New Testament - Star of the GiantsNew Testament - Hoshi of the Giants; Shinyaku; Shinyaku Kyojin no Hoshi Hanagata; 新約「巨人の星」花形; 花形

Mitsuru Hanagata, the genius little league pitcher. He injured his shoulder in a little league match and withdrew from baseball. His shoulder should have healed, but in a match against the a baseball club full of hooligans, he realises that his shoulder is permantly injured. He will never be able to pitch again. So he turns to becoming a genius batter instead!