1977 Japan Series
The 1977 Japan Series was the championship series of Nippon Professional Baseball for the 1977 season. The 28th edition of the series, it matched the Central League champion Yomiuri Giants against the Pacific League champion Hankyu Braves. This was a rematch of the previous year's Japan Series, which the Braves won in seven games. The Braves would again defeat the Giants, this time in five games, to capture their third consecutive championship.