Major

Major

On NHK Educational TV

2004–20106 seasons154 episodes25 min8.2 / 10

A long-running sports anime following a young pitcher's determined pursuit of excellence and paternal recognition through baseball, balancing earnest ambition with the warmth of human connection.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Does Major leave you hopeful? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of series.

  • Is Major easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.

  • Is Major violent? Barely. Less violent than 78% of series.

  • Is Major scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.

  • Is Major sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

42/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity48

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise31

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love48

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Major

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Major

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Major, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Major, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Major, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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