The Star of the Giants (Hanagata)
Kyojin no Hoshi: Tokubetsu-hen - Hanagata Mitsuru
Genres
- Drama
- Sports
Genres: Drama, Sports.
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Episode Progress
Complete13 / 13 episodes aired
All 13 episodes available
- Premiered
- Fall 2002
- Aired
- Oct 23, 2002 – Jan 15, 2003
- Broadcast
- Duration
- 25 min
- Time to Complete
- ~5h 25m
- Studio
- TMS Entertainment
Alternative Titles
ja巨人の星【特別篇】猛虎 花形満
en-x-romajiKyojin no Hoshi: Tokubetsu-hen - Hanagata Mitsuru
Synopsis
Mitsuru Hanagata spent his early childhood in the UK, where he developed a noble spirit by fighting back against the bullying faced by Asian people. After returning to Japan, he becomes the leader of a baseball team of juvenile delinquents and meets his eternal rival, Hyuuma Hoshi. After going to Koshien, the two rivals join Tigers and Giants respectively as professional players. They face-off against each other as they continue to improve their skills, Hyuuma as a pitcher who throws "Big League" balls and Hanagata as an aggressive player. (Source: TMS)
Synopsis
Mitsuru Hanagata spent his early childhood in the UK, where he developed a noble spirit by fighting back against the bullying faced by Asian people. After returning to Japan, he becomes the leader of a baseball team of juvenile delinquents and meets his eternal rival, Hyuuma Hoshi. After going to Koshien, the two rivals join Tigers and Giants respectively as professional players. They face-off aga
Mitsuru Hanagata spent his early childhood in the UK, where he developed a noble spirit by fighting back against the bullying faced by Asian people. After returning to Japan, he becomes the leader of a baseball team of juvenile delinquents and meets his eternal rival, Hyuuma Hoshi. After going to Koshien, the two rivals join Tigers and Giants respectively as professional players. They face-off against each other as they continue to improve their skills, Hyuuma as a pitcher who throws "Big League" balls and Hanagata as an aggressive player.
(Source: TMS)
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Mitsuru Hanagata spent his early childhood in the UK, where he developed a noble spirit by fighting back against the bullying faced by Asian people. After returning to Japan, he becomes the leader of a baseball team of juvenile delinquents and meets his eternal rival, Hyuuma Hoshi. After going to Koshien, the two rivals join Tigers and Giants respectively as professional players. They face-off aga
Mitsuru Hanagata spent his early childhood in the UK, where he developed a noble spirit by fighting back against the bullying faced by Asian people. After returning to Japan, he becomes the leader of a baseball team of juvenile delinquents and meets his eternal rival, Hyuuma Hoshi. After going to Koshien, the two rivals join Tigers and Giants respectively as professional players. They face-off against each other as they continue to improve their skills, Hyuuma as a pitcher who throws "Big League" balls and Hanagata as an aggressive player. (Source: TMS)
Franchise Timeline
Franchise Timeline
Kyojin no Hoshi
Complete·Everything including OVAs, specials & side stories
- Kyojin no Hoshi1968
- Kyojin no Hoshi: Chizome no KesshousenOptional MOVIE1969
- Kyojin no Hoshi: Ike Ike HyuumaOptional MOVIE1969
- Kyojin no Hoshi: Dai League BallOptional MOVIE1970
- Kyojin no Hoshi: Shukumei no TaiketsuOptional MOVIE1970
- Shin Kyojin no HoshiOptional TV1977
- The Star of the Giants (Hanagata)Optional TV2002
- Shin Kyojin no Hoshi IIOptional TV1979
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in The Star of the Giants (Hanagata)?
The Star of the Giants (Hanagata) consists of 13 episodes in total. Each episode has a standard runtime of approximately 25 minutes.
Is The Star of the Giants (Hanagata) a finished series?
Yes, The Star of the Giants (Hanagata) is a finished anime series. It originally aired during the fall 2002 season.
What is the plot of The Star of the Giants (Hanagata)?
The story follows Mitsuru Hanagata, a talented baseball player who returns to Japan after his childhood in the UK to lead a team of juvenile delinquents. The series focuses on his intense rivalry with Hyuuma Hoshi as they both advance to become professional players for the Tigers and Giants, respectively.
Which studio produced The Star of the Giants (Hanagata)?
The Star of the Giants (Hanagata) was produced by the studio TMS Entertainment. The series is categorized under the drama and sports genres, focusing specifically on team sports.
Who are the main characters in The Star of the Giants (Hanagata)?
The story centers on the rivalry between Mitsuru Hanagata and Hyuuma Hoshi. While Hanagata is known as an aggressive player, Hoshi is a skilled pitcher famous for throwing his signature 'Big League' balls.
Is The Star of the Giants (Hanagata) a remake or a spin-off?
The Star of the Giants (Hanagata) serves as a special entry, also known as Kyojin no Hoshi: Tokubetsu-hen - Hanagata Mitsuru. It provides a unique perspective on the established rivalry between the two main characters within the franchise.
Information
- Type
- TV
- Status
- Finished
- Premiered
- Fall 2002
- Aired
- Oct 23, 2002 – Jan 15, 2003
- Broadcast
- Episodes
- 13 / 13
- Duration
- 25 min
- Time to Complete
- ~5h 25m
- Studio
- TMS Entertainment
Alternative Titles
ja巨人の星【特別篇】猛虎 花形満
en-x-romajiKyojin no Hoshi: Tokubetsu-hen - Hanagata Mitsuru
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