Show me a sweet dream Coach Maeno And thats just what this show was. A sweet dream. My only regret about watching this anime was that I watched it too quickly. Probably the fastest Ive ever watched a 24+ episode anime. But I couldnt help it. And there were many reasons why. Gripping emotional and sincere doesnt begin to describe this show. 320https://static.nextepisode.net/tvshowsimages/huge/crossgame.jpg Cross Game has one of the greatest pilot episodes Ive ever seen in any show rigged full of emotion and pulling you in quickly attaching you to so many of its cast in the process: the show carries on that momentum consistently throughout its proceeding 49 episodes. As youve probably noticed Cross Game is a sports anime. While I have never had an interest in baseball Cross Game fueled my competitive spirit to the point where I would verbally cheer for the MCs team either because of my limitless love for its cast or in some cases my firm hate for the opponent. All the build up delivers. If you have no interest in sports Id still give this show a shot. There is never a true focus on the sport rather than its mean to move the story forward. 320https://karice.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/cross33favouriteaddition.jpg Simple is best once again Coach Maeno This anime is a simple masterpiece. And by simple its as you read it. But theres a strength in that. The shows writing is phenomenal and its characters compliment each other in a unique and astonishing way. Dynamics between characters create such a natural and mellow feel to the show. The main character Kou is a large reason why. A likeable protagonist with a big heart. His interaction with any cast member is bound to have your eyes and ears locked. Its a smooth simple sea. A very fun one to sail on. The story is well constructed and its characters have a sense of familiarity that make you feel involved in everything this show is about. You cant help but want to stick around. Cross Game is a journey of emotion. A hail to baseball and its troubles. A shining casts voyage towards happiness acceptance departure and love. Theres something to take away from this show for everyone. You want romance? Check. You want action? Check. You want a fun passionate exciting and humane display of fiction embedded in a 50 episode anime about a baseball player named Kou who decides to commit himself and grow into a kinder more mature person? Check. I could go on about this shows redeeming aspects but if I were to summarize my journey with this show into one compact sentence it would be a sweet dream. Fans of all kinds of different genres except people who only and only watch horror honestlyyou guys too try Cross Game out. Give it a test watch. See how it goes. It might just be a sweet dream.