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Description
Shigeharu Honda is a rising batter in the Japanese League. His son, Goro, is a pitcher in the Little League and aspires to follow in his father's footsteps. Momoko Hoshino, Goro's schoolteacher, is the first woman to catch Shigeharu's attention since the passing of Goro's mother. The paths of these three individuals will intertwine as they face moments of sorrow and success on the baseball field. However, when an unimaginable tragedy befalls the family, they will need to summon all their strength to mend their shattered dreams.
Note: Won the 41st Shogakukan Manga Award in the Shounen categor... More...
Note: Won the 41st Shogakukan Manga Award in the Shounen categor... More...
Type
Manga
Related Series
Associated Names
DRAMATIC BASEBALL COMIC
MAJOR DREAM
Major – Dramatic Baseball Comic
MAJOR（メジャー）
ميجر
メジャー
棒球大聯盟
메이저
MAJOR DREAM
Major – Dramatic Baseball Comic
MAJOR（メジャー）
ميجر
メジャー
棒球大聯盟
메이저
Groups Scanlating
Latest Release(s)
v.59 c.555-557 by Mifune Dolphins 3 months ago
v.59 c.554 by Mifune Dolphins 3 months ago
v.59 c.553 by Mifune Dolphins 3 months ago
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v.59 c.554 by Mifune Dolphins 3 months ago
v.59 c.553 by Mifune Dolphins 3 months ago
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Status
in Country of Origin
78 Volumes (Complete)
Completely Scanlated?
No
Anime Start/End Chapter
Starts at Vol 1, Chap 1 (S1) / Vol 14, Chap 120 (S2) / Vol 33, Chap 291 (S3) / Vol 47, Chap 435 (S4) / Vol 54, Chap 500 (S5) / Vol 66, Chap 618 (S6) /Vol 75, Chap 712 (OVAs)
Ends at Vol 14, Chap 119 (S1) / Vol 33, Chap 290 (S2) / Vol 47 ,Chap 434 (S3) Vol 54, Chap 499 (S4) / Vol 65 ,Chap 617 (S5) / Vol 75, Chap 711 (S6) / Vol 78, Chap 747 (OVAs )
Ends at Vol 14, Chap 119 (S1) / Vol 33, Chap 290 (S2) / Vol 47 ,Chap 434 (S3) Vol 54, Chap 499 (S4) / Vol 65 ,Chap 617 (S5) / Vol 75, Chap 711 (S6) / Vol 78, Chap 747 (OVAs )
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User Rating
Average: 8.7 / 10.0 (160 votes)
Bayesian Average: 8.32 / 10.0
Bayesian Average: 8.32 / 10.0
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Last Updated
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Year
1994
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Licensed (in English)
No
English Publisher
N/A
Activity Stats (vs. other series)
Weekly Pos #635 
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Monthly Pos #1125
(+538)
3 Month Pos #2700(-86)
6 Month Pos #3333(+207)
Year Pos #4284(+89)
(-7)Monthly Pos #1125
(+538)3 Month Pos #2700
(-86)6 Month Pos #3333
(+207)Year Pos #4284
(+89)List Stats
On 589 reading lists
On 521 wish lists
On 160 completed lists
On 30 unfinished lists
On 218 custom lists
On 521 wish lists
On 160 completed lists
On 30 unfinished lists
On 218 custom lists
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The series that made me love sports manga/anime and freaking BASEBALL.
Not that it's my first, Slam Dunk/Hajime no Ippo was probably my first Sports anime.
But good heavens, as been said a lot, the anime one was really good.
One of a kind on it's own. DRAMA + SPORTS = MAJOR.
Friendship, Teamwork, and Dreams that was always depicted in the story. It's all same in every season but you just can't get enough of it.
The Main Character Goro may seem typical as he is the usual stubborn kid with a huge passion for baseball, but to heck it blends well with the story. This sh!t had me crying from the beginning.
The process of Goro growing to be a Man of his dreams, A Major leaguer.
This is my weakness, Stories that has Friendship and Dreams as the main point.
While Oofuri, Daiyou no Ace, Cross game One Outs are all good, Major will forever be 1.
Not that it's my first, Slam Dunk/Hajime no Ippo was probably my first Sports anime.
But good heavens, as been said a lot, the anime one was really good.
One of a kind on it's own. DRAMA + SPORTS = MAJOR.
Friendship, Teamwork, and Dreams that was always depicted in the story. It's all same in every season but you just can't get enough of it.
The Main Character Goro may seem typical as he is the usual stubborn kid with a huge passion for baseball, but to heck it blends well with the story. This sh!t had me crying from the beginning.
The process of Goro growing to be a Man of his dreams, A Major leaguer.
This is my weakness, Stories that has Friendship and Dreams as the main point.
While Oofuri, Daiyou no Ace, Cross game One Outs are all good, Major will forever be 1.
