May 8 (Fri) "Hanshin vs. Yokohama DeNA" Live Broadcast from 30 Minutes Before Game Start, Featuring Special Interview with Takumi Akiyama and Atsuki Yuasa
GAORA SPORTS will provide complete live coverage of the Hanshin Tigers vs. Yokohama DeNA BayStars three-game series from May 8th to 10th, starting 30 minutes before each game. The May 8th broadcast will also feature a special interview with former Tigers player Takumi Akiyama and current pitcher Atsuki Yuasa.
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GAORA SPORTS, which broadcasts Hanshin Tigers home games, will provide complete live coverage of the "Hanshin vs. Yokohama DeNA" three-game series from May 8th (Fri) to 10th (Sun), starting 30 minutes before the game. On May 8th (Fri), a special interview between former Hanshin Tigers player Takumi Akiyama and pitcher Atsuki Yuasa will also be broadcast.
GAORA SPORTS, a CS broadcast, will deliver complete live coverage of the "Hanshin vs. Yokohama DeNA" three-game series held at Koshien Stadium from May 8th (Fri) to 10th (Sun), starting 30 minutes before the game, earlier than anywhere else.
Additionally, before the first game of the three-game series on May 8th (Fri), an exclusive interview corner "Gaotora Kiki Tiger," which delves into the true faces of players, will broadcast a special interview (pre-recorded on the day) between former Hanshin Tigers player Takumi Akiyama and pitcher Atsuki Yuasa.
In the 2026 season, where the fierce battle for the top spot in the Central League continues, pitcher Atsuki Yuasa is an indispensable presence for the Tigers' victory. Pitcher Yuasa made a comeback last season after overcoming repeated injuries and arduous rehabilitation. This season, he continues to pitch with passion as a reliable middle reliever, using his powerful fastball as his weapon from the start of the season.
This time, the interviewer will be Takumi Akiyama, a senior who once shared joys and sorrows as a teammate and also experienced battling injuries himself. How does the sight of his junior, who has made a complete comeback and is performing brilliantly on the mound, appear in Akiyama's eyes?
While pitcher Daichi Ishii is out due to injury, pitcher Yuasa, who says, "The bullpen is one team," shows a strong determination to lead the team even in difficult situations. Senior Akiyama will closely approach his true feelings, such as the thoughts and roles he cherishes on the mound now.
Please enjoy the excitement of the sacred ground Koshien and the unique interview between Takumi Akiyama and Atsuki Yuasa on GAORA SPORTS' "Gaotora!"
[Program Overview]
■ Program Name: Gaotora! Tigers Live 2026
■ Broadcast Date/Time and Cast: Hanshin vs. Yokohama DeNA
May 8th (Fri) 5:30 PM Live broadcast (Commentary: Takumi Akiyama, Play-by-play: Yuichi Teranishi, Reporter: Shuichiro Miyake)
* "Gaotora Kiki Tiger" broadcast scheduled, GAORA-exclusive viewing trading card for Hanshin Tigers official electronic trading card service "Tigers Collection" to be announced.
May 9th (Sat) 1:30 PM Live broadcast (Commentary: Shinobu Fukuhara, Play-by-play: Masayuki Nakai, Reporter: Daiki Yamamoto)
May 10th (Sun) 1:30 PM Live broadcast (Commentary: Osamu Hamanaka, Play-by-play: Masaki Murata, Reporter: Takashi Kiriyama)
■ Program Website: https://www.gaora.co.jp/tigers/4281290
■ How to Watch: https://www.gaora.co.jp/guide/
GAORA SPORTS can be viewed via "Sky PerfecTV!", "Cable TV nationwide including J:COM", "Hikari TV", and "au Hikari TV Service."
* The content described is subject to change without notice.
GAORA SPORTS, a CS broadcast, will deliver complete live coverage of the "Hanshin vs. Yokohama DeNA" three-game series held at Koshien Stadium from May 8th (Fri) to 10th (Sun), starting 30 minutes before the game, earlier than anywhere else.
Additionally, before the first game of the three-game series on May 8th (Fri), an exclusive interview corner "Gaotora Kiki Tiger," which delves into the true faces of players, will broadcast a special interview (pre-recorded on the day) between former Hanshin Tigers player Takumi Akiyama and pitcher Atsuki Yuasa.
In the 2026 season, where the fierce battle for the top spot in the Central League continues, pitcher Atsuki Yuasa is an indispensable presence for the Tigers' victory. Pitcher Yuasa made a comeback last season after overcoming repeated injuries and arduous rehabilitation. This season, he continues to pitch with passion as a reliable middle reliever, using his powerful fastball as his weapon from the start of the season.
This time, the interviewer will be Takumi Akiyama, a senior who once shared joys and sorrows as a teammate and also experienced battling injuries himself. How does the sight of his junior, who has made a complete comeback and is performing brilliantly on the mound, appear in Akiyama's eyes?
While pitcher Daichi Ishii is out due to injury, pitcher Yuasa, who says, "The bullpen is one team," shows a strong determination to lead the team even in difficult situations. Senior Akiyama will closely approach his true feelings, such as the thoughts and roles he cherishes on the mound now.
Please enjoy the excitement of the sacred ground Koshien and the unique interview between Takumi Akiyama and Atsuki Yuasa on GAORA SPORTS' "Gaotora!"
[Program Overview]
■ Program Name: Gaotora! Tigers Live 2026
■ Broadcast Date/Time and Cast: Hanshin vs. Yokohama DeNA
May 8th (Fri) 5:30 PM Live broadcast (Commentary: Takumi Akiyama, Play-by-play: Yuichi Teranishi, Reporter: Shuichiro Miyake)
* "Gaotora Kiki Tiger" broadcast scheduled, GAORA-exclusive viewing trading card for Hanshin Tigers official electronic trading card service "Tigers Collection" to be announced.
May 9th (Sat) 1:30 PM Live broadcast (Commentary: Shinobu Fukuhara, Play-by-play: Masayuki Nakai, Reporter: Daiki Yamamoto)
May 10th (Sun) 1:30 PM Live broadcast (Commentary: Osamu Hamanaka, Play-by-play: Masaki Murata, Reporter: Takashi Kiriyama)
■ Program Website: https://www.gaora.co.jp/tigers/4281290
■ How to Watch: https://www.gaora.co.jp/guide/
GAORA SPORTS can be viewed via "Sky PerfecTV!", "Cable TV nationwide including J:COM", "Hikari TV", and "au Hikari TV Service."
* The content described is subject to change without notice.