April 19 (Sun): Hiroshima Thunders vs. Osaka Bluteon Final Season Match to be Broadcast Live for Free on 'ABEMA de J SPORTS' / Commentary by Former National Team Player Takuya Takamatsu, Guests Yoshimi Tokui (Tutorial) and Konoha Tsukamoto!
ABEMA announces a free live broadcast of the final regular season match of the 2025-26 Daido Life SV.LEAGUE MEN between Hiroshima Thunders and Osaka Bluteon on April 19, 2026.
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ABEMA, the 'new future of television', is pleased to announce that it will broadcast the final regular-season match of the '2025-26 Daido Life SV.LEAGUE MEN' between Hiroshima Thunders and Osaka Bluteon for free on 'ABEMA de J SPORTS', a plan that allows viewing of J SPORTS content, on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Takuya Takamatsu, a former Japan national volleyball team player, will provide commentary for this match. Yoshimi Tokui of the comedy duo Tutorial, a former volleyball club member who reached the top 8 in the Kinki tournament during high school, and talent Konoha Tsukamoto, also a former volleyball club member with a background as a candidate for the National Sports Festival, will make guest appearances.
ABEMA currently offers 'ABEMA de J SPORTS', a plan to watch J SPORTS content. This plan broadcasts all matches of the '2025-26 Daido Life SV.LEAGUE', Japan's top volleyball league, live.
The 'Hiroshima Thunders vs. Osaka Bluteon' match, which will be broadcast live, can be viewed even if you are not subscribed to 'ABEMA de J SPORTS'. This match is a highly anticipated final regular-season clash between the Hiroshima Thunders, who have secured a spot in the championship with stellar performances from Japan national team setter Motoki Eiro and middle blocker Keigo Nishimoto, and the Osaka Bluteon, who aim for their long-awaited championship victory with Japan national team opposite Yuji Nishida and world-class outside hitter Miguel Lopez.
Commentator Takuya Takamatsu experienced winning the V.League and being selected as Best 6 as an outside hitter during his active career, and also competed in international tournaments as a member of the Japan national team. After retiring, he has built a career as a coach, possessing both high tactical understanding and a developmental perspective.
Guest Yoshimi Tokui from Tutorial belonged to the volleyball club in middle and high school, achieving a top 8 finish in the Kinki tournament during his high school days. Guest Konoha Tsukamoto belonged to the volleyball club for 9 years from elementary to high school. She was selected as a candidate for the National Sports Festival in volleyball and currently appears on various variety shows. Expectations are high for passionate comments from a viewer's perspective from these two guests with authentic volleyball experience.
Regarding current Japanese volleyball, Tokui speaks of the evolution, saying, 'They are no longer losing in power or speed. It seems their mindset has changed so they can play freely without feeling intimidated by overseas teams,' and calls out to viewers, 'Now that Japanese volleyball is at its highest level in history, you absolutely must watch it!' Meanwhile, Tsukamoto reflects on the appeal of volleyball from her own experience, saying, 'Because it's a team sport, the joy of the moment when plays click with teammates and the feeling of fighting as a team are appealing,' and names Miwa and Lopez as the players to watch in this match.
Commentator Takamatsu also speaks about the highlights of this match, saying, 'The highlight is how Hiroshima Thunders, with their large outside hitters, opposites, and setters in the starting lineup, will deal with Osaka Bluteon, who have overwhelming offensive power.' He names Motoki Eiro of Hiroshima Thunders and Miguel Lopez of Osaka Bluteon as key players to watch, anticipating for Eiro, 'As a tall setter, I'm watching how he will suppress Osaka Bluteon's offensive lineup with blocks in addition to tossing,' and for Miguel, 'Not only his scoring rate in the front row, but his pipe attack scoring rate is a threat. I definitely want you to see his jumping power, it's as if he's flying in the sky.'
'ABEMA de J SPORTS' broadcasts 4 featured matches of the 2025-26 Daido Life SV.LEAGUE men and women for free every round. It offers a new sports viewing experience through features that allow excitement via comments during the match and unique commentary exclusive to ABEMA.
