How to Enjoy Watching Baseball 10 Times More
1983 · 97 min · Animation, Comedy, Family
One of Japan's most renowned baseball pros, Takenori Emoto of the Hanshin Tigers, relates humorous anecdotes from his own career and the game in general. Based on his novel of the same name and its sequel.
Directed by Kiyoshi Suzuki · Written by Bull Ishihara
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- S Shinya Sasaki Newscaster
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Monta Mino Reporter - H Hiroshi Tamaoki Announcer
- T Takenori Emoto Commentator
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