On the 22nd, Lotte announced that they have decided to collaborate with the TV anime “Togen Anki” for the game against Nippon-Ham on September 2nd (Zozo Marine Stadium, game starts at 6:00 PM).
“Togen Anki” is a popular manga series currently being serialized in “Weekly Shonen Champion” (Akita Shoten).The story is based on the folktale “Momotaro,” known to all Japanese people, and depicts the conflict between those who are descended from demons and those who are descended from Momotaro.
The comics have sold over 4 million copies in total, and the anime is currently airing on Nippon Television’s “FRIDAY ANIME NIGHT” slot every Friday from 11pm. (*Broadcast times are subject to change.)
On the day of the collaborative match, voice actor Nishiyama Kotaro, who plays the character Kougasaki Jin in the series, will be in attendance to liven up the event. In addition, merchandise featuring original collaborative visuals will also be available to commemorate the collaboration.
AloJapan.com