 2009. The story sheerly focuses on the tactics of baseball. The titular protagonist Minami Kawashima leads a team of average baseball players. She coaches them to become highly skilled individuals only through her strategic planning.

1. Ace of Diamond

Even a non-anime fan would have guessed the contender of the first spot in this list of 13 Best Baseball Anime. That’s right, it goes to Ace of Diamond. The critically acclaimed show has an unbelievable 9 out of 10 MAL rating. Meet Eijun Sawamura, an ambitious young boy who is already an incredible player at such a young age. Follow his journey as he perseveres to get a selection in the national team. Hard work, passion, and triumph are the main themes of this masterpiece.

With this, we conclude our list of the 13 best baseball anime series. Which of these do you think is the best? Please share with us your thoughts in the comment section. Moreover, for more such listicles, keep an eye on this corner.