A Q&A with TAMAKI from Tohoku Golden Angels! [2026 Pacific League 6 Teams Performer Introduction No. 58]

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2026 Pacific League 6 Teams Performer Introduction No. 58 "Tohoku Golden Angels" TAMAKI
2026 Pacific League 6 Teams Performer Introduction No. 58 "Tohoku Golden Angels" TAMAKI

Performers energizing the 2026 season's Pacific League gather again this year at Pacific League Insights! Behind the smiles bursting in ground, the hidden efforts of baseball love, and the unique characters... We will fully showcase the charm of all 123 members of the official Cheer & Performance Team of the Pacific Six Baseball Teams.

This directory makes cheering at the stadium even more enjoyable—you're sure to find your very own 'favorite.' Please take your time and enjoy it while waiting for the game to begin!

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This time, we introduce TAMAKI, the new member of Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles 's official cheerleader, the Tohoku Golden Angels.

Born December 13 in Miyagi Prefecture, nicknames are "Tamaki-chan, Tama-chan," and her hobbies include visiting theme parks and cafes.

TAMAKI has studied classical ballet for about ten years from age three to junior high school, and during her student days, she participated in cheerleading clubs supporting various sports. He attends Rakuten Eagles matches every season, and a few years ago, he even worked part-time at a restaurant inside the stadium. I was inspired by the Angels I saw there and applied for the audition.

[For the '2026 Pacific Baseball Six Teams Complete Performers' introduction, click here]

TAMAKI ©Rakuten Eagles
TAMAKI ©Rakuten Eagles

A Q&A session with TAMAKI!

◯How would you describe your personality in one word?
I do things at my own pace, but when it's time to get serious, I do it properly.

I love "〇〇"!
Cold grated yam udon, with a polka dot pattern

I'm not good at "〇〇"!
Singing, drawing, shellfish

What were your childhood dreams?
Paramedic

What is the most moving experience you've ever had in your life?
When I first put on the Angels jersey

What are you grateful for in your life?
No matter what path I take or how my goals change, I am always grateful to my family for their support.

What inspired you to start dancing?
Because my siblings were taking ballet lessons, my mother encouraged me to start learning classical ballet when I was three years old.

Where do you want to go most right now?
I want to relax in a tropical country.

◯What's your phone's wallpaper?
Favorite female artist

What would you want to eat as your last meal?
Mom's fried chicken and a lifetime's worth of salmon roe

◯What surprised you most after joining "Tohoku Golden Angels"?
I was very surprised by the seniors' stamina and how quickly they learned the choreography.

What do you find most difficult right now?
To dance various genres of dance

Things I'd like to learn from my seniors
I'd like to learn how to perform dances effectively and make them more appealing!

◯What were your impressions on your first day of practice?
I was so nervous my stomach hurt, but I was so happy to be able to take lessons with seniors I've always admired.

What are you most looking forward to doing with this team from now on?
Cheering for Rakuten Eagles together with the fans in the left field stands.

Look at this part of me!
Dance that utilizes the flexibility cultivated through ballet

If you had to choose your walk-up music for the 2026 season, which would it be?
DISH// 'No.1'

TAMAKI ©Rakuten Eagles
TAMAKI ©Rakuten Eagles

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

"Nice to meet you! I'm TAMAKI, a rookie! I'll do my best to help promote Rakuten Eagles and my beloved hometown of Tohoku. Let's cheer together with passion as Rakuten Eagles aim to become the best in Japan!"

Tohoku Golden Angels 2026 Season Members ©Rakuten Eagles
Tohoku Golden Angels 2026 Season Members ©Rakuten Eagles

[Tohoku Golden Angels]
Formed in 2005, the year the team was founded, this season marks their 22nd year as a cheerleading team. For the 2026 season, they have 25 members in total: 9 new members and 16 returning members. In addition to energizing the stadium and supporting the team through their performances, the cheerleading team also engages in PR activities through appearances in various media outlets and works as cheer dance school instructors, aiming to be a "bridge" connecting the team with fans and the local community.
They also place great importance on revitalizing the entire Tohoku region, and one of their distinguishing features is their active interaction with local people, such as visiting elementary and junior high schools throughout Tohoku and visiting kindergartens and nurseries with the team's official mascot.

▼Tohoku Golden Angels Official Social Media
・Instagram (@tohokugoldenangels)

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A Q&A with TAMAKI from Tohoku Golden Angels! [2026 Pacific League 6 Teams Performer Introduction No. 58]