Get Ready for the Mound! Diamond no Ace: Act II Second Season Strikes Back in Spring 2026!

Baseball fans, get ready to cheer! The official website for the beloved anime series **Diamond no Ace** has just dropped some exciting news about its highly anticipated sequel, **Diamond no Ace: Act II Second Season**. Fans were treated to a fresh key visual and a promotional video (which unfortunately, we can’t show you here, but trust us, it’s thrilling!) along with details about the new staff who will be bringing this action-packed baseball saga to life.

This new season, also known as *Ace of Diamond Act II Season 2*, promises to continue the gripping story of determination and teamwork. Mark your calendars, because this television anime is slated to begin airing in April 2026 across TV Tokyo’s six affiliate stations, AT-X, and other networks. It’s an adaptation of **Yuuji Terajima**’s engaging sequel manga, so you know it’s going to be a home run!

The New Line-up: Meet the Talented Staff Behind the Series

The upcoming season sees some fresh faces joining the production team, bringing their expertise to the diamond. Fans can look forward to seeing the series through a new lens with these creative talents at the helm. Here’s a quick look at the core staff:

It’s exciting to see new talent like Director **Hideaki Ooba**, Character Designer **Yasukazu Shouji**, and studio **OLM** stepping up to bat, promising a fresh yet faithful adaptation of the beloved manga.

A Legacy on the Field: Previous Anime Seasons

The **Diamond no Ace** franchise has a rich anime history, captivating audiences with its thrilling portrayal of high school baseball. The previous television anime, **Diamond no Ace: Act II**, was expertly produced by **Madhouse** and ran for a solid 52 episodes from Spring 2019 to Winter 2020. Fans outside of Japan were able to follow the action thanks to Crunchyroll, which simulcasted the series with multiple subtitle options.

Before that, the original **Diamond no Ace** manga received two fantastic anime seasons. **Production I.G** and **Madhouse** teamed up to bring the first two seasons to life, with the first airing in Fall 2013 for 75 episodes and the second in Spring 2015 for 51 episodes. Crunchyroll also streamed both of these foundational seasons, making them accessible to a global audience.

From Pages to the Plate: The Manga’s Grand Slam Journey

The entire **Diamond no Ace** phenomenon began with **Yuuji Terajima**’s original baseball manga. It was serialized in the pages of **Weekly Shounen Magazine** from May 2006 all the way to July 2015, culminating in 47 compelling volumes. Following its conclusion, **Yuuji Terajima** wasted no time, launching the sequel manga, **Diamond no Ace Act II**, just the next month. This sequel continued the story until its eventual conclusion in October 2022, marking a remarkable 16-year run for the franchise. During the run of **Diamond no Ace Act II**, the fourth and fifth volumes even came bundled with two original video anime episodes back in 2016, giving fans extra content to enjoy.

And the manga journey doesn’t stop there! A new sequel manga, **Diamond no Ace Act II Gaiden: Teitou vs. Ugumori**, ran recently from December 2024 to March 2025, keeping the spirit of the series alive for dedicated readers.

For our English-speaking fans, Kodansha Comics USA licensed the original manga for digital publication, starting in March 2017. The 47th and final volume of the original series was released digitally in January 2024. Currently, K-Manga continues to publish the manga digitally in English, ensuring that new fans can discover this incredible story.

Get ready to experience the excitement, the strategy, and the sheer passion of high school baseball once again when **Diamond no Ace: Act II Second Season** makes its grand return in Spring 2026!