On the 9th, Seibu Lions announced that the "PR1DE SERIES" project, which will see fans walk through Takumi Kuriyama 's final season together, will be held on April 11th and 12th at the Lotte Marines games. On both days, a special exhibition of valuable jersey from the past will be held, and the "Weekly Baseball Takumi Kuriyama Special Issue," which includes interviews with Kuriyama from his early days with the team, will also be distributed.
The special exhibition "PR1DE SERIES Episode '1'" traces Kuriyama's career and displays jersey owned by Kuriyama himself, allowing visitors to experience his 25-year journey. Items that fans will covet include number 52 jersey he wore for the first six years of his career, as well as limited-edition jersey.
Additionally, at the main gate on both days, the first 15,000 people to arrive will receive the "Weekly Baseball Takumi Kuriyama Special Edition." The magazine features a rare first interview conducted shortly after he turned pro, looking back at Kuriyama in his younger days. There will also be a photo spot where you can take a commemorative photo of your participation in the series, as well as an event using exclusive instax frames.
Furthermore, a voting campaign called "Memorable Scenes" has also started today. Fans can vote for their favorite memorable scenes from the many memorable scenes of Kuriyama that have been posted on the special website. The top six scenes that receive the most votes will be used as decorations inside Seibu Lions mae Station during the PR1DE SERIES matches from June 26th (Friday) to 28th (Sunday), and merchandise will also be sold.
▼ Takumi Kuriyama
"The final season is finally about to begin. The PR1DE SERIES, which will begin in April, will feature a display of jersey I have worn so far, a special issue of Weekly Baseball that compiles an interview from shortly after I turned pro, and other events that will allow us to look back on my 25-year journey together. I am really looking forward to seeing what "memorable one moment" fans will choose to send in. Let's make some great memories together at Belluna Dome."
