Kurokan · Episode 30: Dissatisfaction
Dissatisfaction
9 min
Washinomori loses the spring game. After going through this incident, Sakamoto becomes more active and more interactive with other players. Sakamoto tells Kurokan that he’s ready to join professional baseball! Meanwhile, the tension between the second graders and freshmen could explode anytime! Morioka accidently gets a tape of the game where Sakamoto has 21 consecutive strikeouts. He wants to have a fair game and intentds to reject the help. After he knows that there is only Kurokan in Hitomi`s eyes, he takes the tape back.
1Kurokan-style Baseball20 minTo Kirino High, the goal of getting into Koshien Stadium becomes important because the 100th anniversary is around the corner. However, Kurokan`s unique way of training has upset the Kirino High Baseball Team Support Association and Alumni Club. Morioka, on the other hand, is a preferrable coach beacuse of his solid style. At the same time, Kurokan`s decision on player positions has caused confusions to the team.2Split20 minKurokan`s decison has casued negative reactions from school authority and team players. The Support Association and Almuni Club form an alliance in order to kick Kurokan out of Kirono High. The team players are also split into two groups where most of them are against Kurokan. Morioka finally understands Kurokan`s plan for Masamiya, but how will Kurokan win the Fall Championships?3Rhythm15 minKirino High`s first game of the Fall Championships, but the score is falling far behind just in the first two innings. Kurokan quietly plans the next strategy. In order to win, Kurokan sends out an unexpected ace pitcher.4Decisive Moment15 minKirono High finally sends Masamiya to the game, but the opponent purposefully gives him a base on ball. Just as the spirits are getting low, Tamari hits a long hit right down right-center field. Kirino High takes advantage of their opponents` fatigue and strikes back！Kirino High finally wins the game with the walk-off hit.5Winning Formula20 minThe game is coming to an end and something unexpected happens. This is high school baseball！6Borrowed15 minKurokan takes responsibility by deciding to leave the team for losing the game. After the debate between OB and Support Association, Kurokan remains his coach position. However, Morioka and Kurokan still have conflict on the training policy. Soon, the baseball season is coming! This time Kirino High must take vengeance！7Forced Break20 min"After all the days of training, Kirino High has successfully entered the semifinals. Kirino High gives a perfect performance with no errors for the season, but Kurokan asks the captain to make an error purposely in order to loosen the tense in the team. Finally into the most important game with Hanaoka High, Kurokan has already planned tactics, but the opponents are not that easy to deal with. Neither Hanaoka High nor Kirino can seem to break this deadlock." After all the days of training, Kirino High has successfully entered the semifinals. Kirino High gives a perfect performance with no…8All or Nothing15 minDuring a crucial moment, Kurokan wants everyone to use the deadly Kirino tactic. Ishimitsu passes the ball to the home plate. Kirino successfully tags the Hanaoka runner and wins the ticket to Koshien. However, Kurokan gets nothing but blame for his arrogant attitude. Kurokan doesn`t want to go back to the traditional way and decides to walk away.9Kurokan’s Value15 minWithout Kurokan, Kirino High loses their first battle at Koshien Stadium. Meanwhile, Kurokan has some visitors. Joyo Univ. Kamobara High asks Kurokan to be their coach and provides excellent conditions. Washinomori High students, on the other hand, is willing to offer more than they have. What`s Kurokan`s deision?10The First New Step10 minAfter hearing the sincere appeal, Kurokan chooses to go with Washinomori High. Even though the school shows no hospitality nor help, Kurokan decides to fight until the end！11Disqualified Captain15 minQuestions about the baseball coach causes a dispute in the school`s meeting. For the school, teachers want good behaved students who don`t disobey the school policy. Miss Hiraizumi was very supportive to the students at first until she finds out the truth about the money and is furiously angry at Kurokan. Meanwhile, the principle of Washinomori High hears about the rumors of Kurokan. How will the school handle this?12Oath of Tears15 minAfter the first day of training, there is only one player left in the baseball ground! Kurokan decides to bring them back for training in order to get rid of the kids` cowardliness. Under the motivation of Kurokan, they are all back on the field and finally have a decent practicing area. Kurokan brings back the enthusiastic life of baseball to Washinomori！