メジャー ~メッセージ~

MAJOR ~Message~ is the second OVA concluding the first TV series of the MAJOR franchise, serving as an epilogue to the manga. It was released on December 17, 2010, bundled with the final Volume 78. After 14 years in Major League Baseball, Goro Shigeno is forced to retire due to a shoulder injury. Unable to pitch, he returns to Japan with his family while still holding on to his baseball dream, deciding to switch to a fielder position. Goro trains secretly for months, not wanting his children to see him struggle, hoping to appear at his best on the field. However, his daughter Izumi becomes frustrated with her father's unemployment, while Goro’s wife, Kaoru, questions whether keeping his training a secret is the right thing to do. Ultimately, during a game, Izumi witnesses her father playing, finally understanding his dedication and dreams. This OVA depicts Goro's journey after retirement as he faces challenges, strives to fulfill himself, and the heartwarming family bonds that tie them together.