Batter Up! The Ace of the Diamond Omnibus Collection is Coming!
Mad Cave Studios’ Nakama Press imprint is proud to announce the Ace of the Diamond Omnibus 1, the first edition of the long-running baseball manga that has captivated readers worldwide with its heart, intensity, and unforgettable cast of characters.
Written and illustrated by Yuji Terajima, with translation by Abby Lehrke (Volumes 1-24) and Devon Corwin (Volumes 25-47) and lettering from Chas! Pangburn, Ace of the Diamond became one of the most celebrated sports manga of its generation, earning a devoted global fanbase and a successful anime adaptation. The series follows aspiring pitcher Eijun Sawamura as he chases his dream of becoming the ace of one of Japan’s most competitive high school baseball programs.
After a crushing middle school loss, Sawamura is recruited to attend Seidou High—one of Japan’s most competitive baseball programs. Surrounded by elite players, including a prodigy catcher and fierce rival pitchers, he must fight to prove himself worthy of the mound.
As intense training and high-stakes competition push him to his limits, Sawamura begins his journey to become the team’s ace. Ace of the Diamond Omnibus 1 collects the first three volumes of the hit baseball series. The first two volumes were originally released by Kodansha in 2006, and volume 3 was released in 2007. This is the first omnibus in a continuing collected series from Nakama Press.
For longtime sports manga fans and readers discovering the series for the first time, Ace of the Diamond Omnibus 1 collects 584 pages and goes on sale March 23, 2027, in paperback (ISBN: 9781545838402) format.
