THIS sports anime is better then anime your watching | Diamond no ace | Anime review

Diamond no ace or Ace of diamond is for sure in my top 10 favorite sports animes. This sports anime is better then any anime your watching. It provides you with a cast of lovable charcters and an enjoyable experience through the sport of baseball. Diamond no ace is a baseball sports anime which follows young sawamura and his journey of becoming the ace. I hope you guys enjoyed this anime review
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Makoto Stage - Spunky - Street Fighter 3: 3rd Strike OST (HQ)
Diamond no ace op 1
Diamond no ace op 2
Diamond no ace op 3
Ace No Diamond Growing Stronger Sawamura theme
Flower Garden - Yoshi's Island
Diamond no ace or Ace of diamond is for sure in my top 10 favorite sports animes. This sports anime is better then any anime your watching. It provides you with a cast of lovable charcters and an enjoyable experience through the sport of baseball. Diamond no ace is a baseball sports anime which follows young sawamura and his journey of becoming the ace. It honestly is such an underrated sports anime and one everyone should give a try. Sawamura is an op mc with his pitch is nasty.
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[@ImHitch]

Just realized this video has reach over a 1000 views which is mindboggling to me! This is insane. I never thought I'd actually have a video hit this milestone. I honestly made this video for my love of this series and baseball. Im glad so many of you agree with me when it comes to the joy that this series emmits. im really proud of this video too because I when first created this video, I thought it would flop immensely. Thank you guys. Have a great holiday season.

[@beechwaypublichouse5900]

I think people mainly like it because the characters are so enjoyable

[@IKKIsama14]

It's "better than" not "better then".

[@ImHitch]

@@IKKIsama14 I know I just can’t Change it because it’ll mess up the video in the algorithm. Realized after I posted the video but thank you’

[@londoneboy29]

You forgot the fact that Tetsu was probably the best batter we've seen in the anime so far. Imo was more like a silent badass.

[@truebacca221]

Try baby steps

[@sssaranx5815]

i just love the fact that this manga/anime is giving us a perspective from one of a top school, not an underdog school like other sports anime

[@ImHitch]

Diamond no ace will always be one of the best underdog anime!

[@rico3285]

OMG YESSS THANK YOU

[@RunningPieBOOM]

Me too, that's what i love about it. Its a refreshing pov

[@deec.9575]

Never looked at it from this point of view but its true. Sawamura as a character was an underdog and his struggle and hard work to become the star he is now truly shines even more now!

[@chrism.1749]

The Seido-Inashiro rivalry is a lot like Yankees-Red Sox

[@cristoacosta1018]

Criminally underrated and by far best cast of characters

[@ImHitch]

Honestly is!! I really hope people start watching it because the interactions with each character are just amazing

[@gabbylemii3884]

LITERALLY

[@morganosborne8407]

@@ImHitch I also really like the fact that there is no superhuman trait separating one team from another, while at the same time each player has their own sort of “power” in their respective positions.it really gives you a sense of “these guys are ride or die.” Just like actual Japanese baseball.

[@ins8652]

@@morganosborne8407 exactlyyy

[@Killerqueen2000]

So underrated. Eijun is one of the best main characters. An underdog in an overdog, powerhouse school is so rare to see. Eijun is literally Hinata from haikyuu but with more development yet way less popular. His growth has many realistic ups and downs and I love it

[@namrin9006]

YES! THE CHARACTER GROWTH IS IMPECCABLE!

[@ImHitch]

Yo what’s up killer queen! I thought so too. I genuinely just liked eijun over Hinata. I loved the atmosphere in this show so Much more then haikyuu. Maybe I’m biased because I love baseball.

[@Killerqueen2000]

@@ImHitch dna is more grounded and realistic for sure while haikyuu is more the usual hype stuff and a feel good show in general with realism at the same time. It's rare to see someone prefer dna lol. A lot of people haven't seen the series though. Eijun deserves way more love then he gets. I like both sports but I appreciate things that dna did differently more

[@Killerqueen2000]

@@namrin9006 yes sirrr

[@ImHitch]

@@Killerqueen2000 True i feel like haikyuu is just so popular people talk about it more and its the one sports anime everyone watches. I think haikyuu is still good but I just love DNA so much!

[@rikka6313]

I’ve watched A LOT of anime, but Diamond no ace had definitely stuck with me. Just love the characters and the feel of it. Nice video, keep it up!

[@ImHitch]

Thanks man I really appreciate the support! I love diamond no ace and everytime that first op 1 comes on im like oh mannn lets goooo

[@akane2038]

same!! the longer it takes, the more fun it is

[@lisa-7046]

Yea. I’m binge watching it for the fourth time. I love it. (๑╹ω╹๑ )

[@molina616]

Daiya is by far my favorite sports anime. I just love how realistic it is and how great the cast is. And the humor...it’s got me DYING

[@ImHitch]

It’s honestly so much fun! It brought back that love I use to have for baseball and the whole aspect of it being animated made it even better.

[@johnswangames7118]

This is literally the best sports anime ever made. And I've watched all of them.

[@ImHitch]

Dude Diamond no Ace is amazing and I will not stop recommending it. I love this show too much.

