• 2004
  • 25m
MAJOR

Summary 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. View more details

  • 2004
  • 25m

MAJOR

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Shôtarô Morikubo Junko Noda Shunsuke Sakuya Yûko Sasamoto

All cast & crew

8.1

Details

Genres : Animation Sport

Release date : Nov 12, 2004

Countries of origin : Japan

Language : Japanese

Production companies : NHK Enterprises Synergy SP Studio Hibari

Summary 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. View more details

Details

Genres : Animation Sport

Release date : Nov 12, 2004

Countries of origin : Japan

Language : Japanese

Production companies : NHK Enterprises Synergy SP Studio Hibari

Photos

Touko Aoyama in Mejâ (2004) Message (2010) World Series 2 (2012) World Series 1 (2011) Kana Hanazawa at an event for Mejâ (2004) Kana Hanazawa and Natsumi Takamori at an event for Mejâ (2004) To the Future (2010) Tenacity to Glory (2010) Beyond Capability (2010) Remaining Opportunity (2010) Never Give Up! (2010) That Dream (2010) Creeping Shadow (2010)

Episodes

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Episode 1 • Nov 12, 2004
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.
Episode 2 • Nov 19, 2004
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.
Episode 3 • Nov 26, 2004
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.
Episode 4 • Dec 03, 2004
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.
Episode 5 • Dec 10, 2004
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.
Episode 6 • Dec 17, 2004
Goodbye...
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.
Episode 7 • Dec 24, 2004
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.
Episode 8 • Jan 07, 2005
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.
Episode 9 • Jan 14, 2005
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.
Episode 10 • Jan 21, 2005
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.
Episode 11 • Jan 28, 2005
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.
Episode 12 • Feb 04, 2005
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.
Episode 13 • Feb 11, 2005
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.
Episode 14 • Feb 18, 2005
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.
Episode 15 • Mar 04, 2005
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.
Episode 16 • Mar 11, 2005
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.
Episode 17 • Mar 18, 2005
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.
Episode 18 • Mar 25, 2005
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.
Episode 19 • Apr 01, 2005
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.
Episode 20 • Apr 08, 2005
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.
Episode 21 • Apr 15, 2005
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.
Episode 22 • Apr 22, 2005
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.
Episode 23 • Apr 29, 2005
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.
Episode 24 • May 06, 2005
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.
Episode 25 • May 13, 2005
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.
Episode 26 • May 20, 2005
Don'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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