Major S5
Japanese title: メジャー
Alternative titles: Major 5th Season
Type: TV
Source: Manga
Episodes: 25
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Jan 10, 2009 to Jun 27, 2009
Broadcast: Saturdays at 18:00 (JST)
Duration: 24 min per ep
Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
Studios: SynergySP
Producers: Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, NHK, NHK Enterprises
Genres: Sports
Themes: Team Sports
Demographics: Shounen

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]