The Catcher in the Ballpark episode 1 release date and time, where to watch, and more

Modified Mar 28, 2025 11:17 GMT

The Catcher in the Ballpark episode 1 release date and more (Image via EMT Squared)

The Catcher in the Ballpark episode 1 is scheduled to release on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 12 am JST. This romantic comedy series is the latest EMT production, adapted after the recent conclusion of the debut season of I Want to Escape From Princess Lessons—this time around with a theme centered around baseball.

Murata is a salaryman who is committed to his work but ends up getting tired every single day, which is why he goes to the baseball stadium to relax. However, during one fateful game, he meets a beautiful young woman named Ruriko who works at the stadium and a friendship begins to blossom between them. The Catcher in the Ballpark episode 1 is expected to introduce the protagonists and their nature to the audience.

Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers for The Catcher in the Ballpark series. Any opinion expressed belongs to the author.

The Catcher in the Ballpark episode 1 release date and time for all regions

Ruriko as seen in the anime (Image via EMT Squared).

According to the release schedule, The Catcher in the Ballpark episode 1 is slated to come out next week in many different regions, as listed in the following table:

Time Zone	Release Time	Release Day	Release Date
Pacific Time	8:00 am	Tuesday	April 1, 2025
Central Time	10:00 am	Tuesday	April 1, 2025
Eastern Time	11:00 am	Tuesday	April 1, 2025
Greenwich Mean Time	3:00 pm	Tuesday	April 1, 2025
Central European Time	4:00 pm	Tuesday	April 1, 2025
Indian Standard Time	8:30 pm	Tuesday	April 1, 2025
Philippine Time	11:00 pm	Tuesday	April 1, 2025
Australia Central Time	12:30 am	Wednesday	April 2, 2025

Where to watch The Catcher in the Ballpark episode 1?

Key visual of Ruriko (Image via EMT Squared).

When it comes to anime fans who are currently living in Japan, they will be able to watch this baseball series on platforms such as TXN (TV Tokyo) and AT-X. Furthermore, international fans can opt for Crunchyroll to stream the English-subbed version of The Catcher in the Ballpark episode 1. The viewers will have have to pay for the subscription to get these services.

The premise of the series

Another key visual of the series (Image via EMT Squared).

As mentioned earlier, the series focuses on Murata, voiced by Satoshi Inomata, a salaryman who is always overworked and only gets a chance to relax when he goes to the baseball stadium. However, one day, he meets a young woman named Ruriko, voiced by Fairouz Ai, who sells food and beer there.

Ruriko is a free spirit, and this quality surprises Murata in a positive manner. As seen in the promotional trailer of the series, he, in a way, envies the way she carries herself and begins to develop feelings for her.

Majority of the narrative takes place in the baseball stadium, as Ruriko works there and Murata comes to visit her to get to know her more. There are also several supporting characters, including some fellow girls who work with Ruriko and add some playful events to the series.

What to expect from The Catcher in the Ballpark episode 1?

The Catcher in the Ballpark episode 1 is titled Ruriko the Beer Seller. The anime's premiere will introduce Murata, an officer worker who finds solace in visiting the baseball stadium after getting burned out. One day, he meets a chatty beer girl in the stadium.

Moreover, this girl keeps getting touchy with the protagonist. However, despite her actions, the girl looks like an innocent maiden. Will a visit to the baseball stadium tie Murata's fate with a cheerful beer girl?

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Edited by DEEPALI