Fully Chronological Sports Documentary 'THE DAY ~The Day of the Match~' #3 VOLLEYBALL Sato Sayo, #4 BADMINTON Fukushima Yuki to Begin Free Streaming on Lemino from July 16 (Thu)!

NTT Docomo, Inc. (hereinafter 'Docomo') will begin free distribution on July 16, 2026 (Thursday) of episodes #3 and #4 of its original sports documentary series 'THE DAY ~The Day of the Match~ J SPORTS Documentary Series' on its video streaming service 'Lemino®'.

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[Program Introduction]

Sports are REAL.

Within the flow of time, real tension, real excitement, real chills, and real emotion are woven together.

Even within highly produced entertainment, the time created by athletes exists in an intensely 'REAL' world.

A match is the ultimate REAL construct. At that moment, in that place, what is each person thinking, and what is actually happening?

Captured by multiple cameras, this fully chronological documentary portrays the depth of sports and the stories surrounding athletes by showing how events unfold in real time for players and all involved personnel.

[Distribution Overview]

Title: THE DAY ~The Day of the Match~ J SPORTS Documentary Series

#3 VOLLEYBALL Sato Sayo "Behind the Ace's Leap: The Road to Challenge"

#4 BADMINTON Fukushima Yuki "A New Frontier Beyond the Match"

Distribution Start Date and Time: July 16, 2026 (Thursday) at 10:00 AM

Distribution Format: Free streaming on Lemino

Narrator: Daisuke Narukawa

Production and Copyright: NTT Docomo

Production Cooperation: J SPORTS

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[Episode Introductions]

#3 VOLLEYBALL Sato Sayo "Behind the Ace's Leap: The Road to Challenge"

This episode follows Sato Sayo, who competed in Japan's top women's volleyball league, the SV League, and was previously with NEC Red Rockets Kawasaki, during a one-day behind-the-scenes look at her match. The setting is her game against KUROBE Aqua Fairies on January 17, 2026 (Saturday) at Tokyu Dresse Todoguchi Arena. The documentary simultaneously captures multiple perspectives—not only the athlete but also team PR staff and her close friends—revealing the preparation, inner struggles, and the people who support her behind the scenes of competition.

Sato will take on a new challenge in the 2026-27 season by competing in Italy's Serie A.

#4 BADMINTON Fukushima Yuki "A New Frontier Beyond the Match"

This episode follows Fukushima Yuki of Gifu Bluvic, competing in Japan's top badminton league, the S/J LEAGUE, during a one-day behind-the-scenes look at her match. The setting is her semifinal match against BIPROGY in the TOP4 Tournament on February 28, 2026 (Saturday) at Yokohama BUNTAI. This final tournament brings together the top two teams from each S/J block of the regular season—four teams in total—competing in a knockout format to determine Japan's champion. The documentary simultaneously captures multiple perspectives—not only the athlete but also commentators and tournament organizers—revealing the preparation, inner struggles, and the people who support her behind the scenes of competition.

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[Episode List]

#1: SUPER FORMULA Ota Kuninosuke / Makino Jinyu (DOCOMO TEAM DANDELION RACING)

"The true record of a 1/1000th second battle."

#2: BOXING Inoue Naoya (Ohashi Boxing Gym) "Behind the World Title Fight: The Battlefield is IG Arena"

#3: VOLLEYBALL Sato Sayo (Former NEC Red Rockets Kawasaki) "Behind the Ace's Leap: The Road to Challenge"

#4: BADMINTON Fukushima Yuki "A New Frontier Beyond the Match"

[About 'Lemino']

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