Major S6
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...
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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]
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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
Main
Bolton
Supporting
Butler
Supporting
Carter
Supporting
Charlie
Supporting
Chon-Gong, Angh
Supporting
Dunston
Supporting
Ferguson, Emily
Supporting
Fox
Supporting
Fujii
Supporting
Gibson, Joe
Supporting
Gibson Jr., Joe
Supporting
Gonzalez, Alex
Supporting
Gordon, Kevin
Supporting
Greene
Supporting
Greg
Supporting
Hoshino, Momoko
Supporting
Itao
Supporting
James
Supporting
Jinnai, Alice
Supporting
Staff
Fukushima, Toshinori
Director, Episode Director, Storyboard
Iizuka, Kouichi
Sound Director
Hishikawa, Naoki
Episode Director, Storyboard
Matsuura, Johei
Episode Director
Suenaga, Mitsuyo
Script
Fukushima, Kazumi
Storyboard
Yoshikawa, Hiroaki
Storyboard
French Kiss
Theme Song Performance
Megamasso
Theme Song Performance
Oonishi, Shougo
Theme Song Arrangement
TRIPLANE
Theme Song Performance
Fukushima, Toyoaki
Animation Director
Hattori, Satoshi
Animation Director
Kasai, Kenichi
Assistant Director
Kawano, Kouichirou
Animation Director
Kondou, Yuuji
Animation Director
Konparu, Tomoko
Screenplay
Matsumoto, Tomoyuki
Animation Director
Mitsuda, Takuya
Original Creator
Satou, Tarou
Director of Photography