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.
Catch Me at the Ballpark! (Season 1)
Ruriko the Beer Vendor Girl / Welcome, Regular / Candy and Tears (Episode 1) 8.0
Writer: Shigeru Murakoshi
Air date: 2025-04-02
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Wage slave Murata comes to the ballpark to relax, until a new beer vendor girl catches his eye...
The Definition of a Baseball Fan / No! Never! / The Head Scarf of Innocence (Episode 2) 7.0
Writer: Shigeru Murakoshi
Air date: 2025-04-09
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: A mysterious woman visits the ballpark, Ruriko tries to max her following, and a meal vendor laments her fate.
The Goddess of Baseball? / The Invincible Mascot / Rah! Rah! Rah! (Episode 3) 8.0
Writer: Shigeru Murakoshi
Air date: 2025-04-16
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: A foreign player seeks motivation, a mascot helps the other staff, and Ruriko and Murata encourage each other.
Soul Announcer / The Suggestion Box Incident (Pt. 1) / The Suggestion Box Incident (Pt. 2) (Episode 4) 8.0
Writer: Shigeru Murakoshi
Air date: 2025-04-23
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Nagisa the announcer struggles with her usual bit, and Detective Ruriko tries to crack a case.
Ticks Me Off! / The Meal Pack Capriccio / Different Faces (Episode 5) 8.0
Writer: Shigeru Murakoshi
Air date: 2025-04-30
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Ruriko's jealousy is sparked, Yuki meets a rival in the concourse, and a rain delay threatens a MotorSuns win.
A Good Kid / So Many Treasures / Going Off-Script (Episode 6) 7.0
Writer: Shigeru Murakoshi
Air date: 2025-05-07
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Sara deals with unexpected customers, the vendors clean out the back room, and an all-star game goes wild.
The Pointless 99 Times / Bonds Forged Over Food / Transform!! (Episode 7) 7.0
Writer: Shigeru Murakoshi
Air date: 2025-05-14
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Ruriko gets inspired, Ichinomiya struggles with inferiority, and a new spread appears in Weekly Baseball.
It's the Wind's Fault / Signs / Watch Out for Online News! (Episode 8) 7.0
Writer: Shigeru Murakoshi
Air date: 2025-05-21
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: There's a windy day at the park, Ruriko attends a game on her off day, and a tabloid reporter shadows Aona.
Tommy's Melancholy / Mr. Murata / Show Your Sun (Episode 9) 7.0
Writer: Shigeru Murakoshi
Air date: 2025-05-28
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Ruriko meets a baseball dog, Murata's wallet goes missing, and the team pumps themselves up for the playoffs.
Us Back Then / Whack That Bottom! / The Double-T Duo (Episode 10) 7.0
Writer: Shigeru Murakoshi
Air date: 2025-06-04
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Kohinata meets a former co-worker who is now dedicated to acting.
The Clincher! / The Clincher! (Pt. 2) / The Clincher! (Pt. 3) (Episode 11) 7.0
Writer: Shigeru Murakoshi
Air date: 2025-06-11
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Ballpark regulars and new fans come together to cheer on the MotorSuns in their playoff clincher game!
Transformative Game / Last Message / It's Opening Day, Okay?! (Episode 12) 7.0
Writer: Shigeru Murakoshi
Air date: 2025-06-18
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: The MotorSuns and their fans bid farewell to the season with high hopes for the next year.
