緑山高校 甲子園編

"Midoriyama High School Koshien Arc" is a Japanese manga series created by Atsuo Kuwazawa, serialized in "Weekly Young Jump" from 1984 to 1987. The story follows the newly established Midoriyama High School baseball team as they make their way to Koshien, led by their extraordinary pitcher, Sadaharu Nikaido. Midoriyama High School is a co-educational private high school, with all team members being first-year students. They are known for their unexpected tactics and strong individual abilities. The batting order is determined by rock-paper-scissors, and their playing style is full of surprises, earning them the moniker "Unexpected Midoriyama." In addition to the manga, the series has also been adapted into an OVA anime, which gained widespread popularity for its unique art style, exaggerated plot, and the excellent performances of its voice actors. The anime version was also broadcast on television in 1990, and has been re-edited and released multiple times. The story not only focuses on heated baseball matches but also showcases the individual charm of the protagonist Nikaido and the indomitable spirit of the Midoriyama High School team members, making it an action-packed and humorous sports manga.