About this series
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.
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Quick facts
First Aired
2004
Seasons
6
Episodes
154
TMDB Rating
⭐ 8.3/10
Votes
22
Genre
Animation
Status
Ended
Network
NHK Educational TV
Language
JA
Seasons
S01E01
Goro's Dream and Daddy's Dream
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.
S01E02
Their Friendship
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.
S01E03
I Hate You, Daddy!
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.
S01E04
A Birthday One Day Late
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.
S01E05
The Man from the Majors
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.
S01E06
Farewell...
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.
S01E07
Goro Honda, Age Nine!
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.
S01E08
Team Complete!
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.
S01E09
Alone on the Mound
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.
S01E10
Showdown in the Rain
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.
S01E11
The Team Dad Played On
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.
S01E12
An Invitation From Gibson
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.
S01E13
Summer! Baseball! Training Camp!
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.
S01E14
Reckless Practice Match!
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.
S01E15
The Coach's Feelings
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.
S01E16
I Quit!
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.
S01E17
Tournament Start!
Before the fall tournament, Mifune practices at the batting cages. There, they run into the Okamura triplets, who play for their first-round opponent.
S01E18
Aim for victory!
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.
S01E19
Mother's happiness
In round two, Mifune faces Totsuka-Nishi Little, led by ace Kyuta Usami. Goro spots Momoko out with Shigeno and is consumed with dread.
S01E20
Goro's mistake!?
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.
S01E21
This is baseball!
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.
S01E22
The night before the match
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.
S01E23
No Intention of Losing!
Coach Ando throws out his back, so Momoko fills in for him against Yokohama Little. Mifune, overwhelmed by the big stage, commits several errors.
S01E24
Chase it! Overcome it!
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.
S01E25
Everyone together
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.
S01E26
I Won't Say Goodbye
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.
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Questions about Major
How many seasons does Major have?
Major has 6 seasons and 154 episodes total.
What genre is Major?
Major is a Animation series.
Who stars in Major?
The cast of Major includes Showtaro Morikubo, Masakazu Morita, Noriko Hidaka, Junko Noda, Fuyuka Ono.
What is the TMDB rating for Major?
Major has a TMDB rating of 8.3/10 based on 22 votes.
