Episode guide
Major: Season 1
26 episodes · first aired Nov 13, 2004
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- 1 Goro's Dream and Daddy's Dream Nov 13, 2004 · 25m Five year old Goro practices baseball every day to be like his dad Shigeharu, a pro ballplayer,until he injures his elbow and decides to retire.
- 2 Their Friendship Nov 20, 2004 · 25m Goro invites a boy named Toshiya to play catch, reluctant at first, Toshiya comes to love it. Shigeharu vows to make a comeback as a hitter.
- 3 I Hate You, Daddy! Nov 27, 2004 · 25m A little league coach is dazzled by Goro's raw talent and teaches him to throw breaking balls. But Shigeharu, fearing injury, won't let him play.
- 4 A Birthday One Day Late Dec 4, 2004 · 25m Shigeharu is back on the team as a hitter and, on his best friend and teammate's suggestion, looks to remarry, but he's absent on Goro's birthday.
- 5 The Man from the Majors Dec 11, 2004 · 25m Goro is captivated by Joe Gibson, a major league player now playing in Japan. When Shigeharu homers off of him, Goro is beside himself with delight.
- 6 Farewell... Dec 18, 2004 · 25m Shigeharu gets beaned by Gibson, but the Blue Oceans go on to win. Goro falls asleep enraptured, but the next day brings anything but joy.
- 7 Goro Honda, Age Nine! Dec 25, 2004 · 25m Three years after his father's death, Goro joins the Mifune little league team. The coach welcomes him warmly, but the team has no love for the game.
- 8 Team Complete! Jan 8, 2005 · 25m Kaoru Shimizu joins the Mifune team, but they're still two players short. Goro then runs into his classmate Komori, who's being forced to shoplift.
- 9 Alone on the Mound Jan 15, 2005 · 25m Komori and Sawamura join the Mifune Dolphins, who now have a full team, but they have to play a game to save the team despite having hardly practiced.
- 10 Showdown in the Rain Jan 22, 2005 · 25m Having learned the importance of teamwork, Goro steps up his game and puts down the adult batters, but his own team can't hit the opposing pitcher.
- 11 The Team Dad Played On Jan 29, 2005 · 25m The Mifune Dolphins have been reborn. Urged by Coach Ando, Goro goes to observe the top little league team in Japan and runs into his old pal Toshiya.
- 12 An Invitation From Gibson Feb 5, 2005 · 25m Gibson, now back in MLB, invites Goro to see him play in San Francisco. Though put off at first, Goro wants to see top-level baseball, so he accepts.
- 13 Summer! Baseball! Training Camp! Feb 12, 2005 · 25m The Mifune Dolphins join a training camp during summer break with all the best teams in Japan. Goro runs afoul of another team's heavy hitter.
- 14 Reckless Practice Match! Feb 19, 2005 · 25m After Mifune loses a practice game to Kuki Little in part because he can't bring himself to pitch inside, Goro asks Yokohama Little for a game.
- 15 The Coach's Feelings Mar 5, 2005 · 25m Goro, determined to beat Yokohama Little, helps Sawamura practice pitching. When Coach Ando sees them at it, he realizes he'd given up on his dreams.
- 16 I Quit! Mar 12, 2005 · 25m Ryoko, the girl Goro just met, is a pitcher for Yokohama Little. He invites her to play ping-pong, upsetting Shimizu and keeping her up all night.
- 17 Tournament Start! Mar 19, 2005 · 25m Before the fall tournament, Mifune practices at the batting cages. There, they run into the Okamura triplets, who play for their first-round opponent.
- 18 Aim for victory! Mar 26, 2005 · 25m The Okamura triplets score a run off Goro with their strategy, and their ironclad defense grinds down Mifune's will, but Shimizu gives them new life.
- 19 Mother's happiness Apr 2, 2005 · 25m In round two, Mifune faces Totsuka-Nishi Little, led by ace Kyuta Usami. Goro spots Momoko out with Shigeno and is consumed with dread.
- 20 Goro's mistake!? Apr 9, 2005 · 25m Mifune is on the ropes; Goro suddenly gives up a home run, and they can't hit Kyuta's pitch. To make matters worse, Komori sprains his wrist.
- 21 This is baseball! Apr 16, 2005 · 25m Sawamura's desperation bunt gets him on base, breaks up Kyuta's perfect game, and rattles the ace. Mifune then closes the gap to one run.
- 22 The night before the match Apr 23, 2005 · 25m Mifune draws Yokohama Little in the quarters, but Komori's injury is worse than they thought. With the team needing a new catcher, Shimizu volunteers.
- 23 No Intention of Losing! Apr 30, 2005 · 25m Coach Ando throws out his back, so Momoko fills in for him against Yokohama Little. Mifune, overwhelmed by the big stage, commits several errors.
- 24 Chase it! Overcome it! May 7, 2005 · 25m Toshiya gets Goro to hit into a double play. In the top of the 3rd, as Goro gets shelled again, he uncorks his secret weapon on cleanup hitter Majima.
- 25 Everyone together May 14, 2005 · 25m The game enters extra innings. Yokohama Little saps Goro's energy with bunts and puts Ryoko in to pitch. Goro's teammates worry about how he'll react.
- 26 I Won't Say Goodbye May 21, 2005 · 25m Ryoko and Toshiya defy their coach and pitch to Goro. Ryoko puts all her might into her pitch, and Goro musters his last ounce of strength to swing.