Chiba Lotte Marines announced that they will hold a retirement ceremony for Katsuya Kakunaka who announced his retirement at the end of this season, after their game against Fukuoka Softbank at Zozo Marine Stadium on Friday, October 2nd.

The ceremony will include a screening of a special video looking back on Kakunaka's 20-year career, a speech from Kakunaka, and a lap ground.

The key visual for Kakunaka's retirement ceremony dramatically portrays his journey as a "self-made pioneer," who rose from an independent league to NPB and became a two-time batting hitter, through a multifaceted approach. "THE ONE AND ONLY" symbolizes his unique presence, achieved through his unwavering commitment to his own batting style, and his great achievements that will go down in the history of professional baseball.

Further details regarding the retirement ceremony will be announced on the team's official website as soon as they are decided.