is a Japanese baseball manga and anime series written and illustrated by Mitsuru Adachi . Serving as a spiritual and literal sequel to the 1980s classic Touch , the story follows a new generation of players attempting to lead Meisei Academy back to national glory. Narrative Core: The Tachibana Brothers
At Meisei Middle School, the brothers face internal politics where a mediocre "ace" with wealthy parents holds the starting position, forcing Touma to play third base. Mix: Meisei Story
The brothers aim to reach Kōshien , the prestigious national high school baseball tournament, a feat Meisei has not achieved in 30 years since the era of Touch . Key Themes and Style is a Japanese baseball manga and anime series