Baseball is not just about the game on the field, but also the story behind the cheering crowds and the hustle and bustle of the stadium. The Catcher in the Ballpark presents a story set in the world of professional baseball with a heartwarming romantic-comedy feel.
The story in The Catcher in the Ballpark
In a professional baseball stadium, a gyaru A beer seller suddenly approaches a man who is watching the game. However, underneath the façade, this girl is very innocent and kind-hearted. The stadium where they met wasn't just an arena for the match, it resembled a small town, where people gathered every day to work and share happiness.
Starting from a small interaction between the viewer and the girl, a story is created that is enveloped in warmth and laughter. The anime is introduced as a love comedy filled with smiles and tears, and is dedicated to all those involved in the world of professional baseball.
The Catcher in the Ballpark Production Team
The anime is produced by EMT Squared, with Junichi Kitamura as the director. Shigeru Murakoshi is responsible for series composition, while Fumi Iida handles character design. The music in this anime will be composed by Monaca, who has contributed to various anime projects before.
List of Announced Seiyuu
A number of voice actors (seiyuu) have been confirmed to take on important roles in this anime. The following list of seiyuu has been announced:
- Satoshi Inomata as Kotaro Murata
- Fairouz Ai as Ruriko
- Ikumi Hasegawa as Aona
- Jin Urayama as Igarashi
- Momoko Seto as Kokoro
- Yoji Ueda as Nakaizumi
- Satoshi Tanaka as Omatsu
- Ayumi Mano as Natsuno Yamada
- Chiharu Sawashiro as Takimoto
- Rika Tachibana as Yuki Takino
- Hiroki Tochi as Kojiro
The Catcher in the Ballpark Manga Information
The Catcher in the Ballpark is an adaptation of a manga created by Tatsuro Suga. The manga began serialization in Kodansha's Morning Magazine since September 2020. As of November 21, 2025, the print version has reached 15 volumes and is still continuing.
Anime The Catcher in the Ballpark adapted from the manga by Tatsuro Suga with the original title Ballpark de Tsukamaete!. The manga began serialization in Kodansha's Morning magazine in September 2020 and continues to this day. There have been 15 volumes published until November 21, 2025.
Airing Schedule
After the official announcement in November 2024, The Catcher in the Ballpark will certainly air in 2025. Even so, the relevant parties have not revealed further details regarding the specific schedule, episode duration, or streaming services that will broadcast this anime.
For those of you who are curious about the mix of romantic comedy and ballpark atmosphere, this anime can be an interesting watch when it is released later. Through this adaptation, viewers are invited to enjoy moments that not only focus on the game, but also the daily interactions behind the cheers of the audience and the hard work of everyone involved in the stadium.
Source: Official Website
