Teaser Released for Ace of Diamond Act II Second Season Part 2, Starts October 2026
Ace of Diamond Act II: Second Season The first promotional visuals for the second part of the second season have been shared. According to Anime News Network, new episodes are planned to air in October 2026. This marks a long-awaited return for the anime adaptation of Yuji Terajima's beloved baseball manga.
The series is based on Terajima's manga Ace of Diamond, which he started in Kodansha's Weekly Shonen Magazine in 2006. The story follows young pitcher Eijun Sawamura, who stands out with his unique pitching style and energetic personality, as he joins the baseball team of Seidou High School and strives to become the team's ace. The original manga concluded in 2015, while the sequel series Ace of Diamond Act II began the same year and ran until 2022, concluding with a total of 81 volumes.
On the anime side, the series also has a strong history. The first Ace of Diamond anime aired between 2013 and 2015, followed by Ace of Diamond: Second Season in 2015-2016. Then, the Ace of Diamond Act II anime met viewers for 52 episodes in 2019-2020. This new announcement signals a production that will continue the story from where it left off.
The teaser visuals show that the long-awaited episodes are approaching. However, for now only October has been indicated; details such as episode count, streaming platform, and staff have yet to be announced. The story of the Act II manga, which is progressing toward its finale, centers on Sawamura's journey to become the ace and Seidou's goal of reaching the national tournament. Additional information in the coming weeks will mark the beginning of an exciting period for both long-time series followers and fans of baseball-themed sports anime.
