The spring invitational at Koshien Stadium is moving forward, and fans are tracking every pitch. The latest season of the baseball series continues following Seido High as they aim for the national title. After the events of episode 2, viewers are now looking for the Ace of Diamond Act II Season 2 Episode 3 release date and schedule.
Episode 2 showed the team working hard during a training camp. Hyakurou Raichi delivered a key performance that changed the momentum of a practice game. The episode also focused on Eijun Sawamura and Satoru Furuya as they worked on their pitching control under Coach Kataoka‘s watch. With episode 3 arriving soon, here is the full release schedule, streaming information, and a look at where the story goes next.
Release Date and Airtime for Episode 3
The Ace of Diamond Act II Season 2 Episode 3 release date is set for April 19, 2026. New episodes come out every Sunday.
The broadcast times for different regions are as follows:
- Japan: 5:30 PM JST on TV Tokyo and AT-X
- United States (East Coast): 4:30 AM EST
- United States (West Coast): 1:30 AM PST
- United Kingdom: 9:30 AM GMT
- India: 2:00 PM IST
- Australia: 6:30 PM AEST
This new season is scheduled to run for a total of 13 episodes. The show follows the weekly schedule on Sunday mornings in the West, making it a regular watch for anime fans.
Streaming Information for Global Fans
Crunchyroll is handling the streaming for the new season. Viewers in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, and the CIS can watch the episodes with English subtitles.
In Japan, the episode also airs on Netflix. For the best experience, checking your local Crunchyroll catalog about one hour after the Japanese broadcast is a good idea, as they usually release the subtitled version very quickly.
What Happened in Episode 2: A Quick Recap
Before the Ace of Diamond Act II Season 2 Episode 3 arrives, here is a recap of episode 2, titled “For the Team.” The episode focused on the internal practice matches during the training camp. Hyakurou Raichi showed why he is a dangerous hitter. His batting helped the team when they were close to losing.
The coaching staff also paid close attention to the pitchers. Eijun Sawamura kept working on his unique “numbers” pitches. While he has many different pitches now, keeping them accurate in high-pressure moments remains a challenge. Satoru Furuya focused on balancing his raw speed with better stamina management.
Catcher Koshu Okumura also had more screen time. His attention to detail and his desire to be a starting catcher are becoming clear. He is building a connection with the pitchers during bullpen sessions. This growing partnership between the catcher and the pitching staff will likely be important for the matches to come.
What to Expect in Episode 3
Ace of Diamond Act II Season 2 Episode 3 will continue the training camp storyline. The episode will likely show more tactical planning from Coach Kataoka. The team needs to figure out the best batting order and pitching rotation to beat Komadai Fujimaki, the team that won last year’s summer tournament.
Masamune Hongo, the ace of Komadai Fujimaki, remains the big obstacle. Episode 3 will probably focus on how Seido plans to deal with his fastball.
For Eijun Sawamura, the episode is expected to show his continued growth. He needs to make his “numbers” pitches reliable. If he cannot control them, he cannot use them in a real game. The training camp is where he must prove he has improved.
Main Cast and Crew of the Series
The voice actors have returned for this new season. Here are the key players behind the characters:
- Ryota Ohsaka as Eijun Sawamura
- Nobunaga Shimazaki as Satoru Furuya
- Takahiro Sakurai as Kazuya Miyuki
- Yuma Uchida as Koshu Okumura
- Shintaro Asanuma as Yoichi Kuramochi
- Natsuki Hanae as Haruichi Kominato
The opening theme song “Let’s Go Crazy” is performed by Baby Canta. The ending theme song “Number” is performed by SUPER★DRAGON. Hideaki Oba is directing the season at OLM, with Kenji Konuta handling the series scripts.
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The Road to Koshien
The story of this season picks up with Seido receiving an invitation to the spring invitational at Koshien Stadium. Standing in their way is Masamune Hongo, the ace of Komadai Fujimaki. He is known as an unstoppable pitcher.
The original Ace of Diamond Act II manga was written and illustrated by Yuji Terajima. It ran from August 2015 to October 2022. The first Act II anime adaptation aired 52 episodes between 2019 and 2020. This new season continues directly from where that left off, skipping the filler and getting straight to the high-stakes baseball.
Episode 3 will air on April 19. With only 13 episodes planned for this season, every episode counts. The training camp is almost over, and the real tournament is about to begin.
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