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Aug 10, 2009 4:31 PM
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THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE.
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Well, the show is over. I thought they brought up the topic of Goro's dream well since Gibson has retired. Very nice ending to a wonderful anime.

Now I can only hope in the future they do an OVA or something.

I'm gonna miss looking forward to new Major episodes.
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Aug 10, 2009 5:09 PM
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Good final episode to what I believe is probably the best baseball story Japan has to offer. My only disappointment is the fact that my lasting image of Goro will be of him giving up the game-ending grandslam to Junior rather than shutting down the opposition with a 100+mph fastball. Regardless, such a great ride. Though I kind of wish they included a bit more closure (or just something more in general) to the Goro x Shimizu relationship and a bit of a more touching scene between Goro and his mom, considering everything they've gone through.

However, I'm still going to hold onto my statement that Major S1 was -- by far -- the best out of them all. Something like this:

S1 > S5 > S2 > S3 > S4 ... though seasons 2 through 4 can be switched around.

I know the manga goes a bit further actually and I'm quite surprised they aren't going to include any of that. I just hope someday we'll be able to have scanlations or some company will eventually get that far in distributing the manga outside of Japan.

Final 8/10 for this season.
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Aug 13, 2009 2:37 AM
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Nice ending, I wish soon that 6th season would come.
Aug 13, 2009 8:40 AM
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Best Major season by far, def. looking forward to a 6th season. And I'm sure it'll come when there is enough manga material.

S5 > S1 > S3 > S4 > S2 and a 8.5 for S5 ^^
Aug 17, 2009 12:22 PM
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Oh man, I'm so sad that it's over T_T
Looking forward to S6!

On another note,
I WANTED MORE SHIMIZU ;O;
Aug 19, 2009 1:15 AM
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Very great show. It was one heck of a train ride from season 1 to season 5. Hope a season 6 would be possible.
Aug 19, 2009 12:28 PM
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Wow..can't believe another season is over.I feel so nostalgic looking back .I can still remember how this show hooked me from the first episode.The best sports anime ever.I hope there will be a 6 season.The only small regret i have is the opened ending for goroXshimizu.I thought it was kinda cold of him leaving without seeing her,but,that's kinda all there is to it.
Great anime,great. Per total this one gets 10/10
Aug 26, 2009 8:08 PM
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As said before, needed more Shimizu-Goro closure. There has got to be more to come.
Sep 28, 2009 6:14 PM
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That was a really good ending. 9/10 overall.



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Oct 4, 2009 9:44 PM

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Great Ending

Please tell me there will be a season 6...
Oct 7, 2009 12:48 PM
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I thought it was a great ending to the season.

can't wait for season 6, although it looks like it won't be for a while.

By the way, does anyone know what the ending song was for this episode? It wasn't the colorful life one, so...
Oct 21, 2009 10:37 PM

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The series keeps disappointing. S1 > S3 > S2 > S5 > S4
Oct 26, 2009 9:42 PM

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vindemon64 said:
My only disappointment is the fact that my lasting image of Goro will be of him giving up the game-ending grandslam to Junior rather than shutting down the opposition with a 100+mph fastball. .


How about the image of Goro pitching a Perfect game as his first game in the Major Leagues. That left me with a pretty big impression at the end.
Oct 28, 2009 2:20 AM
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There's gotta be a season 6. I hope it's the final season too. It'd be cool if there's a pennant race and Goro scores his first "big" victory ever. He's never won when it counts.
Oct 28, 2009 10:20 PM
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skullking123 said:
vindemon64 said:
My only disappointment is the fact that my lasting image of Goro will be of him giving up the game-ending grandslam to Junior rather than shutting down the opposition with a 100+mph fastball. .


How about the image of Goro pitching a Perfect game as his first game in the Major Leagues. That left me with a pretty big impression at the end.


Whatever you do, don't spoil yourself and read what's written on the wiki about the manga- only makes me want to see S6 even more.
Oct 29, 2009 10:14 AM

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This was the second best season for Major. It was a fitting ending for it.
Nov 4, 2009 2:05 AM

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Ridiculously good ending, Little League Goro's appearance was a nice touch. While I would like to see more Major episodes, this season really did end on and emotional and dramatic high note and it may be fitting to be the end of Major.
Nov 29, 2009 12:43 AM

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This was one of the first anime that I watched and it's sad to see it end. For the manga it is really far behind in scanlations. I just don't know what's going to happen to Major for me.... And how is the manga not licensed in English?
Jan 29, 2010 10:35 AM

