 Norifumi Arakida (Entertainment Desk, FRIDAY Digital)

 Aika Kano (1st, 3rd), Shuichi Masuda (2nd, 4th, 5th)

 The Saitama Seibu Lions, who suffered the team's worst loss of 91, are showing signs of revival as an ever-victorious Leo squad, as evidenced by their strong performance in the open games this season. New manager Fumiya Nishiguchi has the heavy responsibility of rebuilding the team, but what does he have to say about himself that this magazine did not expect?

Why we have &#8220;nothing but high expectations&#8221; for new manager Fumiya Nishiguchi of Seibu, who has been successful in the open season&#8230; A glimpse of the &#8220;ALL ONE&#8221; spirit as seen by this magazine

 Takehiko Kohiyama

 Shohei Ohtani is back to "two consecutive years as the world's No. 1 pitcher". A new "Legendary Season" will begin with a packed Tokyo Dome!

 On March 18, in the first game of the "MLB Tokyo Series 2025," it was Shohei Ohtani who took the batting lead as 40,000 spectators watched his first swing with rapt attention. Finally, a new "legendary season" is about to begin!

Shohei Otani suddenly in great shape! SHO-TIME 2025&#8243; started in Tokyo!

 Kei Kato (direct photo)

 A, a former boyfriend of Tama Shoho and a sumo fan, tearfully accused him of "I don't want any more victims like me. The story begins with a barrage of obscene LINE messages, followed by demands for outrageous play.

The top-ranking juryo player in the East Juryo division, Tamasho Hou, was directly interviewed!　The end of the &#8220;shameless line&#8221; that revealed his sexual proclivities led to the discovery of trouble with women.

 Yuji Yanagawa (Nonfiction writer)

 Hidakatsu Dainao

 The baseball team of Nagasaki's Iki High School, located on Iki Island in Nagasaki Prefecture, has been highly evaluated by the Japan High School Baseball Federation, and has been selected to participate in the National High School Baseball Tournament for the 21st Century. What is the determination of the 21 ball players, 4 managers, and the coach who have been in friendly competition since their childhood?

Although they were narrowly defeated&#8230;they fought hard in the Senbatsu tournament! Iki High School Baseball Club, Nagasaki: 21 members who grew up on a remote island, &#8220;To the Holy Land Far Away&#8221;.

 Stars from all walks of life flocked to Tokyo Dome to witness the biggest "SHO-TIME" in history. Who was the legend who attracted the most attention among them?

Sadaharu Oh&#8217;s &#8220;overwhelming aura&#8221; that earned him respect in Japan and the U.S. during the MLB Opening Series.

 AMI (24) won the gold medal in the women's breakkin at last summer's Paris Olympics. Now that more than half a year has passed since her accomplishment, she says there have been significant changes in her life. The medalist talks about everything from where she is now to her next ambitions.


Ami Yuasa on Gold Medal Changes and Next Ambition

 Masao Kurihara

 Tsutomu Kishimoto

 Satomi Suzuki (34, MIKI HOUSE) won the women's breaststroke 100m and 50m at the Konami Open. Suzuki, 34, is still evolving at the age of 34, and we caught up with her after the Paris Olympics.

Satomi Suzuki Wins Two Titles at Konami Open, Eyes Paris Olympic Records!

 Aflo

 On March 8, Hina Hayata participated in a T-League match against Kyushu Astida and won her last league match of the season. Commentator Hiroko Fujii says that Hina has overcome her "weak point" and is developing a new style.

Hina Hayata’s Evolution: Strengthening Defense and Backhand to Take on China in May!

 Yuji Yanagawa (non-fiction writer)

 Hiroyuki Komatsu (Ishigaki) Yuji Yanagawa (Sakashita, Oda)

 Kentai Takasaki's right-handed pitcher with a maximum speed of 158 km/h and Toyo University Himeji's 181 cm ace...

 The 97th Spring Koshien High School Baseball Tournament (Senbatsu) is about to begin on March 18. We interviewed the "Big 3 Pitchers" of this year's tournament, Genki Ishigaki of Kentai Takasaki, Ren Sakashita of Toyo University Himeji, and Shoki Oda of Yokohama High School, about their enthusiasm for the tournament.

