The managers' selected players for the "Mynavi All-Star Game 2026" (July 28th at Tokyo Dome, 29th at Toyama) were announced on the 13th, and from Seibu Lions, pitcher Kaima Taira and pitcher Takahashi, and second-round draft pick pitcher Hakua Iwaki (Chuo University) have been selected to participate.

In his 12th professional season, Takahashi Hikaru has appeared in 14 games as a starter, ERA of 2.31 and a record of 7 wins and 4 losses. Regarding his second appearance since 2019, he said, "I'm very happy to have been selected by the manager, and I'm really looking forward to it. I also participated in 2019 through the manager's selection, but honestly, it remains a bitter memory for me. This year, I want to take that experience into account and play with all my might while enjoying myself."

The right-hander named Nippon-Ham, Hiromi Ito, and pitcher as the players he hopes to talk to on the day of the event. “Since these are all players I don’t usually have the chance to talk to, I want to actively communicate with them and learn as much as I can,” he said with excitement. “In particular, Ito pitcher of The Fighters is one of Japan’s leading pitcher, so I’m looking forward to hearing his insights and learning from him.”