Big Windup!
おおきく振りかぶって
Ren Mihashi was the ace of his middle school's baseball team, but due to his poor pitching, they could never win. Constant losses eventually lead to his teammates bullying him and reached the point where his teammates…
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Synopsis
Ren Mihashi was the ace of his middle school's baseball team, but due to his poor pitching, they could never win. Constant losses eventually lead to his teammates bullying him and reached the point where his teammates no longer tried to win, causing Mihashi to graduate with little self-esteem. As a result, Mihashi decides to go to a high school in a different prefecture where he has no intention of playing baseball. Unfortunately, upon his arrival at Nishiura High, he is dragged into joining their new team as the starting pitcher.
About
Big Windup! premiered on April 13, 2007. It falls under the Animation, Comedy, Drama genres. The series has aired across 2 seasons and 38 episodes. with each episode running approximately 25 minutes. It airs on TBS. and concluded its run on June 25, 2010.
Why viewers enjoy Big Windup!
Big Windup! targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Comedy, Drama elements. This combination of Animation, Comedy, Drama sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.
Production
Big Windup! was animated by A-1 Pictures, and broadcast on TBS.
Critical reception
Big Windup! holds a rating of 8.2 out of 10 based on 20 user reviews on TMDB, a strong score that reflects broad satisfaction from its audience.
Themes & motifs
Recurring motifs and themes throughout Big Windup! include: baseball, bromance, based on manga, baseball player, baseball field, baseball pitcher, baseball stadium, anime. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.
Voice cast
Jun Fukuyama
Daisuke Kishio
Yuichi Nakamura
Tsubasa Yonaga
Atsushi Kisaichi
Chihiro Suzuki
Hiro Shimono
Kenichiro Sumi
Kisho Taniyama
Makoto Yasumura
Production credits
- Direction
- Tsutomu Mizushima
- Writing
- Yosuke Kuroda
Release dates
Premiered
April 13, 2007
Last aired
June 25, 2010
Seasons & episodes
Season1
April 13, 2007·25episodes
Season1
April 13, 2007·25episodes
No description available for this season.
Season2
April 2, 2010·13episodes
Season2
April 2, 2010·13episodes
No description available for this season.
Themes & topics
Keywords associated with this title by the community.
- baseball
- bromance
- based on manga
- baseball player
- baseball field
- baseball pitcher
- baseball stadium
- anime
- japanese high school
- ace
- baseball team
- bukatsu
Network
Frequently asked questions
When did Big Windup! premiere?
Big Windup! premiered on April 13, 2007.
How many seasons does Big Windup! have?
Big Windup! has 2 seasons and 38 episodes in total.
What genre is Big Windup!?
Big Windup! is classified under Animation, Comedy, Drama.
What networks did Big Windup! air on?
Big Windup! aired on TBS.
Is Big Windup! finished?
Yes, Big Windup! concluded its run on June 25, 2010.
How long is each episode of Big Windup!?
Each episode of Big Windup! runs for approximately 25 minutes.
Where is Big Windup! from?
Big Windup! is a Japanese anime production.
What is the TMDB rating of Big Windup!?
Big Windup! holds a rating of 8.2 out of 10 on TMDB based on community reviews.