13Disappointment of Kurokan20 minWhile Washinomori players are training, there is a surprise. The Kirino High players pay a visit to Kurokan. Although the qualities of the Washinomori players are really poor, they`re encourged to follow Kurokan no matter what. While Morioka is vigorously recruiting players for Kirino, Hitomi shows up in the practicing field of Washinomori.14Confirmation15 minHitomi is interested in Washinomori`s condition. She has been observing how much effort Kurokan puts into baseball. Hitomi believes that Kurokan can make another Kirino miracle and take Washinomori into Koshien Stadium. Kurokan changes his mind and decides to participate in the fall championships, but they never thought their first oppoent would be Kirino!15Shaking15 minThe first game since Kurokan`s return is against his old ally Morioka. This gets the attention of a lot of reporters which makes the Washinomori players even more nervous. While the Washinomori`s ninth player Sakamoto is rushing to the game, Kirino is warming up with remarkable skills that scares Washinomori. Sakamo finally arrives and he throws a perfectly accurate long pass in the outfield during warm-up. Kurokan also shows off with what is called Japan`s first vertical super flying ball. Everyone is amazed.16Pre-emption15 minThe game between Kirino and Washinomori is officially starting. Washinomori hits the first ball. It`s a good start to Kurokan`s tactic. Top half of the first inning, Washinomori gains the first score with a squeeze tactic. Bottom half of the first inning, Sakamoto accurately passes the ball from the outfield and a Kirino player is tagged before the home plate. The first inning is over. Washinomori has shocked the audience. They are currently ahead by one score.17Error15 minTop half of the second inning, Kirino`s pitcher ends with a 3 down 3 up inning. Sakamoto, the ninth batter from Washinomori, hits a solo home run. Kirino are two points behind and they have now finally awakened. With Kurokan that keeps changing his strategies and with the strength of Sakamoto`s back, Washinomori is now in the lead.18Turning Point15 minWith the blessing from the Goddess of Luck and their beautiful teamwork, Washinomori makes it impossible for Kirino to score. Bottom half of the seventh inning， Kirino`s hitter almost hits a home run. Kurokan immediately changes the pitcher to Sakamoto and expects strikeouts. Sakamoto`s first ball silences the audience. Even the players on the field are shocked. Kenichiro shouts for them to run. When the player on the third base comes to, he runs to home base and scores the team`s first point.19End of the Game15 minIn the bottom half of the seventh inning, the Washinomori players are confused. Kirino takes this opportunity to strike back and to take the lead. Kirino puts up a fight and scores 9 points in one go. The game ends earlier. Although losing is inevitable, Kurokan tells the players to use their brains and think of the reasons of losing. Kurokan decides to solove the problem of Sakamoto. He goes to the gas station where Sakamoto works. After he learns about his living conditions he wants to sign Sakamoto for a monthly salary of ￥150,000.20Revelation8 minSakamoto starts to show up for practice. Miss Hiraizumi hears that Kurokan pays Sakamoto and feels worried. She arranges to meet with Dr. Hitomi to discuss about the situation. Hitomi just laughs and teels her to trust Kurokan. At this moment, a reporter from All Day News overhears their conversation and wishes to know the whole story.21Provocation10 minThe reporter of All Day News contacts Washinomori High School and inquires about Kurokan paying a student to play baseball. The principal is furious and and wants to fire him immediately. Mr. Yanagi thinks this will raise the doubts of the press and the public. Kurokan is temporary still the coach. The reporter finds Kurokan and threatens to report the story.22Professional Declaration15 minKurokan calls Koshimizu a low-life reporter who gets so angry and wants to use the press to completely destroy him. Meanwhile, Kurokan publicly tells the press that Sakamoto is being paid to play baseball which attracts many reporters to the school. Kurokan and Sakamoto show the training to them which is then covered in the newspapers and attracts many viewers. In order to catch Sakamoto`s super-fastballs, Kurokan needs to help the catcher overcome his fear for fastballs.23Drastic Remedy15 minKurokan asks Asai`s grandfather to make special cow dung bombs to serve as baseballs during Asai`s training. At first, Asia is very resistant. Asai who is tied up and splashed with cow dung cries and laughs while trying to catch Kurokan`s cow dung bombs. He successfully catches the cow dung bombs and he has the confidence to catch Sakamoto`s 150km/h fastballs. Other high school baseball teams from all over the prefecture contact Washinomori hoping to be able to hold a practice game after hearing about Sakamoto`s strength24Video Tape9 minThe All Day News reporter, Koshimizu, is trying to dig out the dirt of Kurokan. He goes to Hitomi`s clinic wanting to prove Kurokan`s rumors, but she denies the rumors. While Kurokan is working part-time to afford Sakamoto`s salary, Hitomi visits and tells him about Koshimizu and that he inadvertently mentioned that he knew the coach of Keiyo High School. Kurokan asks Koshimizu to assist with organizing a practice game with Keiyo shows Keiyo a video tape of Sakamoto pitching.25Best Members15 minOn the day of the game, a lot of people come to Washnomori High School to cheer them on. Every coach and press from the prefecture is at Washnomori High School. They are surprised to see Keiyo`s Fall Champion Team playing the game. The game is starting, Keiyo bats first. Sakamoto throws three strikeouts in a row. The Keiyo players had enough fun and are going to play this game seriously. The Keiyo