2025 Senbatsu Kicks Off! A Final Look at the &#8216;Big 3&#8217; Pitchers – Plus Yokohama’s Super Freshman

 A man who has struggled in the U.S. may realistically start this season in the minors. The time for a decision is approaching.

 Shintaro Fujinami is struggling again this season. He continues to have trouble controlling his pitches, averaging more than 11 walks per game. He is facing the possibility of being declared out of the lineup. There are rumors that he will return to Japan. What is the team to which the former major league pitcher is willing to give his word?

Shintaro Fujinami&#8217;s Next Move: Overcoming Struggles with High Walk Rates and MLB Insights

 C2/Yuji Arakawa

 Engine at full throttle for Tokyo Dome!

 Shohei Ohtani participated in an open game against the White Sox on March 9 (Japan time). He finished the game with his first no-hitter, but a sportswriter pointed out that the reason for his strong hitting performance is hidden in the strikeouts he missed.

Shohei Ohtani Shines in Open Games with .300+ Average, Sets Sights on Batting Title!

 Hisashi Niisa (Broadcaster)

 Afro

 A broadcaster's view of the "Ohtani Fever" and the "true feelings" of the TV crew behind it.

 Spring has arrived!　Major League Baseball has entered the open season. With the season opener in Tokyo, we can't wait to see how Shohei Otani will perform this season as he revives his two-fisted style of pitching. On the other hand, however, there are some people who are getting depressed as the season opener approaches.

The reason why TV crews are not happy about Dodgers&#8217; Shohei Ohtani&#8217;s great performance.

 The season will soon begin!　 Aoki Kanako Aoki, a promising new star on the Japanese women's professional golf tour, is a "late bloomer and a fast flyer rookie.

 Kanako Aoki passed the women's golf professional test last year. Her weapon of choice is her driver, which has an average distance of 250 yards. She is one of the top class "flyers" in the professional game, and her specialty is aggressive golf. We interviewed her to get a closer look at her true character.

Rising Star of Women&#8217;s Pro Golf, Kanako Aoki: One Day, I Want to Take on the U.S. Tour!

 Shinji Hamasaki (1st and 2nd), Hiroyuki Komatsu (3rd)

 In this issue of Playback, we take a look back at what this magazine was reporting 10, 20, and 30 years ago. In this issue, we take a look at Kazuhiro Kiyohara and manager Horiuchi at the pro baseball Giants' spring training camp in 2005. Was there a "thaw" between the two? How are the two getting along?

Playback &#8217;05] &#8220;We were in the mood to make up, but&#8230;&#8221; Kiyohara and Manager Horiuchi: The &#8220;cold war&#8221; witnessed by this magazine

 C2/Yuji Arakawa AFLO

 Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers took his first real hitting practice of the season, known as "live BP. The adjustment seems to be going well, and the next question is how he will finish as a pitcher who will return this season. What are the changes in his pitching form that are attracting so much attention?

Shohei Ohtani, the two-fisted pitcher again! New Pitching Form&#8221; is &#8220;Stiff Arm&#8221; and &#8220;Technique

 Kyodo News

 Tsuyoshi Shinjo, 53, manager of Nippon Ham, is said to be upset about a "complaint" from the Japan Professional Baseball Players' Association. What is the content of the complaint? ......

Tsuyoshi Shinjo, the manager of the professional baseball team, vehemently refutes the criticism of the players&#8217; association!　The &#8220;deep gulf&#8221; between the two sides widens.

 Reuters/Afro

 The author of "The Day Martial Arts Won the Kohaku Tournament" is the talk of the town. The book covers the inside story of the "K-1" match between Akebono and Bob Sapp broadcast on TBS on New Year's Eve 2003, and how the match surpassed the "Kohaku Uta Gassen" in viewer ratings, even though it lasted only four minutes. The author, Masashi Hosoda, talks about the behind-the-scenes story (Part 2).

