The cheerleaders of the six Taiwan professional baseball teams are attracting enthusiastic attention from Japan fans for their gorgeous cheering performances, and are attracting more and more attention every year. Pacific League Insight conducted a Q&A session with the 2025 season members of the "Rakuten Girls (baseball Rakuten Girls)", the exclusive cheerleader of "Rakuten Monkeys", who pioneered Taiwanese professional cheerleading and laid the foundation for Taiwan's unique cheering style. Here are a variety of answers that give you a glimpse of the members' true faces.
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Shen Ka-yu's profile
This time, I would like to introduce number 88, Shen Jiayu (@kaii_0421). Born on April 21st, 160cm, specialty is singing and cosplay. His hobbies include watching movies and anime, running, and traveling.
He is also active as a member of the Taiwan Men's Professional Basketball League P.LEAGUE+ "Kaohsiung Steelers" exclusive cheerleading team "Athena Girls" and the e-sports girl group "TALON EMPRESS" formed by cheerleaders active in Taiwan.
Shen Jiayu, who loves Japan culture, has visited Japan many times and is fluent in Japanese. The reason why he decided to join Rakuten Girls was because Rakuten is a Japan company.
Shen Jiayu, who is in her third year with the club this season, said, "The main premise is that I love cheerleading and baseball, and I think cheerleaders are very good opinion leaders in Taiwan.
Q&A with Shen Kayu!
◯How would you describe your personality in one word?
Although they appear to be active, they are actually very introverted.
◯What are you good at?
Anime/manga, 2D related, running
◯What are you not good at?
dance
◯I love "〇〇"!
I love traveling! I love anime! I love BABYMETAL!
What do you do when you want to relax?
Listening to music, taking walks alone
◯What would you like to eat at the end of your life?
Hotpot, bubble tea
◯What foods do you dislike?
Tomatoes, peppers, eggplant
◯What would you like to be if you were reborn?
I want to be born again and learn dance and multiple languages from a young age.
◯What is your mobile phone wallpaper?
Words of encouragement to myself
◯What do you find yourself buying?
Daily necessities, Chiikawa rabbit goods
◯What do you always carry with you?
Crystal
◯ Who do you admire or who has influenced you?
Jolin Tsai (a popular Taiwanese singer) influenced me to want to enter the entertainment industry, and BABYMETAL and Kyary Pamyu Pamyu are my idols and idols.
◯If you weren't a Rakuten Girl, what do you think you'd be doing?
I think he continued working as an idle waiter at an anime restaurant.
◯This is what's great about member XX!
Yuhan is very kind and caring.
◯What is your favorite beauty product?
Canmake under-eye bag pen
◯What do you do to maintain your beauty?
motion
◯What was your most memorable experience in Japan?
I like the shrines in Osaka, especially Inari Shrine.
◯What are some recommended foods and ways to enjoy yourself at Taoyuan International ball park?
The restaurant area at Taoyuan International ball park is very large and serves cuisine from all over the world!
◯Tell us about your enthusiasm for the 2025 season!
I want to continue to be a shining person and let everyone know more about me. I will also work hard to become a better version of myself!
Finally, a word to your Japanese fans...
"I love Japan, so I'd be happy if everyone could get to know more about me!"
[Rakuten Girls]
Founded in 2005 as the first cheerleading squad in Taiwan's professional baseball, this year marks their 20th anniversary. Having undergone two name changes following the acquisition and renaming of their parent team, the group has been active as "Rakuten Girls" since the 2020 season. The 30 members include members from Japan and Korea. In addition to cheering performances at the stadium, they have gained popularity through a wide range of activities, including the release of CDs and photobooks, and are said to be one of the most influential girl groups in Taiwan's entertainment industry.
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・ Rakuten Girls Official Instagram (@rakutengirls)
・ Rakuten Girls Official Facebook
