**Oblivion Battery** is a TV anime adaptation of the hugely popular manga by Ena Mikawa, serialized in Shueisha's "Shonen Jump+".
Haruka Kiyomine and Kei Kaname — a genius battery duo that shook the middle school baseball world. But just before high school, Haruka suddenly loses all his memories.
The genius pitcher with no memories enrolls in a weak high school with no baseball team, reuniting with former rivals.
A youth comedy filled with laughter, tears, and passionate baseball scenes.
"Even if you forget, your body remembers" — a story of talent and passion that transcends memory ⚾
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01① The Novel Concept of Genius x Amnesia
Kei Kaname, the genius catcher called "The Strategist" in middle school, and Haruka Kiyomine, a genius pitcher who throws overwhelming fastballs.
This ultimate battery duo crumbles due to Haruka's amnesia, and an entirely new story begins.
When a genius is no longer a genius, what remains? — that question is at the heart of this work ⚾
02② Perfect Coexistence of Comedy and Emotion
The goofy antics of the amnesiac Haruka are absolutely hilarious.
The gap between his former cool genius persona and his new airheaded personality is the epitome of contrast.
But behind the laughter lies a story of pain and rebirth for those who gave up baseball 😂
03③ Stunning Baseball Animation by MAPPA
Animation is handled by MAPPA, known for "Jujutsu Kaisen" and "Chainsaw Man."
Pitching forms, batting scenes, defensive plays — the dynamism of baseball is depicted with overwhelming visual beauty.
Haruka's fastball scenes are an absolute must-see 🔥
04④ Incredible Theme Songs
The OP theme is "Wasurena Uta" by Maki. Its bittersweet yet powerful melody perfectly matches the show's atmosphere.
The ED theme is "Usotsuki" (Liar) by Humbreaders, a masterpiece packed with the bitterness and sweetness of youth.
Both are hugely popular tracks on anime song rankings 🎵
05⑤ A Story of Rebirth for Those Who Gave Up Baseball
Gathered at Kotemori High School are former baseball players whose spirits were broken by Haruka and Kei.
Shunpei Chihaya, Aoi Todo, Taro Yamada — watching them face baseball once more is deeply moving.
"I want to play again" — that feeling brings unstoppable tears 😢
06① The Mystery of Haruka Kiyomine's Amnesia
Haruka Kiyomine, the genius pitcher who was scouted by powerhouse schools nationwide in middle school.
Why did he suddenly lose all his memories? The cause is a crucial foreshadowing that gets to the core of the story.
Even though his memories are gone, his body still remembers his pitching form — that contradiction drives the story 🔍
07② Forming a Baseball Team at Weak Kotemori High
At Kotemori High, a weak school without even a baseball team, former elite players mysteriously gather.
Chihaya, Todo, Yamada — all are players whose spirits were broken by Haruka in the past.
A chance reunion leads to the birth of a new team ⚾
08③ Fateful Rematches with Rivals
Rivals who were utterly demolished by the Haruka-Kei battery in middle school.
They enrolled in powerhouse schools and steadily built their strength.
The amnesiac Haruka and teammates who nearly gave up baseball challenging their fated rivals — the development is scorching 🔥
09④ Kei Kaname's Inner Conflict and Devotion
Kei "The Strategist" Kaname wishes more than anyone for Haruka's memories to return, yet simultaneously fears it.
If his memories return, that cold genius comes back. But the current goofy Haruka is also precious.
Kaname's complex feelings add depth to the story 💭
10⑤ The Road to Koshien
A ragtag weak team aims for Koshien.
Each member rediscovers their love for baseball and grows as a team.
"Even if I forget, I love baseball" — that pure feeling creates miracles ✨
Haruka Kiyomine
A genius pitcher feared as a "monster" in middle school. His personality drastically changed due to amnesia, becoming bright and airheaded. He has no memories, but his pitching talent remains engraved in his body ⚾
Kei Kaname
A genius catcher known as "The Strategist." He enrolled in the same high school to help restore Haruka's memories. Cool and brilliant, but harboring complex feelings toward Haruka 🧠
Shunpei Chihaya
A former catcher who was completely defeated by Haruka in middle school and gave up baseball. A mood maker and team mediator. His resolve to face baseball again is deeply moving 😊
Aoi Todo
A former pitcher who was the ace of a powerhouse in middle school but quit baseball after being crushed by Haruka. Cool-natured but unable to hide his lingering attachment to baseball. Watching him pitch again at Kotemori is moving ⚡
Taro Yamada
Despite his ordinary name, he was renowned as a genius batter in middle school. He lost confidence after facing Haruka and stepped away from baseball. He makes a comeback as an indispensable power hitter for the team 💪
Eiji Tsuchiya
A teacher at Kotemori High School who takes on the role of baseball team advisor. He was once a high school baseball player himself but experienced setbacks. Touched by the students' passion, he faces baseball once again 📋
