Rakuten Baseball, Inc. (Headquarters: Miyagino-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture; Representative Director and President: Shigehisa Morii) announced that musical actor Ikusaburo Yamazaki will perform the ceremonial first pitch at the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters game held on April 7 (Tuesday) at Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi.

On the day of the event, he is scheduled to perform "Niji" (Rainbow) before appearing for the ceremonial first pitch.

Game Date: April 7 (Tuesday) vs. Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters [Game starts at 18:00] Around 17:42

Location: On the mound at Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi

Content: Singing performance, ceremonial first pitch

Ikusaburo Yamazaki Profile

・Date of Birth: January 18, 1986

・Place of Birth: Tokyo

In 2007, he was cast as Marius in the musical "Les Misérables" and has since appeared in numerous musical productions such as "Miss Saigon," "Mozart!," and "Elisabeth," captivating audiences with his sweet, elegant singing voice and outstanding acting skills.

In 2025, the musical "Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju," which he planned and brought to fruition, attracted 100,000 attendees.

Following his appearance in the Sunday Theater drama "Shitamachi Rocket," he also appeared in the morning drama "Yell" and the historical drama "Seiten wo Tsuke," expanding his activities into various fields such as film, drama, voice acting, and music.

In 2026, as a new challenge, he launched "OK! Diamonds," Japan's first musical x boy group audition.

Comment from Ikusaburo Yamazaki

I am very honored and delighted to have this opportunity to perform the ceremonial first pitch at a Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles game.

On the day, I will sing "Niji" with wishes for the children's future.

I would be happy if I could bring a little warmth to the children who come to the stadium and to everyone in Tohoku.

I look forward to seeing everyone at Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi.

Thank you in advance for your support.

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