TV-Series
Description
"Princess Nine" is a 26-episode anime series that centers on the formation and struggles of an all-girls baseball team at Kisaragi Girls' High School in Tokyo. The story begins with Ryo Hayakawa, a talented pitcher with a natural gift for baseball, discovered by Keiko Himuro, the chairwoman of Kisaragi Academy. Keiko, a former Olympic softball player, aims to challenge the male-dominated world of high school baseball by assembling a team of girls to compete in the national high school baseball tournament, the Koshien.

Ryo, the daughter of a deceased professional baseball player, initially resists joining the team due to her humble background and the societal stigma surrounding girls in sports. However, her passion for baseball and Keiko's determination inspire her to take on the challenge. The series follows the recruitment of eight other girls, each with unique personalities and skills, as they come together to form the Kisaragi Girls' Baseball Team. The team includes Izumi Himuro, Keiko's daughter and a skilled catcher; Yuki Ochiai, a disciplined and serious shortstop; and Koharu Hotta, a cheerful and energetic outfielder, among others.

As the team trains and competes, they face numerous obstacles, including societal prejudice, internal conflicts, and the immense pressure of proving themselves against established male teams. The narrative explores themes of perseverance, teamwork, and breaking gender barriers, as the girls strive to overcome their limitations and earn respect in a traditionally male-dominated sport. The series also delves into the personal lives of the characters, highlighting their individual struggles and growth, such as Ryo's journey to reconcile her past and embrace her potential as a leader.

The climax of the series revolves around the team's efforts to qualify for the Koshien tournament, culminating in a high-stakes game against a formidable male team. The outcome of their journey is left open-ended, emphasizing the importance of their determination and the impact they have made rather than a definitive victory. "Princess Nine" combines sports drama with character-driven storytelling, offering a compelling narrative about ambition, resilience, and the pursuit of equality in the face of adversity.
Information
Princess Nine
プリンセスナイン 如月女子高野球部
Princess Nine: Kisaragi Girls' High School Baseball Team
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 26
Movie/Episode length: 25 min.
Date: 04/08/1998 – 10/14/1998
Categories
Genre
DramaFighting ShounenLove DramaRomance
Settings
Any Sport
Tags
Baseball
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1Hayakawa Ryo, Age 15
2A Baseball Team at a Prestigious Girl's School?
3In My Father's Footsteps
4Welcome Seira!
5Wave Motion Swing!
6Catch This!
7We Need You Izumi
8The Future On the Line
9Winners & Losers
10The Kisaragi Nine
11Aim For Koshien!
12One Hundred Pitches
13The Girl Stratagem
14Lightning Ball
15Scandal
16Exile
17Visions
18The Gift
19Hearts & Diamonds
20Back In Training
21I Hate You, Takasugi
22You're Not Alone, Yuki
23Beauties Vs. The Beasts
24The Kiss
25Field of Broken Dreams
26Shine, Princess Nine!
Cast
Comment(s)
Staff
  • Director
    Tomomi Mochizuki
  • Screenplay
    Hiroaki Kitajima
    Takao Kawaguchi
    Hiro Maruyama
  • Episode Director
    Tomomi Mochizuki
    Yasunori Urata
    Atsushi Yano
    Naoto Hashimoto
    Kōji Yoshikawa
    Susumu Ishizaki
    Shinya Hanai
    Hiroshi Hara
    Senhou Yoshioka
    Shinichiro Aoki
  • Original creator
  • Character Design
    Yoshimi Hashimoto
  • Animation Director
    Akihiko Yamashita
    Yūichi Tanaka
    Yasunori Urata
    Yoshimi Hashimoto
    Kōji Matsuyama
    Kenichi Imaizumi
    Masaya Fujimori
    Nobuhiro Okasako
    Akio Kawamura
    Yu Kaido
    Mitsumasa Kimura
    Hiroshi Kawaguchi
  • Director of Photography
    Yoshiaki Yasuhara
  • Producer
    Katsuhiko Goto
  • Series Composition
    Hiro Maruyama
  • Storyboard
    Kazuyoshi Katayama
    Tomomi Mochizuki
    Yasunori Urata
    Naoto Hashimoto
    Yukio Nishimoto
    Susumu Ishizaki
    Hiroshi Hara
    Takashi Kobayashi
    Shinichiro Aoki
    Ryo Tomoki
  • Music
    Masamichi Amano
  • Original Character Design
    Akihiko Yamashita
  • Art Director
    Hiroshi Katō
  • Art design
    Hiroshi Katō
    Yoshinori Shiozawa
  • Executive producer
    Yasuhito Yamaki
Production
  • Animation Production
    Mushi Production
    Phoenix Entertainment
    Big Bang
  • Production
    Phoenix Entertainment
    d-rights