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Major
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.
- Cast:
- Showtaro Morikubo, Masakazu Morita, Noriko Hidaka, Junko Noda
- Language:
- Japanese
- Country:
- Japan
- Network:
- NHK Educational TV
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Seasons
Season 4
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
To the Home of Baseball
2008-01-05 · 25mGoro's luggage is stolen at the airport in Los Angeles. He then receives help from Hayato, a Japanese citizen also trying out for the major leagues.
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E02
Episode 2
Tryouts
2008-01-12 · 25mGoro and Hayato both pass the first test at tryouts. For the second test, the rookies must stage a come-from-behind victory against a Single-A team.
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E03
Episode 3
I'll Do It!
2008-01-19 · 25mHayato's hit leads to two runs, but Nick's selfish play puts the team's comeback effort in jeopardy. A blister causes Goro to struggle with pitching.
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E04
Episode 4
This is Major!
2008-01-26 · 25mGoro is given a chance at a roster spot in the majors with the Salmons. He quickly gets into a scuffle during practice with the Salmons' ace pitcher.
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E05
Episode 5
Guide to the World
2008-02-02 · 25mAfter realizing how much he needs to improve,Goro gets off to a strong start pitching in his first major league exhibition game.
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E06
Episode 6
Unforgivable!!
2008-02-09 · 25mIn his first Triple-A game, Goro throws off the Falcons with his new curve-ball, but it doesn't work for long. He then faces an unexpected opponent.
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E07
Episode 7
Courage, full score!
2008-02-16 · 25mGoro tries out for the Memphis Bats after being released by the Cougars. He runs into a Japanese girl at the airport, and his luggage is stolen again.
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E08
Episode 8
Debut!
2008-02-23 · 25mAlice convinces Goro to serve as the Bats' closer. In Japan, the number one draft pick Toshiya Sato draws attention in the Warriors' game.
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E09
Episode 9
Challenger
2008-03-01 · 25mToshiya's confidence suffers an unexpected blow during the game, but his coach still decides to start him in the exhibition match.
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E10
Episode 10
It's Not Impossible
2008-03-08 · 25mGoro is adapting to life in America. Meanwhile in Japan, the Seishu High graduates reflect on their time spent with Goro and take their next steps.
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E11
Episode 11
Try and aim for it
2008-03-15 · 25mThe Bats start the season with the worst record in the division. Moved by Sanders' desire to win a championship, Goro tries motivating his teammates.
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E12
Episode 12
Liar!
2008-03-22 · 25mThe Bats rise to second in the division. Now playing baseball in college, Komori serves as a substitute coach for a Little League team.
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E13
Episode 13
A Stupid Bet
2008-03-29 · 25mGoro racks up 19 saves as the Bats rise to the top of their division. The team gets a new player, and the coach demotes Sanders to the bench.
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E14
Episode 14
Keene's Past
2008-04-05 · 25mThe Bats are winning, but Goro is unsatisfied with Keene's style of play. Alice explains Keene's behavior by talking about an event in his past.
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E15
Episode 15
Hero
2008-03-22 · 25mSanders replaces Keene in the starting lineup for the first time in a while, but his rusty play results in snapping the Bats' winning streak.
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E16
Episode 16
I'm fed up!
2008-04-19 · 25mThe summer high school baseball tournament has begun. Now captain of Seishu High, Taiga is annoyed by the behavior of his team during training.
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E17
Episode 17
Where to Aim
2008-03-22 · 25mGoro and the Bats hit a rough patch, so his teammates invite him on a drive to cheer him up. Shimizu's friends try jump-starting her love life.
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E18
Episode 18
Alice's Dream, Everyone's Dream
2008-05-03 · 25mAlice visits her grandfather in hospital. He seems healthy, but his condition suddenly turns serious after the Bats suffer a humiliating home loss.
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E19
Episode 19
Responsibility
2008-05-10 · 25mAfter the Bats make the playoffs, six players including Goro and Keene are called up to the majors. Goro has mixed feelings about his promotion.
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E20
Episode 20
Get out!
2008-05-17 · 25mThe Bats win their series against the Sharks to advance to the finals, where they will face the Falcons -- and the indomitable Gibson Jr.
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E21
Episode 21
Trouble from the Start
2008-05-24 · 25mThe first game of the finals begins. Driven by their bet, Goro and Gibson Jr. both give it their all. The Bats fall behind in the first inning.
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E22
Episode 22
The Single Ball of Fate
2008-05-31 · 25mGoro's hand injury causes him to lose control over his pitching. After he unintentionally walks consecutive batters, Gibson Jr. steps up to the plate.
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E23
Episode 23
One More Deciding Match
2008-06-07 · 25mStar rookies Toshiya and Mayumura face off in the finals in Japan. Toshiya is in low spirits after his team suffers consecutive losses.
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E24
Episode 24
A Great Man
2008-06-14 · 25mGibson Jr.'s unfinished business with Goro causes him to struggle in the majors -- until he sees the news that Goro has returned from injury.
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E25
Episode 25
A Truly Worthy Rival
2008-06-21 · 25mIn the championship-deciding game, Goro gets a chance at bat with a runner on base. To his disappointment, he is told to make a sacrificial bunt.
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E26
Episode 26
An Oath
2008-06-28 · 25mThe final game goes to extra innings. In the bottom of the 10th inning, Goro and Gibson Jr. have one last showdown to decide the champion.
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Showtaro Morikubo
Gorō Shigeno (voice)
Masakazu Morita
Toshiya Sato (voice)
Noriko Hidaka
Chiaki Honda (voice)
Junko Noda
Momoko Hoshino (voice)
Fuyuka Ono
Toshiya Sato (voice)
Mitsuki Saiga
Cast
Shunsuke Sakuya
Hideki Shigeno (voice)
Koji Ochiai
Joe Gibson (voice)
Yuuko Sasamoto
Kaoru Shimizu (voice)
Daisuke Namikawa
Joe Gibson Jr. (voice)