[@failedatmakingasandwich423]

You can't watch every sports anime. There are tones.

[@IKKIsama14]

Yeah, no and no.

[@22.7a5]

@@failedatmakingasandwich423 they clearly said “I’ve watched a lot of them” not all lmao

[@failedatmakingasandwich423]

@@22.7a5 are you illiterate? He said "And I've watched all of them".

[@anonymyus7007]

Lmao the shade on Furuya xD I wholeheartedly agree with this video.. Diamond no Ace deserves as many fans as Haikyuu has (personally i'd say more lol). I've never played baseball nor been interested in it, but I really feel like swinging a bat lolol.

[@ImHitch]

I loved furiuya but at first I hated him foe the way he acted 🙄but he got better! And I get that feeling of wanting to pick up a bat, I miss the sport so much.

[@Killerqueen2000]

all jokes aside Furuya developed into such a great character in the manga

[@anonymyus7007]

@@Killerqueen2000 did you hear the news about a new season? 👀

[@mackenziemeyers3538]

My favorite show for a reason. Thank God someone finally said it.

[@ImHitch]

I honestly love this show and I hope that people will give it a try! I sawamura is the goat.

[@var8510]

THIS SHOW IS MY FAVOURITE SHOW OF ALL TIME, I think it's because I value characters over everything else and DNA delivered on amazing characters. I have seen 500 anime and none made me fall in love with the whole cast like DNA did. If u like, u can check out Capeta, it's also a really good sports anime.

[@ImHitch]

I still Need to watch dna I missed the hype sadly on it. I’ll check out the other one as well!

[@sumsmasterpiece8290]

Diamond no Ace wasn't the first sports anime that I watched, but it definitely my favorite sports anime. It's a refreshing show because there are so many underdog stories and I mean this story has that but it's not purely just that. I used to play softball and I honestly love watching baseball anime. I'm just so thrilled that I found your video and found a fellow Diamond no Ace fan!

[@ImHitch]

Yes! I definetly feel like if you played baseball or softball this show is a MUST watch. I really Love how the sport is potrayed and overall really happy with how it treats its underdogs. Thanks for all the kinds words its really nice to hear. Eventually I want to watch more of the baseball animes like ones out and do a video on that show as well!

[@sumsmasterpiece8290]

@@ImHitch That sounds like a great idea! I honestly have only watched 2 baseball animes (mostly because I can be picky about animation). But yes, sports anime and especially Diamond no Ace deserves more love.

[@sekaishinryakusenda3753]

Yes, Slam Dunk was the first anime I've watched and Major introduced me to baseball anime but Daiya just.. holds a special place in my heart. Eversince i watched the first episode years ago, i still cant help but rewatch it again.

[@samhyuga460]

Arghh so underrated 😡😡😡 but way better than other mainstream sports anime (my opinion). I think most fans are used to underdog mc in underdog schools or just underdog schools. We are used to fast improvement of the mc and winning games. But diamond no ace is different. Just the amount of frustration of readers from manga websites shows the investment and dedication in the series. Not that I undermine the love of many fans in other sports manga. It's just that the character development of eijun, that is ✨chef's kiss✨. I love this anime so much. So many feels 😁😭🥰. Sorry for the rant. Frustrated right now cause no update this week and kousei is arghh. Better man up kousei so seido's win will be much more satisfying. They better win🙄😂

[@NFSQYM1]

Finally someone said it!! Watched all seasons through, 3 times, that’s how good this anime is, cried and laughed every single time

[@ImHitch]

So true

[@averyhall4079]

It’s about time someone is talking about this show!!

[@ImHitch]

It’s an amazing show that deserves some attention

[@averyhall4079]

@@ImHitch Bro where do you find the HD clips for this show?? I can't find good ones anywhere

[@ImHitch]

@@averyhall4079 all footage is from KZbin. The part that takes the longest in these videos are finding clips. I think I spent at least 5 hours finding footage for this one

[@averyhall4079]

@@ImHitch Dang thats what I was afraid of lol What program did you use to download them?

[@ImHitch]

@@averyhall4079 it’s a website called like y2 KZbin downloaded. It looks sus at first but if u have an Adblock your chillin! And honestly the part that took forever for me was finding clips that fit the situations I was describing, don’t be afraid to make content you want!

[@vasundarakrishnan4093]

Don't mind me. I'm just here to hear someone praise my favourite sports anime and feel good about it.

[@ImHitch]

It’s too good!