The Day Martial Arts Beat the Red &#038; White Author&#8217;s Surprising Pitch to Akebono

 The Day the Martial Arts Won the Kohaku Tournament" is the talk of the town. The book describes the inside story of how the "K-1" match between Akebono and Bob Sapp, broadcast on TBS on New Year's Eve 2003, surpassed the "Kohaku Uta Gassen" in viewer ratings, even though the match lasted only four minutes. The author, Masashi Hosoda, talks about the behind-the-scenes story [Part 1].

The Untold Story Behind the Legendary Akebono vs. Bob Sapp Fight

 Since Yakult announced the passing of a long-time staff member who supported the team's mascot "Tsubakuro," the team has been in turmoil over the unexpected situation. What is the resurrection plan that Yakult is considering?

Yakult&#8217;s Tsubakuro: From Savage Penguin to Kid-Friendly Mascot? Inside the Team&#8217;s Revival Plan

 Hiroshi Tanikawa

 I'm sure Kiyohara has received many offers of employment from various companies, but I hope he finds what he really wants to do even if he has to waste time looking for a job.

Former Draft Candidate and Keio University Graduate Sends Support to Shogo Kiyohara

 Manager Kyuji Fujikawa, 44, who has taken over heavy responsibility from his predecessor Akifumi Okada, 67, and has been leading the Hanshin team since this season, is said to be causing confusion on the field due to his extreme "managerial management" of the players. Please refer to ...... for details.

Hanshin&#8217;s Kyuji Fujikawa Implements Strict Rules—Young Players Frustrated by FamilyMart-Only Policy

 Former Chunichi infielder Hiroyuki Nakajima, 42, who is closing in on his 2,000th hit, is planning to retire soon.

Hiroyuki Nakajima to Retire Seibu Lions Likely to Pass No Interest in Independent Leagues

 Kojiro Yamada

 While the promotion of Toyoshoryu to yokozuna has been controversial because of his "dignity," there is also the opinion that "Toyoshoryu's promotion to yokozuna will change the way we view Reiwa's sumo. We asked a sumo critic about how sumo should be enjoyed in the future.

Reiwa-Era Sumo&#8217;s Ideal: Four Yokozuna with Experienced Dignity and Individuality

 Takero Shintai (1st), Keisuke Nishi

 In this issue of Playback, we look back at what this magazine reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. This time, we focus on Hakuho's "riot of criticism of referees" that took place after the first tournament of 2003. The day after he apologized for the disturbance, Hakuho went out for a night on the town. ......

Sports

Why we have “nothing but high expectations” for new manager Fumiya Nishiguchi of Seibu, who has been successful in the open season… A glimpse of the “ALL ONE” spirit as seen by this magazine

Shohei Otani suddenly in great shape! SHO-TIME 2025″ started in Tokyo!

The top-ranking juryo player in the East Juryo division, Tamasho Hou, was directly interviewed!　The end of the “shameless line” that revealed his sexual proclivities led to the discovery of trouble with women.

Although they were narrowly defeated…they fought hard in the Senbatsu tournament! Iki High School Baseball Club, Nagasaki: 21 members who grew up on a remote island, “To the Holy Land Far Away”.

Sadaharu Oh’s “overwhelming aura” that earned him respect in Japan and the U.S. during the MLB Opening Series.

Ami Yuasa on Gold Medal Changes and Next Ambition

Satomi Suzuki Wins Two Titles at Konami Open, Eyes Paris Olympic Records!

Hina Hayata’s Evolution: Strengthening Defense and Backhand to Take on China in May!

2025 Senbatsu Kicks Off! A Final Look at the ‘Big 3’ Pitchers – Plus Yokohama’s Super Freshman

Shintaro Fujinami’s Next Move: Overcoming Struggles with High Walk Rates and MLB Insights

Shohei Ohtani Shines in Open Games with .300+ Average, Sets Sights on Batting Title!

The reason why TV crews are not happy about Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani’s great performance.

Rising Star of Women’s Pro Golf, Kanako Aoki: One Day, I Want to Take on the U.S. Tour!

Playback ’05] “We were in the mood to make up, but…” Kiyohara and Manager Horiuchi: The “cold war” witnessed by this magazine

Shohei Ohtani, the two-fisted pitcher again! New Pitching Form” is “Stiff Arm” and “Technique

Tsuyoshi Shinjo, the manager of the professional baseball team, vehemently refutes the criticism of the players’ association!　The “deep gulf” between the two sides widens.

