Major (2004)
A beloved Japanese anime following one boy's relentless pursuit of baseball greatness across six emotionally charged seasons.
Major - Series Information
- Original Title: メジャー
- First Air Year: 2004
- Last Air Year: 2010
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 25 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 6
- Number of Episodes: 154
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: November 13, 2004 (Australia - G)
- Networks: NHK Educational TV
- Alternative Titles: メジャー (Mejaa) (JP), Major (IT), ถนนนักสู้สู่ทีมเบสบอล (TH)
- Production Companies: Studio Hibari, NHK, Shogakukan Production, SynergySP, NHK Enterprises, Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions
- Production Countries: Japan
Major - Plot
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.
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Major - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Noriko Hidaka
- Junko Noda
- Shunsuke Sakuya
- Yuuko Sasamoto
- Kaoru Sasajima
- Showtaro Morikubo
- Masakazu Morita
- Rie Kugimiya
- Takehito Koyasu
- Koji Ochiai
Writers
- Michihiro Tsuchiya
- Takawo Yoshioka
- Isao Shizuya
- Mitsuyo Suenaga
- Yoshiko Nakamura
Major - FAQs
Is Major anime based on a manga?
Yes, Major is based on the manga series of the same name by Takuya Mitsuda, serialized in Weekly Shōnen Sunday from 1994 to 2010. The manga follows the same protagonist, Honda Goro, on his lifelong journey to become a world-class baseball pitcher.
How many seasons does Major have?
Major has 6 main seasons plus a collection of specials (Season 0). Each main season contains 25 to 26 episodes, bringing the total episode count to 154. The series aired on NHK Educational TV from November 2004 through 2010.
Where can you watch Major online?
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What is the Major anime series about?
Major follows Honda Goro, the son of a professional baseball player, as he dedicates his life to becoming the greatest pitcher in the world. The series spans his journey from childhood through adulthood, overcoming injuries, loss, and fierce competition along the way.
Does Major have a sequel or continuation?
Yes. Major was followed by Major 2nd (2018), an anime sequel focusing on Honda Goro's son, Daigo. There are also several OVA specials tied to the original series. The franchise continues the baseball legacy across generations of the Honda family.
Who are the main voice actors in Major?
The main voice cast includes Noriko Hidaka as Chiaki Honda, Showtaro Morikubo as Gorō Shigeno, Takehito Koyasu as Shigeharu Honda, Junko Noda as Momoko Hoshino, Masakazu Morita as Toshiya Sato, and Rie Kugimiya as Daisuke Komori, among others.
When did Major first air?
Major first aired on November 13, 2004, on NHK Educational TV in Japan. The series ran for six seasons over six years, concluding in 2010 with a total of 154 episodes across its main run, plus additional special episodes.
Is Major worth watching for non-baseball fans?
Absolutely. While baseball is central to the story, Major is fundamentally a coming-of-age drama about perseverance, family, and chasing dreams against all odds. Its emotional depth and long-form character development make it compelling viewing even for audiences unfamiliar with the sport.
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