Audience reviews
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EmiPyon
After rewatched this recently, I take this opportunity to regrade this series, many years ago I think around 7 I rate this very low like around 5/10, because and perhaps this series was very old, secondly I know nothing about baseball but after rewatched AOD many times. I finds actually this series are a part of masterpiece esp on the 3rd episodes why his father dun allow him to used hardball.
Although the first season is a bit dramas but overall I know why this is considered one of the epic in sport anime.
With the blu-ray edition the color all better now I believe the new viewers is easier to accept compared to what I watch back then.
Of course if you have no ideas about baseball you will find baseball hard to watch unlike Haikyuu.
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This first Major season is really interesting. This series shows Goro Honda as a little kid, his interaction previously with his dad, his teacher and his best friend Sato Toshiya. After this little arc, we are presented to his Minor League team; The Dolphins, where Goro is the main pitcher, together with new school friends. The enter in a showdown to the Minor Champion, where Honda met again his childhood friend Toshiya, as a rival, playing as a Yokohama Little League catcher and extremely amazing player with the bat! That's the start to Honda Goro trophies, enemies and friends in the sport. IS ONE OF THE BEST ANIMES I'VE EVER SEEN, NO WATCHING THIS MASTERPIECE IS ALMOST A CRIME! GO AND WATCH!!!!!!!!!!
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When COVID-19 put Major League Baseball on hold, I was disappointed. I'm not the biggest baseball fan, but I love watching my home team and look forward to having games to watch during the week and a fan community to follow and feel a part of. With the delay of the 2020 season I was debating whether to watch Major or Ace of Diamond and with both having multiple seasons and 100+ episodes, was kind of put off from committing to such a long series.
I decided to finally watch Major from the recommendation of my siblings and I was absolutely blown away. It was an absolute fun ride and a really emotional heartfelt story. Despite starting off when Goro is only 5, the story manages to discuss very serious and mature themes. Major manages to transcend the sports anime genre from being a "really g…
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definitely worth a look, binged the series in a whole day and it brought me to tears at least 3-4 time. The first thing that caught my eye was the plot/storyline, just something intriguing and giving you the feeling of 'oh my, what's next' Secondly the characters! Probably one of the best protagonists you can have, Hasn't frustrated me once and have made me cry a few times. Hopefully, this review can give you a little insight of the anime, this is lowkey my first ever review online so I was lost for words at the number of times I saw 'not enough words'
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I can't believe I haven't stumbled upon this anime until 2018 ... I confess I've seen all of it in less than a month and OMG it was sooo good.
The word underrated was made exactly to define this anime... I just finished watching it and I can't quite put it into words the feeling that this left me . It was so good, the fact that you can follow up the MCs life from the age of 5 until hes a full grown up it is absolutely amazing.
The way the story is told is a masterpiece.
This anime takes you trough a rollercoster of feeling , from crying to cheering. All I can say it is the perfect anime for my taste. I would 10/10 recommend this to any of my friends
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Major tells only one story throughout the course of its six seasons. That fact holds more than it seems, but talking about the construction of the story or the characters couldn't come without necessarily spoilers (it also holds the advantage of needing only one review for the whole saga). So, in order to prevent it, we'll focus on some general elements, the ones able to translate the qualities of the show. And yes, qualities only, for even when not at its best, Major never fails on any aspect.
That particular steadiness shows up in the art, the animation and the sound. Although there is nothing really worth noticing about those, the job is still very well done, and you can't really tell if there's a difference between the first and the last episode on a 155-run.
Consistency is also the k…
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"Never judge a book by its cover."
This is a saying everyone should live by. I for one have always ended up judging several anime based on what the cover looks like, but Major is one I am glad that I have given a try. It may shy away some people because it's a sports anime, but it teaches so much more and was a great watch! I cannot believe that it is this underrated and such a gem. Everyone should give this series a try.
