Kyojin no Hoshi: Tokubetsu-hen – Hanagata Mitsuru

The Star of the Giants (Hanagata) / 巨人の星【特別篇】猛虎 花形満
Kyojin no Hoshi: Tokubetsu-hen – Hanagata Mitsuru
Genres: Drama, Sports, Team Sports
Themes: Team Sports
Studios: TMS Entertainment
Rank: #20157
Popularity: #20531
Users Listed: 292
Users Scored: 44
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 01/09/2023
Aired: October 23, 2002 – January 15, 2003 (Fall)
Type: tv
Source: manga
Age Rating: G
Episodes: 13

Synopsis:

The series follows Mitsuru Hanagata, a young man shaped by experiences of prejudice during his formative years in the UK. Returning to Japan, he takes charge of a baseball team comprised of at-risk youth, where he encounters Hyuuma Hoshi, a peer who quickly becomes a fierce rival. Their connection deepens as they strive for success on the national Koshien stage, ultimately leading them to professional baseball careers with opposing teams – the Tigers and Giants.

The anime explores themes of rivalry, ambition, and personal growth within the competitive world of Japanese professional baseball. It depicts the intense dedication required to excel in the sport, contrasting Hanagata's aggressive playing style with Hoshi’s powerful pitching. The narrative emphasizes the evolving relationship between these two individuals as they navigate their careers and confront each other on the field.

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