A Q&A with The Fighters Girl Suzuka Fukuda! [2026 Pacific League 6 Teams Performer Introduction No. 94]

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Introducing all the performers from the 6 Pacific League teams in 2026: No. 94, Ryoka Fukuda, "The Fighters Girl"
Introducing all the performers from the 6 Pacific League teams in 2026: No. 94, Ryoka Fukuda, "The Fighters Girl"

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 Suzuka Fukuda, a new member of the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters Official Cheer Team "The Fighters Girl".

Born in Shintoku Town, Hokkaido, born on August 4th, his nickname is "Osuzu", and his hobbies are spinning gacha gacha and visiting cafes.

Fukuda has been a big The Fighters fan since he was a child, and every time he watched a game, he was cheered up by The Fighters girls and has always admired him. In addition, the mentor of the baton twirling team was a The Fighters girl OG and admired him as "cool", which led him to apply for the audition.

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

A Q&A with Ryoka Fukuda!

◯How would you describe your personality in one word?
Careful

I love "〇〇"!
rabbit

I'm not good at "〇〇"!
Ribbon knot

What were your childhood dreams?
Veterinarian

What is the most moving experience you've ever had in your life?
The first time I saw my baton twirling team's recital from the audience, I burst into tears from the very first song.

What are you grateful for in your life?
Baton twirling instructors
I learned about the appeal of baton twirling and dancing, and the joy of working hard as a team.
- The manager of the part-time job I used to work at
They found many good qualities in me, even though I was timid and introverted, and after meeting them, I was able to gain confidence.

What inspired you to start dancing?
My mother took me to watch a baton twirling class. I don't remember it because I was little, but apparently I later said I wanted to do it myself!

Where do you want to go most right now?
England

◯What's your phone's wallpaper?
My favorite team's farm team mascot, Cubby

What would you want to eat as your last meal?
Mom's homemade cheesecake

◯What surprised you about joining the "The Fighters Girls"?
The high level of each individual's dance skills.
When I saw Nanako Ueno's dance, I was so blown away by how cool it was!

What do you find most difficult right now?
I'm struggling every day because there are so many genres and choreographies I've never danced before...
I'm also not very good at memorizing choreography, so I'm working hard on that.

Things I'd like to learn from my seniors
How to perform cool dance moves!

◯What were your impressions on your first day of practice?
Watching the seniors perform up close was amazing; they were so cool, and I felt so energized and inspired. At the same time, I wondered if I could ever be a part of that... but I decided to work hard with the seniors as my role models.

What are you most looking forward to doing with this team from now on?
It's wonderful to be able to perform at ES CON FIELD Hokkaido, a fantastic baseball stadium. And to help liven up the stadium and Hokkaido!

Look at this part of me!
A smile! Love for The Fighters!

If you had to choose your walk-up music for the 2026 season, which would it be?
SixTONES "From Here"

Ryoka Fukuda © HNF
Ryoka Fukuda © HNF

Finally, a word to Pacific League Insight readers: ......

Hello, I'm Ryoka Fukuda, a first-year Girl! The Fighters I am Ryoka Fukuda, a first-year Girl! I am grateful to be able to stand on the stage as a The Fighters girl this season, whereas I used to watch as a fan until last year, and I will do my best to run through the event. I will do my best to bring smiles and energy to everyone with our performance! And we will be happy if we can "go to Patere" with our exciting performance! The Fighters Let's cheer enthusiastically together in hope for the first place in Japan for the "DOMIRE"! Let's have a lot of DOMI! May you have a lot of DOMI!

The Fighters Girls 2026 Season Members © HNF
The Fighters Girls 2026 Season Members © HNF

[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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A Q&A with The Fighters Girl Suzuka Fukuda! [2026 Pacific League 6 Teams Performer Introduction No. 94]