The Day Martial Arts Beat the Red & White Author’s Surprising Pitch to Akebono

The Untold Story Behind the Legendary Akebono vs. Bob Sapp Fight

Yakult’s Tsubakuro: From Savage Penguin to Kid-Friendly Mascot? Inside the Team’s Revival Plan

Former Draft Candidate and Keio University Graduate Sends Support to Shogo Kiyohara

Hanshin’s Kyuji Fujikawa Implements Strict Rules—Young Players Frustrated by FamilyMart-Only Policy

Hiroyuki Nakajima to Retire Seibu Lions Likely to Pass No Interest in Independent Leagues

Reiwa-Era Sumo’s Ideal: Four Yokozuna with Experienced Dignity and Individuality

[Playback 2015] Hakuho’s Drunken Night After Judge Criticism Controversy

Sports

Why we have “nothing but high expectations” for new manager Fumiya Nishiguchi of Seibu, who has been successful in the open season… A glimpse of the “ALL ONE” spirit as seen by this magazine

Shohei Otani suddenly in great shape! SHO-TIME 2025″ started in Tokyo!

The top-ranking juryo player in the East Juryo division, Tamasho Hou, was directly interviewed! The end of the “shameless line” that revealed his sexual proclivities led to the discovery of trouble with women.

Although they were narrowly defeated…they fought hard in the Senbatsu tournament! Iki High School Baseball Club, Nagasaki: 21 members who grew up on a remote island, “To the Holy Land Far Away”.

Sadaharu Oh’s “overwhelming aura” that earned him respect in Japan and the U.S. during the MLB Opening Series.

Ami Yuasa on Gold Medal Changes and Next Ambition

Satomi Suzuki Wins Two Titles at Konami Open, Eyes Paris Olympic Records!

Hina Hayata’s Evolution: Strengthening Defense and Backhand to Take on China in May!

2025 Senbatsu Kicks Off! A Final Look at the ‘Big 3’ Pitchers – Plus Yokohama’s Super Freshman

Shintaro Fujinami’s Next Move: Overcoming Struggles with High Walk Rates and MLB Insights

Shohei Ohtani Shines in Open Games with .300+ Average, Sets Sights on Batting Title!

The reason why TV crews are not happy about Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani’s great performance.

Rising Star of Women’s Pro Golf, Kanako Aoki: One Day, I Want to Take on the U.S. Tour!

Playback ’05] “We were in the mood to make up, but…” Kiyohara and Manager Horiuchi: The “cold war” witnessed by this magazine

Shohei Ohtani, the two-fisted pitcher again! New Pitching Form” is “Stiff Arm” and “Technique

Tsuyoshi Shinjo, the manager of the professional baseball team, vehemently refutes the criticism of the players’ association! The “deep gulf” between the two sides widens.

The Day Martial Arts Beat the Red & White Author’s Surprising Pitch to Akebono

The Untold Story Behind the Legendary Akebono vs. Bob Sapp Fight

Yakult’s Tsubakuro: From Savage Penguin to Kid-Friendly Mascot? Inside the Team’s Revival Plan

Former Draft Candidate and Keio University Graduate Sends Support to Shogo Kiyohara

Hanshin’s Kyuji Fujikawa Implements Strict Rules—Young Players Frustrated by FamilyMart-Only Policy

Hiroyuki Nakajima to Retire Seibu Lions Likely to Pass No Interest in Independent Leagues

Reiwa-Era Sumo’s Ideal: Four Yokozuna with Experienced Dignity and Individuality

[Playback 2015] Hakuho’s Drunken Night After Judge Criticism Controversy

The top-ranking juryo player in the East Juryo division, Tamasho Hou, was directly interviewed!　The end of the “shameless line” that revealed his sexual proclivities led to the discovery of trouble with women.

Tsuyoshi Shinjo, the manager of the professional baseball team, vehemently refutes the criticism of the players’ association!　The “deep gulf” between the two sides widens.