[@5IvanDrago5]

If your Dads, Uncles, or Grandfather are baseball fans, this is a great show to watch with them. Im willing to wager Im older then most that will view this video or comment, and this show stirred memories and feelings I had suppressed for over 20 years. Im not a mega anime fan, but I love my Dark Souls video games so naturally I watched Berserk. I have no damn idea why KZbin recommended Mix on Berserk videos, but it did and I watched a clip. I was amazed to actually see a baseball portrayal where pitchers held runners and catchers framed, so I watched Mix and really enjoyed it. This lead me to Ace, the attention to detail with the baseball is far better then any movie or TV show produced in America. However, what the show gets right is the magnitude of the moment and the desperation for one more day for the players. Essentially the drive behind HS and College sports. The relentless drive by the 3rd years for one more win, a few more days they can call themselves baseball players. The hyper sensitivity to one good or bad at bat, game, pitch by the players. This show really captures those themes helped by tremendous voice acting and sound track. This show was a bitter pill though also, Ace reminded me of suppressed memories and feelings I had long forgotten. Getting old sucks, I can now only dream of doing things I once did. ---------spoiler ahead-- A episode and moment that almost broke me was when Furuya was pitching a amazing game in The Koshien. I was similar to the protagonist Sawamura, I lived, ate, and breathed baseball, but was blessed with casual talent. Also like Sawamura I had a multi sport D1 college talent in front of me at my position. We would share playing time and I would push him and occasionally I had my day. My Junior year we went to State, every players dream, and like Sawamura I watched the star in front of me play a game I could never play. In the episode we see Furuya excel as Sawamura observes from the bullpen. There is a specific moment when all the background turns white and we only see Sawamura. Clever animation and Sawamura doesnt disappear, but is erased. He is so small and invisible in that moment that he doesnt matter. This scene put a lump in my throat, because I experienced that very feeling of not mattering. I do not mention this as a caution to not watch, rather the opposite, that is how well written this show and these characters are. This show will make you laugh, it will make you angry, it will make you cry what more can we ask from our entertainment?

[@ImHitch]

Honestly I agree! I played high school sports and that feeling of just one last game and probably your last official game of your life hits so HARD. I think this shows the emotions of sports so well!! I know that struggle of wanting to perform at states as well! I did track and tennis! My first year with track I didn’t do well with Shotput but then the next year I trained and popped off and got 1st in my division!! I love this show man and I can relate to your dreams. Also I got my step dad into anime with this show. He loves baseball and will continue to! I want to watch berserk as wel soon. Maybe a video on that I’m a few weeks!

[@5IvanDrago5]

@@ImHitch Berserk is dark, you have the 97 anime, available here on YT with English dubs, and you have the three movies. Both are voice acted by the same cast and Berserk is one of the few Japan properties where the English voice acting is generally considered the better. Both the 97 and three movies cover the same material, The Golden Arch. 90% of the material covered in both is the same. In my opinion the 97 anime does a much better job of slowing the story down and developing the characters, and has a much better soundtrack. However, some critical characters and plot points are not in the 97 anime. It is a coin toss which to recommend, I would go with the 97 anime, and then watch the last 20 minutes of the 3rd movie. If you watch the three movies, in the second movie, your key word is 100, around that mark it may be worth watching 2 or 3 episodes of the 97 anime 13-15 I believe. Good luck, and you're in for a happy and bliss experience where nothing bad happens.

[@Killerqueen2000]

Eijun is the goat

[@IKKIsama14]

It's "older than" not "older then".

[@killerxking9183]

Diamond no Ace finally getting some love, yay! But I seriously love this anime and the characters so much, it’s my favorite sports anime, and it’s just so good. I seriously wish it wasn’t underrated, because I think it deserves more popularity.

[@ImHitch]

I hope it’ll start to gain traction soon)

[@harryw3310]

Diamond no ace gave me tension like no other sports anime has, we have so many built up schools that I genuinely don't know who is going to win each match. My favourite aspect is how Sawamuras biggest rivalry ultimately is amongst his own team, competing not just against other schools but Furuya, honestly so incredible

[@isaacorozco6625]

Only thing villainous about Raichi is his swing and his face, other than that he's a such a cute and good kid :'( And I absolutely love his dad and Sanada.

[@jiiroikaede9149]

I come from a country where baseball never was a thing. There is no league, no teams. And a few years ago I randomly stumbled upon this anime, and OMG. I usually struggle with longer shows, but I never actually knew baseball was such fun to watch!

[@ImHitch]

Baseball is by far one of my favorite sports of all time. Its just so exciting to watch.

[@namrin9006]

This show easily climbed its way to my number one and I don't know shit about baseball. Eijun started out as a pretty generic sports MC at first, but joke's on me cuz he ain't that generic. Honestly, controversial opinion, but I watched Haikyuu after Daiya and lol it's good but Daiya sort of ruined it for me. If I had watched Haikyuu first, I would've loved it to the moon and back because it's just SO GOOD. But Daiya just popped up with 100+ episodes and I found something BETTER.

[@ImHitch]

Sorry for responding so late! I didn’t see this comment in my notifications. I agree man I love diamond no ace, it will always be my favorite sports anime. It’s just so captivating and surreal. Eijun is the MAN. The struggles he goes through is so realistic!

[@namrin9006]

@@ImHitch Are you following the manga?

[@ImHitch]

@@namrin9006 unfortunately I’m not caught up fully on the anime but my friend is, he’s been loving it

[@Killerqueen2000]

@@ImHitch i literally could not resist reading it lol. Sawamura is so amazing rn and the current match is really intense.

