Major S1

Goro Honda loves baseball because his father, Shigeharu, plays professionally, and he dreams of one day standing on the mound himself. Shigeharu’s career is far from secure, however: injury threatens his ability to continue pitching and forces him to find another way to remain in the game. Watching his father persevere gives Goro an early lesson in the determination the sport demands.

After losing his father, baseball becomes Goro’s strongest connection to his memory and a way forward in a changed life. Joining a children’s team brings the challenge of building a dependable group and facing opponents with greater experience. Through friendships, gifted rivals, and difficult games, Goro begins to learn that becoming a player means more than relying on his own strength.