BATTERY the animation (English Subtitled)

Watch BATTERY the animation (English Subtitled)

  • TV-NR
  • 2016
  • 1 Season

BATTERY the animation is a sports drama anime that revolves around a middle schooler named Takumi Harada who has a passion for baseball. He is a talented pitcher who has been playing baseball since he was a child. However, his interest in the sport starts to dwindle as he starts to feel the pressure of expectations from his family and fans.

One day, Takumi meets a new transfer student named Go Nagakura who becomes his catcher. Unlike Takumi who has been playing baseball for years, Go is a complete amateur with little knowledge about the sport. Despite this, Takumi recognizes Go's natural talent and the two form a partnership that helps them overcome their insecurities and become better players.

As the story progresses, we see Takumi and Go work hard to prove themselves on their school’s baseball team, which is struggling to find success. They face various challenges, such as conflicts with their teammates, lack of support from their coach, and a lack of overall skill.

The anime not only focuses on the sport of baseball but also explores the characters' personal struggles outside of the game. For instance, Takumi's family and the relationship between Go and his sister, who is a famous actress, are also explored in depth.

One unique aspect of the anime is the way it portrays the mental aspect of sports. Takumi is often seen struggling with the pressure he faces, both from his family and himself. The show also delves into the psychological battles that take place on the pitch and how even the slightest hesitation or insecurity can affect the outcome of a game.

The animation quality of BATTERY is exceptional, with detailed and expressive character designs that bring the story to life. The voice actors also do an excellent job of conveying the emotions of their characters, making the experience even more immersive for the viewers.

The show's soundtrack is also noteworthy, with a mix of upbeat and emotional tracks that complement the sports drama genre perfectly. The opening theme song, "Itsuka no Jibun" by anderlust, is a catchy and motivational tune that encapsulates the show's themes of self-discovery and perseverance.

Overall, BATTERY the animation is an engaging and moving sports drama anime that explores its characters' personal and athletic lives in-depth. It highlights the importance of perseverance, hard work, and self-acceptance, making it a relatable and inspiring viewing experience for anyone who has faced challenges in their life.

BATTERY the animation (English Subtitled) is a series that ran for 1 seasons (11 episodes) between July 15, 2016 and on Anime Battery Production Committee

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Seasons
Their Spring
11. Their Spring
September 23, 2016
The last Sunday of March, the day of their rematch with Yokoteni Junior High finally arrives. Tomura, Youzo, Seiha, and even the principal have come to watch. The game is being played underneath the early cherry blossoms. Takumi throws Kadowaki the first pitch, the man who has been waiting for this moment for so long. (C)2016 AtsukoAsano,KADOKAWA /Animation Battery Committee
That Day Again
10. That Day Again
September 16, 2016
Kadowaki and Mizugaki are in a disarray, Kaionji and the other seniors graduate, and the Nitta Higashi baseball players are all doing voluntary practice to prepare for their rematch. Go tells Takumi that he is going to continue playing catcher. Spring has arrived for the Nitta Higashi Junior High and Yokoteni Junior High students. (C)2016 AtsukoAsano,KADOKAWA /Animation Battery Committee
Throwing Home
9. Throwing Home
September 9, 2016
Kadowaki and Mizugaki find themselves playing some backyard baseball with the Nitta Higashi first years. Seiha is the pitcher. Everyone is enjoying this unexpected get-together. Later, Kaionji visits the baseball team for the first time in a while and stands in the batter box to experience Takumi's surprising pitches. (C)2016 AtsukoAsano,KADOKAWA /Animation Battery Committee
The Autumn of Endings
8. The Autumn of Endings
September 2, 2016
Mizukaki tilts Takumi and Go's battery off their game. What's more, they offend Yokote's coach, and the game itself is called off. Go and Takumi's teammates try to help them patch things up between them, but they can't be persuaded. (C)2016 AtsukoAsano,KADOKAWA /Animation Battery Committee
Time for a Showdown
7. Time for a Showdown
August 26, 2016
Takumi didn't pitch as hard as he could against Yokoteni Junior High's slugger Kadowaki, leaving Go with mixed feelings. Meanwhile, Kadowaki visits his teammate Mizukaki and tells him that he wants to play an unsanctioned game with Nitta Higashi. Mizukaki is interested in Kadowaki's enthusiasm, however... (C)2016 AtsukoAsano,KADOKAWA /Animation Battery Committee
Challenging a Strong Team
6. Challenging a Strong Team
August 19, 2016
Tomura tries catching for Takumi. They resume their regular baseball team activities, but Takumi acts defiantly even to Tomura. Tomura proposes an exhibition game with Yokoteni Junior High, but the principal tells him no. However, the captain Kaionji devises a plan.(C)2016 AtsukoAsano,KADOKAWA /Animation Battery Committee
Incident in the Locked Room
5. Incident in the Locked Room
August 12, 2016
After finishing practice, Takumi is ganged up and beaten by a few of his teammates inside the dark equipment room. Go is the one who finds him laying there, so he brings Takumi back to his home to treat and spend the night. But the school soon learns of the incident, and the baseball team must face their punishment.(C)2016 AtsukoAsano,KADOKAWA /Animation Battery Committee
Standing on the Ground
4. Standing on the Ground
August 5, 2016
Takumi goes home and finds out that Tomura is his grandfather Youzo's former student. Takumi doesn't like that the upperclassmen have ended practice early because it started raining, This leads them to begin harrassing Takumi. Meanwhile, Tomura goes to visit Youzo after experiencing Takumi's pitches for himself from the batter's box.(C)2016 AtsukoAsano,KADOKAWA /Animation Battery Committee
Dispute
3. Dispute
July 29, 2016
Takumi begins attending Nitta Higashi Junior High and signs up with Coach Tomura to be on the baseball team. However, he also draws the ire of the Vice-Captain Nobunishi over something trivial. Tomura sees Takumi pitch on his first day of practice, and he tells Takumi to cut his hair. Takumi refuses, so Go responds by...(C)2016 AtsukoAsano,KADOKAWA /Animation Battery Committee
The Bank of a Pond
2. The Bank of a Pond
July 22, 2016
Seiha wants to play baseball while Takumi says he can't., but Seiha and Go are enjoying a game of catch. Takumi gets angry and throws the ball in the woods behind the shrine, and Seiha doesn't come home that evening. (C)2016 AtsukoAsano,KADOKAWA /Animation Battery Committee
The Day They Met
1. The Day They Met
July 15, 2016
Takumi Harada, a pitcher, meets Go Nagakura, a catcher. Will Go be able to catch Takumi's fast ball? (C)2016 AtsukoAsano,KADOKAWA /Animation Battery Committee
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Where to Watch BATTERY the animation (English Subtitled)
BATTERY the animation (English Subtitled) is available for streaming on the Anime Battery Production Committee website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch BATTERY the animation (English Subtitled) on demand at Prime Video.
  • Premiere Date
    July 15, 2016