Supervised by 'Safari' Magazine: The Ultimate Collector's Edition 'Athlete Safari: Saitama Seibu Lions Style BOOK 2026' Featuring the Passion and True Faces of 18 Players, Releasing April 11th (Sat)!

Hinode Publishing Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo) will release the official Saitama Seibu Lions mook, 'Athlete Safari: Saitama Seibu Lions Style BOOK 2026', on Saturday, April 11, 2026.

Following the successful launch of the 'Safari'-supervised styling project in 2025, this year's edition has evolved through a new initiative: direct fan voting. The player who took first place in the popularity poll is Takumi Kuriyama! The legend, who has designated this season as the final one of his career, graces the cover.

A massive 100-page volume! All 18 players showcase black-themed outfits, a departure from their usual uniforms. This is a permanent collector's edition that captures their special expressions and appearances that can be seen nowhere else.

We are delivering this memorial volume to fans nationwide in time for the opening day of the 'Takumi Kuriyama PR1DE SERIES' event at Belluna Dome.

【Cover】The 'Pride' of Takumi Kuriyama as he runs through his final year

Takumi Kuriyama, who is playing the 2026 season as his 'final year,' took first place in the fan poll and appears on the cover! The opening feature showcases his overwhelming presence in his 25th professional year through exclusive new photography.

【Special Feature】'What kind of player is Kuriyama?' 17 juniors talk about their respect

Juniors who grew up watching his back, such as Shuta Tonosaki ('Thoroughness in his professional standards!'), Sosuke Genda ('His concentration before entering the batter's box!'), and Kona Takahashi ('His ambition!'), passionately discuss his one-of-a-kind demeanor.

【The 18 Featured Players】

Takumi Kuriyama, Kazunari Ishii, Shuta Tonosaki, Sosuke Genda, Masayuki Kuwahara, Seiya Watanabe, Kona Takahashi, Chihiro Sumida, Shunsuke Sato, Natsuki Takeuchi, Yuto Koga, Hiroshi Kaino, Haruto Yamada, Shinnosuke Hada, Manaya Nishikawa, Yuta Nakamura, Nao Takizawa, Shinya Hasegawa

The overwhelming visuals, where athletic physique meets fashion, are a must-see for fans! This volume captures the personalities and charms of the players with unprecedented depth. You are sure to discover new sides to each player as their individual personalities shine through.

【Collector's Edition】2026 Full Player Directory

Includes 125 people, including players, managers, and coaches (as of March 25, 2026). Includes the full 143-game schedule for the first-team official season.

NEWS!

To commemorate the 'Takumi Kuriyama PR1DE Series,' purchases made exclusively at the Lions Store Online and Lions Team Store Flags will come with one random original trading card featuring one of the top 7 players from the fan poll, including Takumi Kuriyama! (There are 9 designs in total: 7 regular versions and 2 special cards.)