TV series

Major

Name: Major
Released: 2004
Cast: Showtaro Morikubo, Masakazu Morita, Noriko Hidaka, Junko Noda, Fuyuka Ono

2004–2010· 6 seasons· 25 min episodes★ 8.2Ended

On NHK Educational TV — From Studio Hibari · NHK

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Synopsis

Honda Goro the son of a famous baseball player loves nothing more than baseball itself. His biggest dream is to show his father that he can become the best pitcher in the world despite all the hardships he had to endure he keeps on running towards his goal at full speed.

Themes

baseball sports based on manga anime

Episodes

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E1 Goro's Dream and Daddy's DreamNext upNov 13, 2004 · 25 min
Synopsis
Five year old Goro practices baseball every day to be like his dad Shigeharu, a pro ballplayer,until he injures his elbow and decides to retire.
E2 Their FriendshipNov 20, 2004 · 25 min
Synopsis
Goro invites a boy named Toshiya to play catch, reluctant at first, Toshiya comes to love it. Shigeharu vows to make a comeback as a hitter.
E3 I Hate You, Daddy!Nov 27, 2004 · 25 min
Synopsis
A little league coach is dazzled by Goro's raw talent and teaches him to throw breaking balls. But Shigeharu, fearing injury, won't let him play.
E4 A Birthday One Day LateDec 4, 2004 · 25 min
Synopsis
Shigeharu is back on the team as a hitter and, on his best friend and teammate's suggestion, looks to remarry, but he's absent on Goro's birthday.
E5 The Man from the MajorsDec 11, 2004 · 25 min
Synopsis
Goro is captivated by Joe Gibson, a major league player now playing in Japan. When Shigeharu homers off of him, Goro is beside himself with delight.
E6 Farewell...Dec 18, 2004 · 25 min
Synopsis
Shigeharu gets beaned by Gibson, but the Blue Oceans go on to win. Goro falls asleep enraptured, but the next day brings anything but joy.
E7 Goro Honda, Age Nine!Dec 25, 2004 · 25 min
Synopsis
Three years after his father's death, Goro joins the Mifune little league team. The coach welcomes him warmly, but the team has no love for the game.
E8 Team Complete!Jan 8, 2005 · 25 min
Synopsis
Kaoru Shimizu joins the Mifune team, but they're still two players short. Goro then runs into his classmate Komori, who's being forced to shoplift.
E9 Alone on the MoundJan 15, 2005 · 25 min
Synopsis
Komori and Sawamura join the Mifune Dolphins, who now have a full team, but they have to play a game to save the team despite having hardly practiced.
E10 Showdown in the RainJan 22, 2005 · 25 min
Synopsis
Having learned the importance of teamwork, Goro steps up his game and puts down the adult batters, but his own team can't hit the opposing pitcher.
E11 The Team Dad Played OnJan 29, 2005 · 25 min
Synopsis
The Mifune Dolphins have been reborn. Urged by Coach Ando, Goro goes to observe the top little league team in Japan and runs into his old pal Toshiya.
E12 An Invitation From GibsonFeb 5, 2005 · 25 min
Synopsis
Gibson, now back in MLB, invites Goro to see him play in San Francisco. Though put off at first, Goro wants to see top-level baseball, so he accepts.
E13 Summer! Baseball! Training Camp!Feb 12, 2005 · 25 min
Synopsis
The Mifune Dolphins join a training camp during summer break with all the best teams in Japan. Goro runs afoul of another team's heavy hitter.
E14 Reckless Practice Match!Feb 19, 2005 · 25 min
Synopsis
After Mifune loses a practice game to Kuki Little in part because he can't bring himself to pitch inside, Goro asks Yokohama Little for a game.
E15 The Coach's FeelingsMar 5, 2005 · 25 min
Synopsis
Goro, determined to beat Yokohama Little, helps Sawamura practice pitching. When Coach Ando sees them at it, he realizes he'd given up on his dreams.
E16 I Quit!Mar 12, 2005 · 25 min
Synopsis
Ryoko, the girl Goro just met, is a pitcher for Yokohama Little. He invites her to play ping-pong, upsetting Shimizu and keeping her up all night.
E17 Tournament Start!Mar 19, 2005 · 25 min
Synopsis
Before the fall tournament, Mifune practices at the batting cages. There, they run into the Okamura triplets, who play for their first-round opponent.
Guest stars: Junko Takeuchi
E18 Aim for victory!Mar 26, 2005 · 25 min
Synopsis
The Okamura triplets score a run off Goro with their strategy, and their ironclad defense grinds down Mifune's will, but Shimizu gives them new life.
Guest stars: Junko Takeuchi
E19 Mother's happinessApr 2, 2005 · 25 min
Synopsis
In round two, Mifune faces Totsuka-Nishi Little, led by ace Kyuta Usami. Goro spots Momoko out with Shigeno and is consumed with dread.
E20 Goro's mistake!?Apr 9, 2005 · 25 min
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Mifune is on the ropes; Goro suddenly gives up a home run, and they can't hit Kyuta's pitch. To make matters worse, Komori sprains his wrist.
E21 This is baseball!Apr 16, 2005 · 25 min
Synopsis
Sawamura's desperation bunt gets him on base, breaks up Kyuta's perfect game, and rattles the ace. Mifune then closes the gap to one run.
E22 The night before the matchApr 23, 2005 · 25 min
Synopsis
Mifune draws Yokohama Little in the quarters, but Komori's injury is worse than they thought. With the team needing a new catcher, Shimizu volunteers.
E23 No Intention of Losing!Apr 30, 2005 · 25 min
Synopsis
Coach Ando throws out his back, so Momoko fills in for him against Yokohama Little. Mifune, overwhelmed by the big stage, commits several errors.
E24 Chase it! Overcome it!May 7, 2005 · 25 min
Synopsis
Toshiya gets Goro to hit into a double play. In the top of the 3rd, as Goro gets shelled again, he uncorks his secret weapon on cleanup hitter Majima.
E25 Everyone togetherMay 14, 2005 · 25 min
Synopsis
The game enters extra innings. Yokohama Little saps Goro's energy with bunts and puts Ryoko in to pitch. Goro's teammates worry about how he'll react.
E26 I Won't Say GoodbyeMay 21, 2005 · 25 min
Synopsis
Ryoko and Toshiya defy their coach and pitch to Goro. Ryoko puts all her might into her pitch, and Goro musters his last ounce of strength to swing.