Baseball Manga 'The Days of Diamond' Reaches 1.8 Million Copies in Circulation

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Hirai Ohashi's Baseball Drama Explores the Burden of Genius

The popular baseball youth drama The Days of Diamond by Hirai Ohashi has achieved a significant publishing milestone. The series has reached a cumulative circulation of 1.8 million copies for its first nine volumes, confirming its status as a major hit in the manga world.

A Story of Talent and Loneliness

The manga's narrative centers on a young boy recognized as a genius baseball player. However, his exceptional talent comes with a profound sense of isolation. He witnesses how his natural ability causes others to lose their hopes and ambitions when competing against him, leading to a deep

• seated loneliness.

Finding Joy in the Game Again

The protagonist's journey takes a turn when he discovers a small, amateur baseball team that plays purely for the love of the game. This encounter allows him to rediscover the simple joy of baseball, free from the immense pressure his genius usually brings.

A central question drives the story's drama: how long can this newfound happiness last for someone with such extraordinary talent? The series, also known as Diamond no Kouzai, explores the complex relationship between innate skill and personal fulfillment.

Global Availability on Manga Plus

Fans outside of Japan can enjoy the series through the Mangaplus service by Shueisha, which offers a simultaneous English publication, or simulpub, of new chapters as they are released in Japan.