Major S5
Synopsis
The Baseball World Cup is nearing, and Gorou Honda is eager to represent his country. However, one small problem stands in his way: the team roster has already been selected, and he is not a part of it. Nonetheless, Gorou remains adamant to join. He becomes a practice pitcher for the Japanese national team, hoping to demonstrate his incredible speed and skills to the team's manager. Fortunately, Gorou is given the chance to prove his worth: he must show an impressive performance in the upcoming practice match involving the veteran Japanese team and the young players who hope to replace them. The World Cup will bring together some of the strongest players from around the globe. It will also set the stage for Gorou's long-awaited showdown with his longtime rival, Joe Gibson. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
The audience is generally positive about Major S5, appreciating its return to form after a weaker previous season. Reviewers highlighted the character development, exciting baseball action, and improved animation. While some minor flaws were noted, the overall sentiment leans towards enjoyment and satisfaction with the series' conclusion.
Strengths
- Meaningful character development, particularly for Goro and Shimizu.
- Return to the successful 'match, training, rival' formula of earlier seasons.
- Improved animation and pacing compared to the previous season.
- Story follows the manga faithfully.
- Excitement and suspense due to Goro's determination.
Weaknesses
- Some matches drag on too long.
- Background music is forgettable.
- Opening theme song doesn't quite fit the tone.
- Art is normal and not particularly praiseworthy