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o.o Cann they leave Shimizu hanging like that for a final episode. I need a 6th season to take care of that. Heck, I'll settle for a movie or ova to take care of that.
Feb 19, 2010 9:00 AM
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I watched 5 seasons in less then a week. I've never enjoyed an anime this much. It's going to be brutal waiting for season 6.
Mar 6, 2010 9:30 PM
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TuzoAnime said:
The series keeps disappointing. S1 > S3 > S2 > S5 > S4

i absolutely agree

s1 > s3 > s2 > s5 > s4

hoping to be impressed by s6
Mar 16, 2010 8:15 AM

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S1 > S5 > S2 > S3 > S4
Mar 25, 2010 10:35 PM

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Finally a season that doesn't fill me with rage! That hasn't happened since I watched the 2nd season.
I feel the drama in the last 2 episodes was unnecessary, but I did like how it was resolved with Goro talking to his younger self. Very nice. Well this season was, surprisingly, fun to watch, with all the focus on great games and a good lack of useless/overused drama. The romance was kind of nice too. Looking forward to S6!

And going along with everyone else;

S2 > S1 > S5 > S4 >>>>> S3

There's my order by enjoyment :D
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Quite a fitting end... I wish Shimizu would have told him that he was a winner in her eyes and he would have gotten his kiss...
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Jun 26, 2010 8:39 AM

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Best season for me.

Joe Gibson and Great ending factor.

before vs USA games it the most boring point in this series though.
Jul 9, 2010 5:21 PM

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And I was hoping some more development for Shimizu and Goro~
Well, anyway, it was a nice ending to the season. I loved how everyone played together on the Mifune ground, it was nostalgic~
8/10 for the season
Sep 4, 2010 9:11 AM

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No kiss scene with Shimizu :/ I'm a bit disappointed :<
Nov 9, 2011 12:21 PM

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Quite a fitting end... I wish Shimizu would have told him that he was a winner in her eyes and he would have gotten his kiss...

Kanade-chan said:
No kiss scene with Shimizu :/ I'm a bit disappointed :&lt;


i was also expecting some sort of intimacy, but to no avail. i was half-expecting Shimizu to say, "Gibson may have retired, but you can always play for me" kinda deal ^^
Oct 14, 2012 1:47 PM

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good shit...

off to S6 :D
Nov 9, 2012 7:55 PM

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I like how this season turned out. Quit realistic (?). Prolly I am half bias with Gibson Jr over Goro and with Gibson Jr fulfilling his wish for his father. I love father and son scenario so I am satisfied with the ending.
As for Goro, he's a natural challenger. The brief moment of reflection...thinking about his drive and quitting baseball after that loss...and being motivated again. That bit of moment was also satisfying as there's a break and shows a realistic side of life.

As for me, the enjoyment would be this
s1 > s5 > s4 > s3 > s2

I would like to continue watching but argh, I am still d/ling S6. This anime is so good. The pacing is just right for sports anime.
Sep 9, 2013 12:09 AM

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I think this just might be my favorite season, everything that was being built up got resolved. Its a good place to end but...thank god they made a 6th season right?

Now let's see what unfolds.
Dec 10, 2013 8:40 PM

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In order of preference

1 - S1 (8/10) (best because of the first 6 episode)
2 - S5 (8/10) (came close to season 1 with all the drama)
3 - S2 (7/10) (it was ok but not as impactful as season 1)
4 - S4 (7/10) (same as season 2)
5 - S3 (6/10) (my most hated season, author had no idea how to make Goro win so He copy/pasted every thing from season 1, the only reason I didn't give this lower than 6 is because of how the season ended, thank god he didn't magically make him win)

Well this season was definitely one of the best, only the first one topping it, but to be honest I don't think any season will ever be better than Season 1 just because of Season 1's first 6 episode filled with so much sadness :'(
Dec 13, 2013 12:08 AM

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Amazing season it just may be my favorite! I was smiling so hard when I saw his friends playing baseball at the end. Such a nice moment. And then Goro asking his younger self why did he play baseball. Ahh my heart!!! :) this ending was perfect! & him playing with his friends. Simply love it. Off to season 6!!!!!

Dec 25, 2013 6:19 PM

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Definitely the most exciting season of them all, even though the ending broke me apart. I liked seeing everything unleash and all the epic players and everyone from the previous seasons coming back. It was splendid. I'll leave it as a solid 9/10. Great way to end the season as well.

Well, I'm off to season 6.

gravitythief said:
Whatever you do, don't spoil yourself and read what's written on the wiki about the manga- only makes me want to see S6 even more.

Ugh I already spoiled myself. Sigh. This is gonna be long ride of more ups and downs.