[@namrin9006]

@@Killerqueen2000 Indeed! What I really want though, is to see Eijun's at-bat Lol

[@Prene16]

the main problem I personally had with this anime/manga when I started it was that it felt... slow... act one ended and sawamura was nowhere near furuya. but after the new season and the latest chapters were released, that realistically painful first act feels so rewarding. when/if they face inashiro again and when/if they beat them it will be the best thing in sports anime ever, because the characters have grown so much since the first time they lost against them in season 1. and they keep growing because all you see them do is practice their already good skills to perfection thats probably one of the things I like about this anime more than haikyuu. the journey is long but it makes the wins more rewarding.

[@George-jc3mt]

I am honestly sad that I didn’t get into this anime sooner it does tackle some aspects that haikyuu doesn’t

[@gravyonthanksgiving]

I think one thing that I really enjoyed is how the show always feels balanced in terms of the Seido team. What I mean by this is that in Act I, the team was strong overall. They had an amazing batting and pitching lineup, but Eijun was much “worse” (for lack of a better word). But in Act II, Eijun grows considerably into a terrifyingly strong pitcher. However, we’ve seen time and time again that even though he’s become so strong, it doesn’t matter if the they can’t score runs. It genuinely feels like a team you’re rooting for. The team you’re cheering for will have different strengths and weaknesses depending on the roster. Although that sounds obvious, in other sports anime or manga, the team is usually kept consistent, with the main character being a first year and they happen to win the tournament in that year. But since this show displays the hardships that come with a constantly changing roster, following the team like they’re genuinely real feels so natural.

[@dalasnah1842]

This is the exact reason why while i couldn't move on from the retired 3rd years (Tetsu generation), and afraid for the current 3rd years soon retirement (Miyuki generation), but i can't help but looking forward for the new juniors (Okumura generation) potential and how Sawamura generation will lead them.

[@yurihosoe2179]

Kuroko no Basuke and Daiya no A are literally my favorite sports animes- Probably in my top 20 of my favorite animes-

[@yamiyukiiiii6470]

This sports anime is the realest and one of the greatest shows ever. I know that there are so many sports anime that are great (especially Haikyuu), however I believe that the evolution of their MCs are too fast (I mean the pacing of how they got better). Here, this show just gave and showed us the realest sh*t. They're not just displaying the MCs games or whatever but they also involve other teams, their interactions and development as well. How they highlighted the demons and traumas of the characters showed us the realest things any athletes or even non athletes can and would experience. Ghaaaddd, I really feel so sad how underrated this show is.

[@paulamasion7145]

that POV from a powerhouse school and their struggles what really hooked me into this anime. Not many sports anime are as detailed and realistic like this. I may say when it comes to manga soccer is my first choice like ao ashi and be blues but when it comes to anime daiya is the goat. i luv haikyuu and its one of the best anime i ever watch but eijun's roller coaster athlete life just really hits differently (i'm no athlete) sorry for the long comment its just that i love seeing daiya appreciation vids like this! Love u

[@yoniselmi5353]

this anime is the best sports anime. the soundtrack, animation story is amazing everything is amazing . its also good that they dont win all the time like other sports animes who only gets win and win and never experiences defeat.

[@ImHitch]

True the struggle in the show is so much like the struggle of a real athlete as well . Love the ost as well!

[@mehzabinmuniya785]

I have never seen baseball before but this anime made me know about it and it's my absolute favorite anime!!

[@ImHitch]

I love this anime so much too!

[@chamali1558]

Ace of diamond is so underrated With the character development, tactics, and those interesting characters Not gonna lie, I love it as much as/or a lil more than haikyuu

[@Mintimiruku6369]

Went to this video and gave it a thumps up just because i need this to be seen by more people. This anime is unacceptably underrated.

[@ImHitch]

Thank you! I’m glad I can cover something a lot more people then myself like

[@user-wh7iy4yp7y]

one thing I love so much about DNA is how frustrating it is for the first 2 seasons. Of course, we get a few badass Sawamura moments. But they really show how frustrating it is to not be the best. And we as the audience are just as mad as Sawamura every time Furuya effortlessly tops him. But then the season where he finally becomes the Ace came out, and we got SO MANY COOL SAWAMURA MOMENTS. yeah, It was annoying seeing him lose to Furuya. But after like 150 episodes the pure joy of seeing Sawamura kick ass is unrivaled. This show gives me so much serotonin i swear.

[@ImHitch]

I totally agree, sawamura moments are one of the main reasons to watch this show and they always shock me. I love the character so much, might end up making a character analysis 👀

[@Killerqueen2000]

People tend to forget that Furuya was topping him ever since the beginning. In fact, most of the guys on the team were

[@Killerqueen2000]

@@ImHitch please do! There aren't many character analysis on him at all...

[@19bhargavrajput16]

I was really looking for this comment

[@leancalica636]

Thank God i saw this. I was so irritated about people talking about how major was a much more better sports or baseball anime than DnA is. Pretty sure they just like how goro blast away batters with just a fastball and with his non-dominant hand. This video made me calm down though thank you for your wonderful insight. I loved the video

[@oyaoyaoya9099]

stumbling across Diamond no Ace was one of the best accidents ever

[@kalamv5766]

Ikr

[@Danielle-nz9vj]

F I N A L L Y, my baby eijun getting the attention he deserves~~

[@ImHitch]

Eijun Is amazing 👀. Gonna do a character analysis on him soooon

[@Danielle-nz9vj]

@@ImHitch I look forward to it!

