MAJOR 2nd
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📖 SYNOPSIS
"Major 2nd" centers on Shigeno Daigo, an elementary school student and the son of Goro, a professional baseball player who once played in the Major Leagues. Inspired by his father, Daigo initially joins the Mifune Dolphins youth team. However, the pressure of living up to his father's legacy proves too much, and he quits baseball after a short time. The story takes a turn when Sato Hikaru, a transfer student, joins Daigo's class in the spring of his sixth-grade year. Hikaru's father is Sato Toshiya, a former Major League player and a close friend of Daigo's father. This arrival sets the stage for a new chapter in Daigo's life, as the two young men's destinies begin to intertwine, promising a fresh start and a renewed connection to the sport of baseball.
🎬 EPISODE GUIDE
🎭 CHARACTERS
Daigo Shigeno
Daigo Shigeno is Gorou and Shimizu's son.
Portrayed by Sawashiro Miyuki, Fujiwara Natsumi
Hikaru Satou
Hikaru Satou, Toshiya's son, is a 6th grader, Mifune Little League player, and Daigo's rival.
Portrayed by Nishiyama Koutarou, Uchida Yuuma
Major Series
TV · 2004 · Studio Hibari
Major S1
A young boy's dream of baseball intertwines with his father's professional aspirations, facing both joy and sorrow as they navigate life and the sport they love.
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TV · 2005 · Studio Hibari
Major S2
Several years after his initial journey, Goro returns to his hometown, reconnecting with old friends and navigating the familiar yet changed landscape of his past.
TV · 2007 · Studio Hibari
Major S3
Returning home after a promise, Goro strives to reunite with his former teammates, only to discover that re-integrating into his old life presents unexpected challenges.
TV · 2008 · SynergySP
Major S4
After leaving his team behind, Gorou embarks on a new baseball journey in the USA's Minor League, facing unfamiliar challenges and rivals.
Movie · 2008 · Xebec
Major Movie: Yuujou no Winning Shot
Fresh from success in the US, Goro returns to Japan, revisiting Fukuoka, the town where a pivotal moment in his childhood baseball journey unfolded.
TV · 2009 · SynergySP
Major S5
Following the conclusion of his baseball season, Goro returns to Japan, where he discovers the upcoming Baseball World Cup, set to be held in the United States.
TV · 2010 · SynergySP
Major S6
Following the World Cup, Goro finally achieves his dream of playing in the Major Leagues, but his debut is just the start of unexpected challenges.
OVA · 2010 · SynergySP
Major: Message
A decade after a career-altering injury, a determined Goro seeks to return to professional baseball as a fielder, facing family struggles and personal sacrifices.
OVA · 2011 · SynergySP
Major: World Series
The "Major" anime series concludes with a new OVA adapting the World Series chapter, bringing the story of a dedicated baseball player to its final pitch.
TV · 2020 · OLM
MAJOR SECOND Season 2
Following a promise, Daigo leads an all-girls baseball team at Fuurin Academy Middle School, striving to build the strongest battery and reignite his passion for the sport.
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