Major S6

  • Genres: ["Sports"]
  • Type: TV
  • Status: Finished Airing
  • Year: 2010

Summary: The intense Baseball World Cup has reached its conclusion. Gorou Honda has regained his passion for baseball and is once again back in full gear. He has secured a team position with the Hornets and has travelled back to America to prepare for his spectacular debut as a Major League pitcher.

However, Gorou encounters a sudden series of unexpected issues and devastating events follow, crushing his motivation and potentially reducing the baseball career that he has worked tirelessly to maintain into crumbs. In the final season of Major, Gorou must yet again overcome immense hardship in order to save his baseball career. This time there is no simple solution, as the problem is deeply rooted within his own mind...

[Written by MAL Rewrite]


Description

The intense Baseball World Cup has reached its conclusion. Gorou Honda has regained his passion for baseball and is once again back in full gear. He has secured a team position with the Hornets and has travelled back to America to prepare for his spectacular debut as a Major League pitcher.

However, Gorou encounters a sudden series of unexpected issues and devastating events follow, crushing his motivation and potentially reducing the baseball career that he has worked tirelessly to maintain into crumbs. In the final season of Major, Gorou must yet again overcome immense hardship in order to save his baseball career. This time there is no simple solution, as the problem is deeply rooted within his own mind...

[Written by MAL Rewrite]


Major S6 Trailers


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Major S6 Review

Major S6 — The intense Baseball World Cup has reached its conclusion. 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: 8.31). 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 S6 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

Honda, Gorou

Honda, Gorou

Main

Morikubo, Shoutarou
Morikubo, Shoutarou
Japanese
Bolton

Bolton

Supporting

Soya, Shigenori
Soya, Shigenori
Japanese
Butler

Butler

Supporting

Carter

Carter

Supporting

Urayama, Jin
Urayama, Jin
Japanese
Charlie

Charlie

Supporting

Nakakuni, Takurou
Nakakuni, Takurou
Japanese
Chon-Gong, Angh

Chon-Gong, Angh

Supporting

Tsuboi, Tomohiro
Tsuboi, Tomohiro
Japanese
Dunston

Dunston

Supporting

Kanemitsu, Nobuaki
Kanemitsu, Nobuaki
Japanese
Ferguson, Emily

Ferguson, Emily

Supporting

Toyoguchi, Megumi
Toyoguchi, Megumi
Japanese
Fox

Fox

Supporting

Miyake, Kenta
Miyake, Kenta
Japanese
Fujii

Fujii

Supporting

Kusao, Takeshi
Kusao, Takeshi
Japanese
Gibson, Joe

Gibson, Joe

Supporting

Ochiai, Kouji
Ochiai, Kouji
Japanese
Gibson Jr., Joe

Gibson Jr., Joe

Supporting

Namikawa, Daisuke
Namikawa, Daisuke
Japanese
Gonzalez, Alex

Gonzalez, Alex

Supporting

Morikawa, Toshiyuki
Morikawa, Toshiyuki
Japanese
Gordon, Kevin

Gordon, Kevin

Supporting

Miyake, Kenta
Miyake, Kenta
Japanese
Greene

Greene

Supporting

Ugaki, Hidenari
Ugaki, Hidenari
Japanese
Greg

Greg

Supporting

Hatano, Wataru
Hatano, Wataru
Japanese
Hoshino, Momoko

Hoshino, Momoko

Supporting

Noda, Junko
Noda, Junko
Japanese
Itao

Itao

Supporting

Nomura, Kenji
Nomura, Kenji
Japanese
James

James

Supporting

Souma, Yukito
Souma, Yukito
Japanese
Jinnai, Alice

Jinnai, Alice

Supporting

Enomoto, Atsuko
Enomoto, Atsuko
Japanese

Staff

Fukushima, Toshinori

Fukushima, Toshinori

Director, Episode Director, Storyboard

Iizuka, Kouichi

Iizuka, Kouichi

Sound Director

Hishikawa, Naoki

Hishikawa, Naoki

Episode Director, Storyboard

Matsuura, Johei

Matsuura, Johei

Episode Director

Suenaga, Mitsuyo

Suenaga, Mitsuyo

Script

Fukushima, Kazumi

Fukushima, Kazumi

Storyboard

Yoshikawa, Hiroaki

Yoshikawa, Hiroaki

Storyboard

French Kiss

French Kiss

Theme Song Performance

Megamasso

Megamasso

Theme Song Performance

Oonishi, Shougo

Oonishi, Shougo

Theme Song Arrangement

TRIPLANE

TRIPLANE

Theme Song Performance

Fukushima, Toyoaki

Fukushima, Toyoaki

Animation Director

Hattori, Satoshi

Hattori, Satoshi

Animation Director

Kasai, Kenichi

Kasai, Kenichi

Assistant Director

Kawano, Kouichirou

Kawano, Kouichirou

Animation Director

Kondou, Yuuji

Kondou, Yuuji

Animation Director

Konparu, Tomoko

Konparu, Tomoko

Screenplay

Matsumoto, Tomoyuki

Matsumoto, Tomoyuki

Animation Director

Mitsuda, Takuya

Mitsuda, Takuya

Original Creator

Satou, Tarou

Satou, Tarou

Director of Photography