Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 20 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 20 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 5, 2005 – September 27, 2005
- Season
- Summer 2005
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Magic Bus
- Original creator
- Akio Chiba
- Music
- Kaoru Wada
- Age rating
- PG — Children
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 62/100
Tags & Tropes
Synopsis
Taniguchi Takao was a good baseball player when he was in junior high. But he broke his finger and couldn't play baseball anymore. When he became a high school student, he always stood alone after school looking sadly at the baseball ground. Looking at him, Aiki, a captain of a soccer club invited him to his team. He hadn't played soccer, but he was a good athlete and diligent, soon, he become so a good player as to be chosen a regular member. However, Aiki noticed that Takao couldn't give up baseball and he made Takao join the baseball club. At first, he couldn't adapt himself to the surroundings. Their easy-going attitude was far from what he used to do. However, being influenced by Takao's earnestness, gradually, their attitude began to change.
Should you watch Play Ball?
Play Ball has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 62/100.
It ranks #73 highest-rated anime of 2005, and #12 highest-rated anime of Summer 2005, and #18 most popular anime of Summer 2005 on AniList.
Of the 248 AniList users who started it, 19.8% dropped it, so it is frequently dropped; 145 have finished it.
At about 4 h 20 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Sports — especially shounen, baseball.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Akio Chiba
- Director
- Setsuko Shibuichi
- Director
- Satoshi Dezaki
- Character design
- Keizou Shimizu
- Character design
- Ryousuke Senbo
- Music
- Kaoru Wada
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Captain (TV) (1983)
- Watch next: Play Ball 2nd (2006)
Related entries
If you like Play Ball
Play Ball FAQ
How many episodes does Play Ball have?
Play Ball has 13 episodes of about 20 minutes each, roughly 4 h 20 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Play Ball?
About 4 h 20 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Play Ball finished?
Yes. Play Ball has finished airing — the final episode aired September 27, 2005.
Is there a season 2 of Play Ball?
Yes — the story continues in Play Ball 2nd (2006).
What should I watch before Play Ball?
Watch Captain (TV) first — Play Ball is a direct sequel.
Is Play Ball based on a manga?
Yes. Play Ball adapts the manga by Akio Chiba.
Who animated Play Ball?
Play Ball was animated by Magic Bus and directed by Setsuko Shibuichi and Satoshi Dezaki.