[@kerzonmendoza6023]

I really hope people would get to like this anime. Its not your typical shonen type where the team gets the championship in one go. You really have to be patient with this one but it is really worth it

[@ImHitch]

Yesss they’re is so much build Up that happens

[@rhoxannepilapil6620]

I just love how the author build the MC, from underdog to true ace

[@franck4727]

Nice review, man. I love DNA too, one of my favourite anime/manga with one piece. I've started the show when it first aired in 2013. It's been seven years now since I've discorvered this gem and I'm still as excited as I was back when I started it. I'm currently reading the manga. Such a shame that it's not published yet in my country, I would gladly pay for it. I hope that someday daiya no A will gets the credit it deserves with western audiences

[@ImHitch]

I want to buy the physical copies of the manga SO BAD but you can't find any in english. Its sad they haven't released it in english in the US but I honestly love this series and need to catch up! Thanks for the kind words franck I really appreciate it.

[@neo.aenergy]

I am guilty of Furuya hate myself but it always hurts a little how much he's misunderstood (? I reread the manga a while ago and I noticed that during his intro he asks (kinda seems like he's asking hopefully) Eijun if he's like him. Furuya has never had teammates or friendships before, so it was really easy to interpret his blunt words as a superiority thing. Dude really just didn't know how to people and we see him slowly grow in this area throughout the manga, he goes on to value his teammates and shows in small gestures like cheering for the. when they're playing (Furuya said at the beginning of the manga that he didn't care about games he wasn't in), and wanting to do his very best to get them further which is another hurdle he goes through realizing that he can't shoulder everything and that he needs to trust his teammates. Furuya and Eijun's rivalry is one of my favorite things about this show. I cannot even begin to express how much I treasure their dynamic as teammates and rivals, they've both pushed each other to be better. Furuya calling Eijun by his first name just reflects how close they are and how highly Furuya thinks of him. I first read the manga in the fall of 2015 and it changed me. I don't think I've ever loved a manga as much. I haven't read it in a long time but it's always been my intention to pick it up again. I will forever be bitter about the dust this sports anime was paid.

[@ImHitch]

Yea! At the start of the show I didn’t like him but he slowly grew on me. I’m not saying he’s a bad character or anything but immediately when I was watching I was like assume archetype? But he gets better. I really enjoy his character later on in the show!

[@isaacorozco6625]

His comic relief moments helped me like him, not catching basic throws, being as dumb, if not dumber than Sawamura, and having zero social skills but attempting it anyway. My favorite was when he was coming up with animal names for players along with Sawamura in the dugout

[@neo.aenergy]

@@isaacorozco6625 He likes polar bears because they're resistant to loneliness 🥺 It's the little details that give an insight to Furuya's true personality. Sawamura (and seido) bring out the best in Furuya.

[@forjuvie]

i am currently rewatching ace of diamond and i still feel excited each epidodes, feels like watching it the first time all over again. definitely one of the best sports anime. i didnt even know how to play baseball when i watch this but because of this anime i think i know now the basics. i am not sure what i am going to do when miyuki graduates in anime though. i dont think i can watch it.

[@lztlmr2188]

This is really my favorite anime ever.... can't wait for the next season...💜💜💜

[@namrin9006]

You should follow the manga, if you aren't already. The art is superb and we're currently on an exciting part.

[@dimensionalblade2778]

Nice overview but Furuya is completely different from Sasuke. In fact he is probably the best rival character throughout the anime. If anything I'd compare him with Zoro, he doesn't hate getting praised not at all. He is actually much more lonely, he is like an introverted guy that just can't get himself understood or can't communicate well. In fact even if u see in the episode when Chris and Sawamura forms battery, Sawamura is pitching well but ofc Furuya is much stronger on comparison but he says this " I have never once thought I was better than him." He thinks that having the charisma is a talent of it's own and he can never compete with Sawamura on that. He is selfish but he always plays for the team and the only reason he joined Seido was to get a team. Don't even compare him to Sasuke, he is like the polar opposite in what he does. Even though he is stronger than Sawamura he is always the one trying the hardest coz he is like 100+pitches in 5 innings while Sawamura is like 5 innings 40 pitches sometimes 20 maybe sometimes 60 and he even throws faster and much heavier. Talking less doesn't mean he doesn't cares about his friends and he is also the errand boy coz he thinks that coz he can't communicate well he will help others have a fun time. And you compare him to fucking Sasuke? literally Sasuke? the Vegeta version failed prototype? Really bro?

[@akane2038]

daiya no ace is my fav sports anime!! the progress of characters are so natural then there are ups and downs, the strategies are also realistic and such. watching their matches is also very exciting and makes me over hype djdnissk

[@de_STORM2]

3:00 when that music hits, your in for a hype ride.

