Big Windup!

Seasons

2007

7.6

Follows Ren Mihashi, who had previously excelled as his middle school baseball team's ace pitcher, due to his grandfather's connections as its manager. As he graduates to high school, whose baseball team his grandfather does not manage, he initially does not believe he is good enough to succeed at baseball, however, but assisted by his friends, he grows in stature, confidence and skill, helping his team excel with his own ability.

Episode List

S1 • E1

True Ace

Most guys can't wait for the start of baseball season. But not Mihashi. For this young pitcher, the crack of the bat is the sound of yet another failure.

S1 • E2

A Catcher's Role

Mihashi wants to be an ace, but he's got no confidence. That's where Abe comes in. Every pitcher needs a good catcher, and Mihashi's new teammate is magic behind the plate.

S1 • E3

Practice Match

Mihashi still doubts himself, and Abe always has to be the boss. If the Nishiura nine want to beat Mihashi's old team, pitcher and catcher must learn to trust each other.

S1 • E4

Play

Mihashi takes the mound, but he's shaking in his stirrups. His old teammates weren't his biggest fans, and they can't wait to take some vicious cuts against him.

S1 • E5

Do Not Pull Out Your Hand

The game is scoreless through three innings, and Mihashi's locked in a pitcher's duel with his old backup. As usual, Abe is at the center of all the action.

S1 • E6

A Pitcher's Requirements

Mihashi's mowing down batters until an error by the left fielder gives his old team new life. With their lead cut in half, the Nishiura players start to tense up.

S1 • E7

Want to Play Ball

Abe and Mihashi get back on the same page, but not before giving up the lead. As the game enters the final innings, Mihashi must trust his teammates.

S1 • E8

Excellent Pitcher?

Mihashi should be fired up about beating his old team, but instead he's obsessing over Haruna - the star pitcher at Abe's old school.

S1 • E9

Past

S1 • E10

Steadily Gang

S1 • E11

Summer Has Begun

Team Nishiura is stoked about playing in the prestigious summer tournament, but there's a catch - they have to play Tosei, the defending champs, in the first round.

S1 • E12

Supporters

They may be facing the toughest game of their lives, but the Nishiura nine aren't gonna roll over and die. This team has plenty of fight left in it!

S1 • E13

Summer's Big Start

The summer baseball tournament is about to begin, and the players are itching to get on the field. Now, if only Mihashi can just stay cool.

S1 • E14

Challenge

The game starts with a surprise as Nishiura gets the lead-off hitter on base against their opponents.

S1 • E15

The First Run of the Game

A Nishiura rally in the second puts runners in scoring position, but it means Mihashi's gonna have to step into the batter's box - the one place Abe can't help him.

S1 • E16

Don't Underestimate

Despite a base-running blunder, Nishiura draws first blood! Staked to a one run lead, Mihashi just has to keep the other team in check.

S1 • E17

The Third Runner

A close game quickly becomes a chess match with both coaches anticipating the other's next move. Mihashi's hitting his spots, but the opposing team's strategy leads to crowded base paths.

S1 • E18

Another Score

Tosei put some serious pressure on Mihashi in the bottom of the fourth, but stingy defense and Tajima's instincts help them escape without allowing a run.

S1 • E19

Tosei's Real Power

He's pitching a good game, but Mihashi's starting to wear down. Tajima and Abe have noticed he's not quite right, and Tosei's getting closer to figuring out his pitches.

S1 • E20

Turning the Tables

When a pitcher doesn't have great stuff, he has to be crafty. But even with Abe's game plan, the momentum shifts to Tosei in the bottom of the seventh.

S1 • E21

One More Run

Tosei rallies to take the lead, but Tajima comes to the plate determined to put his team back on top.

S1 • E22

Defense!

Tied 3-3 in the last of the eighth, Tosei will do anything to avoid losing to a bunch of first years - even they have to bunt their way home.

S1 • E23

Precisely

As the final inning begins, things look bleak for Nishiura. They've fought and clawed and left everything they've got on the field, but Tosei leads by a run.

S1 • E24

The End of the Game

Heading into the bottom of the ninth, Nishiura clings to a one run lead, and Mihashi and Abe are ready to bring the victory home!

S1 • E25

After One Win

While his teammates celebrate their amazing and unexpected victory, poor Mihashi can only sleep and sleep and sleep some more.

S1 • E26

Basics of Basics

Abe wasn't a fan of Haruna, but there's a lot to like about the guy. He's tall, good-looking, has a one-in-a-million arm, and he wants to win no matter what.