Ballpark de Tsukamaete! (Catch Me at the Ballpark!) is a 2025 Japanese anime series based on Tatsurō Suga’s seinen manga. The story follows Murata, a weary office worker who finds solace at a local baseball stadium. There, he meets Ruriko, a spirited beer vendor with a hidden sweet side.
Their evolving relationship, set against the backdrop of the Chiba MotorSuns games, highlights the warmth and camaraderie of stadium life. The 12-episode series, produced by EMT Squared, aired from April to June 2025 and is available on Crunchyroll.
Basic Details:
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Title: Ballpark de Tsukamaete!
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English Title: Catch Me at the Ballpark!
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Genre: Comedy, Slice of Life, Sports
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Episodes: 12
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Aired: April 2 – June 18, 2025
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Studio: EMT Squared
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Director: Jun’ichi Kitamura
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Writer: Shigeru Murakoshi
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Music: Monaca
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Streaming: Crunchyroll
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Manga: Published by Kodansha, serialized in Morning magazine since September 2020
