Synopsis

Thirteen years after achieving major success with the Indiana Hornets, Gorou Honda's career as a pitcher ended abruptly after sustaining a horrible injury. Inspired by his father, who continued playing baseball despite major setbacks, Gorou plans to restart his baseball career and play in a new position. However, his strong dedication to train has puzzled his family, especially his young daughter Izumi, who is frustrated with the absence of her father from her lives. Faced by another tough obstacle, Gorou once again decides to prove his resolve through his beloved sport. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Characters & Staff

Honda, Gorou
Shigeno, Daigo
Shigeno, Daigo
Main
Miyuki Sawashiro (Japanese)
Shigeno, Izumi
Shigeno, Izumi
Main
Motoko Kumai (Japanese)
Shimizu, Kaoru
Shimizu, Kaoru
Main
Yuuko Sasamoto (Japanese)
Honda, Shigeharu
Honda, Shigeharu
Supporting
Takehito Koyasu (Japanese)
Hoshino, Momoko
Hoshino, Momoko
Supporting
Junko Noda (Japanese)
Komori, Daisuke
Komori, Daisuke
Supporting
Kouki Miyata (Japanese)
Satou, Toshiya
Satou, Toshiya
Supporting
Masakazu Morita (Japanese)
Shigeno, Hideki
Shigeno, Hideki
Supporting
Shunsuke Sakuya (Japanese)
Shimizu, Taiga
Shimizu, Taiga
Supporting
Romi Park (Japanese)

Information

Japanese メジャー・メッセージ
Studios SynergySP
Source Manga
Licensors None found, add some
Rating 8.1
Aired 17 Dec 2010 – Ongoing
Synonyms Major OVA

Last updated: 03 Sep 2026