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Big Windup!

2007 – 2010Show2 seasons38 episodes

AnimationComedy
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5

A wholesome, hopeful animated series about sports and everyday modern life, with standout characters.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 38 episodes · best: S2E13 "We Begin Again" 8.7

Episodes

7.7
7.7

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Psychological Baseball Drama
  • Underdog Team Story
  • Deep Character Study
  • Tactical Sports Strategy
  • Heartwarming Ensemble Cast
  • Mental Health Awareness in Sports
  • Coming-of-Age Narrative
  • Grounded Realism
  • Team Bonding Dynamics

Cast

24 of 29 · most episodes first

Crew

Produced by
Gou Tanaka
Music by
Shiro Hamaguchi

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 13, 2007 · June 25, 2010 · Ended

First aired
April 13, 2007
Last aired
June 25, 2010
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 38 episodes
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
4 countries

Tropes

Heavy Sleeper, Shout-Out, Tareme +9

  • Heavy Sleeper
  • Shout-Out
  • Tareme
  • Retcon
  • Ineffectual Loner
  • Catch Phrase
  • Too Much Information
  • Always in Class One
  • Pool Scene
  • The Promise
  • Camp Cook
  • Big Brother Instinct

12 of 155 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Big Windup!?"

Questions about Big Windup!

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Big Windup!?

It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Big Windup! worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 7.5).

Is Big Windup! okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Big Windup!?

16 h

About 16 hours: 38 episodes in 2 seasons of about 25 minutes each, aired from 2007 to 2010.

Will Big Windup! make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Big Windup!?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Is Big Windup! in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.