The performers who will liven up Pacific League the 2026 season have gathered again this year at Pacific League Insight! ground The unknown efforts behind the smiles, baseball love, and unique characters behind the smiles of the six teams' official cheer and performance teams will be presented in their entirety.

You are sure to find your own "guesses" in this directory, which will make cheering at the stadium even more fun. Please take your time and enjoy it while waiting for the game to start!

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I would like to introduce Ms. Mariko Ozaki, a member of Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters official cheer team "The Fighters Girl".

Born in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan on December 15, her nickname is "Mari-chan, Mariko-sama". Her hobbies are visiting cafes and watching Patere videos.

Influenced by her family, Ms. Ozaki has been going to baseball games since she was a child and found herself becoming a The Fighters fan. In elementary school, she was involved in rhythmic gymnastics for five years and loved to dance, so it was a natural progression for her to develop an admiration for The Fighters girls, she says.

This season marks her second year as a member of the group, having made it to the group on her third try. Last season was such a fulfilling year for me," she says, "I was so happy and had so much fun being a The Fighters girl for a year that the only option I could think of was to continue. With the disappointment of missing out on the championship by one more step, we will send a cheer to The Fighters with a strong performance to share the joy of winning the league championship in 2026 and becoming the number one team in Japan with our fans.

Mariko Ozaki Back Number Year 2025]

A Q&A with Mariko Ozaki!

I love "〇〇"!
The ending of the final day of the Grand Sumo Tournament
I'm always moved by how the memorable scenes and music are perfectly matched.

I'm not good at "〇〇"!
bird

What are some essential warnings that should always be included in your "instruction manual"?
I think they're relatively easy to handle. Offering them coffee and snacks at 3 PM should keep them happy.

What inspired you to start dancing?
I have no experience in dancing.
I used to do rhythmic gymnastics, and the reason I started it was because I was shocked when I saw a friend doing a bridge in first grade of elementary school.

Where would you like to travel to?
Guam

◯What's your phone's wallpaper?
A photo taken with 7 people from the same graduating class.

If the concept of calories disappeared from the world, what would you want to eat until you were full?
french fries

◯What is your ideal way to spend a holiday?
Go to bed early, wake up early, go for a walk, take a nap, drink coffee, and relax.

What are you grateful for in your life?
My rhythmic gymnastics coach from when I was in elementary school.
The training was tough and demanding, but I believe I am who I am today because of that guidance. They gave me memories that will be treasured in my life.

◯What is something you would like to try someday?
Waterfall meditation

Here's what's amazing about member XX!
Miyazaki Rio's explanations are incredibly easy to understand!
It's easy to tell when she's excited or a little down, and it's adorable. You can also immediately tell what she's into right now.

◯What was the happiest thing about working as a "The Fighters Girl"?
Thank you for your letter.
I was so happy to receive heartwarming letters from my elementary school teacher who had seen my activities, and from a girl who participated in my stadium tour.

◯What aspects of yourself do you think have grown since joining "The Fighters Girls"?
I've become able to speak confidently.
Through my work as an MC and tour guide, I've come to enjoy speaking in front of people and communicating with people I've just met.

Show off your team!
It has strong brand recognition!
I feel that the fact that many people know the name The Fighters Girls, and that we have dances that everyone can enjoy, is largely due to the strength that our predecessors have built up.

◯What are the challenges you've set for yourself for the 2026 season?
It's 100 times more powerful than last year!
I will hone my skills so that I can catch the hearts of those who are watching.

What kind of place is "ES CON FIELD Hokkaido" to you?
A workplace I'm proud of
I'm so happy to be able to work in a place that makes people think, "I want to go there someday," and "I want to go there again today!"

◯How would you describe the "The Fighters Girls" in one word?
Meeting them always energizes me!

◯What do you think a "professional baseball cheer performer" is like?
A person who conveys the appeal of professional baseball to a wide range of people.

If you had to choose your walk-up music for the 2026 season, which would it be?
AKB48 "Ue kara Mariko"

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

"Let's all send our passionate support to our favorite teams and make this the most enjoyable season ever! We'll be waiting for you at ES CON FIELD Hokkaido, whether there's a game or not!"

[The Fighters Girls]
In 2004, the The Fighters Girls cheerleading team was formed along with the team's relocation to Hokkaido. Beyond energizing the stadium with their performances and cheering on the team, they are active both inside and outside the stadium, serving as stadium tour guides, promoting the team in various media, and working as dance academy instructors. They also actively participate in visits to kindergartens and daycare centers throughout Hokkaido and appear at events, playing a crucial role as a "bridge" connecting The Fighters with fans and the local community. This season, wearing their newly redesigned costumes—the first refresh in four years—the team consists of 27 members, including 14 new members and 13 returning members, who will passionately support The Fighters in their quest win.

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[Click here for the previous "Introduction to all performers from the 6 Pacific League teams in 2026"]