Manga fans, get ready! Shueisha’s MANGA Plus service is adding Eko Mikawa’s “Oblivion Battery” to its simulpub lineup. Starting June 26, 2025, you’ll be able to catch up on this exciting sports manga!
What is “Oblivion Battery” All About?
“Oblivion Battery” (Japanese: 忘却バッテリー, Hepburn: Bōkyaku Batterī) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Eko Mikawa. It’s been serialized on Shueisha’s Shōnen Jump+ online manga app since April 26, 2018. As of December 4, 2024, 20 volumes have been released.
The story revolves around Haruka Kiyomine, a prodigious pitcher, and Kei Kaname, his cunning catcher, who were a legendary battery in middle school baseball. Their fearsome reputation caused many opponents, including Taro Yamada, to give up on baseball altogether.
However, fate has a funny way of working. Taro enrolls in Kotesashi High School, a school without a baseball club, hoping to leave his baseball past behind. To his surprise, he finds Haruka and Kei there, but with a twist: Kei has lost all his memories of playing baseball!
Taro and Haruka, determined to rekindle Kei’s love for the game, start a new baseball club and try to show him the joy of playing once more.
From Manga to Anime: A Home Run Hit!
“Oblivion Battery” has garnered significant popularity, leading to both an original net animation (ONA) and an anime television series adaptation, both produced by MAPPA.
- Original Net Animation (ONA): The ONA streamed in October 2020 as part of the Jump Special Anime Festa 2020 online event.
- Anime Television Series: The anime TV series aired from April to July 2024, and a second season has already been announced!
Where Can You Read “Oblivion Battery”?
- MANGA Plus: Starting June 26, 2025, you can read the latest chapters as they are released in Japan.
- MangaDex: Offers a wide selection of chapters in various languages.
- Official Raw: Available on Book Walker, Amazon, and eBookJapan.
Meet the Characters
- Haruka Kiyomine: A pitcher with a flawless and powerful arm.
- Kei Kaname: A shrewd catcher known as the “General,” now suffering from amnesia.
- Taro Yamada: A former baseball player who quit after facing Haruka and Kei.
What to Expect
If you’re a fan of sports manga with a slice-of-life twist, “Oblivion Battery” is definitely worth checking out. The series offers a blend of:
- Sports Action: Expect exciting baseball games and training sequences.
- Comedy: The amnesia plotline and the characters’ interactions bring plenty of humor.
- Drama: The characters face challenges and work to overcome them, both on and off the field.
- Heartwarming Moments: The story explores themes of friendship, teamwork, and rediscovering passion.
With the simulpub on MANGA Plus, now is the perfect time to dive into the world of “Oblivion Battery”!
