A Q&A with The Fighters Girl Minami Matsui! [2026 Pacific League 6 Teams Performer Introduction No. 96]

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Introducing all the performers from the 6 Pacific League teams in 2026: No. 96 "The Fighters Girl" Minami Matsui
Introducing all the performers from the 6 Pacific League teams in 2026: No. 96 "The Fighters Girl" Minami Matsui

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. Minami Matsui, a member of The Fighters Girl, the official cheer team of Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters.

Born on June 12 in Otodara-cho, Hokkaido, her nickname is "Minami, Minamin" and her hobbies are watching Korean dramas and traveling.

Looking back on his own rookie year, Matsui said, "I had a lot of experiences both inside and outside the ballpark, but I often felt frustrated that I was not satisfied with the experience. After that year, I wanted to move on to the second year, where I could make the most of my experience," he said, and decided to continue his activities.

Back numbers of Ms. Minami Matsui Year 2025]

A Q&A with Minami Matsui!

I love "〇〇"!
Cats going to a dreamland

I'm not good at "〇〇"!
Early rising, bitter food

What are some essential warnings that should always be included in your "instruction manual"?
I get happy when my name is called a lot.

What inspired you to start dancing?
Seeing my older sister already taking lessons, I also started baton twirling.

Where would you like to travel to?
Southern Island

◯What's your phone's wallpaper?
A photo with everyone from my graduating class.

If the concept of calories disappeared from the world, what would you want to eat until you were full?
Deep-fried chicken covered in lots of mayonnaise

◯What is your ideal way to spend a holiday?
I slept until noon and went for a drive in the afternoon.

What are you grateful for in your life?
My family is my biggest supporter.
I often feel that my current environment isn't something to be taken for granted, so this is always a source of strength for me ♡ I want to repay this kindness through my dancing on stage.

◯What is something you would like to try someday?
I want short stop bob!

Here's what's amazing about member XX!
Moeko Takahashi's deductive reasoning skills are amazing!
I call him a great detective because he often manages to uncover the truth from limited information (lol).

◯What was the happiest thing about working as a "The Fighters Girl"?
When I performed in a packed stadium

◯What aspects of yourself do you think have grown since joining "The Fighters Girls"?
I've gotten faster at running! (lol)

Show off your team!
It's cute no matter where you look; it's the cutest thing ever!

◯What are the challenges you've set for yourself for the 2026 season?
Keep making small, consistent efforts!

What kind of place is "ES CON FIELD Hokkaido" to you?
It's a place of dreams, and a place that motivates me.

◯How would you describe the "The Fighters Girls" in one word?
Companions who are moving forward together, looking in the same direction.

◯What do you think a "professional baseball cheer performer" is like?
They act as a link between the team and the fans, like gasoline that can amplify the passion many times over.

If you had to choose your walk-up music for the 2026 season, which would it be?
=LOVE "Komorebi Mezzo Forte"

Minami Matsui © HNF
Minami Matsui © HNF

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

"Thank you for watching this far. I'll be giving you a performance with my biggest smile, so I hope to see you at the stadium!"

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 Minami Matsui! [2026 Pacific League 6 Teams Performer Introduction No. 96]