Seibu announced on June 8 that it will hold a collaborative event with the popular anime "Crayon Shin-chan" on June 14 and 15 against Chunichi.

"Crayon Shin-chan" began its manga serialization in 1990, and the anime began broadcasting in 1992, and has been loved by many people across two generations to this day. As it is set in Saitama Prefecture, the same prefecture as The Lions, this will be the first collaboration event in seven years since the 2018 season. Ahead of the release of "Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Super Brilliant! Shakunetsu no Kasukabe Dancers" on Friday, August 8th, Bo-chan, who plays a major role in the movie alongside Shin-chan, will be visiting Belluna Dome for the first time for this event.

On both days, Shin-chan and Bo-chan will appear at the pre-game photo session with Shin-chan and Bo-chan, the event between inning, and the post-game Kids High Touch Base Running. In addition, Shin-chan and Bo-chan will appear on the ceremonial pitch to enliven the field. In addition, Natsuki Takeuchi pitcher, Hiroshi Kaino pitcher, Manaya Nishikawa players, Takeya Nakamura players, Takumi Kuriyama players and "Collaboration Event Original Visual" of Crayon Shin-chan were released.

▼Comment pitcher Shinnosuke Hada

"Since we are both from Saitama Prefecture and have the same name, my friends (most of them) who love Crayon Shin-chan have often talked about me since I was little. I myself love Crayon Shin-chan, and I remember the scary stories that are told in the summer very clearly. I'm looking forward to your ceremonial pitch! Do your best."