Nakama Press, an imprint of Mad Cave Studios, is bringing Yūji Terajima’s definitive baseball manga Ace of the Diamond to physical collections. The publisher confirmed plans for a 3-in-1 omnibus release, with the first volume slated for March 23, 2027. This collection will span the entire 47-volume run of the original series, which first concluded in Weekly Shōnen Magazine in 2015.
The production team for the English release features translators Abby Lehrke for volumes 1-24 and Devon Corwin for volumes 25-47, with lettering provided by Chas! Pangburn. This marks a shift for the series, which has primarily been available to English readers through digital platforms like K MANGA and Kodansha USA’s previous digital initiatives.
Ace of the Diamond centers on Eijun Sawamura, a pitcher who attempts to revitalize his career at the elite Seidou High after a demoralizing defeat in middle school. The series is widely regarded as a cornerstone of modern sports manga, having secured the shōnen category prize at the 34th Kodansha Manga Awards. Its narrative depth has supported a massive franchise, including a multi-season anime adaptation and various stage play productions.
As the franchise prepares for the October premiere of the Ace of Diamond Act II Second Season anime on TV Tokyo and AT-X, this omnibus release offers a comprehensive way for readers to experience the foundation of the Seidou High saga. The original series remains a staple of the genre, setting the stage for the ongoing Act II sequel that concluded its manga run in 2022.
