Set in the 1930s, the narrative revolves around the Negro Leagues. “Shadow Ball” highlights a popular ritual before games where players would perform an imaginary match without a real ball. This playful display, though unintentional, served as a poignant symbol of the racial barriers that kept Black athletes from competing in the major leagues during that era.
Show
Gintama
Episode
S01E05
Air Date
Sep 22, 1994
Season 1 Episodes
S01E01
Inning One: Our Game
S01E02
Inning Two: Something Like a War
S01E03
Inning Three: The Faith of Fifty Million People
S01E04
Inning Four: A National Heirloom
S01E05
Inning Five: Shadow Ball
S01E06
Inning Six: The National Pastime
S01E07
Inning Seven: The Capitol of Baseball
S01E08
Inning Eight: A Whole New Ball Game
S01E09
Inning Nine: Home