I wish I could have written a better review, but please bear with me as this is my first. I just could not pass up the chance to review such a great anime.
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"These types of wounds will heal with a little spit."
This review is for the entire series.
Major, to me, is arguably one of the best anime ever created. Its story is truly paralleled by no other. Watching Major is like being gently yet purposefully guided along a path filled with twists, bends, steep inclines, and difficult obstacles, but the experiences along the way will be remembered for the rest of your life. I have a special place in my heart for Honda Gorou, the main character throughout this series. After watching all there is to watch, all 6 seasons, both OVAs, and the movie, I'm left with an empty, resounding ache that never wants to let Gorou go.
The story follows the life of Honda Gorou, from his nursery school days in the first season all the way up to his mid-thirties in t…
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In the realm of sports anime it seems they are either a big hit or a miss. The anime Major, is a baseball anime focused on the main character’s journey growing up through baseball and actually ages as the series progresses. It was produced by the smaller and lesser known Studio Hibari (Duel Masters) and directed by the up-and-comer Kenichi Kasai. He is known for his great storyboard work and the story within Major is definitely something worth the emotional investment.
Our main character, Gorou Honda is a small kid in kindergarten living alone with his dad. Even then, since his dad is a professional baseball pitcher, Gorou usually finds himself alone at home. When he was even younger Gorou’s mother died. This anime puts the viewer into an emotional roller coaster early and often. The Hond…
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Okay, disclaimer, baseball is one of my favorite sports. I never got to play it growing up because I had track and that was in the spring, but it's one of my favorites. I religiously follow my favorite baseball team in the summer. But that's not the point of this anime.
Let me also say that I literally made an account on this thing just to write a review on this masterpiece of an anime. I don't watch anime that often, I watch it to brush up on my Japanese and get some enjoyment out of it as well. I am Japanese so yeah, I just suck at it but whatever.
But let me just review this thing. Major is easily my favorite anime of all time. Am I bias? Sure. Absolutely. But it's not just that I love baseball.
When I was looking for an anime to watch way back when in middle school, I wanted to watc…
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I signed up on AnimeList especially to give this review, I just got through the 3rd season of Major after watching S1-S2-S3 almost non-stop.
I was skeptical at first to say the least but simply started to watch out of boredom. However, today it hit me that watching Major was probably one of my best decisions ever. The first season was pretty good, but when you get to the last episodes of season 3 you will be watching a complete masterpiece. Episode 24-25 of this season were probably the best two episodes I have ever watched of TV and I have seen over 200 series. Start Major now and stick with it.. I can promise you it will be worth it.
If your wondering why I like it then I will state the following:
Art - Majors weakest point is probably their Art its a fairly old anime and hard to compa…
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If you had time to watch one last show, this is it! On the surface, it looks like it's just about baseball, but trust me, it's much more than that. This legendary anime series will change your life for the better. No other show has ever given me the extremely satisfying feeling that Major provides its audience. Major will make you a better person in every way. It will appeal to everyone, not just baseball fans. The characters are so well developed that you will never forget them. Major will make you cry. It will make you laugh. Major will make you the happiest person in the world. I guarantee it. Before I saw Major, I didn't care much about baseball. After watching all 6 seasons, I started practicing pitching at 5 AM every morning. Major teaches you how to make friends, how to work as a te…
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Major, 154 episodes, 3 OVA and 1 movie long series. Normally it takes more than a month for me to watch series this long. Usually I get bored before the ending and start new random series so in the end it can easily take like a year for me to complete all of it. How long did it take from me to go trough all of Major then? 6 fucking days.
Review is to whole Major as you might have guessed. Spoiler free.
The story of Major is pretty bromaculous and manly, but all in all simple. Goro, our MC, is 4 year-old guy who likes baseball because his father is professional baseball player. 6 fucking days later Goro is 34 years-old professional baseball player who teaches kids how to play baseball. How shit got from the start to the end is one hell of an amazing trip. Including drama, comedy, utter…
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Holy cow. Watching this Anime was one of the biggest mistakes I have ever made. Ever.
