Catch Me at the Ballpark!
To escape his tiring job, weary Murata finds escape at a nearby baseball stadium. While the games are thrilling, it’s Ruriko, the gyaru as cold as the beer she serves but secretly a sweetheart, who keeps him coming back. As her first regular, Murata discovers the warmth behind her frosty demeanor, and their hilarious, heartwarming encounters light up the ballpark and maybe even their hearts.
Cast
Fairouz Ai
Ruriko (voice)
Satoshi Inomata
Kotaro Murata (voice)
Seasons
E1Ruriko the Beer Vendor Girl / Welcome, Regular / Candy and Tears
Apr 2, 2025
Wage slave Murata comes to the ballpark to relax, until a new beer vendor girl catches his eye...
E2The Definition of a Baseball Fan / No! Never! / The Head Scarf of Innocence
Apr 9, 2025
A mysterious woman visits the ballpark, Ruriko tries to max her following, and a meal vendor laments her fate.
E3The Goddess of Baseball? / The Invincible Mascot / Rah! Rah! Rah!
Apr 16, 2025
A foreign player seeks motivation, a mascot helps the other staff, and Ruriko and Murata encourage each other.
E4Soul Announcer / The Suggestion Box Incident (Pt. 1) / The Suggestion Box Incident (Pt. 2)
Apr 23, 2025
Nagisa the announcer struggles with her usual bit, and Detective Ruriko tries to crack a case.
E5Ticks Me Off! / The Meal Pack Capriccio / Different Faces
Apr 30, 2025
Ruriko's jealousy is sparked, Yuki meets a rival in the concourse, and a rain delay threatens a MotorSuns win.
E6A Good Kid / So Many Treasures / Going Off-Script
May 7, 2025
Sara deals with unexpected customers, the vendors clean out the back room, and an all-star game goes wild.
E7The Pointless 99 Times / Bonds Forged Over Food / Transform!!
May 14, 2025
Ruriko gets inspired, Ichinomiya struggles with inferiority, and a new spread appears in Weekly Baseball.
E8It's the Wind's Fault / Signs / Watch Out for Online News!
May 21, 2025
There's a windy day at the park, Ruriko attends a game on her off day, and a tabloid reporter shadows Aona.
E9Tommy's Melancholy / Mr. Murata / Show Your Sun
May 28, 2025
Ruriko meets a baseball dog, Murata's wallet goes missing, and the team pumps themselves up for the playoffs.
E10Us Back Then / Whack That Bottom! / The Double-T Duo
Jun 4, 2025
Kohinata meets a former co-worker who is now dedicated to acting.
E11The Clincher! / The Clincher! (Pt. 2) / The Clincher! (Pt. 3)
Jun 11, 2025
Ballpark regulars and new fans come together to cheer on the MotorSuns in their playoff clincher game!
E12Transformative Game / Last Message / It's Opening Day, Okay?!
Jun 18, 2025
The MotorSuns and their fans bid farewell to the season with high hopes for the next year.
Videos
Storyline
To escape his tiring job, weary Murata finds escape at a nearby baseball stadium. While the games are thrilling, it’s Ruriko, the gyaru as cold as the beer she serves but secretly a sweetheart, who keeps him coming back. As her first regular, Murata discovers the warmth behind her frosty demeanor, and their hilarious, heartwarming encounters light up the ballpark and maybe even their hearts.
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