Today we're introducing HINATA from Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters official performance team, "The Fighters GIRL GENERATION."

Born in Okayama Prefecture on October 10th, her hobbies include watching baseball, and her special skill is being able to eat a record 26 plates of conveyor belt sushi.

HINATA is a highly skilled cheerleader with nine years of experience and a certified instructor's license. Since childhood, she has been submitting audition applications from her hometown of Okayama Prefecture for over a decade, always dreaming of becoming a The Fighters Girl. Furthermore, since the opening of ES CON FIELD Hokkaido, she has continued to work at the stadium's merchandise store while pursuing her dream of performing on that stage.

Having finally achieved her long-held dream, she shared her feelings about this opportunity, saying, "Even though it's in a different form than being The Fighters Girl, I've been able to take a step closer to the stage I've always admired. As an original member, I feel that this is a truly wonderful and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create something with our own unique style." Currently, as sub-leader, she leads the team alongside leader KAHO.

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

A Q&A with HINATA!

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

What are some essential warnings that should always be included in your "instruction manual"?
When I let my true self come out, my dialect becomes stronger. It might sound harsh, but I'm definitely not being cold.

I love "〇〇"!
Supporting your favorite artist, playing outside

I'm not good at "〇〇"!
Cleaning and tidying up the room

What were your childhood dreams?
The Fighters Girl since kindergarten.

What is the most moving experience you've ever had in your life?
Having been a part of the cheerleading team I was a part of for many years, hearing people say things like, "I want to be like Hinata-chan," and "Hinata-chan gives me energy and smiles," made me incredibly happy. I had always aimed to be that kind of person, so actually hearing those words made me so happy and motivated me to work even harder.

What are you grateful for in your life?
The presence of family.
My parents, who have raised me with so much love since I was born, and my younger sister, with whom I've always respected each other despite our arguments and helped each other grow in everything we did, are truly treasures to me. They are precious and beloved people with whom I can never express enough gratitude.

What inspired you to start dancing?
I started attending dance school in the second grade of elementary school because I admired The Fighters Girls.

◯What's your phone's wallpaper?
Tomodachi wa Kuma (character)

What would you want to eat as your last meal?
A home-cooked meal with the whole family

What surprised you when the activities started?
Even though we all had different dance experience and genres, we all shared the same goal, seriousness, and feelings: to create a stage performance within a short period of one month.

What do you find most difficult about your activities right now?
My challenge lies in putting into practice how we can make ES CON FIELD Hokkaido more enjoyable for a wider range of fans. I'm finding it difficult to go beyond mental training and simulations and actually put it into practice.

◯What were your impressions on your first day of practice?
I'm really looking forward to it...! ! That's the only option.

Here's what's amazing about member XX!
In everything about URUHA!
Her outstanding stage performance, expressiveness, professionalism, and customer service are truly perfect; she's an aspirational performer. Backstage, Uttan is a very cheerful and talkative, incredibly cute, and charming presence that I absolutely adore ♡

What are you most looking forward to doing with this team from now on?
The entertainment world we created, starting completely from scratch.

◯What do you think "FIGHTERS GIRL GENERATION" is?
We hope you will watch over us as we grow at ES CON FIELD Hokkaido, and that we can be a source of courage and hope for all those who, like us, are chasing their dreams.

Look at this part of me!
Approachable! I'm also good at remembering faces and names. I'll enjoy being closer to everyone through stand performances and greetings.

If you had to choose your walk-up music for the 2026 season, which would it be?
NiziU 'Step and a step'

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

"As a huge baseball fan myself, having traveled to stadiums all over the country to watch games, I will enjoy baseball with the same passion as all of you! I would be delighted if we could share lots of your love and enjoyment with each other."

[FIGHTERS GIRL GENERATION]
Established in 2026 as a sister group to Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters' official cheerleading team, "The Fighters Girls," this "next-generation co-creation performance team" began its activities on May 29, 2026, with 10 initial members, aiming to evolve ES CON FIELD Hokkaido and F Village into world-class ballparks, based on the team's "Fan Service 1st" philosophy. Its greatest feature is that it transcends the traditional role of performers and operates as a "community cast" that connects people, spaces, and experiences. Its goal is to transform every location within the facility into a stage, creating a special day that goes beyond just the game, uniting fans right in front of them. Another major appeal of this project is that it regularly shares the members' real-life growth stories through video content, allowing fans to watch and grow alongside them.

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