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Major

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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

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Season 4

Episodes

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Episode 1

To the Home of Baseball

2008-01-05 · 25m

Goro'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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Episode 2

Tryouts

2008-01-12 · 25m

Goro 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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Episode 3

I'll Do It!

2008-01-19 · 25m

Hayato'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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Episode 4

This is Major!

2008-01-26 · 25m

Goro 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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Episode 5

Guide to the World

2008-02-02 · 25m

After 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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Episode 6

Unforgivable!!

2008-02-09 · 25m

In 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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Episode 7

Courage, full score!

2008-02-16 · 25m

Goro 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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Episode 8

Debut!

2008-02-23 · 25m

Alice 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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Episode 9

Challenger

2008-03-01 · 25m

Toshiya'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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Episode 10

It's Not Impossible

2008-03-08 · 25m

Goro 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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Episode 11

Try and aim for it

2008-03-15 · 25m

The 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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Episode 12

Liar!

2008-03-22 · 25m

The 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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Episode 13

A Stupid Bet

2008-03-29 · 25m

Goro 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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Episode 14

Keene's Past

2008-04-05 · 25m

The 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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Episode 15

Hero

2008-03-22 · 25m

Sanders 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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Episode 16

I'm fed up!

2008-04-19 · 25m

The 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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Episode 17

Where to Aim

2008-03-22 · 25m

Goro 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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Episode 18

Alice's Dream, Everyone's Dream

2008-05-03 · 25m

Alice 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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Episode 19

Responsibility

2008-05-10 · 25m

After 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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Episode 20

Get out!

2008-05-17 · 25m

The 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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Episode 21

Trouble from the Start

2008-05-24 · 25m

The 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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Episode 22

The Single Ball of Fate

2008-05-31 · 25m

Goro'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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Episode 23

One More Deciding Match

2008-06-07 · 25m

Star 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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Episode 24

A Great Man

2008-06-14 · 25m

Gibson 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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Episode 25

A Truly Worthy Rival

2008-06-21 · 25m

In 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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Episode 26

An Oath

2008-06-28 · 25m

The 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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Cast

Showtaro Morikubo

Showtaro Morikubo

Gorō Shigeno (voice)

Masakazu Morita

Masakazu Morita

Toshiya Sato (voice)

Noriko Hidaka

Noriko Hidaka

Chiaki Honda (voice)

Junko Noda

Junko Noda

Momoko Hoshino (voice)

Fuyuka Ono

Fuyuka Ono

Toshiya Sato (voice)

Mitsuki Saiga

Mitsuki Saiga

Cast

Shunsuke Sakuya

Shunsuke Sakuya

Hideki Shigeno (voice)

Koji Ochiai

Koji Ochiai

Joe Gibson (voice)

Yuuko Sasamoto

Yuuko Sasamoto

Kaoru Shimizu (voice)

Daisuke Namikawa

Daisuke Namikawa

Joe Gibson Jr. (voice)

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