[@joca1arellano]

I'm pretty new to anime in general, I've watched a few classics, some shonen, and about spokon I've watched haikyuu which I love (I also tried to watch knb but I dropped it in episode 10 I think, maybe I'll watch it again someday) and then by chance I started watching diamond no ace and I absolutely loved it, it's my favorite anime at the moment, I love every single character, I have like 5 favorite characters xD (miyuki is number 1 and then my boy eijun), I think is amazing and hella underrated, so I'm trying to make my friends to watch it lol. Basically I cannot put into words how much I like it. So thank you a lot for your video, I get very happy when I find people who love it as well!

[@liviachan4125]

Sport anime is not my fave genre but I’ve been watching tons of them since 20yrs ago (lol). Daiya no Ace was surprisingly fun to watch despite the common sport anime formula that they have (noisy mc + cool rival + injured senior etc.) My only complain is how everyone is just making Furuya a golden child despite his (imo) tons of problems (prone to injury, stamina problem, etc). Eijun is super annoying for most of the time but I like his attitude as an athlete better than Furuya, but for me the star is ofc Miyuki. Ps: for me the best sport anime is “Run with the Wind”, the plot is more realistic and since the casts are suppose to be college students, the storyline is suitable for more adult audience. I cried myself hard watching it! Pss: My unpopular opinion DnA >>> Haikyuu!

[@marikasamogin]

I agree with everything you said, this anime is Amazing! I especially like it because it brought me back to those emotions I felt when I watched Naruto as a child; with the losing protagonist who is always overshadowed by the most talented one (Sasuke) and who never gives up, no matter how many times he falls, he will always get up. I really love Sawamura so much.

[@ImHitch]

Sawamaru is such an overall fun character . And I get what’s you mean. It really does have that character conflict like naruto

[@Colby2D]

Really great video! I’d have to say my favorite / most underrated sports anime is Yowamushi Pedal. Ace of the Diamond is lowkey really popular, like, really really popular, but I don’t have an issue with calling it underrated as I do think it isn’t discussed a lot. I think One Outs is also up there for me

[@yuukiakiko799]

i fking love Youichi and Sanada

[@ImHitch]

Best homies man

[@mryn8688]

sometimes i think haikyuu copy daimond no ace dia no ace is better than haiyuu

[@ImHitch]

i agree with you 100%

[@Killerqueen2000]

i don't think it copied. Daiya was also inspired by Slam dunk so eh. I just think there are things lacking in haikyuu that daiya has and are done so well

[@ImHitch]

@@Killerqueen2000 I can see that side too!

[@DM-bs2oz]

Fact: the author himself is a pitcher who participated in koshien

[@ImHitch]

REALLY!!! I never knew that

[@abdulanik7422]

I finally someone who likes Diamond no Ace

[@water._.buffalo]

ace of diamond is just crazy underated as hell

[@ImHitch]

One of the best sports anime’s for sure for sure

[@alexandervolgzangief6759]

Diamond no Ace/Ace of Diamond is fantastic, but I'd say that Hajime no Ippo still stands as my overall favorite anime of all times (all genres considered).

[@ibneadam9292]

I'm frustrated they haven't animated it fully.

[@alexandervolgzangief6759]

@@ibneadam9292, honestly I've lost my hopes that they will animate new seasons. It's been a decade since the last one.

[@aryay3314]

In my opinion I believe that diamond no ace is the best sports anime above Haikyuu and Kuroko no basketball. I also am excited for that new manga that came out nine dragon parade so far it has been good.

[@ImHitch]

I havent actually heard of nine dragon parade. Ima look into it for sure

[@aryay3314]

@@ImHitch you should also try reading the manga called Bungo I have really liked it so far. It is so similar to diamond no ace but less comedy and more solely focused on the game of baseball aspect.

[@RoccoGuyBoiThing]

Videos 3 years old, still is correct and still has a typo in the title. Love to see it

[@syle3610]

I don't think I will find any anime as entertaining or hilarious as dna for a long time. Is that a good or bad thing? Who knows but it just explains a lot about how great this series actually is

[@ImHitch]

Honestly haven’t found an anime I’ve enjoyed yet besides dna. Still searching for those gems

[@eijun_01]

I always imagine myself as Sawamura and keep moving forward like him.

[@safanadira3225]

Sport series with "realistic" approuch like DnA , haikyuu,slamdunk,run with the wind etc always be my favourite genre cause in the end it's not about winning championship but how u get better as athelete/person , don't get me wrong sport with superpower definitely entertaining but the "realistic" one just hit different

[@rellewilliams734]

A TOP TIER ANIME...ONE OF MY FAVORITES AND DEFINITELY MY FAVORITE SPORT ANIME!! I have rewatched so many times..and reread the manga !!..The episode "My Role" legit one of my favorite episodes!!..and the MC is just MAD DOPE!!. MAD RESPECT to Yuji Terajima

[@ChefBelmont]

Thank you so much for talking about Hikaru no go for a bit in this video. Really made me smile :)

[@ImHitch]

I never got super invested in it but the concept of it was really nice !

[@luxytv2133]

I love how you explained each character by they’re Jersey number a small but amazing detail

[@ImHitch]

Love the show!!

[@ayansayan8229]

This anime is the reason why i watch baseball...

