Anime Overview
Play Ball
Takao Taniguchi enters Sumitani High still sidelined from a finger injury that keeps him from playing the baseball he loves, so he spends his days watching from the sidelines. Prompted by the soccer club captain, he reluctantly joins as a complete novice, bringing a determined work ethic that slowly earns his teammates' respect. Torn between a new sport and…
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Captain (TV)
Prequel | 1983
Play Ball 2nd
Sequel | 2006
Staff
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Dezaki, Tetsu
Director, Storyboard
Shibuichi, Setsuko
Director
Chiba, Akio
Original Creator
Suenaga, Mitsuyo
Script, Series Composition
Abe, Yuusuke
Producer
Ooizumi, Hiroyuki
Producer
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Play Ball characters
6 featured characters
Play Ball staff
6 featured staff credits
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