Major Season 1

Right now you can watch Major Season 1 on streaming — and the writing holds up regardless of the format's reputation. The show says what it needs to say in a single season, no filler. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Motoko Kumai's voice work is a big part of what makes it distinctive. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

Major Season 1 arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. The look of Major Season 1 gets people in the door, but the writing is what keeps them there. Season 1 of Major includes 26 episodes. It aired from November 2004 to May 2005. This season stars Motoko Kumai, Takehito Koyasu and Noriko Hidaka. Motoko Kumai and Takehito Koyasu lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2004. The visual gags in Major Season 1 reward close attention without ever depending on it. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

Animation fans will appreciate the craft, but Major Season 1 works for viewers who do not typically seek out animation too. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Motoko Kumai's voice work is a big part of what makes it distinctive. If you have been sleeping on it because of the format, the format is not the thing here.