[@ImHitch]

I did the same thing when I started this series

[@madisonhayes7332]

Kuroko no basketball and diamond no ace are literally my 2 favorite anime’s of all time. I found diamond no ace bc i looked up anime’s similar to kurokos no basketball lol. I prefer sport anime’s over regular anime’s and i don’t even enjoy watching basketball or baseball but i ADOREE these animes ps Haruichi is underrated in this show- i think i enjoy him as much as Eijun

[@ImHitch]

I reallyyyy need to finish kuroko no basket!! I’ve only watched like 4 episodes of it, but it was fun and interesting from what I’ve seen

[@mikeysano3213]

There is one ost which I cannot find. It usually comes up when game is at intense moment. It's like tana na tana na

[@ImHitch]

Is it like sawamuras theme song? I think I use it in the video. I’ll check

[@KS-ks6wz]

There’s a part 1 and 2, I think you’ll find it there. I know which one you’re talking about but daiya’s instrumentals have so many different names that I can’t remember 😅 kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipPRqn-hmruAnZY

[@ninjan4987]

I love this anime just sad we have to wait for the manga to get ahead again

[@ImHitch]

For real! I can’t wait till it gets animated again

[@morganosborne8407]

Ace of diamonds is one of my absolute favorites. And it has absolutely Zero Right to be so fucking good. Have you ever been to a highschool baseball game? Theres action sure but it’s nothing like how insane they make it seem.

[@lxy4451]

I love this anime sooo much...It's so freaking AMAZING too bad no one know about that.....;')

[@ImHitch]

Right!! I love it a lot. That’s why I hope one day this video gets pushed out to thousands of people and eventually will make this anime a lot more popular

[@delishdida]

Ahiru no sora. The next underrated sports anime

[@ImHitch]

Haven’t started that one yet. I know it’s about basketball but I plan on talking about Kakeguri next and then after that maybe a video on one outs or ping pong the animation

[@izukumidoriya-ok3np]

Firstly, thank you so much for talking about this anime, this is not only my favorite sports anime, but in my top 5 overall. So thankyou. Now, if you're reading this, please please be patient with it, the way it builds up everything, the moment leading to it, crazy parallels and most importantly, the character growth/development, it's so SO much worth it. I don't recommend this anime much because mostly will drop but I'm glad I didn't.

[@failedatmakingasandwich423]

"THIS sports anime is better then anime your watching" Major fans: You sure about that?

[@Optimal-Ace-99]

U literally took the words out of my mouth . Its the best sports anime according to me and the manga is also so gripping , i don't know why its so underrated

[@kalamv5766]

Yes someone finally mentioned this anime!!❤️❤️

[@ImHitch]

It’s such an enjoyable show

[@bananas1443]

Really is the best sports anime. I'll always stick with this opinion

[@ImHitch]

I agree. There hasn’t been a show to change my mind yet

[@stingjunior6]

@@ImHitch you should try one outs

[@lucascahet7152]

Ace of diamond is great but I think that Major is the best for me.

[@bananas1443]

@Ammon Lolo haven't seen hajime yet, but I know haikyuu is also good

[@mysdeeyan]

I didn't expect that I would love this more than slamdunk

[@ImHitch]

I gotta try slam dunk at one point. I watched A bit of kuroko basket but that was it for basketball anime

[@didactic7034]

If you like diamond no ace you should watch major. Its also a baseball anime and a funny fact is that apparently it popularised baseball in japan. This show is a really good show to watch which has some serious character progression.

[@ImHitch]

I want to watch major eventually! Just haven’t gotten around to it

[@didactic7034]

ImHitch quick response lol well hope you enjoy major and good luck with your channel loved this video :-)

[@phuocphan3165]

Yeah, final Seidou vs Ishinaro is a best match

[@AnthonyGarcia-nk7wj]

FINALLY SOMONE NOTICE MY BOYS!!!

[@ImHitch]

They the goats

[@cosmicstic4506]

i took a break from this anime then this comes up... gosh i love YT sometimes And i recomend watching major it is also a baseball anime, it may be old buy it is gooood.

[@ImHitch]

Haha I’m glad my videos reignited that flame! Sometimes breaks are really good tho, it makes the experience even better. Also KZbin really said FOR YOU page

[@alexdelosreyes8362]

i LOOOOOVE diamond no ace! my absolute fave sports anime!

[@srensen9948sander]

Genius, this was an epic videos, had this same opinion for a few years🔥🔥thank you for this. Would be crazy for a part 2 .

[@mustafcabdullahi5964]

if you love diamond no ace, you should try and watch hajime no ippo, personally my favourite sports anime and defo in my top 5 anime in general!

[@ImHitch]

I plan on naming a video on it!! Right now I’ve been slowly watching megalobox and it’s been so so good

[@Killerqueen2000]

@@ImHitch As an Ashita no joe fan megalo was meh for me. It had a lot of Joe references which I liked but i prefer having a Joe remake instead because the series is a 10/10 for me

[@thejoeyexpress7476]

One of my favourite series for a reason great video bro👍👍

[@ImHitch]

Honestly in my top favorites too, thanks for the support!