Lieila said:
As for me, the enjoyment would be this
s1 > s5 > s4 > s3 > s2

Me too. But for me, parts of s5 are better than parts of s1.
Jan 26, 2014 4:04 PM

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Finally done! Now on to the last season!
Apr 7, 2014 12:08 AM

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Goro's lost passion was regained faster than I thought, but it was still nice to see how everyone he'd brought together through baseball helped him see the true reason he plays. Poor Kaoru though, they became a couple and still haven't gone anywhere. Guess Goro seriously doesn't plan to kiss her until he conquers the world!

This was easily the most satisfying and emotional season of Major for me yet. The way everything came together, the world series and having Mayumura, Toshiya, and Goro team up to represent Japan. The final match was incredible and despite ending in defeat, it finally gave closure to both Goro and Gibson. I really feel like this would have been the perfect way to wrap up Major, but I see there's one more season and I'm not complaining. 9/10, looking forward to seeing Goro finally making it in the Majors.

And I love how they played the very first opening at the end, that was just perfect.
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Season 5 was definitely one of my favorites.
Sep 21, 2014 6:17 AM

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My goodness another stupid drama. Good thing it got resolved quickly.

I liked that they gave Goro and Shimizu's relationship a lot of development this season. 8/10
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Nov 7, 2014 6:43 PM

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Great season, just as good as season 1, or at least close to !
Jan 6, 2015 1:41 PM

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Great season, just as good as season 1, or at least close to !
Would agree that it was probably one of my favorite seasons although still loved Season 1 more. Honestly, season 2 might be a contender but that is just because the repetitive "Make a new team from scratch" theme had only been used once so far.

I am actually fearful though, going into the last season, it seems like he is already a top-class pitcher and seems to be doing an amazing job . . . So where's the catch? Their always is some mental barrier or injury that plagues him from starting the season Overpowered as heck, so what will it be here?
Apr 18, 2015 8:05 AM

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Seriously. They should have closed this season with a sweet Gorou ♥ Shimizu moment.
Even though I didn't like their endings, S2 and S5 are my favourites among all of them.
S5 > S2 > S1 > S4 > S3

I would like to see the scary combo - golden battery of Gorou & Toshi again in the next season, though I know it's not possible. Zannen desu ne. :)
Apr 24, 2015 8:06 AM

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Oh god I love this show so much, and they brought out S1 OP at the end, love that song so much. Perhaps season 1 was still the best season but this isnt bad too.
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May 6, 2015 3:38 PM

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The only thing I can complain about this season is how little attention he's paying to others and his family. Like, not once have I seen his mother (Momoko) gotten any love, yet she keeps supporting him with the family. Being self-centered as always...

Better season than the previous ones. Season 1 still remains my favorite.
Jul 29, 2015 3:20 AM

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have you ever seen a clownier baseball, nay, sportsball game in your life?

S5 == S4 > S2 > S1 >> S3.
Aug 9, 2015 8:25 PM

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No kiss scene, I waited so long. I guess it won't happen.
Still my favorite season, the theme fit perfectly.
9.5/10
Nov 17, 2015 1:31 AM

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The ending song was also in Gintama wasn't it? or maybe the same artist?
Apr 30, 2016 8:51 AM

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They made him remember the reason he was playing baseball in the first place.
Epic season, this and the first one are the best, the others except season 4 are mediocre and boring.
Jun 8, 2016 8:52 PM

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In the first season, i kept thinking how i wanted Gibson dead, but Gibson is amazing and this season just reinforced the fact. Gibson even with his mistakes tried to atone for everything he did, sacrificing his body and soul for it. For his son and for Gorou.

Shout out to the Gorou why you so dense for 3 seasons and finally you got together scene.
Feb 19, 2017 6:11 AM

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What a great ending for this seasons, though i am disappointed that Goro still can't win in a BIG competition T.T.
Need more Shimizu. She is really the best girl in this series. This series never disappoints me and I have watched 5 seasons in a week. But really, I want to see him win a big competition.

I give this season 9.4/10 for its thrilling and interesting match. Hope he can get revenge outta Joe Gibson Jr.

And yet, another ending of seasons, another farewell to Shimizu. Time for S6
Mar 25, 2017 8:44 AM
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Am I the only one that didn't enjoy this season? It started really well but became boring pretty quickly because of the lack of impact in the games. Imo, everything in this series became even worse as soon as Goro left off to USA..

My personal taste would be: S1>S3>S2>S5>S4

S1 outshines them all though. I think that the series biggest issue after the first season is the support characters. Just a few of them are great, but the rest totally unforgettable and not important in the least.. Not even in the games. And the animation is also an big annoyance at times..
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