A Q&A with Riona from the Honey's! [2026 Pacific League 6 Teams Performer Introduction No. 17]

Pacific League Insight Ikeda Sari

2026 Pacific League 6 Teams Performer Introduction No. 17 "Honeys" Riona
2026 Pacific League 6 Teams Performer Introduction No. 17 "Honeys" Riona

The performers who will liven up the Pacific League of the 2026 season are gathering at Pacific League Insights again this year! The unknown efforts, baseball love, and unique characters hidden behind the smiles that burst out in ground... We will deliver the charm of all 123 members of the Pa 6 team official cheering & performance team.

This directory will make cheering at the stadium more fun, and you will definitely find your own "recommendation". Please enjoy it while waiting for the game to start!

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This time, we would like to introduce Riona, a new member of Fukuoka Softbank Hawks 's official dance and performance team "Honey's".

Born in Fukuoka Prefecture, born on July 19th, 158cm tall, his hobby is collecting cute irubus socks.

Riona started with the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks official cheer and street dance school "Honey's Dance Academy", which she attended since she was a child. I continued to have a strong admiration for Honey's, which I had seen up close for a long time, and finally reached the stage of my dreams. Please pay attention to Riona's dedicated performance as she turned her longing into reality.

[Click here for the "2026 Par 6 Team Performers" so far]

A Q&A session with Riona!

◯How would you describe your personality in one word?
Actually, I hate to lose.

I love "〇〇"!
Things that sparkle, friends and teachers from dance class, my mother

I'm not good at "〇〇"!
HIPHOP, raisins

What were your childhood dreams?
It had always been my dream to be a Honey's member, but when I was about 4 years old, I was Hello Kitty!

What are you grateful for in your life?
Mom, you always supported my dream of becoming a Honey's member.

What inspired you to start dancing?
Before I even realized it, I was in Honey's Dance Academy!

Where do you want to go most right now?
Hokkaido or Okinawa

◯What's your phone's wallpaper?
This is an image compiling all the messages of support and photos I received from everyone before the Honey's audition! ♡

What would you want to eat as your last meal?
Mom's fried rice

◯What surprised you when you joined "Honeys"?
All the senior students were so cute!

What do you find most difficult right now?
Correcting bad habits when dancing

Things I'd like to learn from my seniors
I'd like to know about the variety of facial expressions and why you're so cute.

◯What were your impressions on your first day of practice?
I couldn't believe I was taking lessons in the same room as everyone I admired! Also, the strength training was tough!!

What are you most looking forward to doing with this team from now on?
We want to become number one in Japan again this year and celebrate together!!

Look at this part of me!
I'll do my best while cherishing my energy and smile ♡

If you had to choose your walk-up music for the 2026 season, which would it be?
mona (CV: Shiina Natsukawa) "I Declare Myself an Idol"

"Honeys" Riona © SoftBank HAWKS
"Honeys" Riona © SoftBank HAWKS

Finally, a message to the readers of Pacific League Insight...

"I'm Riona, in my first year with the Honey's! As a member of The Hawks, I'll do my best to make Pacific League even more exciting ♡ I'm looking forward to seeing you at the stadium!"

"Honeys" 2026 Season Members © SoftBank HAWKS
"Honeys" 2026 Season Members © SoftBank HAWKS

[Honeys]
The team was formed in 1993, the year Fukuoka Dome (now MIZUHO PayPay Dome FUKUOKA) opened, and will be celebrating its 33rd anniversary in 2026. The team name "Honeys" comes from the team's official mascot, Honey Hawk.
Through a wide range of activities, including dance performances at the stadium, media appearances, PR activities through events, and various fan services, they aim to be a force that strengthens the bond between The Hawks and their fans.
In 2026, auditions were held in three locations: Fukuoka, Taipei (for the second time following last year's auditions), and Kumamoto (for the first time). Seven new members and eleven returning members (three of whom were from Taipei) were selected. The team is evolving to become more global and more deeply rooted in the local community.

▼ Honey's official social media
・X (@hawksHoneys)
・TikTok (@hawksHoneys)
・Instagram (@softbankhawks_performanceteam)

@hawkshoneys #sbhawks #ハニーズ ♡Yi-xin ♡Sou ♡あかり ♡MIHANE ♡shino ♡秋花 ♡ユズ ♡Riona ♡SHOKO ♡RIRI #福岡ソフトバンクホークス #プロ野球チア #トンツカタンタン ♬ オリジナル楽曲 - 🩶

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