The manga chapters are missing translations so go watch the anime because i think this is one of the Best adapted Manga-to-Anime i have ever seen
We get to see the whole Goro going from a Small Kid to a fully accomplished brute man spanning 6 seasons of Drama, Comedy , Tragedy and Romance as a sub plot
after watching those Final moments i shed manly tears, what a great journey it was, i think this ranks high up among all the great Shonen Sports out there Slam Dunk, Eyeshield 21 and One Outs Truly one of the best
if you can bare with the First season i assure you great things await you a truly fulfilling journey which only Few Animes can achieve
NOTE: This rating and Review was for the ANIME Version
RECOMMENDED 10/10
We get to see the whole Goro going from a Small Kid to a fully accomplished brute man spanning 6 seasons of Drama, Comedy , Tragedy and Romance as a sub plot
after watching those Final moments i shed manly tears, what a great journey it was, i think this ranks high up among all the great Shonen Sports out there Slam Dunk, Eyeshield 21 and One Outs Truly one of the best
if you can bare with the First season i assure you great things await you a truly fulfilling journey which only Few Animes can achieve
NOTE: This rating and Review was for the ANIME Version
RECOMMENDED 10/10
Let's be straight here. Major - Dramatic Baseball Manga is half Soap Opera, half baseball and half shounen manga. It is a blend that shouldn't work but totally does. I mean it's got the generic Soap Opera Plots laced into the baseball which is led by the protagonist's Hot-blooded anime personality. It's awesome.
It's a shame you need to cut to the anime because of the gaps but even then it still shines.
It's a shame you need to cut to the anime because of the gaps but even then it still shines.
Yeah... there are huge gaps in the manga scanlation, but don't let that make you miss out on this great story. For the missing volumes, I recommend you watching the anime to make up for it. There are 5 seasons out already. The anime is just as addicting as the manga, and it follows the manga closely. So, you don't have to miss out on this manga, and don't have to skip volumes either.
Anyway, this manga is one of the best sports manga out there. It follows the life of one character from childhood to early adulthood. You'll really fall in love with the characters here, as they are all very relatable. The story itself is very well-written. There are tear-jerking moments, and moments that fills you with excitement. There's romance and rivalry, and competition...all the elements that make up a great story. I honestly can't think of any reason why anyone would not like this.
... Last updated on May 29th, 2009, 1:26pm
Anyway, this manga is one of the best sports manga out there. It follows the life of one character from childhood to early adulthood. You'll really fall in love with the characters here, as they are all very relatable. The story itself is very well-written. There are tear-jerking moments, and moments that fills you with excitement. There's romance and rivalry, and competition...all the elements that make up a great story. I honestly can't think of any reason why anyone would not like this.
... Last updated on May 29th, 2009, 1:26pm
So exciting! <3 I read all the manga scanalations of the first volumes that were out but since there was a giant gap, I decided to watch the anime until I got caught up. I must say, where in talent-manga/achieving-your-dreams manga are concerned, this one is freakin' top of the line. Its up there with Glass Mask and Skip Beat. Not to mention the sports aspect is good within itself, although I don't really know much about baseball.
A definite read/watch!
A definite read/watch!
The anime is cool and all but the manga is better though to sad no translation. Just looking at the raws its pretty much entertaining and with the aniem to back some up its good. But the manga is better its just to long sometimes and the anime is fast but in a good pace.
Major the coolest sports anime ever...
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The anime hooked me in. Amazingly it still continues. Yhe story is kind of epic, but Goro's undying motivation attracts many viewers, like myself. People, give this story a try! Not too bad art, good storyline, good baseball, good character development, good motivation, good heart pullers (pull you heart in some scenes) and isnt like those romance gooey gooey things--- there is some romance but it concentrates on the other important things---which is a PLUS PLUS for me!!!
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forget captain tsubasa, touch, slam dunk, hajime no ippo and any other sporsts manga, cause major is the best overall sports manga you can ever find. This is one manga where they focus on character growth, not only physically but mentally. Starting from the age of 6 until 20s, you travel with the main character as he goes through turbulent and emotional moments throughout his journey to become a pro baseball player. In the much much later parts of the manga, you'll even see him going to America to play in the majors.
forget captain tsubasa, touch, slam dunk, hajime no ippo and any other sporsts manga, cause major is the best overall sports manga you can ever find. This is one manga where they focus on character growth, not only physically but mentally. Starting from the age of 6 until 20s, you travel with the main character as he goes through turbulent and emotional moments throughout his journey to become a pro baseball player. In the much much later parts of the manga, you'll even see him going to America to play in the majors.
The tale of Major revolves around the life of Goro Honda, tracing his journey from kindergarten all the way to becoming a professional baseball player, as he confronts and conquers formidable challenges life throws at him.
To the best of my knowledge, this may be one of the very few mangas where you can genuinely follow a character from the age of 5 to high school, adulthood, and eventually to the Major League (as indicated by the manga's title). In the end, Goro transforms into a man with his own family and children. The way we accompany Goro is truly a unique experience. It feels like you have gained friends whom you will never forget; at least, that's how it was for me. Undoubtedly, it stands as one of the best sports manga available.
... Last updated on May 20th, 2023, 9:47am
To the best of my knowledge, this may be one of the very few mangas where you can genuinely follow a character from the age of 5 to high school, adulthood, and eventually to the Major League (as indicated by the manga's title). In the end, Goro transforms into a man with his own family and children. The way we accompany Goro is truly a unique experience. It feels like you have gained friends whom you will never forget; at least, that's how it was for me. Undoubtedly, it stands as one of the best sports manga available.
... Last updated on May 20th, 2023, 9:47am
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