Ookiku Furikabutte: Natsu No Taikai-hen Today

Picking up directly after the events of the first season, the story follows Ren Mihashi, a timid pitcher with extremely high control but low self-esteem. As the "ace" of the newly-formed Nishiura High School team, Mihashi and his teammates, including the domineering catcher Takaya Abe, enter the . Their goal is to navigate the grueling summer rounds to reach the legendary Hanshin Kōshien Stadium . This season specifically focuses on the team's matchup against Sakitama High School and the emotional and technical growth of the players during the heat of competition.

(Big Windup!: The Summer Tournament Chapter) is the second season of the acclaimed baseball anime series based on the manga by Asa Higuchi . Produced by A-1 Pictures , it aired for 13 episodes from April to June 2010, continuing the journey of the Nishiura High School baseball team. Plot Summary Ookiku Furikabutte: Natsu no Taikai-hen