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The Catcher in the Ballpark episode 12 will be released on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 12 am JST. For the first time, this EMT Squared production, thus far, provided an episode that covered an entire storyline instead of focusing on just one, centering on a decisive game for the MotorSuns.
The vast majority of the episode was focused on the game, several members of the cast reacting to its development, and how the team adapts to the different challenges they go up against, with Ruriko also having a very supportive role. The Catcher in the Ballpark episode 12 is bound to provide a closure of sorts for the season since it is close to ending.
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers for The Catcher in the Ballpark series. Any opinion expressed here belongs to the author.
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The Catcher in the Ballpark episode 12 release date and time for all regions
Episode 12 of The Catcher in the Ballpark will come out on June 18, 2025, at 12 am JST. Continuing this season's trend, the episode will air in different regions all over the world. Below is the release date and time in different time zones:
Where to watch The Catcher in the Ballpark episode 12?
Anime fans living in Japan who are interested in watching The Catcher in the Ballpark episode 12 can do so on platforms like TXN (TV Tokyo) and AT-X. Furthermore, those living abroad can watch The Catcher in the Ballpark episode 11 on Crunchyroll. However, viewers will have to pay for a subscription to access these services.
Recap of the previous episode
The latest installment, like many more during this season, begins with Ruriko heading to the MotorSuns baseball stadium and seeing several fans delivering flyers that highlight this is going to be a pivotal game for the team. It is revealed that if they win this game, they will enter the playoffs for the first time in the team's history, hence the excitement.
The bulk of this storyline focuses on the MotorSuns as a team and Ruriko narrating the events of the game, which has a lot of ups and downs. This is illustrated by Mitsui's struggles during the game and how Shishio has to overcome an injury to keep performing.
As the MotorSuns are being surpassed in the game, Ruriko yells at them, claiming they cannot give up yet, with the rest of the fans backing her. Moreover, this results in the team doing their all to win, but ultimately, Kojiro fails at the eleventh hour, and they lose. However, they get a lot of support from the fans in a very emotional moment.
What to expect from The Catcher in the Ballpark episode 12? (speculative)
The Catcher in the Ballpark episode 12 will continue the romantic comedy, and there is a very good chance that this will serve as a form of closure since the season is ending. As usual, people can expect Ruriko to have a main role to play, and she may have a new scene with Murata, especially considering how they started this story.
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