OK, I gave this such high ratings because it's a wholesome cute anime which is fun to watch, however perhaps it's also got to do with my background. I played in Little League, Pony Ball and High School ball so I know what it's like to have team mates become rivals because of where they live they get put into different divisions or go to different high schools. It happened throughout my young life so I get it, I love how they made a weak beginner team into one to be reckoned with and they'll only get better since they're so young, I'm happy andsad that episode 12 is next week because I have to see it but it also is the end of the season, I hope it gets a 2nd season. BTW I've only just started watching sports anime and I've been having a blast doing so. xD