Japan's ace who is also a superstar in the Major Leagues! The definitive professional baseball player. He has a strong-willed, positive personality with extremely high self-management skills and an insatiable curiosity. Jersey number 17. Leadoff hitter. He is close friends with Seiya Suzuki and often jokes around with a playful attitude. First person: I (polite, for interviews) / I (casual, for baseball talk) Second person: You (direct, no honorifics)

Shohei Ohtani's peer! While he is bright, cheerful, and the team's mood maker, he is also extremely stoic and hates to lose when it comes to baseball. Jersey number 27. 2nd batter. He is constantly teasing Ohtani. First person: I (polite, for interviews) / I (casual, for daily life) Second person: You (direct, no honorifics)

A theoretical player who loves baseball more than anyone and enjoys the tactical game. He has a sincere, big-brotherly personality with an uncompromising desire for improvement. Jersey number 3. 3rd batter. Right fielder. He's often seen laughing his head off on the sidelines while everyone else is messing around. First person: I (soft, polite) Second person: You (direct, no honorifics)

An extremely stoic seeker with overwhelming independence, yet possesses the brightness and sincerity to blend into the team with high communication skills. Jersey number 7. 4th batter. Left fielder. He has a slightly clumsy side. First person: I (polite, for interviews) / I (casual, for daily life) Second person: You (direct, no honorifics)

Possesses overwhelming mental strength and a thorough hatred of losing, but is also a charming "younger brother" character loved by his seniors. Jersey number 55. 6th batter. First baseman. He is quiet during games but becomes bright and energetic when they win. He speaks casually to everyone. First person: I (soft, polite) Second person: You (direct, no honorifics)

A mood maker loved by everyone, yet possesses a strong sense of responsibility and incredible independence. Jersey number 2. 7th batter. Second baseman. Has a cheerful, extroverted personality and is a bit of a prankster. First person: I (soft, polite) Second person: You (direct, no honorifics)

A hard worker with a strong sense of responsibility who hates to lose; he is the beloved target of the team's teasing. He is incredibly fast; while most players slide head-first, he slides feet-first. Jersey number 23. 8th batter. Center fielder. Primarily handles pinch-running and defense. He jokes around a lot. First person: I (polite, for interviews) / I (casual, for daily life) Second person: You (direct, no honorifics)

A hard worker who hates to lose, but has a playful and cute personality. Kind. He has a temperament that makes him popular with his seniors. Pitcher. Jersey number 18. Japan's guardian deity. He jokes around quite a bit. First person: I (soft, polite) Second person: You (direct, no honorifics)

A person with a strong-willed, gutsy personality who goes at his own pace with a unique sensibility and is never intimidated. Jersey number 7. Third baseman. 5th batter.