pitcher, Hosogoe, strikes the batters out with frightening breaking balls and Washinomori has a three up, three down inning. Sakamoto has amazing strength and Hosogoe has brilliant techniques…26Amazing Power15 minSakamoto uses three straight balls to finish off Keiyo`s top slugger, Hosogoe. Keiyo has a three up， three down inning twice in a row. Surprisingly, during the first two innings both teams have a three up, three down inning. The top half of the third inning, Keiyo is faced with the fierce-looking pitcher for the first time. Keiyo`s batters are struck out. After the fourth inning, Sakamoto and Hosogoe performs equally well with 12 consecutive strike outs. It`s a beautiful battle among the pitchers. The batting of both teams have been completely overthrown by the pitchers, and they still can`t…27Perfect Game15 minSakamoto continues to strike out the batters and consecutively strikes out the 20th batter. The rain is getting heavier, but the two coaches are still fiercely determined. Keiyo`s Hosogoe doesn`t show the slightest fear when facing Sakamoto and still shows excellent control of the ball. Due to the rain, the umpire calls the end of the match. The pitchers of both teams have struck out 21 batters and it`s a tie. Ever since their first game with Keiyo, the school has received a lot of supports from all areas. A new year is coming, Kurokan gets really drunk in the party at his place and talk…28Trials10 minWashinomori has become famous. The residents of the village are more enthusiastic about baseball and the school successfully recruits a lot of new students. Kurokan encourages the rookies to get a part-time job in town, hoping that they will have more interaction with the people, and to gain their trust. Training has finally started. The spring season game at Koshien Stadium is about to start. It`s time to see the results of all the training. When the team is ready to leave for the game, the news on TV is reporting major accidents. Kurokan walks calmly back and calls for Sakamoto. What…29Absence of Ace15 minKurokan tells Sakamoto about the accident happened to his parents. Kurokan wants Sakamoto to go to the hospital immediately! Hitomi comes to help right after receiving Kurokan`s call. The team is really down after knowing Sakamoto`s absence. Kurokan sends Kojika to replace Sakamoto. Kojika is standing on the pitching mound and trembling with fear when the fans realize that the pitcher isn`t Sakamoto and start to shout and begin to make noise. Kurokan switches the players to the freshmen gradually who doesn`t have emotional burden and play exceptionally well. Eventually, Kirino relies on their…30Dissatisfaction9 minWashinomori loses the spring game. After going through this incident, Sakamoto becomes more active and more interactive with other players. Sakamoto tells Kurokan that he’s ready to join professional baseball! Meanwhile, the tension between the second graders and freshmen could explode anytime! Morioka accidently gets a tape of the game where Sakamoto has 21 consecutive strikeouts. He wants to have a fair game and intentds to reject the help. After he knows that there is only Kurokan in Hitomi`s eyes, he takes the tape back.31Washinomori Collapse9 minEver since the freshmen joined, the frenemies` atmosphere has raised between seniors and freshmen. Ogasawara can`t control his anger anymore. He kicks the bucket full of coins and the coins are all over the ground. The tention explores and the freshmen and seniors get into fights. Kurokan seems to know it`s coming and looks like he doesn`t care. At the same time, Morioka is watching Sakamoto’s pitches repeatedly and trying to find his flaws.32Kurokan’s Dismissal9 minAsai runs in panic towards Kurokan. They see parents with the senior students walking towards the principal’s office. The parents` intention is to fire Kurokan! Although other teachers tried to help Kurokan with all of their power, the principal is under the pressure of the parents. Reporter Koshimitsu has heard of Kurokan`s leaving. He thinks it`s Kurokan`s strategy to disrupt other schools. Koshimizu uses an interview as an excuse to take pictures of Sakamato doing pitches and secretly gives the pictures to Morioka.33Reverse9 minThe news of Kurokan getting fired has been spread out! Without Kurokan, the seniors are successfully bribed by villagers and the freshmen become helpless. Asia and Kurokan are at the shrine in the middle of the night. Asai reports everything about the team to him. Kurokan needs Asai to lead the team without his presence. One day after a practice, when Hiraizumi is about to let the coach say a few words, Kurokan shows up. Everyone is stunned! The freshmen and Hiraizumi show no fear to the villagers and keep following Kurokan! Because everyone knows, only Kurokan can lead the team to Koshien!
Kurokan★ 42%Synopsis
To Kirino High, the goal of getting into Koshien Stadium becomes important because the 100th anniversary is around the corner. However, Kurokan's unique way of training has upset the Kirino High Baseball Team Support Association and Alumni Club. Morioka, on the other hand, is a preferrable coach beacuse of his solid style. At the same time, Kurokan's decision on player positions has caused confusions to the team. (Source: Crunchyroll)
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