Should You Commit to Major?#
If you are a fan of sports dramas, particularly those centered on the grit and glory of baseball, Major is a series that demands your attention. The story follows Goro Honda, the son of a professional baseball star, Shigeharu Honda. After a disaster strikes his father and disrupts his own life, Goro must navigate a challenging path to achieve his dream of becoming a professional player himself.
With its focus on the “tournament” genre and deep themes of perseverance and legacy, Major is best suited for viewers who love seeing a character grow from childhood into adulthood through the lens of competitive sports. If you’re ready to step up to the plate, you can watch the anime on Prime Video.
Is the Anime Really Finished?#
Whether Major is “finished” depends on how far you intend to follow the story. The original journey of Goro Honda spans several anime series, including the first season, Major: Message, and MAJOR: World Series Hen - Yume no Shunkan e.
However, the universe continues beyond Goro’s primary arc. There is a sequel series titled Major 2nd, which has its own anime adaptations (Season 1 and Season 2). For those who want the absolute complete story, the anime alone may not be enough. The Major 2nd manga is still a significant force in the industry, with recent news from 2024 and 2025 highlighting it as one of the manga with the biggest first printings from major publishers like Kodansha and Shueisha.
Because the Major 2nd manga is ongoing and has faced various hiatuses over the years, fans who want a definitive conclusion to the entire family legacy will likely need to continue with the source material. You can buy the manga to keep up with the latest developments.
Recommended Watch and Read Orders#
Navigating the Major franchise can be tricky due to the mix of sequels, prequels, and adaptations. To help you out, we have provided a detailed relationship tree on this page—please refer to it to visualize the connections between the series.
Release Order#
If you want to experience the series as the world did, follow this sequence:
- Major (Season 1)
- Major: Yūjō no Winning Shot
- Major: Message
- MAJOR: World Series Hen - Yume no Shunkan e
- Major 2nd (Season 1)
- Major 2nd (Season 2)
Completionist Order#
For those who want the full experience, including all extras and the most accurate narrative flow, we recommend starting with the original manga from 1995. From there, you can weave in the anime adaptations and the Major: Yūjō no Winning Shot special. To ensure you don’t miss a beat between the original series and Major 2nd, we highly suggest referring to our relationship tree to see how World Series Hen and Message fit into the timeline.
For Manga Readers#
If you don’t mind switching to the source material, you can watch the primary anime arcs and then transition directly into the Major 2nd manga to get the most current updates on the story.
Additional Tips for Fans#
Whether you are following Goro’s rise or the new generation in Major 2nd, this series is a masterclass in sports storytelling. To celebrate your commitment to the series, you might want to pick up some Major merchandise to show your support for the team.
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Quick Summary for New Viewers#
- Genre: Tournament / Sports
- Core Appeal: A lifelong journey from youth baseball to the professional leagues.
- Status: The original Goro arc is well-documented in anime, but the overall franchise continues via the Major 2nd manga.
Major • manga • 1995-01-18
└─(adaptation)→ Major • anime • 2004-11-13 to 2005-05-21 (Season 1)
└─(sequel)→ Major: Message • anime • 2010-12-17
└─(prequel)→ MAJOR: World Series Hen - Yume no Shunkan e • anime • 2011-12-16
└─(sequel)→ Major 2nd • anime • 2018-04-07
└─(sequel)→ Major 2nd • anime • 2020-04-04
└─(adaptation)→ Major: Yūjō no Winning Shot • anime • 2008-12-13
└─(sequel)→ Major 2nd • manga • 2015-03 (serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday)