I was in the middle of studying when I decided to pull this off of my plan to watch list for a small break. Next thing I knew, a week and a half passed without me doing a thing.
I could NOT stop watching this show. It is extremely dangerous and should not be seen unless prepared.
You have been warned.
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I'll keep this short and simple.
Major is the definition of the word underrated. It is very unfortunate that people often overlook this series simply because it falls under the sports category. It is SO much more than that. I have recommended this anime to people countless times and will continue doing so because not only do I love it, but I believe it has the power to inspire.
The main character of the story is named Honda Goro (changed to Honda Shigeno after a tragic event). He is gifted in pitching and is absolutely in love with baseball. He has the tendency to bring out the best in other people simply because of his passion and attitude for the sport. People seemingly gather around him for this reason. No matter how grim a situation may look, he never gives up. The most impressive p…
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I was MAJORly excited to watch Major. I was afraid of it being a MAJOR disappointment, but it ended up being MAJORly fun!
Ok no more major puns, I promise! Major Season 1 is pretty much your standard sports shounen. It's very well made, but it has a lot of the same strengths and weaknesses as other sports related shows.
The best part about Major would have to be the characters. They spend quite a bit of time developing most of the players on the team, as well as other characters, like Goro's rivals (the main character). It's pretty easy to get into the baseball games that you watch because the show does a good job at making you care about the "good guys".
As for the baseball itself, it can be quite intense, but the show kind of falls into the trap of being a little ridiculous, like a l…
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Major Season 1 is a definite gem of a series. Although I'm not to big on sports anime I must admit that the story can't help but grab your attention with it's hard hitting drama (no pun intended). The character's feel realistic and charming; so much so, that you are completely drawn in to their development. Especially Goro, the main character. For the baseball aspect of the series you definitely won't be disappointed. There is a great amount of on the field action to keep you on the edge of your seat. The only drawback I can say is that the animation could of been a little better,there were times I kind of felt like I was watching anime from the 80's. I really enjoyed this series; so much that it didn't even feel like 26 episodes. Can't wait to watch season 2. Don't miss out on this one fo…
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Before you read this review, I would like to say that before watching Major I have never watched or played in a baseball game before. (My country has no baseball love >_>) Despite that, I knew some of the basics from a few video games I've tried a little of before. I cannot vouch for those who are already familiar with baseball as I will be reviewing from the point of view of a newbie.
Story
This is actually pretty typical. Boy strives to become the best in something, which in this case is baseball. Honda Goro tries to take after his father as a pitcher who plays in the pro league in Japan. That's basically all you're gonna get. They play baseball to try to get to the next "level", fighting stronger opponents as they go on.
However there are various plot advances as well as drama thrown…
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I started watching Major with the expectation that it would be your stereotypical sports anime. And if you boil it down to its bones, it sort of is. But it's the meat of the story, the actual conflicts and the actual relationships and the actual characters makes this a really entertaining series to watch.
Story: The story focuses on Honda Goro, who is in kindergarten when the show starts. The first quarter or so of the series focuses on Goro in kindergarten and just establishing his personality, life and family and friends. The rest of the series jumps ahead to when Goro starts little league and... let the baseball begin!
Art: It's clean and crisp and pretty simple. I certainly didn't have any complaints. The style doesn't have as much depth as the more mature series out there, but I thi…
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Major is a definite must-see for anyone that enjoys sports anime/manga. The plot is pretty much your typical addictive shonen sports anime, but there is some noteworthy drama elements in there as well. I personally enjoyed the series very much, some parts were definitely tear-jerkers, the rest was adrenaline packed baseball.
The character development is well done, you either sympathize, hate or fall in love with them X3. Also the graphics and sound are all good so that does not deter from the enjoyment of the series at all.
The opening/ending themes are quite nice in compare to most OSTs.
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