[@BK-ju7rm]

This is my favorite anime of all time. This is the greatest anime in my opinion

[@theartistwriter4812]

I just finished (can wait for the next season) this anime a few weeks ago and I did enjoyed it. It’s not my #1 but #2 favorite. My favorite is Major but Major is what introduced me into baseball which is something I never would have never understood. I went ahead to watch Ace and I did really liked it. Good characters that I love more than Haikyu, funny moments, the baseball was just as enjoyable as Major and the story was also very enjoyable, the songs were amazing, I never was into baseball before, (just knew somethings or my dad liked it, but I didn’t understand the game at all) until these shows came along. Which spiked my interest since they’re anime, not only was the story fun to watch, but it made Baseball so much more enjoyable and interesting to watch. 1: Major Series 2: Ace of the Diamond 3: Haikyu! Now this is MY list and MY top 3 favorite sport animes I loved and are my most favorite.

[@ImHitch]

I’m watching haikyuu right now and major after probably! I’ve heard one outs is really good as well. It’s another baseball anime but I’ll for sure check out major thanks for the suggestion man!

[@Jnmlsn]

Anyone 2024? Time to rewatch, still waiting for season 4

[@shandyleng]

I thought since I didn't like baseball I wouldn't actually like this but after finishing diamond no ace act II I am in love it is such a good anime and the character development in this series is so refreshing and satisfying as well

[@yu-gi-broke8823]

Thank you for this incredible video, I've watched over 100 episodes, and its by far the best I've seen

[@ThePastAnalysis]

Great video man! This show needs way more love! Super underrated.

[@Boraheartsss]

As someone who's watched so much anime for so long, DnA is not my favorite anime. The soundtrack is overused, the animation subpar, they use the same cuts of certain scenes multiple times... the beauty is the voice acting. Superb. BUT THE MANGA???!!! Listen. The DnA manga is the best piece of work I have read in a long time. It is the best sports anime I have followed in my entire life. Sawamura Eijun is my favorite MC across every single possible platform of entertainment. I cannot EXPRESS how much I love this story, the characters, the plot points. And the mangaka?? The most beautifully drawn manga I've ever goddamn seen. It is my heart and my soul. I don't even play baseball, didn't even know the rules of it, but my love of baseball grew with this series and it's character. I just wish we had better animation for it. I'm sorry but the level of animation is so early 2000s. That's a big reason why the fanbase is so small (that and not having a DUB). I hope Season 4 gets a better animation studio...

[@7arooofps]

Major is like Naruto imo since it follows the protagonist from childhood to adulthood plus both their sons continue the story (though let's not get started about Boruto). Daiya no Ace is a blend of your typical shonen sports anime but even better, the story is awesome, the internal rivalries within teams is also a good change from the typical "starting roster gets the spotlight everytime with a little splash of benchwarmers getting feel good moments" feel that most sports animes have. When you hear Grow Stronger Day by Day play during an epic moment in Daiya no Ace, you don't just feel hyped, you feel like you have been there with Sawamura and crew and seeing their struggles and frustrations paying off in a way that will make you feel proud and emotional as a viewer. Honestly Grow Stronger Day by Day is on par with Black Clover's Haruka Mirai during epic moments in terms of feel good music for any anime.

[@ImHitch]

Day by day is such an amazing soundtrack!!

[@rellewilliams734]

And chapter 248 made my day!!..can't wait for the next chapter

[@ofantoimsar3155]

I have watched the season 1 and 2 for like 5 times while waiting for act II and cry every single time.

[@koushitooru3904]

You speak my mind about Diamond no Ace. When I start to watch anime, I thought I am never gonna watch sport anime. Bcos I drop Haikyuu!! on their 2nd ep. TWICE! But then, I don’t found anything interesting to watch, so I hold myself up and end up obsessed over it. And then I try to find another sport anime, and always overlook Ace of Diamond bcos I said “I don’t like the sport” but suddenly, 2 weeks ago, I had the urge to watch the anime, and now I am hooked to this anime so bad! I agree, there isn’t a lot of talk about how good ace of diamond. They have great characters and their comedy are top notch. I cried and I laughed at so many things throughout the anime. I hope people would watch this anime more

[@godfather1333]

Sports is my favorite genre of anime to watch

[@roop94]

Bro, best breakdown of the series ever. Love the vid 😭👍👍

[@amunumber1style]

The way it's only underrated overseas hurts me and I can't even explain why.

[@CarAmeL624]

"Baseball Sasuke" 😭🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I am loving this series. Halfway through the 2nd season now. Highly recommend it to any sports anime fans

[@kxngejay9555]

it's crazy, cause i've watched and read this anime more than any other..........

[@ImHitch]

Such a good anime. Its just enjoyable, the main characters are funnny and the i just enjoy the sport of baseball tbh

[@kent.4220]

i also hate the trope of not wanting to get rid of the third years. it's so overplayed

[@mizsann5175]

Mskdockosododo i just finish rewatch them for 7th time! Never rewatch sport anime this much! Ace of diamond is my number one favourite anime!!! But there's another underrated anime. TSURUNE

[@ImHitch]

Tsurune? Ill have to check it out, never heard of it.