Honda Goro the son of a famous baseball player loves nothing more than baseball itself. His biggest dream is to show his father that he can become the best pitcher in the world despite all the hardships he had to endure he keeps on running towards his goal at full speed.
Cast: Showtaro Morikubo, Masakazu Morita, Noriko Hidaka
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26 episodes
1. Goro's Dream and Daddy's DreamFive year old Goro practices baseball every day to be like his dad Shigeharu, a pro ballplayer,until he injures his elbow and decides to retire.PGCC25minNov 13, 2004
2. Their FriendshipGoro invites a boy named Toshiya to play catch, reluctant at first, Toshiya comes to love it. Shigeharu vows to make a comeback as a hitter.PGCC25minNov 20, 2004
3. I Hate You, Daddy!A little league coach is dazzled by Goro's raw talent and teaches him to throw breaking balls. But Shigeharu, fearing injury, won't let him play.PGCC25minNov 27, 2004
4. A Birthday One Day LateShigeharu is back on the team as a hitter and, on his best friend and teammate's suggestion, looks to remarry, but he's absent on Goro's birthday.PGCC25minDec 4, 2004
5. The Man from the MajorsGoro is captivated by Joe Gibson, a major league player now playing in Japan. When Shigeharu homers off of him, Goro is beside himself with delight.PGCC25minDec 11, 2004
6. Farewell...Shigeharu gets beaned by Gibson, but the Blue Oceans go on to win. Goro falls asleep enraptured, but the next day brings anything but joy.PGCC25minDec 18, 2004
7. Goro Honda, Age Nine!Three years after his father's death, Goro joins the Mifune little league team. The coach welcomes him warmly, but the team has no love for the game.PGCC25minDec 25, 2004
8. Team Complete!Kaoru Shimizu joins the Mifune team, but they're still two players short. Goro then runs into his classmate Komori, who's being forced to shoplift.PGCC25minJan 8, 2005
9. Alone on the MoundKomori and Sawamura join the Mifune Dolphins, who now have a full team, but they have to play a game to save the team despite having hardly practiced.PGCC25minJan 15, 2005
10. Showdown in the RainHaving learned the importance of teamwork, Goro steps up his game and puts down the adult batters, but his own team can't hit the opposing pitcher.PGCC25minJan 22, 2005
11. The Team Dad Played OnThe Mifune Dolphins have been reborn. Urged by Coach Ando, Goro goes to observe the top little league team in Japan and runs into his old pal Toshiya.PGCC25minJan 29, 2005
12. An Invitation From GibsonGibson, now back in MLB, invites Goro to see him play in San Francisco. Though put off at first, Goro wants to see top-level baseball, so he accepts.PGCC25minFeb 5, 2005
13. Summer! Baseball! Training Camp!The Mifune Dolphins join a training camp during summer break with all the best teams in Japan. Goro runs afoul of another team's heavy hitter.PGCC25minFeb 12, 2005
14. Reckless Practice Match!After Mifune loses a practice game to Kuki Little in part because he can't bring himself to pitch inside, Goro asks Yokohama Little for a game.PGCC25minFeb 19, 2005
15. The Coach's FeelingsGoro, determined to beat Yokohama Little, helps Sawamura practice pitching. When Coach Ando sees them at it, he realizes he'd given up on his dreams.PGCC25minMar 5, 2005
16. I Quit!Ryoko, the girl Goro just met, is a pitcher for Yokohama Little. He invites her to play ping-pong, upsetting Shimizu and keeping her up all night.PGCC25minMar 12, 2005
17. Tournament Start!Before the fall tournament, Mifune practices at the batting cages. There, they run into the Okamura triplets, who play for their first-round opponent.PGCC25minMar 19, 2005
18. Aim for victory!The Okamura triplets score a run off Goro with their strategy, and their ironclad defense grinds down Mifune's will, but Shimizu gives them new life.PGCC25minMar 26, 2005
19. Mother's happinessIn round two, Mifune faces Totsuka-Nishi Little, led by ace Kyuta Usami. Goro spots Momoko out with Shigeno and is consumed with dread.PGCC25minApr 2, 2005
20. Goro's mistake!?Mifune is on the ropes; Goro suddenly gives up a home run, and they can't hit Kyuta's pitch. To make matters worse, Komori sprains his wrist.PGCC25minApr 9, 2005
21. This is baseball!Sawamura's desperation bunt gets him on base, breaks up Kyuta's perfect game, and rattles the ace. Mifune then closes the gap to one run.PGCC25minApr 16, 2005
22. The night before the matchMifune draws Yokohama Little in the quarters, but Komori's injury is worse than they thought. With the team needing a new catcher, Shimizu volunteers.PGCC25minApr 23, 2005
23. No Intention of Losing!Coach Ando throws out his back, so Momoko fills in for him against Yokohama Little. Mifune, overwhelmed by the big stage, commits several errors.PGCC25minApr 30, 2005
24. Chase it! Overcome it!Toshiya gets Goro to hit into a double play. In the top of the 3rd, as Goro gets shelled again, he uncorks his secret weapon on cleanup hitter Majima.PGCC25minMay 7, 2005
25. Everyone togetherThe game enters extra innings. Yokohama Little saps Goro's energy with bunts and puts Ryoko in to pitch. Goro's teammates worry about how he'll react.PGCC25minMay 14, 2005
26. I Won't Say GoodbyeRyoko and Toshiya defy their coach and pitch to Goro. Ryoko puts all her might into her pitch, and Goro musters his last ounce of strength to swing.PGCC25minMay 21, 2005
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Honda Goro the son of a famous baseball player loves nothing more than baseball itself. His biggest dream is to show his father that he can become the best pitcher in the world despite all the hardships he had to endure he keeps on running towards his goal at full speed.
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- Studio Hibari, NHK, Shogakukan Production
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Audio languages
Japanese
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