=LOVE's Shoko Takiwaki and Pitcher Yutaro Ishida's Same-Grade 'Favorite' Talk: Sankei Sports Special Edition 'BAY☆sta' No. 41 Released June 18

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  • =LOVE's Shoko Takiwaki and Pitcher Yutaro Ishida's Same-Grade 'Favorite' Talk: Sankei Sports Special Edition 'BAY☆sta' No. 41 Released June 18
  • Sankei Sports (published by Sankei Shimbun) will release the 41st issue of its Yokohama DeNA BayStars fan special 'BAY☆sta' on June 18. The cover feature is a same-age dialogue between =LOVE member Shoko Takiwaki and pitcher Yutaro Ishida. An interview with outfielder Atsushi Katsunari is also included.
  • Source: PR Times
  • Date: June 18, 2026

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Sankei Sports (published by Sankei Shimbun) will release the 41st issue of its Yokohama DeNA BayStars fan special 'BAY☆sta' on June 18. The cover feature is a same-age dialogue between =LOVE member Shoko Takiwaki and pitcher Yutaro Ishida. An interview with outfielder Atsushi Katsunari is also included.

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=LOVE's Shoko Takiwaki and Pitcher Yutaro Ishida's Same-Grade 'Favorite' Talk: Sankei Sports Special Edition 'BAY☆sta' No. 41 Released June 18 (June 18, 2026), PR Times
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June 18, 2026
Sankei Sports (published by Sankei Shimbun) will release the 41st issue of its Yokohama DeNA BayStars fan special 'BAY☆sta' on June 18. The cover feature is a same-age dialogue between =LOVE member Shoko Takiwaki and pitcher Yutaro Ishida. An interview with outfielder Atsushi Katsunari is also included.
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Sankei Sports (published by The Sankei Shimbun) will release the 41st issue of its special tabloid newspaper 'BAY☆sta,' supporting the professional baseball team Yokohama DeNA BayStars, on Thursday, June 18. The lead feature is a same-grade dialogue between Shoko Takiwaki (Takiwaki Shoko) from the popular idol group =LOVE (Equal Love), a devoted BayStars fan, and pitcher Yutaro Ishida. The back-page interview features outfielder Atsushi Katsunari, reflecting on the first half of the season, during which he has been in outstanding form.

[Lead Feature Interview] Pitcher Yutaro Ishida × =LOVE's Shoko Takiwaki

A long-awaited dialogue between Takiwaki, a passionate BayStars supporter from Yokohama, and Ishida, known as one of the top fans of =LOVE in professional baseball, both born in the same year. The two enthusiastically discuss the charm of their respective 'favorites.'

[Back-Page Interview] 'Prepared for Any Challenge': Outfielder Atsushi Katsunari

Katsunari, who transitioned from pitcher to outfielder, shows signs of breaking through in his eighth professional season. What is the late-night 'routine' hidden behind his clutch hitting and spirited play? He candidly reveals the hardships he has faced in the first team and his vision for the future.

Exclusive DeNA insights only in 'BAY☆sta'!

• New reader giveaway section: Win goods signed by players

• Ongoing series 'Yokosuka Story' following players striving in the second team, aiming for first-team success

• Player-written serialized column 'Machine Gun DIARY,' passed from one player to the next each issue

• Manga 'That's Why We Cry at BAY' by Kaneshige Takashi

• Full-page spreads of player candid shots and practice scenes: 'BAY Shot'

[Format] Tabloid size on high-quality paper, 32 pages in full color

[Price] 650 yen (tax included)

[Sales Locations] Major convenience stores and station kiosks in Kanagawa Prefecture, Sankei Shimbun dealers, Sankei Sports e-shop, and official team BAYSTOREs (HOME, PARK, Yokohama Joynus, Flagship YOKOHAMA)

[Online Sales] Sankei Sports e-shop: https://www.sanspo-eshop.com/, Amazon

[Inquiries] Sankei Sports Sales Department, Tel: 03-3275-8845 (Weekdays 10:00–17:00)

FAQ

What is 'BAY☆sta'?

'BAY☆sta' is a special tabloid newspaper by Sankei Sports supporting the Yokohama DeNA BayStars, featuring player interviews and exclusive content.

What's special about the talk between Shoko Takiwaki and Yutaro Ishida?

Both born in the same year, Takiwaki is a devoted BayStars fan and Ishida is a known =LOVE fan, making their mutual 'favorite' discussion unique and engaging.

When and how much is 'BAY☆sta' No. 41?

It releases on June 18, 2024, priced at 650 yen (tax included), available at convenience stores and online.

What drives outfielder Atsushi Katsunari's performance this season?

After transitioning from pitcher, his late-night routines and mental resilience have fueled his breakout season.

Where can I buy 'BAY☆sta'?

Available at major convenience stores in Kanagawa, station kiosks, Sankei dealers, and online via Sankei Sports e-shop and Amazon.

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