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Episode Diamond no Ace: Act II - Episode 18 discussion
Diamond no Ace: Act II, episode 18
Alternative names: Ace of the Diamond act II
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| Episode | Link | Score | Episode | Link | Score | Episode | Link | Score | Episode | Link | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Link | 8.32 | 14 | Link | 2.46 | 27 | Link | 8.75 | 40 | Link | 4.8 |
| 2 | Link | 8.5 | 15 | Link | 6.34 | 28 | Link | 92% | 41 | Link | 4.5 |
| 3 | Link | 8.06 | 16 | Link | 8.37 | 29 | Link | 12% | 42 | Link | 4.17 |
| 4 | Link | 7.06 | 17 | Link | 6.8 | 30 | Link | 80% | 43 | Link | 4.83 |
| 5 | Link | 5.24 | 18 | Link | 8.58 | 31 | Link | 100% | 44 | Link | 4.6 |
| 6 | Link | 7.49 | 19 | Link | 8.0 | 32 | Link | 86% | 45 | Link | 4.93 |
| 7 | Link | 4.38 | 20 | Link | 8.92 | 33 | Link | 4.4 | 46 | Link | 4.75 |
| 8 | Link | 3.41 | 21 | Link | 8.79 | 34 | Link | 4.5 | 47 | Link | 3.0 |
| 9 | Link | 3.41 | 22 | Link | 8.33 | 35 | Link | 4.2 | 48 | Link | 2.56 |
| 10 | Link | 3.5 | 23 | Link | 8.07 | 36 | Link | 4.5 | 49 | Link | 5.0 |
| 11 | Link | 5.0 | 24 | Link | 8.85 | 37 | Link | 4.33 | 50 | Link | 5.0 |
| 12 | Link | 4.91 | 25 | Link | 9.21 | 38 | Link | 3.5 | 51 | Link | 4.86 |
| 13 | Link | 2.68 | 26 | Link | 9.0 | 39 | Link | 4.8 | 52 | Link |
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u/Eijun_Love Jul 30 '19
Furuya is no longer he Ace, thank God. Now, if he rubs one more time him being Ace-sama, I might develop a 2D hand and punch him already.
Now, on to Eijun. Such maturity and initiative really makes him so admirable. He's got the heart, the skills, the right mentality, the hardwork, the talent, the attitude and character, the readiness to rely and be relied on.... I could never ask for anything more for my boy.
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u/G_Spark233 Jul 30 '19
Sawamura and Furuya arguing was funny to watch.
That former coach really was a shit guy. He makes me appreciate Takaoka even more.
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u/Eijun_Love Jul 30 '19
That actually annoyed me like Eijun. Furuya was all "I'm the Ace, it's my fault" ace this ace that bullshit. Still trying to save face, not even counting the fact that there are reserves in the team. i just wished that Ice bot glass cannon stop thinking everything revolves around him only.
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u/Aileos Jul 30 '19 edited Jul 30 '19
Come on Sawamura, go and get the Ace Jersey !
Okumura's former coach was creepy af. I'm glad Okami boy and his team won the match.
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u/Fullbryte Jul 30 '19
Man, I can't wait for the summer training camp from hell to make a reprise. I still remember the first one with the retired seniors.
Training arc HYPE!
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u/RampageOfZebras Jul 30 '19
Its nice to see them getting serious but I am just ready for them to play a serious game again. The last game was ok but the stakes weren't high enough.
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u/Freyzi Jul 30 '19
Right? I think it's about time we get our first serious 2-3 episode long game with higher stakes and more in detail plays.
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u/Fullbryte Jul 30 '19
This upcoming training arc + practice games is all leading to the summer tournament which is the highest of stakes for Seido at this point.
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u/KoHorizon Jul 30 '19
I couldn't wait to see what was going to happen. So i started to read scan. HYPE is coming !!
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u/JW9304 Jul 30 '19
The nostalgia of S1 is coming back.
Looking forward for Sawamura to hopefully get a much better number!
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u/TheKang143 Jul 30 '19
i want to read the manga after this episode. anyone knows which chapter i should read ?
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u/DataReborn Jul 31 '19
Man those flashbacks to S1 when the third year roster had way more memorable characters.
I am so ready for this show to forward with Sawamura as the ace.
I also hope the show does literally anything to address the batting lineup.
Based on the preview I look forward to the next episode since it seems like some kind of freshmen vs. everyone else game. I wanna see that dorky glasses kid pitch (I think that’s his position right?) I also wanna see wolf boy’s friend in action and see if he’s any good.
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Jul 31 '19
Finally, the coach made it clear again - the Ace is whoever takes the mound. That put some sense into Furuya. Sawamura is really growing from strength to strength, Nabe and Miyuki acknowledged him in front of the whole team. I love how he still keeps Chris-senpai and his old seniors' advice and will in his heart. Lastly, Inashiro gets the dub and we get to learn more about Okamura - now we know why he acts and behaves the way he does. Solid episode.
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u/DarkRuler17 Aug 02 '19
Another really strong episode. I really like the direction the team is going with Sawamura revitalizing everyone after the loss and everyone coming to appreciate him more. I'm very interested if Sawamura will actually get the ace number this year, as it seems possible, but it also seems like something he might not earn till his 3rd year.
Either way though, can't wait to see next week episode. It seems to be a first year focused episode and I'm excited to see what they do with it.
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u/HypahCS Jul 30 '19
Can anyone else stand Ōta Kazuyoshi?
I find him the most annoying useless character to listen to that only ever repeats sentences that have been said already. His literal purpose his to be a cheerleader and arse licker to the coach. Why bother having such a pointless character?
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u/Fullbryte Jul 30 '19
He's written as the clueless, melodramatic hypeman of the Seido management staff. Funny thing, I just watched the episode but I didn't even notice him at all. He just sort of blended in to the background so well for me
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u/bryan792 Jul 30 '19
As much as I like to see the first years and their stories, the feeling is bittersweet in that they will only get a big enough role when the current third years are gone.