Major: The Winning Shot of Friendship

About the story

In a fierce game against the formidable Yokohama Little League team, the Mifune Dolphins, led by protagonist Goro, win in spectacular fashion. But Goro, their ace pitcher, pays for the victory with an injured right shoulder. When his father Hideki, a professional baseball player, transfers to another team, Goro leaves with him for a school in Kyushu without telling the teammates who fought alongside him. Goro pulls himself together and tries out for the renowned local baseball team, Hakata Minami Little League. However, he has promised his parents that he will never pitch again. He joins as an outstanding batter, but not a single teammate welcomes him. Meanwhile, in Yokohama… Toshiya Sato, who lost to Goro and longs to redeem himself, leads Yokohama Little League against the Mifune Dolphins, who have lost their drive in Goro's absence. Toshiya's words rekindle the Dolphins' fighting spirit: “As long as we keep playing baseball, we're sure to meet Goro again.” Will Yokohama or Mifune ultimately face Goro's Hakata Minami Little League team? And can Goro lead Hakata Minami to become Kyushu's representative? Friendship, conviction, dreams, temperament… The boys' many feelings converge on the baseball field!!