Kenichi Kasai
Director
Major (2004)
Season 4
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.
Released Nov. 13, 2004
Episode 25 min
None+
Genres: Animation, Anime, Anime: Shounen, Anime: Sports, Sport
Keywords: tmdb.baseball, tmdb.based-on-manga, imdb.baseball, imdb.anime-animation, imdb.based-on-manga, imdb.tournament, tmdb.sports + 8 more, tmdb.anime, imdb.baseball-sport, imdb.coming-of-age-drama, imdb.school, imdb.coming-of-age, imdb.male-protagonist, imdb.shonen-anime-animation, imdb.shounen
Production Companies: Studio Hibari, NHK, Shogakukan Production, NHK Enterprises, Shogakukan-Shueisha ProductionsSynergySP
Network: NHK Educational TV
S4E1 - To the Home of Baseball
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.
Jan. 5, 2008, midnight
S4E2 - Tryouts
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.
Jan. 12, 2008, midnight
S4E3 - I'll Do It!
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.
Jan. 19, 2008, midnight
S4E4 - This is Major!
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.
Jan. 26, 2008, midnight
S4E5 - Guide to the World
After realizing how much he needs to improve,Goro gets off to a strong start pitching in his first major league exhibition game.
Feb. 2, 2008, midnight
S4E6 - Unforgivable!!
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.
Feb. 9, 2008, midnight
S4E7 - Courage, full score!
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.
Feb. 16, 2008, midnight
S4E8 - Debut!
Alice convinces Goro to serve as the Bats' closer. In Japan, the number one draft pick Toshiya Sato draws attention in the Warriors' game.
Feb. 23, 2008, midnight
S4E9 - Challenger
Toshiya's confidence suffers an unexpected blow during the game, but his coach still decides to start him in the exhibition match.
March 1, 2008, midnight
S4E10 - It's Not Impossible
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.
March 8, 2008, midnight
S4E11 - Try and aim for it
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.
March 15, 2008, midnight
S4E12 - Liar!
The Bats rise to second in the division. Now playing baseball in college, Komori serves as a substitute coach for a Little League team.
March 22, 2008, midnight
S4E13 - A Stupid Bet
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.
March 29, 2008, midnight
S4E14 - Keene's Past
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.
April 5, 2008, midnight
S4E15 - Hero
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.
March 22, 2008, midnight
S4E16 - I'm fed up!
The summer high school baseball tournament has begun. Now captain of Seishu High, Taiga is annoyed by the behavior of his team during training.
April 19, 2008, midnight
S4E17 - Where to Aim
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.
March 22, 2008, midnight
S4E18 - Alice's Dream, Everyone's Dream
Alice visits her grandfather in hospital. He seems healthy, but his condition suddenly turns serious after the Bats suffer a humiliating home loss.
May 3, 2008, midnight
S4E19 - Responsibility
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.
May 10, 2008, midnight
S4E20 - Get out!
The Bats win their series against the Sharks to advance to the finals, where they will face the Falcons -- and the indomitable Gibson Jr.
May 17, 2008, midnight
S4E21 - Trouble from the Start
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.
May 24, 2008, midnight
S4E22 - The Single Ball of Fate
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.
May 31, 2008, midnight
S4E23 - One More Deciding Match
Star rookies Toshiya and Mayumura face off in the finals in Japan. Toshiya is in low spirits after his team suffers consecutive losses.
June 7, 2008, midnight
S4E24 - A Great Man
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.
June 14, 2008, midnight
S4E25 - A Truly Worthy Rival
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.
June 21, 2008, midnight
S4E26 - An Oath
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.
June 28, 2008, midnight
Network: NHK Educational TV
Episode Runtime: 25 min.
Season Runtime: 3850 min.
Released: Nov. 13, 2004
Last Air Date: Sept. 25, 2010, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: G
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