Artist/manga artist Eisaku Kubonouchi, known for his work on the “HUNGRY DAYS” series of TV commercials for Nissin Food Products’ “Cup Noodles” and “Tsurumoku Bachelor Dormitory,” has created merchandise featuring dynamic drawings of players representing each team in Pacific League. A wide range of items, including face towels, T-shirts, and tote bags, will go on sale from Friday, July 18th. In addition, limited-edition copies of the original artwork will also be available for pre-order. Don’t miss out on this opportunity!
Original reproduction ©PLM
Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters The 12 players are: pitcher and Yua Tamiya players from Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles to Takahisa Hayakawa pitcher and Yuya Ogo players from Saitama Seibu Lions to Shunsuke Sato pitcher and Manaya Nishikawa players from Chiba Lotte Marines to Kazuya Ojima pitcher and Toshiya Sato players from Orix and The Buffaloes to Hiroya Miyagi pitcher and Kotaro Kobayashi players from and players from Fukuoka Softbank Hawks to Yuki Yanagita and Ukyo Shuto players from .
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This collection is dynamic and full of movement, with the delicate yet powerful touch that is unique to Mr. Kubonouchi, recreating the fine characteristics of each player. The reproductions of the original drawings, placed in white frames, are signed by Mr. Kubonouchi and each player (digital prints), and can be hung on the wall, placed on the floor, or used as interior decor.
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The production process ©EISAKU
▼Comment from Professor Eisaku Kubonouchi
“Watching the players fight in earnest gives you a sense of their strength and dignity, like that of a beautiful beast. I wanted to recreate that moment on paper, so I traced their movements with my pencil, but my lines are inexperienced and I couldn’t keep up. I was reminded once again how cool professional baseball players are, to the point of frustration.”
Acrylic panels that can be displayed on the table and monochrome goods recommended for everyday use
This time, many original goods using newly drawn art will also be available.
©EISAKU ©HNF ©Rakuten Eagles ©SEIBU Lions
The acrylic panel is designed to highlight the colors of each team in the background. It is A5 size, perfect for displaying on a desk. The smooth-feeling face towel is also recommended for hanging on the wall like a tapestry.
The acrylic stickers are cute and clear, and have a solid thickness that gives them a strong presence. Why not try sticking them on your PC, smartphone, etc. and enjoy creating your own unique arrangement? In addition, there are also can badges and acrylic key chains in the lineup.
©EISAKU ©CLM ©ORIX Buffaloes © SoftBank HAWKS
The tote bag, drawstring and T-shirt have a simple, stylish monochrome design. On the back are the players’ number and their names.
The tote bag, with artwork on all sides, is a large size with a gusset, so it can be used not only when watching the games, but also in everyday life. If you keep one in your bag, it will surely be useful as a sub-bag in any situation. Another nice point is that the T-shirt can be worn by all ages and genders. This is one piece you will want to incorporate into your summer cheer coordination.
▼Product lineup
Acrylic panel: 3,960 yen
Can badge: 880 yen
Acrylic key chain: 1,100 yen
Acrylic sticker: 1,100 yen
Face towel: 3,960 yen
Tote bag: 3,300 yen
T-shirt: 4,950 yen
T-shirt: 4,950 yen
Original reproductions (limited orders): 33,000 yen
All prices include tax.
Please check each team’s official website for the order period of the original reproductions.
Information on where to buy
Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters：https://store.fighters.co.jp/ja/
Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles：https://www.rakuten.ne.jp/gold/rakuteneagles/
Saitama Seibu Lions：https://store.seibulions.jp/shop/
Chiba Lotte Marines：https://shop.marines.co.jp/
Orix ・ The Buffaloes：https://shop.buffaloes.co.jp/
Fukuoka Softbank Hawks：https://www.softbankhawksstore.jp
Products handled differ depending on the sales location and store. Please check each team’s official website for details.
Profile of Professor Hidesaku Kubonouchi
His representative works, the manga “Tsurumoku bachelor dormitory” and “Chocolat,” were not only translated and published, but also made into TV dramas and widely developed in Japan and abroad. He is currently active mainly in illustration. The beautiful and lively characters she draws with colored pencils and markers attract many people regardless of age, and are especially popular among the younger generation.
For NHK, he created the original story and character designs for the “Para-Athletics” animation for the Tokyo Paralympics Parasports Viewing Promotion Project “Ani x Para: Who is Your Hero? He also designed the original story and characters for the Nissin Foods “Cup Noodle” TV commercials “HUNGRY DAYS” series, which included “The Witch’s Delivery Service”, “Heidi, Girl of the Alps”, “Sazae-san”, “The Sazae-san”, “The Sazae-san”, and “The Sazae-san”. He also designed the characters and the main visual for the music video of YOASOBI’s song “Taisho Roman” (2021).
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