Voice Actress Fairouz Ai to Appear as Ruriko at Opening Ceremony Pitch, 'The Catcher in the Ballpark! Special Day' to be Held on May 17th (Saturday)

<Full comment by Fairouz Ai (Ruriko role)>

I never imagined the day would come when I would stand on a baseball field... Truly, you never know what life has in store!! With a sparkling smile like the foam on beer, I will put my heart into one pitch! I'll do my best!! Oh, before that... How about some beer~?

'The Catcher in the Ballpark! Special Day' Overview

Date: May 17, 2025 (Saturday), game starts at 2:00 PM
Location: ZOZO Marine Stadium (1 Mihama, Mihama-ku, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture)
Match Card: Chiba Lotte Marines vs. Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters

■Visitor Giveaway
Limited edition cards featuring an original illustration by the creator Mr. Suga Tatsuro of "The Catcher in the Ballpark!" will be given to the first 20,000 visitors.

(Distribution Location)
Distributed at each entrance gate upon entry.
*Available to those with tickets for the game that day.
*Excluding the L Gate.

(Distribution Quantity)
First 20,000 visitors only.
*One card per person.
*Distribution ends as soon as each gate runs out.

■Sales of Beer in "The Catcher in the Ballpark!" Original Design Cups!
Limited to 5,000 cups, beers will be sold in "The Catcher in the Ballpark!" original design beer cups. Purchasable from roaming staff (beer vendors) within the stadium.

*Sold exclusively during the game on Saturday, May 17, 2025.
*No limit on the number of purchases per person.
*Ends when all are sold out.
*No change in the selling price of beer.

■ SNS Linked Campaign
An original illustration by creator Suga Tatsuro of "The Catcher in the Ballpark!" will appear as a photo spot. By posting a photo taken at this spot to X, you can win a poster with players' autograph, awarded to 5 winners by lottery. Details available at the official TV anime "The Catcher in the Ballpark!" X (https://x.com/ballpark_PR).

(How to Participate)
Follow @ballpark_PR
Take a photo at the photo spot in the stadium and post it with the hashtag "#ロッテボルパ" to X

(Photo Spot Location)
Special booth near corridor 203 inside the stadium
*Available only to those with tickets for the game that day.

(Photo Spot Setup Time)
From opening to game start

(Campaign Application Period)
May 17, 2025 (Saturday) 12:00 PM - May 17, 2025 (Saturday) 11:59 PM

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