Before Mix (2012–present), there was Cross Game (2005–2010). Prior to that, H2 (1992–1999) was published, and Touch (1981–1986) came out even earlier. All four of them are baseball manga, for which Adachi Mitsuru is well-known. Since his debut in 1970, the mangaka has brought a variety of characters to life, at first through his characteristic drawing style, until, in 1978, he created his own story: Nine (1978–1980).