Major

E1

1. Goro's Dream and Daddy's Dream

13 Nov 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.

E2

2. Their Friendship

20 Nov 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.

E3

3. I Hate You, Daddy!

27 Nov 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.

E4

4. A Birthday One Day Late

4 Dec 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.

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5. The Man from the Majors

11 Dec 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.

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6. Farewell...

18 Dec 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.

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7. Goro Honda, Age Nine!

25 Dec 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.

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8. Team Complete!

8 Jan 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.

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9. Alone on the Mound

15 Jan 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.

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10. Showdown in the Rain

22 Jan 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.

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11. The Team Dad Played On

29 Jan 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.

E12

12. An Invitation From Gibson

5 Feb 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.

E13

13. Summer! Baseball! Training Camp!

12 Feb 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.

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14. Reckless Practice Match!

19 Feb 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.

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15. The Coach's Feelings

5 Mar 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.

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16. I Quit!

12 Mar 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.

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17. Tournament Start!

19 Mar 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.

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18. Aim for victory!

26 Mar 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.

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19. Mother's happiness

2 Apr 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.

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20. Goro's mistake!?

9 Apr 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.

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21. This is baseball!

16 Apr 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.

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22. The night before the match

23 Apr 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.

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23. No Intention of Losing!

30 Apr 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.

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24. Chase it! Overcome it!

7 May 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.

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25. Everyone together

14 May 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.

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26. I Won't Say Goodbye

21 May 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.