Oblivion Battery

Eko Mikawa's Oblivion Battery (忘却バッテリー) reimagines the high school baseball manga with a twist: what if a star battery, the pitcher-catcher duo that once dominated the field, lost all memory of their shared glory? The story follows Kei Kaname, a former prodigy pitcher whose amnesia after a head injury erases his skills and confidence, and his catcher Haruka Kiyomine, who must coax his partner back to form. Serialized via Shueisha's Shōnen Jump+ since April 2018, the series has collected 23 volumes as of January 2026. Mikawa balances sports action with character-driven drama, exploring identity, friendship, and the struggle to rebuild talent from scratch. The manga's sharp humor and emotional depth have earned it a dedicated readership, and its popularity led to an ONA by MAPPA in October 2020, followed by a 12-episode TV anime in spring 2024. A second season is scheduled for 2027. For fans of sports stories that prioritize psychology over spectacle, Oblivion Battery delivers a fresh take on the genre's familiar tropes.[edit]