The wait is nearly over for baseball anime fans. Eijun Sawamura and the Seido baseball team are getting ready to hit television screens in just a few weeks. The new season continues the story as they fight for glory at the national level. After a long break, the series is coming back with a new animation studio and new energy. Here is everything you need to know about the release date, where to watch, and what to expect from Ace of Diamond Act II Season 2 Episode 2.
When Does Ace of Diamond Act II Season 2 Episode 2 Come Out
The second season of Ace of Diamond Act II will officially start broadcasting in Japan on April 5, 2026. The show will air on TV Tokyo and its affiliate stations. Since the first episode airs on April 5, Ace of Diamond Act II Season 2 Episode 2 will release one week later on April 11, 2026.
For most international viewers, the episode will be available for streaming a few hours after the Japanese broadcast. Crunchyroll is the main streaming home for the series. They have carried all previous seasons of Ace of Diamond for audiences in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, and the CIS.
Release time expectations (Approximate):
- Japan: 5:30 PM JST
- USA (East Coast): 4:30 AM EDT
- USA (West Coast): 1:30 AM PDT
- United Kingdom: 9:30 AM BST
- India: 2:00 PM IST
- Australia: 6:30 PM AEST
These times are based on standard broadcast schedules. The exact streaming time may change slightly depending on the platform.
New Studio and Production Team
A big change for this season is the animation studio. The first season of Act II was made by Madhouse. For this second season, production has moved to OLM. OLM is known for working on long-running shows like Pokemon and Inazuma Eleven. The directing chair now belongs to Hideaki Ōba. He takes over from Mitsuyuki Masuhara. The good news is that Kenji Konuta returns to write the scripts. He has been with the franchise for a long time and knows the characters well. Yasukazu Shōji is handling character designs, and Hajime Hyakkoku is back to compose the music. This mix of new faces and returning staff should keep the show feeling familiar while giving it a fresh look.
What Has Happened So Far in Ace of Diamond Act II
For fans who need a quick reminder, Act II picks up after the fall tournament. Eijun Sawamura is no longer just a wild pitcher. He has grown into a reliable player. Satoru Furuya is still his biggest rival for the ace number. The team welcomed new first-years who bring different skills to the roster. The previous season ended with Seido preparing for the summer tournament. This is the biggest stage in high school baseball. The team wants to win nationals before the third-year players like Miyuki Kazuya graduate. The second season will show Seido facing off against the strongest teams from across the nation.
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Who Is in the Cast
The main voice actors are all coming back for the new season. This includes:
- Ryota Osaka as Eijun Sawamura
- Nobunaga Shimazaki as Satoru Furuya
- Natsuki Hanae as Haruichi Kominato
- Takahiro Sakurai as Kazuya Miyuki
- Shunsuke Takeuchi as Masamune Hongo
New cast members have also joined. Toshiya Miyata will voice Koji Chimaru. The returning cast ensures the characters sound exactly the way fans remember them.
Where to Watch Ace of Diamond Act II Season 2
International fans will find the show on Crunchyroll. The platform has confirmed they will stream the sequel. Subtitles will be available in multiple languages including English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German. For viewers in Japan, the show airs on TV Tokyo, TV Osaka, TV Aichi, and AT-X. There is no official word yet on an English dub. The first episode will likely release with subtitles first. A dubbed version may come later if the demand is high.
New Theme Songs for the Season
The second season brings fresh music. The opening theme song is called “Let’s Go Crazy”. It is performed by Baby Cana. The ending theme song is “NUMBER” by SUPER DRAGON. Both songs have a high-energy feel that matches the intense baseball action. The second promotional video for the season featured these tracks. Fans noticed that the video highlighted Sawamura taking charge of the team as the ace pitcher. The video also showed rival players from schools like Inajitsu, Shidai Sanko, and Yakushi. This confirms the new season will cover the highly awaited summer tournament arc.
What to Expect in Episode 2
The first episode on April 5 will set the stage for the summer tournament. Episode 2 will likely dive straight into the action. The manga readers know that the summer tournament features many tough games. Seido must win every match to reach Koshien. Ace of Diamond Act II Season 2 Episode 2 should show the team dealing with the pressure of the tournament. Sawamura and Furuya will continue competing for the ace spot. The coaching staff has to decide who starts the most important games. Expect tense moments on the mound and emotional scenes in the dugout. The new animation team at OLM will show the baseball action in a different style than Madhouse used. Fans are curious to see how the games will look.
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