Major S5

This season has many ups and downs, twists, shocking cliffhangers, inspiring, depressing, and many more kinds of emotions. The animation was no doubt peak, along with the pacing. The World Cup series was definitely intense and the plot for it was extremely powerful to build. Goro's character development was still not that smooth, but we can see his maturity progressing this season. And the way the season finale ended was well-executed.

I can feel Goro's distress and this episode really hit the rock bottom of his effort. The tone was totally unmotivated and depressing in the first half. Felt that the flashbacks repeating before Goro's eyes were nostalgic and gloomy. The eyecatcher was the best, though! The familiar faces of the characters' inspired by Goro was refreshing to see again! The visuals with Goro and his young self were cinematically beautiful! And what a way to end this season with that ED!

I'm at a loss for words for this episode. I don't know where to start. But I thought that Gibson Jr. hit a foul by hitting that post, though? Well, the tone of this episode was depressing, and the atmosphere was so heavy that it was unnoticeable. Goro's emotional and mental breakdown was unsettling, but it was well-executed in this ep. And another shocking cliffhanger right at the ending — it was definitely a must-watch!

This was a gripping episode with profound back-to-back surprises coming from Gibson. Not expecting the shocking turn of events as I watched this ep at the edge of my seat. The pacing was perfect and there felt a high-tensioned atmosphere. Gibson reminded me of Thors from Vinland Saga in that fighting spirit stunt. That ending scene left hanging, just literally a cliffhanger! Felt it was a familiar déjà vu scene from the Minor League.

The dramatic drive of this episode was conveyed. The pacing got slowed down with the talk-no-jutsu-like moments and self-reflection. It was kind of cliché in every season that every time Goro was down, others would lift him up. That eyecatcher cliffhanger was so good and perfectly done! The BGM on this ep was also great. And that smirk from both Goro and Gibson right at the end was highly enticing.

This was a peak episode! The animation was excellent, especially in Goro's top-notch performance! The music itself and also the sound effects boost the high-end direction of this ep, and result in a cinematic trail. That BGM entrance is truly Goro's signature. Overall, this ep kept my sleeping energy alive.

With the twist on Mayumura's mental and emotional struggles and the hype and intense pacing, it quite slowed down in this episode. The pressure was in its high stakes, and the thrill somehow toned down, too. Despite the home-field disadvantage, Nishimura's performance was a relief. The animation on Mayumura's was as good as Goro's pitching. The announcer was a bit different for this game, though. And that plot twist!

This is the best heartwarming episode by far this season. The tone was light-hearted and all was calm. Definitely felt the nostalgic vibes of this ep and to see some familiar faces that Goro has been acquainted with. Gibson's past and treasured promise was totally heartbreaking to watch. Momoko was the best supporting mom ever!

Aside from the intense and motivating game, this episode truly depicted passion, dreams, and family. Passion and commitment were Gibson's mantra, while Shingo was still searching for his own dream. Goro and Shingo's one-on-one time was heartwarming. Shingo's backstory was full of expectations and pressure. The new ED has a fine tune but is kind of melancholic. That shocking cliffhanger will change the pace of the series, though.

This episode was compelling with a big responsibility to fill in. The overwhelming pressure was conveyed and felt in this ep, with the Gibsons' on the line. It'd been a long time since Goro was depressed and seeing him was rather somber. The entire tone of this ep was overwhelming, perfectly executed with the BGM. Kiyaa~ Goro was satisfied with Shimizu's golden words of encouragement.

That cliffhanger was the literally anticipated cliffhanger! The mystery behind Gibson was left intriguing. Felt the heavy atmosphere that something was definitely wrong. However, the Cuban team was playing aggressive yet dirty tactics. The tone was totally intense, and the animation was still smooth-sailing.

This was a brilliant character writing episode focused on Toshiya. Never imagined the trauma he experienced and that backstory brought back a dark past that have been stored like in a Pandora's box. The tone was definitely sorrow and emotional, and the perfect pacing was nicely executed, too. And that cliffhanger was a sentimental anticipation.

So, my hunch for Waka was right, based on her eye color. The episode was pretty engaging and felt that guilt thoughts conveyed by Waka. The pacing was just perfect, both in the intertwining plots between the game and on the personal side. Matsumura's unfazed resolve was amazing, leading the team in a joyous tone. The animation was superb in that pitching and striking out play.

What an intense episode! Definitely a great responsibility and one big shoe to fill in. Goro's comedic acts were a stress reliever in some of the serious scenes. The pacing was totally high-stakes, in which you had your eyes on the ball. Mayumura was so cool! His aura was definitely powerful and gave the animation the same sense. Felt the hunch of who the intriguing new character was.

The pacing was slow, with the char development focused on Tendo. The tone was a mix of conflicted emotions; hence, it was rather a relatable struggle, especially for athletes. I believe that the animation in this ep was top-notch! The art style drastically improved, and the visuals somehow were finer than ever. Even the animation was totally peak compared to the past seasons. That was a smart move by Toshi!

It was indeed an appealing ep. This episode was peak quality and the best so far, with no dull moments! The ep was simple, yet the plot, pacing, and animation were powerful enough that made it convincing. Nice to see the father and son dynamics and their banter. Goro's never-fading charisma, along with his hilarious acts, was pretty cunning, which definitely changed the tone of the plot. That plot twist catch was wonderful!

Truly a hyping episode this was. The tone was exciting and the tension was rather high. The BGM once again incorporates the upbeat thrill of the ep and can't wait to see what's in store for that cliffhanger. Just that Silva was getting on my nerves. I was also wondering why they aren't using metal bats? Kind of getting cliché scenes once again.

This episode was amazing. The first few scenes were exciting and felt proud that Goro was being broadcast nationwide. It felt so surreal that Goro and Toshi's back on it again, and that animation looks promising. That unsettling vibe somehow was somber regarding Gibson, and that left with a cliffhanger and a plot twist.

A bit dumbfounded about the starting scene, with Shimizu on board in a different setting. Thought that I skipped an ep by the fast-paced transition of the plot, yet it was indeed different from what the previous ep ended with. Shimizu's scenes kind of ruined the whole flow of the season with rushed, cringey, and dramatic romance. That plot twist was totally a bombshell!

What a twist on that end! Didn't see it coming. But what a way to end the arc. I was looking forward to seeing more of it but was kind of disappointed. The pacing got to be a little bit of an issue, and that was made happen by the twist and turn of the plot. The romance was back on again and felt like it was truly unnecessary to this point, like it was being dragged along.