Chiba Lotte Marines has announced that Maki Goto will be attending their game against Orix Buffaloes on Friday, August 7th. On that day, she will liven up the stadium with a performance on ground and a ceremonial first pitch before the game.

▼Comment from Maki Goto▼
"I'm truly surprised that I'll be able to stand on mound for the ceremonial first pitch for the first time in over 20 years! I'm very honored to have been given this wonderful opportunity. I'm a little nervous because it's a different stage than usual! My goal is... a no-bounce! ...or so I'd like to say, but first I'll do my best to get it safely to catcher. I'm looking forward to having a fun time with everyone!"

▼Goto Maki's Profile▼
Born on September 23, 1985, in Tokyo, she was a member of the third generation of "Morning Musume" from 1999, and after graduating, she began her career as a solo artist. In 2024, she celebrated her 25th anniversary, and on October 15, 2025, she released the commemorative album "COLLECTION," further solidifying her presence as an artist. Following the hugely successful photobook "ramus," released in 2021, she published "flos" in 2024. This earned her numerous accolades, including winning the Grand Prize in the photobook category of the "Rakuten Eagles Kobo eBook Award 2025." Meanwhile, she also works as a model for the beauty magazine "BiST," and her extensive knowledge of beauty often becomes a topic of conversation. She continues to attract attention in many different fields.