TV-Series
Description
"Meimon! Daisan Yakyū-bu" centers on the Third High School Baseball Club, a group of students striving to make their mark in the competitive world of high school baseball. The series highlights the challenges and camaraderie within the team as they navigate their way through rigorous training, personal growth, and the pressures of competition. The narrative focuses on the players' determination to overcome their underdog status and prove themselves against more established teams.

The protagonist, Takaya Todoroki, is a passionate and skilled pitcher who joins the Third High School Baseball Club with dreams of leading his team to victory. His dedication and leadership qualities inspire his teammates, but the road to success is fraught with obstacles. The team lacks the resources and reputation of their rivals, and internal conflicts often arise as the players grapple with their individual insecurities and ambitions.

Key characters include Todoroki’s teammates, each with distinct personalities and roles on the team. Among them is Shun Mitaka, a talented but aloof batter who struggles with teamwork, and Yūki Hoshino, a hardworking catcher who serves as the emotional backbone of the group. The dynamics between the players are central to the story, as they learn to trust one another and work cohesively despite their differences.

The series delves into the rigorous training regimens and strategic planning required to compete at a high level. Matches are depicted with a focus on the tension and excitement of the game, showcasing the players' growth both on and off the field. The narrative also explores the personal lives of the characters, highlighting how their experiences outside of baseball influence their performance and relationships within the team.

As the Third High School Baseball Club progresses through tournaments, they face increasingly formidable opponents, each match serving as a test of their resolve and teamwork. The series emphasizes the importance of perseverance, unity, and self-belief, as the players strive to achieve their shared goal of becoming a respected and successful team. Through their journey, "Meimon! Daisan Yakyū-bu" captures the essence of high school sports, blending intense competition with heartfelt moments of friendship and personal development.
Information
Meimon! Daisan Yakyū-bu
名門!第三野球部
Meimon! The Third Baseball Club
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 40
Date: 10/20/1988 – 09/29/1989
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Staff
  • Series Director · Hiroshi Fukutomi
  • Script · Takashi Yamada
  • Script · Shigeru Yanagawa
  • Storyboard · Hiroyuki Yokoyama
  • Storyboard · Hiroshi Fukutomi
  • Storyboard · Yoshitaka Koyama
  • Storyboard · Katsuyoshi Yatabe
  • Storyboard · Takashi Yamada
  • Storyboard · Yoshikata Nitta
  • Storyboard · Shigeru Yanagawa
  • Storyboard · Shin Misawa
  • Storyboard · Kouichi Sasaki
  • Storyboard · Hisaya Takabayashi
  • Storyboard · Shigeru Fujikawa
  • Episode Director · Hiroyuki Yokoyama
  • Episode Director · Hiroshi Fukutomi
  • Episode Director · Yoshitaka Koyama
  • Episode Director · Katsuyoshi Yatabe
  • Episode Director · Takashi Yamada
  • Episode Director · Yoshikata Nitta
  • Episode Director · Shigeru Yanagawa
  • Episode Director · Shin Misawa
  • Episode Director · Kouichi Sasaki
  • Episode Director · Hisaya Takabayashi
  • Episode Director · Reiji Kumasaka
  • Episode Director · Shigeru Fujikawa
  • Episode Director · Sadamune Koyama
  • Music · Yusuke Honma
  • Original Work · Toshiyuki Mutsu
  • Character Design · Hiroshi Kanazawa
  • Art Director · Jirou Kouno
  • Animation Director · Naohito Takahashi
  • Animation Director · Ryunosuke Otonashi
  • Animation Director · Takahisa Ichikawa
  • Animation Director · Hiroshi Kanazawa
  • Animation Director · Tadayoshi Okimura
  • Sound Director · Hiroshi Yamazaki
  • Director of Photography · Seiichi Morishita
  • Producer · Takashi Horiuchi
  • Producer · Hiromichi Mogaki
Production
  • Production · Fuji TV
  • Production · NAS
Music
Opening
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    “"Seisho -Bible-"” - PEARL
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    “"Kagayaki no Byousha"” - Junko Kawada
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    “"Seishun no Sagashimono"” - Junko Kawada
Ending
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    “"Chiisana Kesshin"” - Shinobu Nakayama
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    “"Yume wo Oikakete"” - Mariko Yoshida
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    “"Kimi no Yume no Tame ni"” - Junko Kawada
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    “"Seishun no Evergreen)"” - Mamiko Tayama