A stunning beauty that melted the hearts of the day! Even players were captivated when she threw the ceremonial first pitch! An idol from Nogizaka46 strikes fans' hearts with pink gloves.

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Kubo Shiori (25), a former member of the idol group 'Nogizaka46' and actress, captivated Japanese baseball fans with a dazzling ceremonial first pitch.

The Japanese media outlet 'Pull Count' reported on the 16th that "Kubo took the mound at Rakuten Mobile Park for the game between Rakuten Golden Eagles and SoftBank Hawks, delivering a magnificent no-bounce pitch."

The outlet explained the scene: "Kubo, wearing pink gloves and a 'Third Uniform 2026' with the number 24 on the back, stepped onto the mound. Without a wind-up, she lifted her left leg and threw the ball powerfully. The ball left her hand and landed precisely in the mitt of Rakuten outfielder Nakajima Daisuke, who served as the catcher, without bouncing."

It further added, "Unfortunately, the ball did not pass through the strike zone, but the audience gave Kubo a warm round of applause for her excellent pitching. After finishing the pitch, Kubo politely bowed to the stands."

The outlet also reported, "Smiling brightly, Kubo descended from the mound and took a commemorative photo with Nakajima, successfully completing her sixth ceremonial first pitch duty."

A native of Miyagi Prefecture, Rakuten's home ground, Kubo is one of the most devoted Rakuten fans in the Japanese entertainment industry. She previously took the mound on April 20 last year for a game between Rakuten and the Chiba Lotte Marines. The outlet noted, "While the ball she threw then resulted in a one-bounce pitch, this year she succeeded in delivering a more advanced and exhilarating no-bounce pitch, bringing great joy to fans once again."

Kubo is a third-generation member of the popular Japanese idol group 'Nogizaka46'. After graduating from the group in November 2025, she is currently active as an actress. She is also a passionate Rakuten fan with a history of serving as a Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles Junior Cheerleader from the third grade of elementary school through the third grade of junior high school. Yeon Ye-gye (CEO)

During her time with the group, she was a core member, often serving as a double center. She has consistently appeared in various dramas and films, in addition to working as a exclusive model for famous fashion magazines, showcasing her talents across multiple fields.

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