Oblivion Battery, also known as Bokyaku Battery, delivers the force of a well-aimed fastball.

This anime series, adapted from the Japanese baseball manga of the same name by Eko Mikawa, promises a compelling story that strikes at the heart of sports and camaraderie.

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Produced by Kadokawa and animated by the renowned studio MAPPA, known for their work on titles like Jujutsu Kaisen and Chainsaw Man, Oblivion Battery brings a fresh perspective to the world of sports anime.

We will go through the anime’s release date, story, and characters, preparing for a journey that’s sure to be a grand slam.

Oblivion Battery anime story

The anime follows the journey of Haruka Kiyomine, a genius pitcher, and Kei Kaname, a skilled catcher known as the General.

After Kaname loses his memory, the two find themselves at Kotesashi High School, a school with no baseball reputation.

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They reunite with former rivals who had quit baseball after getting defeated by them during junior high. Together, they form a new baseball club, reigniting their passion for the sport and setting out to create a legacy at their school.

Oblivion Battery release date

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The anime airs on April 10, 2024.

Oblivion Battery characters

Oblivion Battery manga key visual from the anime's official social media page
Credit: MAPPA, Kadokawa
CHARACTERSEIYUU
Aoi ToudouYouhei Azakami
Kei KanameMamoru Miyano
Haruka KiyomineToshiki Masuda
Taro YamadaYuuki Kaji
Shunpei ChihayaNobunaga Shimazaki
Kazuki TsuchiyaYoshitaka Yamaya
Akito KirishimaKengo Kawanishi
Eiichiro KokutoTakeo Ootsuka
Hironobu MakitaMark Ishii

Oblivion Battery songs

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Mrs. Green Apple performs the opening theme song, “Lilac,” and Macaroni Enpitsu performs the ending theme song, “Wasurena Uta.”

Oblivion Battery OP season 1 (Opening theme)



Oblivion Battery ED season 1 (Ending theme)



Oblivion Battery trailer



Where to watch Oblivion Battery

Oblivion Battery manga key visual from the anime's official social media page
Credit: MAPPA, Kadokawa

Fans can watch the series on the platforms listed on Kodakawa’s official website.

PLATFORM
Amazon Prime Video
Netflix
Hulu
Disney Plus
ABEMA

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