Please enjoy Japan's premier volleyball league on 'ABEMA de J SPORTS'.
■ Full Comment from Commentator Takuya Takamatsu
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・Please tell us the highlights of this match.
The highlight is how Hiroshima Thunders, whose starting lineup includes large outside hitters, opposites, and setters, will respond to Osaka Bluteon, who possess overwhelming offensive power.
・Who are the players to watch in this match?
Hiroshima Thunders: Motoki Eiro
ABEMA currently offers 'ABEMA de J SPORTS', a plan to watch J SPORTS content. This plan broadcasts all matches of the '2025-26 Daido Life SV.LEAGUE', Japan's top volleyball league, live.
The 'Hiroshima Thunders vs. Osaka Bluteon' match, which will be broadcast live, can be viewed even if you are not subscribed to 'ABEMA de J SPORTS'. This match is a highly anticipated final regular-season clash between the Hiroshima Thunders, who have secured a spot in the championship with stellar performances from Japan national team setter Motoki Eiro and middle blocker Keigo Nishimoto, and the Osaka Bluteon, who aim for their long-awaited championship victory with Japan national team opposite Yuji Nishida and world-class outside hitter Miguel Lopez.
Commentator Takuya Takamatsu experienced winning the V.League and being selected as Best 6 as an outside hitter during his active career, and also competed in international tournaments as a member of the Japan national team. After retiring, he has built a career as a coach, possessing both high tactical understanding and a developmental perspective.
Guest Yoshimi Tokui from Tutorial belonged to the volleyball club in middle and high school, achieving a top 8 finish in the Kinki tournament during his high school days. Guest Konoha Tsukamoto belonged to the volleyball club for 9 years from elementary to high school. She was selected as a candidate for the National Sports Festival in volleyball and currently appears on various variety shows. Expectations are high for passionate comments from a viewer's perspective from these two guests with authentic volleyball experience.
Regarding current Japanese volleyball, Tokui speaks of the evolution, saying, 'They are no longer losing in power or speed. It seems their mindset has changed so they can play freely without feeling intimidated by overseas teams,' and calls out to viewers, 'Now that Japanese volleyball is at its highest level in history, you absolutely must watch it!' Meanwhile, Tsukamoto reflects on the appeal of volleyball from her own experience, saying, 'Because it's a team sport, the joy of the moment when plays click with teammates and the feeling of fighting as a team are appealing,' and names Miwa and Lopez as the players to watch in this match.
Commentator Takamatsu also speaks about the highlights of this match, saying, 'The highlight is how Hiroshima Thunders, with their large outside hitters, opposites, and setters in the starting lineup, will deal with Osaka Bluteon, who have overwhelming offensive power.' He names Motoki Eiro of Hiroshima Thunders and Miguel Lopez of Osaka Bluteon as key players to watch, anticipating for Eiro, 'As a tall setter, I'm watching how he will suppress Osaka Bluteon's offensive lineup with blocks in addition to tossing,' and for Miguel, 'Not only his scoring rate in the front row, but his pipe attack scoring rate is a threat. I definitely want you to see his jumping power, it's as if he's flying in the sky.'
'ABEMA de J SPORTS' broadcasts 4 featured matches of the 2025-26 Daido Life SV.LEAGUE men and women for free every round. It offers a new sports viewing experience through features that allow excitement via comments during the match and unique commentary exclusive to ABEMA.
Please enjoy Japan's premier volleyball league on 'ABEMA de J SPORTS'.
■ Full Comment from Commentator Takuya Takamatsu
©kanoa laulea's fukuoka
・Please tell us the highlights of this match.
The highlight is how Hiroshima Thunders, whose starting lineup includes large outside hitters, opposites, and setters, will respond to Osaka Bluteon, who possess overwhelming offensive power.
・Who are the players to watch in this match?
Hiroshima Thunders: Motoki Eiro