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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Major Season 1 Episode 6 - Farewell...
    9.3/10(24 votes)

    #1 - Farewell...

    S1:E6

    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.

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  2. Major Season 3 Episode 25 - Ace Full of Injuries
    9.2/10(17 votes)

    #2 - Ace Full of Injuries

    S3:E25

    The game enters extra innings, but Goro's right ankle is reaching its limit. When Tashiro says they should forfeit, Goro speaks from the heart.

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  3. Major Season 1 Episode 5 - The Man from the Majors
    9.0/10(24 votes)

    #3 - The Man from the Majors

    S1:E5

    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.

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  4. Major Season 3 Episode 24 - The End of the Strategy
    9.0/10(15 votes)

    #4 - The End of the Strategy

    S3:E24

    After Taiga's batting pulls Seishu ahead, Kaido finally sends in their ace pitcher Mayumura. Goro is soon caught off guard by Mayumura's fastball.

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  5. Major Season 4 Episode 26 - An Oath
    8.8/10(13 votes)

    #5 - An Oath

    S4:E26

    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.

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  6. Major Season 5 Episode 23 - Father's Back
    8.8/10(15 votes)

    #6 - Father's Back

    S5:E23

    Now in the 16th inning, Japan has a chance to win with a runner on third base. Toshiya attempts to take Gibson by surprise with a risky play.

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  7. Major Season 1 Episode 24 - Chase it! Overcome it!
    8.6/10(15 votes)

    #7 - Chase it! Overcome it!

    S1:E24

    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.

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  8. Major Season 1 Episode 26 - I Won't Say Goodbye
    8.6/10(15 votes)

    #8 - I Won't Say Goodbye

    S1:E26

    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.

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  9. Major Season 3 Episode 21 - Toshiya's Secret Plan
    8.6/10(13 votes)

    #9 - Toshiya's Secret Plan

    S3:E21

    Goro gives up his first hit during the bottom of a rainy third inning. He quickly makes up for his error by using a trick play to eliminate Kusano.

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  10. Major Season 5 Episode 18 - Towards the Promised Place
    8.6/10(15 votes)

    #10 - Towards the Promised Place

    S5:E18

    Gibson insists on taking the mound when America falls in danger of losing to Venezuela. Aware of his condition, America's coach is hesitant to oblige.

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  11. Major Season 5 Episode 25 - The Road to Tomorrow
    8.6/10(15 votes)

    #11 - The Road to Tomorrow

    S5:E25

    Goro uses the excuse that he's tired from the tournament to explain coming back to Japan, but Shigeno thinks Goro's attitude is disgracing the game. Shingo admits he has decided to continue playing Little League Baseball so he can have a dream to get better, but Goro decides to go to his room instead. The next day the old gang decides they should get together and play baseball for fun because of the way Goro inspired all of them. Shimizu thinks of declining, but instead she invites Goro to the field hoping that watching the game will make him want to play again. As Goro watches he remembers the main reason he played while he was younger was for fun. The gang is shocked to see him there, but they let him join in. After the game ends Goro returns home, gets his bag, and says he is headed back to Florida to become a Major League Player. The episode ends with Goro throwing his first pitches as an official Major Leaguer.

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  12. Major Season 1 Episode 25 - Everyone together
    8.5/10(15 votes)

    #12 - Everyone together

    S1:E25

    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.

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  13. Major Season 3 Episode 26 - Towards Your Dreams
    8.5/10(13 votes)

    #13 - Towards Your Dreams

    S3:E26

    Goro watches from home as Kaido wins at Koshien. Later, he spends valuable time with his friends at a summer festival after being invited by Tashiro.

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  14. Major Season 6 Episode 23 - Beyond Capability
    8.5/10(12 votes)

    #14 - Beyond Capability

    S6:E23

    Keene's two run homer has tied the game 8-8. Thanks to Boston winning the wild card only the winner of Minnesota/ Indiana will advance. With extra innings looming Goro decides to risk his health to do all he can to help the Hornets advance to the playoffs, but exactly how long will he be able to endure the low blood circulation before the pain sets in?

