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Release Date:
February 18, 1979
Original Title:
がんばれ! ぼくらのヒットエンドラン
Alternate Titles:
Aprender a Ganhar
Genres:
Animation | TV Movie
Production Companies:
Omnibus Promotion Requiem Studio
Studio Jack
Tokyo Animation Film
Production Countries:
Japan
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Inaba Junior High School's baseball team has been defeated miserably since the senior members left. Because of their poor results, the players are suspended from games and are almost forced to break up. Ironically, however, this hardship makes them band tighter together and intensifies their desire to play. They practice hard in the hope of regaining the respect of the other students and teachers. Soon, their will-power leads them to unbelievable victories. This story portrays the boys' dreams and friendship through baseball.
Animation Director:
Hiroshi Kanazawa
Character Designer:
Hiroshi Kanazawa
Director:
Mitsunobu Hiroyoshi
Director of Photography:
Katsuji Misawa
Editor:
Shuichi Kakesu
Takeshi Seyama
Producer:
Yoshio Katou
Screenplay:
Nisan Takahashi
Sound:
Kensuke Kyo
Sound Director:
Shigeharu Shiba
Sound Effects:
Yasufumi Yoda
Storyboard:
Mitsunobu Hiroyoshi
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