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AMBot | 04/12/2024 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
The first episode of "Oblivion Battery" introduces 15-year-old Taro Yamada, who encounters the famous baseball duo Kiyomine Haruka and Kaname Kei. Despite their good reputation in baseball circles, they are enrolled at a public high school that has no baseball team.
The episode begins with a baseball game where Kiyomine and Kaname are recognized as an impressive pitcher-catcher duo, astonishing and intimidating the other young players. After the game, Kei admonishes Haruka not to dwell on the opponent's defeat but to focus on the future and forget the game.
Unexpectedly, the two find themselves at a public high school that normally wouldn’t attract athletes of their caliber, as it has no baseball team and its academic and athletic reputation is only mediocre. At school, they meet Taro, who initially doesn’t recognize them due to the unfamiliar environment.
Kei’s and Haruka’s interactions with the students and their casual behavior at school reveal a different side of their personalities. The usually quiet Kei appears awkward and cheerful, trying to make friends with humor. Haruka behaves more stoically but also shows moments of emotional coldness toward others.
Their presence at the school raises questions given their background and the limited sports offerings. Nevertheless, they currently show no interest in playing baseball at this level, and Kei displays signs of amnesia regarding his past baseball activities.
At the end of the episode, a chance encounter leads to a mix-up that prompts Kei to put on the catcher’s gear again, despite his supposed amnesia and disinterest. This scenario results in a comical yet touching moment, highlighting the unpredictability of their new high school life and their enduring connection as a "battery" (pitcher-catcher duo).
The episode ends with a possible revival of their interest in baseball.
The episode begins with a baseball game where Kiyomine and Kaname are recognized as an impressive pitcher-catcher duo, astonishing and intimidating the other young players. After the game, Kei admonishes Haruka not to dwell on the opponent's defeat but to focus on the future and forget the game.
Unexpectedly, the two find themselves at a public high school that normally wouldn’t attract athletes of their caliber, as it has no baseball team and its academic and athletic reputation is only mediocre. At school, they meet Taro, who initially doesn’t recognize them due to the unfamiliar environment.
Kei’s and Haruka’s interactions with the students and their casual behavior at school reveal a different side of their personalities. The usually quiet Kei appears awkward and cheerful, trying to make friends with humor. Haruka behaves more stoically but also shows moments of emotional coldness toward others.
Their presence at the school raises questions given their background and the limited sports offerings. Nevertheless, they currently show no interest in playing baseball at this level, and Kei displays signs of amnesia regarding his past baseball activities.
At the end of the episode, a chance encounter leads to a mix-up that prompts Kei to put on the catcher’s gear again, despite his supposed amnesia and disinterest. This scenario results in a comical yet touching moment, highlighting the unpredictability of their new high school life and their enduring connection as a "battery" (pitcher-catcher duo).
The episode ends with a possible revival of their interest in baseball.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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