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Mix Episode 5: You’re a Pitcher, Right?

August 14, 2026 · Anime, Episodes, Mix

Mix Episode 5: You're a Pitcher, Right?

Spoiler note: This episode guide summarizes the verified premise and major episode movement without copying database text verbatim.

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Quick facts

  • Episode: 5
  • Title: You're a Pitcher, Right?
  • Airdate: 2019-05-04
  • Length: 24 minutes
  • Canon/filler label: anime story episode; no separate filler classification was verified for this title.

Summary

Meisei loses their match to Seinan after Nikaidou has a bad inning. Nishimura, Seinan’s pitcher, tries to convince the Tachibana brothers to transfer to his team.

What happens in this episode

Meisei loses their match to Seinan after Nikaidou has a bad inning. Nishimura, Seinan’s pitcher, tries to convince the Tachibana brothers to transfer to his team. PopRot reads this as part of the season's larger Meisei baseball build: the episode either advances the Tachibana brothers' place on the team, clarifies school/family pressure, or sets up the next baseball challenge.

Characters in this episode

Souichirou TachibanaSouichirou TachibanaMain roleTouma TachibanaTouma TachibanaMain roleOtomi TachibanaOtomi TachibanaMain roleKouzou NikaidouKouzou NikaidouSupporting role

Watch or skip?

Watch. Mix is a continuity-driven sports drama, so even quieter school or family episodes can set up baseball roles, motivation, and later emotional payoffs.

Where to watch

Use legal services and official searches; availability varies by region and changes over time.

Previous / next

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