The wait is finally over for baseball anime fans. Ace of Diamond Act II Season 2 started broadcasting in April 2026, bringing back the intense high school baseball action after a six-year break. The new season continues the story of Eijun Sawamura and the Seido baseball club as they fight their way through the Summer Tournament.
The anime airs every week on TV Tokyo and other networks across Japan. Episode 5 is scheduled to release on May 3, 2026, continuing the quarterfinal matchups that have fans on the edge of their seats.
Weekly Broadcast Schedule and Release Time
Ace of Diamond Act II Season 2 follows a consistent weekly schedule. New episodes air every Saturday at 5:30 PM Japan Standard Time (JST) on TV Tokyo. For viewers around the world, here is when you can watch:
- United States (East Coast): 4:30 AM ET on Saturday
- United States (West Coast): 1:30 AM PT on Saturday
- United Kingdom: 9:30 AM BST on Saturday
- India: 2:00 PM IST on Saturday
- Australia: 7:30 PM AEST on Saturday
The season is planned for 24 episodes, running from April 2026 through September 2026. This follows the same cours-style format that previous seasons used.
Episode 5 Story Details: Sawamura Takes the Mound
Episode 5, airing on May 3, 2026, focuses on a big matchup. Sawamura is scheduled to start for Seido against Ichidai Third High School. He has been working with Okumura to review his pitching mechanics and test new pitches.
Sawamura shared that he has several grips he wants to try to expand his collection of “Numbers” pitches. Meanwhile, Kawakami starts noticing a concerning feeling in his right arm.
The episode preview shows the high tension as Seido prepares for another tough opponent in the tournament bracket.
What Has Happened So Far in Season 2
The first four episodes have set up the Summer Tournament quarterfinals. Episode 4, which aired on April 26, 2026, showed Seiko facing off against Inashiro Industrial. Mei Narumiya, the ace pitcher for Inashiro, showed off his control and speed in that game.
Seido has been getting ready for their game against Sosei, with the matchup starting from the first inning. The stakes are clear throughout each episode – every game is a step toward reaching Koshien.
Where to Watch Ace of Diamond Act II Season 2
Crunchyroll is streaming the new season for audiences in North America, Europe, and other regions. The platform offers subtitles shortly after the Japanese broadcast ends, usually within a few hours.
Muse Asia has licensed the series for distribution across Asian territories. Fans in Southeast Asia can check Muse Asia’s official channels for broadcast details.
OLM is animating the new season, with Hideaki Oba stepping in as director. He replaces Mitsuyuki Masuhara from previous seasons. Kenji Konuta returns to write the series scripts, while Hajime Hyakkoku is back to compose the music.
New Studio and Returning Cast
Production for Ace of Diamond Act II Season 2 moved to OLM, taking over from Madhouse which animated the first Act II season. The main voice cast is returning to reprise their roles.
Ryota Ohsaka, who voices Eijun Sawamura, shared his excitement when the season was first announced:
At long last – itโs finally happening. Weโve come this far thanks to everyoneโs support! And now that weโve made it here, I want to see it through to the end!
The new season picks up where the 2019-2020 season left off. The original Ace of Diamond Act II anime ran for 52 episodes from April 2019 to March 2020. The manga series concluded in October 2022, so the anime has plenty of source material to adapt.
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What Makes This Season Different
The animation team has changed, but the storytelling style remains the same. Director Hideaki Oba brings experience from shows like Love of Kill and I’m in Love with the Villainess. Yasukazu Shลji is the new character designer, working with returning scriptwriter Kenji Konuta.
The new key visual released on April 25, 2026, shows Seido facing off against Ichidaisan High. The visual captures the intense energy of the tournament arc that fans have been waiting to see animated for years.
Each episode so far has focused on realistic baseball action without over-dramatizing the moments. The show keeps its focus on pitching strategies, batting orders, and the pressure of elimination games.
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