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  15. Major Season 1 Episode 7 - Goro Honda, Age Nine!
    8.4/10(19 votes)

    #15 - Goro Honda, Age Nine!

    S1:E7

    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.

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  16. Major Season 2 Episode 16 - A Genuine Baseball Kid
    8.4/10(15 votes)

    #16 - A Genuine Baseball Kid

    S2:E16

    In a final exam to decide who will leave the island to join the second team, Goro is as free-spirited as ever. Onuki, who had quit the team, shows up.

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  17. Major Season 3 Episode 22 - Head to Head Battle
    8.4/10(13 votes)

    #17 - Head to Head Battle

    S3:E22

    Ichihara is flustered after giving up hits to both Taiga and Uchiyama. But his pitching only gets worse when Tashiro steps up to bat.

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  18. Major Season 5 Episode 19 - Pitching's Origin
    8.4/10(14 votes)

    #18 - Pitching's Origin

    S5:E19

    The Championship match begins between the US and Japan. Japan's early hitting gives them a 3-0 lead and forces Sisler out of the game for the US. When Mayumura comes out he is forced to admit his fears of not being a monster player to both Goro and Toshi. However Toshi reminds him the most fearsome player is a picther who knows his own limits and is able to go beyond them. Mayumura turns the cheers for the US into his favorite symphony piece- Dvorak's New World Order, and Japan is able to establish early control in the championship. Seeing the US down 5-0 after the 3rd inning proves to be too much for Gibson. He leaves the hospital and heads for the ballpark to try and motivate his team back to winning it all. After Alex learns Gibson has been risking his life for America's pride he is determined to change the momentum of the game and get a hit off of Mayumura.

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  19. Major Season 5 Episode 20 - With Chest of Pride
    8.4/10(14 votes)

    #19 - With Chest of Pride

    S5:E20

    With Gibson's arrival the US gets a second wind. They cut Japan's lead down to 5-4 and force Goro into the game in the eighth inning. Goro walks the first batter and then gets two quick outs, but Gibson Junior hits a 100 mph fastball into the stands and forces Japan to have to rally in the ninth if they are to send the game into extra innings and have a chance to win it all.

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  20. Major Season 5 Episode 22 - Never-Ending Dreams
    8.4/10(14 votes)

    #20 - Never-Ending Dreams

    S5:E22

    It all comes down to this. Gibson and Goro are finally able to fulfill their promise and dream to each other as they face off in the World Baseball Cup and go into extra innings. Their performances are able to touch the hearts of everyone watching and all support toward one specific team seems to fade as both refuse to let the game end with shutout inning and shutout inning. However a rule is revealed- if the score is still tied after the 18th inning, then the game will be canceled and a rematch held the next day.

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  21. Major Season 1 Episode 3 - I Hate You, Daddy!
    8.3/10(19 votes)

    #21 - I Hate You, Daddy!

    S1:E3

    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.

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  22. Major Season 1 Episode 8 - Team Complete!
    8.3/10(18 votes)

    #22 - Team Complete!

    S1:E8

    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.

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  23. Major Season 1 Episode 14 - Reckless Practice Match!
    8.3/10(16 votes)

    #23 - Reckless Practice Match!

    S1:E14

    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.

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  24. Major Season 1 Episode 23 - No Intention of Losing!
    8.3/10(15 votes)

    #24 - No Intention of Losing!

    S1:E23

    Coach Ando throws out his back, so Momoko fills in for him against Yokohama Little. Mifune, overwhelmed by the big stage, commits several errors.

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  25. Major Season 3 Episode 15 - Full Swing!
    8.3/10(13 votes)

    #25 - Full Swing!

    S3:E15

    Goro takes the mound in place of Taiga with two outs and the bases loaded. Komori is flustered by Goro's fastball, which looks to be at full strength.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Farewell..." is the best rated episode of "Major". It scored 9.3/10 based on 24 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/18/2004. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Ace Full of Injuries".