Taisho Baseball Girls (2009): cast, story & where to watch

2009 · Series · ★ 7.8

Taisho Baseball Girls poster

Released in 2009, Taisho Baseball Girls is an animation and comedy series.

What it’s about. In 1925 (year 14 of the Taishō period), after being told by a baseball player that women should become housewives instead of going to school, two 14-year-old Japanese high school girls named Koume and Akiko decide to start a baseball team in order to prove him wrong. During this time, when even running was considered too vulgar for women, baseball is known as "what the boys do" and they face many difficulties when searching members, getting permission from their parents and when learning about the sport itself.

Who’s in it. Taisho Baseball Girls stars Kanae Itou as Koume Suzukawa (voice), Mai Nakahara as Akiko Ogasawara (voice), Mamiko Noto as Yuki Sōya (voice) and Satomi Arai as Anna Curtland (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Taisho Baseball Girls has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Taisho Baseball Girls page.

If you liked it. Fans of Taisho Baseball Girls tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Taisho Baseball Girls (2009)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Taisho Baseball Girls change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Taisho Baseball Girls worth watching?
Taisho Baseball Girls holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Taisho Baseball Girls?
Taisho Baseball Girls stars Kanae Itou, Mai Nakahara, Mamiko Noto, Satomi Arai and Satoshi Hino.
When was Taisho Baseball Girls released?
Taisho Baseball Girls was released in 2009.