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The Star of the Giants (Hanagata)

巨人の星【特別篇】猛虎花形満

“Noble-spirited Hanagata and rival pitcher Hyuuma clash from delinquent baseball to pro Tigers vs Giants showdown.”

13 episodes25 min

Drama, Sports, Team SportsFall 2002TMS EntertainmentG - All Ages

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Noble-spirited Hanagata and rival pitcher Hyuuma clash from delinquent baseball to pro Tigers vs Giants showdown.

Mitsuru Hanagata spent his early childhood in the UK, where he developed a noble spirit by fighting back against the bullying faced by Asian people. After returning to Japan, he becomes the leader of a baseball team of juvenile delinquents and meets his eternal rival, Hyuuma Hoshi. After going to Koshien, the two rivals join Tigers and Giants respectively as professional players. They face-off against each other as they continue to improve their skills, Hyuuma as a pitcher who throws "Big League" balls and Hanagata as an aggressive player.