Ace of Diamond (ダイヤのA) is a sports anime and manga series written and illustrated by Yuji Terajima (寺嶋裕二). The story follows Eijun Sawamura (沢村栄純), a passionate left-handed pitcher who joins the prestigious Seidou High School (青道高校) baseball team. There, he competes with talented players like Kazuya Miyuki (御幸一也) and Satoru Furuya (降谷暁) as they aim to reach the national championship at Koshien.
First serialized in 2006, Ace of Diamond became one of Japan’s most celebrated baseball series, with its realistic depiction of teamwork, rivalry, and growth. The anime adaptation began in 2013 and spans multiple seasons, earning praise for its detailed animation and emotional storytelling. With over 40 million copies sold, Ace of Diamond remains a cornerstone of the sports manga genre.
