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Cross Game
Synopsis: Kou Kitamura and Aoba Tsukishima are often in disagreement - even if their families are close friends and business partners. Although the only son of a sports shop owner, Kou was never interested in playing baseball. Nevertheless, it has an impressive ability to hopped out of frequent visits to the local baseball hubblashes administered by the Tsukushima family. On the other hand, Aoba loves to play baseball and is a star player with an exceptional form of throwing.
However, these two seemingly complete opposites share something very important to them - Wakaba Tsukishima, Aoba's older sister and Kou's intended girlfriend. Admired by the double fight, Wakaba usually is the catalyst of his endless rivalry. But whether or not they realize that they have more in common than anyone would like to admit, only time will say. The baseball game can just be what the pair needs to overcome their own personal struggles.
Table of Content
- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Meaning
- Related
Information
Anime Names
- Anime Name: Cross Game
- Anime Name in Japanese: クロスゲーム
- Anime Name in English: Cross Game
- Other names: CG
Production information
- Producers: TV Tokyo, Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions
- Licensors: Desconhecido
- Studios: SynergySP
Anime Information
- Type: TV
- Episodes: 50
- Date: April 5, 2009 - March. 28, 2010
- Genres: Drama, romance, sports
- Subjects: School, sports
- Target: Shounen
External Links
Anime Reviews
- Rating: 8.391
- Popularity: 48045
Video Trailer/Opening
Curiosities
- Cross game is based on a manga of the same name written and illustrated by Mitsuru Adachi. The manga was published in Shonen Sunday magazine from May 11, 2005 to February 17,
- The anime was produced by Synergysp studio and directed by Osamu Sekita. The series aired in Japan from April 5, 2009 to March 28,
- The anime is a love and baseball story that follows the life of Kou Kitamura and his neighbor Wakaba Tsukishima. The story begins with Wakaba's death and follows Kou's life as he tries to overcome his loss and become a professional baseball player.
- The anime was nominated for the best anime prize of the year at Tokyo Anime Awards of 2010, but lost to K-On!.
- The anime features an opening theme song entitled "Summer Rain" and a closing theme song entitled "Rehearsal". Both songs are played by Kobukuro.
- The anime was released on DVD in Japan in six volumes between July 22, 2009 and April 23,
- Cross game is considered one of the best sports anime of all time and is highly recommended for those who like exciting and well -written stories.
Main Characters
- Kou Kitamura (Miyu Irino) - A talented and dedicated baseball player who dreams of playing in the professional league.
- Aoba Tsukishima (Kana Hanazawa) - Kou's childhood friend, who is a talented and competitive baseball player.
- Wakaba Tsukishima (Haruka Tomatsu) - Aoba's younger sister, who was in love with Kou before she died tragically.
- Azuma Yuuhei (Hiro Shimono) - A talented baseball player who joins the team of Kou and Aoba.
- Ichiyou Kashima (Ryou Hirohashi) - A talented baseball player who joins the team of Kou and Aoba.
- SHIGA SIXHUU (Kouji Tsujitani) - The coach of the baseball team of Kou and Aoba, who is known for his strict and demanding approach.
- Momiji Tsukishima (Yui Horie) - The mother of Aoba and Wakaba, who manages a sporting goods store.
- Junpei Azuma (Tomokazu Sugita) - Yuuhei's older brother, who is a professional baseball player.
- Kazuki Senda (Takahiro Sakurai) - A talented baseball player who is a friend of Kou and Aoba.
- Nakanishi (Kouki Miyata) - A baseball player from the Kou and Aoba team, who is known for his outgoing and funny personality.
Summary and events
- Kou Kitamura and Wakaba Tsukishima grow up as neighbors and close friends.
- Wakaba suddenly dies in a swimming accident.
- Kou is devastated by Wakaba's death and struggles to move on.
- Aoba Tsukishima, Wakaba's younger sister, becomes Kou's new neighbor and classmate.
- Kou and Aoba develop a complicated relationship as they both pursue their dreams of becoming professional baseball players.
- Kou and the high school baseball team from AOBA, the Seishuu Eagles, make it to the national championship tournament.
- Kou is Aoba's father, who is also the coach of the Seishuu Eagles, suffers a heart attack during the tournament.
- The Seishuu Eagles win the tournament in honor of their coach and the memory of Wakaba.
- Kou and Aoba realize their dreams of becoming professional baseball players.
- Kou retires from baseball and becomes a sports equipment salesman, but continues to support AOBA in his career.
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Meaning of Cross Game
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クロスゲーム
- クロス (kurosu) - crossing, intersection
- ゲーム (geemu) - match
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