A star athlete reluctantly returns home to take over his father's duties as Ultraman, shielding Tokyo from giant monsters as he becomes a legendary hero.
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. Although unwilling at first, Mihashi realizes that this is a place where he will be accepted for who he is; with help from the catcher Takaya Abe, he starts to have more confidence in his own abilities. Abe, seeing the potential in Mihashi, makes it a goal to help him become a pitcher worthy of being called an ace.
When the Camellia Blooms follows the life of Dongbaek, a single mother who runs a bar in a small town. As she navigates through the challenges of raising her son alone, she also becomes the target of a serial killer terrorizing the community. With the help of an empathetic police officer and a caring baseball player, Dongbaek must find the strength to protect herself and her loved ones.
Prison Playbook is a heartwarming and humorous drama about a baseball player who ends up in prison and forms unexpected friendships and experiences life-changing moments.
Keiko Himuro, Chairman of the Kisuragi School, puts together an all-girl baseball team led by Ryo Hayakawa, daughter of a legendary pitcher, in hopes of proving that girls can compete just as well as boys. Their goal: Koshien stadium, where only the best teams get the opportunity to play.
Stove League follows the story of a struggling baseball team in their quest to turn their luck around and become successful. The team must overcome various obstacles such as sports scandals, corruption, and intense competition. With a focus on teamwork, passion, and the goal of reaching the top, the show also highlights the experiences of a working woman in the field of professional baseball.
Based on a true story depicted in the non-fiction book “Gekokujou Kyuuji Mie Kenritsu Hakusan Koukou Koushien Made no Miracle.” The story follows Nagumo Shuuji, a social studies teacher at Mie Prefecture’s Etsuzan Senior High School, who was a former baseball player up until university when he quit after sustaining an injury. Thereafter, he worked as a sports trainer but returned to university at 32 years old in order to pursue his dream of becoming a teacher. However, his peaceful daily life goes through a change after he’s appointed to be the advisor of his school’s baseball club that is on the verge of abolition.
Baseball player Muyeol is a star in baseball, but is known for his wild image. Eunjae is a bodyguard who is also a Diamond member of Muyeol's anti-fan club. One day, Muyeol and Eunjae get into a fight at a karaoke room, where they first meet. A video of their fight goes viral on the Internet, so in order to deal with the controversy, Eunjae has no choice but to become Muyeol's bodyguard. Originally planning to be his bodyguard for a short while, things go longer as planned when Muyeol's stalker shows up. Will the two be able to get along? 'Wild Romance' is a sweet and scary love story between Eunjae, having to protect a guy she wants to beat up, and Muyeol, who must be protected by his most dangerous anti-fan.
In 1925 (year 14 of the Taishō period), after being told by a baseball player that women should become housewives instead of going to school, two 14-year-old Japanese high school girls named Koume and Akiko decide to start a baseball team in order to prove him wrong. During this time, when even running was considered too vulgar for women, baseball is known as "what the boys do" and they face many difficulties when searching members, getting permission from their parents and when learning about the sport itself.
Takumi Harada is an extremely gifted baseball pitcher. Upon entering junior high school, Takumi moves to a town situated in the mountains due to his father's job transfer. There, he meets a new classmate Go Nagakura, a catcher who is able to get Takumi's most powerful pitches. Takumi and Go both join the school's baseball team where they develop a firm friendship and grow as individuals through their battery.
Koichi Kawato is the new Japanese Literature teacher at the ill-famed Futakotamagawa high school, whose baseball club is composed of thugs and bullies who have been suspended for a year from all school competitions, for causing a brawl during an official match. The newly appointed teacher finds that the club members left are only interested in women, smoking and doing nothing until, under Kawato's guidance, they discover their dream of going to the Koshien high school baseball tournament. However, the road to Koshien is far from easy as many obstacles await them.
The Hill is a movie based on the remarkable true-life story of Rickey Hill, who defied all odds to fulfill his dream of playing Major League Baseball. Set in 1973, the film follows Rickey's journey as he faces numerous challenges and obstacles, from his humble beginnings in a small town to becoming a professional baseball player. It is a story of determination, courage, and the power of chasing one's dreams.
Detective Frank Drebin, a comical and incompetent cop, discovers a plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II. With the help of his partner Nordberg and Ludwig's secretary Jane, Frank must stop the assassination and save the Queen's life. Along the way, he faces misunderstandings, unintentional harm, mind control devices, and even gets fired and blamed for various crimes. But through his bumbling yet clever actions, Frank ultimately saves the day.
Amateur baseball players go up against legendary pros in a championship to determine the ultimate winning team.
For Love of the Game is a movie about a legendary baseball pitcher, Billy Chapel, who is contemplating his career and his personal life during what might be his final game. As he takes the mound for the Detroit Tigers, Chapel reflects on his past while facing the pressures of the game. Alongside his performance on the field, he navigates his relationship with his girlfriend and her teenage daughter, and contemplates his future as he reaches the end of his baseball career.
Blonde is a TV show that tells the story of Marilyn Monroe, covering various aspects of her life including her career in Hollywood, her relationships, and her struggles with fame and personal demons. It explores themes such as identity, femininity, and the price of success.
Eastbound & Down follows the story of Kenny Powers, a former Major League Baseball player who becomes a gym instructor in his hometown of Myrtle Beach. Filled with crude humor and outrageous antics, the show explores Kenny's attempts to make a comeback in the baseball world while dealing with personal and professional challenges.
When a timid math genius unwittingly unleashes a rogue artificial intelligence, he must rally his friends and family to save the world from destruction.
Darcy and Tom's dream wedding turns into a nightmare when they are held hostage by pirates. They must save their loved ones and overcome their own differences to escape. Action, comedy, and romance blend together in this thrilling and hilarious adventure.
Stanley Yelnats IV, a teenage boy, is falsely accused of stealing a pair of sneakers and is sent to Camp Green Lake, a juvenile detention center. At the camp, the inmates are forced to dig holes in the desert as a form of punishment. As Stanley adjusts to life at the camp, he uncovers a deeper mystery involving a family curse, a legendary treasure, and the true purpose behind the hole-digging. With the help of his newfound friends, Stanley sets out to solve the mystery and clear his name.