The Laughing Salesman — Season 1, Episode 34: Bullpen Ace
Animation • 10 min • 3 seasons, 103 episodes • ★ 8.0/10
Episode synopsis
Baseball pitcher Nomino plays well at practice in the bullpen but plays badly in the real games. Moguro gives Nomino a cap to wear but he must also abstain from drinking alcohol until he is pitching in the major league. Nomino improves his pitching, but he cannot sleep on the night before a big game, and resorts to drinking sake. The next morning he is hung over and rushes to the game without his lucky cap and ruins his chance to play in the major league.
About The Laughing Salesman
Based on the horror manga created by duo Fujiko Fujio, The Laughing Salesman tells the story of a salesman named Moguro Fukuzo, whose job is to help people fill gaps in their soul. However, in reality, he ruins people's lives if his clients backstab him or never ask him for help.