Cross Game

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Kō Kitamura, whose family owns a sporting goods store, has known the Tsukishima girls since he was born. The Tsukishima family runs a batting center and cafe, and they have four daughters. There's Ichiyo, the…

2009–2010 24 min 1 Seasons 50 Episodes
★ 8.7 / 10 25 ratings
AnimationComedyDramaRomance
Cross Game

Status

Ended

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Synopsis

Kō Kitamura, whose family owns a sporting goods store, has known the Tsukishima girls since he was born. The Tsukishima family runs a batting center and cafe, and they have four daughters. There's Ichiyo, the responsible eldest; Wakaba, Kō's cheerful best friend; Aoba, who doesn't get along with Kō; and Momiji, the energetic youngest daughter. When Kō enters high school, he aspires to lead his baseball team to the Koshien National High School Championship as their ace pitcher and make Wakaba's dream come true.

About

Cross Game premiered on April 5, 2009. It falls under the Animation, Comedy, Drama, Romance genres. The series has aired across 1 season and 50 episodes. with each episode running approximately 24 minutes. It airs on TV Tokyo. and concluded its run on March 28, 2010.

Why viewers enjoy Cross Game

Cross Game targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Comedy, Drama, Romance elements. This combination of Animation, Comedy, Drama, Romance sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.

Production

Cross Game was animated by TV Tokyo, Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, SynergySP, and broadcast on TV Tokyo.

Critical reception

Cross Game holds a rating of 8.7 out of 10 based on 25 user reviews on TMDB, placing it among the highest-rated anime tracked on the platform.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Cross Game include: baseball, sports, high school sports, school, based on manga, school life, shounen, anime. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.

Voice cast

  • Miyu Irino

    Miyu Irino

  • Haruka Tomatsu

    Haruka Tomatsu

  • Akemi Kanda

    Akemi Kanda

  • Megumi Toyoguchi

    Megumi Toyoguchi

  • Noriko Shitaya

    Noriko Shitaya

  • Takahiro Sakurai

    Takahiro Sakurai

  • Masako Nozawa

    Masako Nozawa

  • Yoshinori Sonobe

    Yoshinori Sonobe

  • Daisuke Kishio

    Daisuke Kishio

  • Yuka Hirata

    Yuka Hirata

Production credits

Direction
Osamu Sekita · Takahide Ogata
Writing
Michihiro Tsuchiya · Mitsuru Adachi

Release dates

Premiered

April 5, 2009

Last aired

March 28, 2010

Seasons & episodes

Season 1 poster

Season1

April 5, 2009·50episodes

No description available for this season.

Themes & topics

Keywords associated with this title by the community.

  • baseball
  • sports
  • high school sports
  • school
  • based on manga
  • school life
  • shounen
  • anime
  • school club
  • japanese high school
  • bukatsu

Network

TV Tokyo

Frequently asked questions

When did Cross Game premiere?

Cross Game premiered on April 5, 2009.

How many seasons does Cross Game have?

Cross Game has 1 season and 50 episodes in total.

What genre is Cross Game?

Cross Game is classified under Animation, Comedy, Drama, Romance.

What networks did Cross Game air on?

Cross Game aired on TV Tokyo.

Is Cross Game finished?

Yes, Cross Game concluded its run on March 28, 2010.

How long is each episode of Cross Game?

Each episode of Cross Game runs for approximately 24 minutes.

Where is Cross Game from?

Cross Game is a Japanese anime production.

What is the TMDB rating of Cross Game?

Cross Game holds a rating of 8.7 out of 10 on TMDB based on community reviews.