Major S3
Summary: Having bid farewell to his former teammates at Kaido High School's baseball club, Gorou Honda returns to his hometown eager to continue playing. Attending a new high school proves to be more difficult than he initially expected, as Tetsufumi Egashira's merciless slandering of his name prevents Gorou from being accepted into any school with an existing baseball team.
Left with no other options, Gorou joins Seishuu High School, where his childhood friend Kaoru Shimizu also attends. However, Seishuu has always been an all-girls school until two years ago, so there is not yet a dedicated men’s baseball team.
But nothing will stop Gorou in his pursuit of Koshien. He must now create a baseball team from scratch with the seven male students at Seishuu, but all of them are complete amateurs! He decides to train the incompetent team up to nationally competitive levels, but such a feat is easier said than done. Will Gorou once again perform miracles? Or will he give up on achieving his goal of defeating Kaido with his own team?
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Description
Having bid farewell to his former teammates at Kaido High School's baseball club, Gorou Honda returns to his hometown eager to continue playing. Attending a new high school proves to be more difficult than he initially expected, as Tetsufumi Egashira's merciless slandering of his name prevents Gorou from being accepted into any school with an existing baseball team.
Left with no other options, Gorou joins Seishuu High School, where his childhood friend Kaoru Shimizu also attends. However, Seishuu has always been an all-girls school until two years ago, so there is not yet a dedicated men’s baseball team.
But nothing will stop Gorou in his pursuit of Koshien. He must now create a baseball team from scratch with the seven male students at Seishuu, but all of them are complete amateurs! He decides to train the incompetent team up to nationally competitive levels, but such a feat is easier said than done. Will Gorou once again perform miracles? Or will he give up on achieving his goal of defeating Kaido with his own team?
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Major S3 Pictures
Major S3 Review
Major S3 — Having bid farewell to his former teammates at Kaido High School's baseball club, Gorou Honda returns to his hometown eager to continue playing. This overview is intentionally spoiler-free and focuses on tone and intent rather than plot specifics.
Thematically, It sits firmly within Sports conventions as a TV work and has garnered attention (MAL score: 8.21). This work explores character dynamics, tonal shifts, and the interplay between narrative ambition and execution. The story's pacing and tonal choices are crafted to complement the central ideas, often emphasizing atmosphere and emotional truth over explicit exposition. The show's ability to evoke a consistent mood — whether melancholic, exuberant, or contemplative — is a recurring strength, and the scenes are constructed so viewers can infer stakes without needing explicit spoilers.
Characterization is a core pillar here. Protagonists and supporting figures are written with distinct motivations and narrative roles; even when archetypal, the series invests in small behavioral details that make choices feel earned. Character arcs are handled with an eye for gradualism: development often arrives through incremental beats rather than abrupt, expository shifts. The interactions between characters create texture, and relationships are used to illuminate both personal flaws and larger thematic concerns.
On the visual front, production values play a significant role. The animation quality varies by sequence but frequently showcases thoughtful direction and composition. Background art, framing, and color palettes are used deliberately to support tone — quieter scenes favor muted palettes while action or heightened emotional beats employ brighter, more kinetic visuals. Direction choices, such as camera movement and shot selection, often elevate scenes beyond their raw script, creating moments that linger in the viewer's mind.
The soundscape — score, incidental music, and sound design — complements the visual language. Music cues are placed to maximize emotional resonance without manipulating the audience with melodrama; this restraint often leads to more authentic emotional payoff. Sound design punctuates key moments, and when the series leans on silence, those quieter moments are given weight by measured audio choices.
Pacing and structure are handled with craft. Episodes are arranged to build tension and release methodically, and the narrative rarely rushes through important emotional beats. That said, the deliberate pacing may feel slow to viewers who prefer faster plot turnover; the reward is greater nuance and an accumulation of meaning across the series. Accessibility is generally good — one can appreciate surface-level pleasures, while repeat or attentive viewing reveals additional layers.
No title is without flaws. Occasional unevenness in subplots or variable animation across episodes can be distracting. Some tonal shifts might feel abrupt if you expect uniformity; others will argue that those shifts are purposeful. These are worth noting, but they seldom undercut the larger achievements of the work.
In sum, Major S3 offers a rich experience for viewers who value character-driven storytelling, considered visual design, and a soundtrack that supports rather than overwhelms. For fans of Sports, this is an especially rewarding watch. It's recommended for those who appreciate layered narratives and artistry in animation, and best approached with patience and attention to nuance.
Characters & Voice Actors
Fujii
Main
Kusao, Takeshi
Japanese
Fujii
Main
Seong, Wan Gyeong
Korean
Honda, Gorou
Main
Morikubo, Shoutarou
Japanese
Honda, Gorou
Main
Kim, Jang
Korean
Shimizu, Taiga
Main
Park, Romi
Japanese
Tashiro
Main
Mori, Norihisa
Japanese
Tashiro
Main
Bang, Seong Jun
Korean
Akutsu
Supporting
Taniyama, Kishou
Japanese
Aoyanagi
Supporting
Nara, Tooru
Japanese
Baba
Supporting
Kawakami, Takafumi
Japanese
Egashira, Tetsufumi
Supporting
Nakamura, Daiki
Japanese
Gibson, Joe
Supporting
Ochiai, Kouji
Japanese
Hattori
Supporting
Ousaka, Chikara
Japanese
Hoshino, Momoko
Supporting
Noda, Junko
Japanese
Hoshino, Momoko
Supporting
Lee, Ji Yeong
Korean
Ichihara
Supporting
Mori, Shin
Japanese
Ishimatsu
Supporting
Fujita, Yoshinori
Japanese
Izawa
Supporting
Shirokuma, Hiroshi
Japanese
Izumi, Yuuichi
Supporting
Oota, Tetsuharu
Japanese
Karasawa
Supporting
Shimoyama, Yoshimitsu
Japanese
Staff
Furuichi, Naohiko
Producer
Mitsunobu, Seiji
Producer
Fukushima, Toshinori
Director, Episode Director, Storyboard
Kasai, Kenichi
Director
Kamata, Yuusuke
Episode Director, Storyboard
Mori, Yoshihiro
Episode Director
Takada, Masahiro
Episode Director
Umemoto, Yui
Episode Director
Shizuya, Isao
Script
Yoshida, Reiko
Script
BeForU
Theme Song Performance
The Loose Dogs
Theme Song Performance
Asakura, Noriyuki
Music
Fukushima, Toyoaki
Animation Director
Hattori, Satoshi
Animation Director
Matsui, Makoto
Animation Director
Mitsuda, Takuya
Original Creator
Oonuki, Kenichi
Character Design
Satou, Tarou
Director of Photography
Shigekuni, Yuuji
Animation Director