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 Chiba Lotte Marines official cheer performer "M☆Splash! (M-Splash!)" HINANO.

Born in Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture, 158 cm tall, her hobbies are sleeping, baking sweets, and listening to music.

I want to bring happiness to our customers from the entrance of the stadium! HINANO says. Last season, I loved the atmosphere of Zozo Marine Stadium, and I was so excited to see the black-and-white stands," he said. In his second season, HINANO will continue to bring his best smile and performance for his favorite The Marines and all the fans.

HINANO Back Number Year 2025]

Q&A with HINANO!

I love "〇〇"!
Fried chicken, talking, white rice, sweet cafe latte, singing

I'm not good at "〇〇"!
Static electricity, jump rope, sesame dressing, airplane

What are some essential warnings that should always be included in your "instruction manual"?
First, let's show empathy.
(When someone starts a discussion with negativity, I lose the will to talk and end up either becoming silent or saying "I don't care." I would be very happy if you could start with empathy.)

What inspired you to start dancing?
I saw an ad for a dance studio and wanted to try it!

What were your childhood dreams?
supermarket cashier

What is the most moving experience you've ever had in your life?
Being able to be center fielder dancer in a song that I really wanted to be center fielder.
This is a story from my dance activities during my student days. I was so moved when I got center fielder that I started crying, and my friend cried with me. I was doubly moved because I realized how much she cared about me.

Where would you like to travel to?
Hokkaido

◯What's your phone's wallpaper?
Photos of my dog, photos with my colleagues

If the concept of calories disappeared from the world, what would you want to eat until you were full?
Kouign-amann

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

◯What is your ideal way to spend a holiday?
I'll sleep as much as I can without setting an alarm, and then go for a walk to the beach in the evening!

What are you grateful for in your life?
Family and friends who always support me
As I chose to pursue the path of dance, my family and friends always supported me through tough times and when I felt lost.

What is something you would like to try someday?
I want to travel to an unfamiliar place without a predetermined destination.

Here's what's amazing about member XX!
MARIN's dedication to dance is incredible!
When shooting Instagram Reels, we repeat the process many times to get the right angle and how to best showcase the choreography! (laughs)
I really admire how, even after rehearsals, she often stands in front of the mirror, checking everything by herself until the very last moment during her solo parts in dance shows!

◯What was the happiest thing about being active as "M☆Splash!!"?
I was told that they loved my dancing.

◯What aspects of yourself do you think have grown since joining "M☆Splash!!"?
How to showcase dance

Show off your team!
I think one of the charms of M☆Splash!! is that each member has their own unique dance style and specializes in various genres! I'm also proud that we can perform dance numbers in genres that aren't our specialty!

Look at this part of me!
Dance with contrasting elements
(We'll be delivering some seriously awesome performances in the 2026 season, so please be sure to check it out!)
- A series of ever-changing expressions
(From a sharp, piercing gaze to a smile that will make you involuntarily smile just by looking at it, please pay close attention!)

◯What were your impressions of the first practice session with the 2026 season members?
I was nervous in the new environment, but now that the 2026 season is finally starting to feel real, I'm filled with excitement!

◯What are the challenges you've set for yourself for the 2026 season?
Taking on a challenge

What does "Zozo Marine Stadium" mean to you?
A place where you can fully experience and enjoy summer! I love all seasons at Zozo Marine Stadium, but summer at Zozo Marine Stadium is the best!

◯How would you describe "M☆Splash!!" in one word?
A team full of charm

◯What do you think a "professional baseball cheer performer" is like?
A presence that brightens up the stadium and the game, a link between the fans and the team.

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

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

"We are so happy to be able to perform as M☆Splash!! again this season! As this is our second season, we will deliver an even cooler performance than last season! Zozo Marine Stadium can be very windy on some days, making it difficult to even move forward, but there are plenty of unique sights and events that only an outdoor stadium can offer! Please come and visit Zozo Marine Stadium! We are looking forward to seeing you all!"

【M☆Splash!!】
Celebrating their 23rd year together this year, "M☆Splash!!" is a cheerleading group that supports The Marines alongside the fans, creating an exciting atmosphere at the stadium through their dance performances on ground.
Outside the stadium, she actively engages in community service activities such as appearing at events in Chiba Prefecture, visiting schools, and participating in volunteer work. She also focuses on nurturing the next generation as an instructor at the team's official kids dance school, "The Marines Dance Academy (MDA)."
For the 2026 season, the team will expand to a total of 22 members, including eight new members. Wearing new costumes based on the concept of "coexistence of individuality and team unity," they will deliver powerful and spectacular performances to support The Marines 'win.

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M☆Splash!! Official Instagram (@chibalotte_msplash)

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