04/05/2009 - 03/28/2010 Finished
Cross Game (クロスゲーム)
Kou Kitamura and Aoba Tsukishima are often at odds—even though their families happen to be close friends and business partners. Although the only child of a sports shop owner, Kou has never been interested in playing baseball. Despite this, he possesses an impressive batting ability honed by frequent visits to the local baseball batting center run by the Tsukishima family. On the other hand, Aoba loves to play baseball and is a star player with exceptional pitching form. However, these two seemingly complete opposites share something very important to them—Wakaba Tsukishima, Aoba's older sister and Kou's destined sweetheart. Admired by the quarrelsome duo, Wakaba often finds herself the catalyst to their never-ending rivalry. But whether or not they realize that they have more in common than either would care to admit, only time will tell. The game of baseball may just be what the pair needs to ultimately overcome their own personal struggles.
50
Total episodes
50
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
0%
% Filler
Canon episodes · 50 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
Single Season
Currently, Cross Game has no sequels, prequels, or registered spin-offs. This is the complete story available at the moment.
What to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! Cross Game doesn't have a single filler episode: all 50 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 50 episodes of Cross Game aired in 2009–2010 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for Cross Game is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 50 without detours. If you came looking for which Cross Game episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
50 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Four-Leaf Clover04/05/2009 | 04/05/2009 | Canon |
| 2 | I Hate You!04/12/2009 | 04/12/2009 | Canon |
| 3 | For Real?04/19/2009 | 04/19/2009 | Canon |
| 4 | Secret Weapon04/26/2009 | 04/26/2009 | Canon |
| 5 | Can I Borrow a Pot?05/03/2009 | 05/03/2009 | Canon |
| 6 | Who Are You?05/10/2009 | 05/10/2009 | Canon |
| 7 | Sucker for a Pretty Face05/17/2009 | 05/17/2009 | Canon |
| 8 | You Two Are Alike05/24/2009 | 05/24/2009 | Canon |
| 9 | Let's Do This!05/31/2009 | 05/31/2009 | Canon |
| 10 | Yeah, Right06/07/2009 | 06/07/2009 | Canon |
| 11 | Wipe That Smirk Off Your Face06/14/2009 | 06/14/2009 | Canon |
| 12 | I Challenge You!06/21/2009 | 06/21/2009 | Canon |
| 13 | Summer Training Camp?06/28/2009 | 06/28/2009 | Canon |
| 14 | How Many Points?07/05/2009 | 07/05/2009 | Canon |
| 15 | Enjoy It More07/12/2009 | 07/12/2009 | Canon |
| 16 | How Should I Know?07/19/2009 | 07/19/2009 | Canon |
| 17 | That's Tough07/26/2009 | 07/26/2009 | Canon |
| 18 | An Audition?08/02/2009 | 08/02/2009 | Canon |
| 19 | Memories…08/09/2009 | 08/09/2009 | Canon |
| 20 | Mizuki Asami08/16/2009 | 08/16/2009 | Canon |
| 21 | No Matter What Happens08/23/2009 | 08/23/2009 | Canon |
| 22 | You Underestimated It, Didn't You?08/30/2009 | 08/30/2009 | Canon |
| 23 | We'll Make a Comeback, Right?09/06/2009 | 09/06/2009 | Canon |
| 24 | Don't You Quit09/13/2009 | 09/13/2009 | Canon |
| 25 | It's an Honor09/20/2009 | 09/20/2009 | Canon |
| 26 | I Know09/27/2009 | 09/27/2009 | Canon |
| 27 | He May Be Right10/04/2009 | 10/04/2009 | Canon |
| 28 | Let's End This10/11/2009 | 10/11/2009 | Canon |
| 29 | No I'm Not!10/18/2009 | 10/18/2009 | Canon |
| 30 | Wakaba10/25/2009 | 10/25/2009 | Canon |
| 31 | Do Ghosts Grow Older?11/01/2009 | 11/01/2009 | Canon |
| 32 | Hey11/08/2009 | 11/08/2009 | Canon |
| 33 | Or Is It Fate?11/15/2009 | 11/15/2009 | Canon |
| 34 | Happy New Year11/22/2009 | 11/22/2009 | Canon |
| 35 | February 1411/29/2009 | 11/29/2009 | Canon |
| 36 | To Women's Baseball?!12/06/2009 | 12/06/2009 | Canon |
| 37 | I Guess I Slept Well12/13/2009 | 12/13/2009 | Canon |
| 38 | It's His First Date12/20/2009 | 12/20/2009 | Canon |
| 39 | Since Forever12/27/2009 | 12/27/2009 | Canon |
| 40 | Idiot!01/10/2010 | 01/10/2010 | Canon |
| 41 | Koshien, Here I Go!01/17/2010 | 01/17/2010 | Canon |
| 42 | Everyone's Summer01/24/2010 | 01/24/2010 | Canon |
| 43 | She Hasn't Changed01/31/2010 | 01/31/2010 | Canon |
| 44 | A Careless Pitch?02/07/2010 | 02/07/2010 | Canon |
| 45 | That's My Line!02/14/2010 | 02/14/2010 | Canon |
| 46 | I've Got a Bad Feeling02/21/2010 | 02/21/2010 | Canon |
| 47 | Can I Lie?03/07/2010 | 03/07/2010 | Canon |
| 48 | All Right03/14/2010 | 03/14/2010 | Canon |
| 49 | Are You Having Fun?03/21/2010 | 03/21/2010 | Canon |
| 50 | More Than Anyone in the World…03/28/2010 | 03/28/2010 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Cross Game have?
Cross Game has a total of 1 season. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Cross Game have?
In total, Cross Game has 50 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Cross Game?
It is recommended to watch Cross Game in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Where can I watch Cross Game online?
Cross Game is available on various legal streaming platforms. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to see where it's currently available. Options may vary depending on your geographic region.
Is Cross Game a complete anime?
Yes, Cross Game is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does Cross Game have?
No, Cross Game does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
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