Ruriko
main character
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6.9
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 2, 2025 – June 18, 2025
- Season
- Spring 2025
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- EMT Squared
- Director
- Junichi Kitamura
- Original creator
- Tatsurou Suga
- Music
- MONACA
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 69/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Ensemble Cast92%Seinen90%Work88%Baseball83%Iyashikei80%Female Protagonist79%Episodic79%Gyaru72%Primarily Adult Cast68%Heterosexual55%
TVFINISHED2025 SPRING6.9 / 10 AniList score
Catch Me at the Ballpark!
ボールパークでつかまえて！• Ballpark de Tsukamaete!
Synopsis
To escape his tiring job, weary Murata finds escape at a nearby baseball stadium. While the games are thrilling, it’s Ruriko, the gyaru as cold as the beer she serves but secretly a sweetheart, who keeps him coming back. As her first regular, Murata discovers the warmth behind her frosty demeanor, and their hilarious, heartwarming encounters light up the ballpark and maybe even their hearts. (Source: Crunchyroll)
Trailer
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Should you watch Catch Me at the Ballpark!?
Probably, if you enjoy comedy, romance and slice of life, especially stories with ensemble cast, seinen, work.
Reception is positive but mixed: 69/100 on AniList, with 36% of 5.7K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #100 highest-rated anime of 2025.
11.4% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Tatsurou Suga
- Director
- Junichi Kitamura
- Series composition
- Shigeru Murakoshi
- Character design
- Fumio Iida
- Music
- MONACA
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Hurray!!” by GENIC · eps 1-12
Endings (3)
- ED1“Ballpark de Shake! Don't Shake!” by Maaya Uchida & Ikumi Hasegawa & Fairouz Ai & Mayu Sagara & Momoko Seto · eps 1-9, 11
- ED3“Akiramerarenai no sa” by GENIC · eps 12
- ED2“Convert” by Seiya Matsumuro · eps 10
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Catch Me at the Ballpark! FAQ
How many episodes does Catch Me at the Ballpark! have?
Catch Me at the Ballpark! has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Catch Me at the Ballpark!?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Catch Me at the Ballpark! finished?
Yes. Catch Me at the Ballpark! has finished airing — the final episode aired June 18, 2025.
Is there a season 2 of Catch Me at the Ballpark!?
No sequel is listed for Catch Me at the Ballpark! as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Catch Me at the Ballpark! based on a manga?
Yes. Catch Me at the Ballpark! adapts the manga by Tatsurou Suga.
Who animated Catch Me at the Ballpark!?
Catch Me at the Ballpark! was animated by EMT Squared and directed by Junichi Kitamura.
Who sings the opening of Catch Me at the Ballpark!?
The opening, "Hurray!!", is performed by GENIC.
Where can I watch Catch Me at the Ballpark!?
Catch Me at the Ballpark! is listed on Crunchyroll, Niconico Video. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.