Synopsis

A young kid named Gorou Honda loves baseball more than anything, mostly because his dad, Shigeharu, is a professional player. The thing is, Shigeharu isn't exactly living the dream — he's stuck on the second-string team, his wife has passed away, and he's doing his best to hold it together for his son. Gorou doesn't care about any of that though. To him, his dad is the coolest player alive, and he wants nothing more than to follow the same path. This 26-episode TV series starts with that father-son dynamic and builds from there, layering in real emotional weight alongside the baseball. The sport itself is portrayed with genuine care for technique and strategy, but what keeps you watching is how personal everything feels. Gorou's journey isn't just about getting better at throwing a ball — it's about loss, stubbornness, and refusing to quit when things go sideways. The storytelling earns its emotional moments instead of forcing them. If you liked Cross Game's blend of sports and heartbreak, or Diamond no Ace's dedication to depicting competitive baseball, Major scratches a similar itch but starts from childhood, so you grow up alongside the main character across multiple seasons. Big Windup fans will also appreciate how grounded the baseball feels here. Fair warning — this show will get you invested in a kid's dream and then test your composure more than once. Bring tissues, just in case.

Episode Guide

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Characters

Gorou Honda

Gorou Honda: Talented baseball pitcher/batter, known for his gyroball and dedication to the sport, achieving MLB and World Cup success.

Portrayed by Kim Jang

Kaoru Shimizu

Kaoru Shimizu, Gorou's childhood friend and eventual wife, is a passionate softball player, supporting Gorou's baseball dreams.

Portrayed by Han Chae Eon

Daisuke Komori

Honda's longtime catcher, Komori, became a rival in Seishuu, eventually losing to Gorou.

Portrayed by Yeo Min Jeong

Ryouta Sawamura

Initially a bully, Ryouta befriends Goro after a baseball incident, joining his team and abandoning soccer.

Portrayed by Sasajima Kaoru

MANGA BRIDGE

This season covers Chapters 1-46 of the manga. Continue reading from Chapter 47.

Community Feed

kanzumeneko★★★★★Anime1 mo

Best Baseball anime franchise.

uorseucs★★★★★Anime1 mo

This series slaps hard, both in terms of story and emotional impact. What’s unique about this series is how realistic it is. It’s so realistic that the development sometimes pisses me off, but the way the story is portrayed instantly makes me feel better. To be honest, this is somehow tough to watch—not because the story is poorly written, but because of how emotionally stirring it is. But if you were to ask me whether I’d prefer not having experienced it, I’d strongly say NO! The twists in this series are what make it great. Craftsmanship-wise, it’s actually amazing given how old it is. While I have to admit that the visuals are pretty bad (it’s old-school, so it’s understandable), the animation is actually super solid. The subtle details, especially during poses, are absolutely amazing. Overall, I’d rate this series a 9/10! Definitely one of the best sports anime out there.

uorseucs★★★★★EP 261 mo

What an amazing series! The way this episode wraps up really leaves me wanting more. I can’t stress enough how much I love Goro’s character. Despite his rowdiness, his actions are far more thoughtful and mature. That said, the development was really unexpected. But that’s what I love most about this series—I love the realism and the twists.

konami★★★★★Anime1 mo

It was a hidden gem. Just finished watching this underrated but highly recommended anime! The emotional gut-punch in this anime was over-the-top. The plot, characters, animation quality, art style, music — were superb! The pacing depends on what the episode was about, but everything fits perfectly. Definitely a must-watch!