On July 27, 2026, the farm team 'Namix Fresh All-Star Game 2026' was held at Hard Off ECO Stadium Niigata, bringing together future star prospects.

Every year, many baseball fans from all over the country flock to witness the passionate battles of young players who will lead the next generation of professional baseball, creating a lively atmosphere. Not only the players' intense battles, but also the one-night-only collaborations with mascots from the 12 Central and Pacific Leagues and farm league teams are essential for showcasing its appeal.

Pacific League Insight interviews the mascots of the Pacific League six teams, who just finished their games. Along with their impressions after the Fresh All-Star Game 2026 and memorable photos, we share the various expressions of the mascots shown at the stadium, which was held in Niigata for the first time in 14 years since 2012!

Cuteness overload! A mascot lineup unique to the Fresh All-Star game.

The Fresh All-Star event brings together farm team mascots and mascots featuring female, younger sister, and younger brother characters. A major highlight is seeing these members, who don't usually get to gather together, interacting in a friendly and harmonious atmosphere.

The mascots appearing at the "NAMICS Fresh All-Star Game 2026" are as follows:

[Central League and Oisix]
- Kids Jabbit (boy) (Yomiuri Giants)
・Tsubami (Tokyo Yakult Swallows)
・DB. Kirara (Yokohama DeNA BayStars)
・Xiao Long (Chunichi Dragons)
・Korakki (Hanshin Tigers)
- Slyly (Hiroshima Toyo Carp)
・Alpha-kun (Oisix Niigata Albirex Baseball Club)

[Pacific League]
・C.B. (Cubby) (Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters)
Switch (Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles)
・Raina (Saitama Seibu Lions)
・Zoo-chan (Chiba Lotte Marines)
・Buffalo Bell (Orix Buffaloes The Buffaloes)
・Honeyhawk (Fukuoka Softbank Hawks)
・Hinamaru (Fukuoka Softbank Hawks)

The hospitality was in full swing even before the match began! Time to interact with the fans.

Even before the game started, the mascots began appearing one after another inside and outside the stadium. When they appeared at the "player autograph session," they interacted not only with players from their own team but also with players from other teams. Afterwards, they continued to bring smiles to fans' faces with greetings and mascot photo sessions, working at full capacity even before the game began.

I can't take my eyes off them... The mascots are captivating both on ground and in the concourse.

As we moved to ground and waited for the match to begin, it was impossible to take our eyes off the mascots, each doing something in their own way all over ground.

As soon as the game started, the mascots rushed out onto the concourse and went to greet the fans who had come to support them. The mascots were incredibly popular, and smiles spread wherever they went.

Then, on ground after the bottom of the 5th inning, they danced to "Yakyu Taisou Daiichi" with 200 parent-child pairs (up to 6th grade elementary school students) who had applied in advance. Furthermore, after the 7th inning, they performed to the tune of the "Lucky Seven Medley," uniting with the fans and creating an exciting atmosphere for cheering.

Pacific League achieved a magnificent win! What is the mascots' "most memorable photo"?

The game saw a fierce battle between young players who fully showcased their individual strengths, ultimately resulting in win Pacific League.
When the game ended, Pacific League mascots jumped around on ground in celebration, exchanging high-fives and warm hugs.

At the awards ceremony, Kane Edokpolo Kane (Hokkaido Nippon-Ham) was awarded the Most Valuable Player (MVP), while pitcher Haruki Sugiyama (Saitama Seibu Lions) and local pitcher Yoshihiro Taka (Oisix Niigata) received the Outstanding Player Award. The mascots proudly applauded the winners.

We asked Pacific League mascots for their thoughts after the "NAMICS Fresh All-Star Game 2026." We also introduce each mascot's favorite photo from Hard Off ECO Stadium Niigata.

◯C.B. (Cubby) (Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters)
"I had a really fun day meeting lots of different friends♪"
I was able to eat lots of Niigata rice and fish ♪♪
Please play with Kabi again sometime."

[Message to Readers]
"This year marks the 20th anniversary of Kabi♪"
Everyone, please come visit Kamasta to see Kabi-chan♪

・Cubby Official X (@Cubby_Kamasta)

◯ Switch (Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles)
"I was so happy Pacific League won!"
I had so much fun playing with my friends!
It was the best day ever!

[Message to Readers]
"Thank you for cheering with us!"
The strongest Pacific League!
(*Comments written by staff)

・ Rakuten Eagles Mascot Team Official Instagram (@eagles_clutch.10)

◯Raina (Saitama Seibu Lions)
"The Fresh All-Star Game after a two-year hiatus,
The space where everyone is gathered
I really felt like it was so much fun!
To all the fans in Niigata,
Thank you to all the fans who came all the way to Niigata to see me ♡"

[Message to Readers]
"I'm Leo's little sister, Raina!"
It's not Lina or Leona! It's Raina!
I'd be happy if you remembered me ☆
"My passion for supporting The Lions is second to none!"

・Lina Official X (@lions_lina)
・Lina's official Instagram (@lina_lions_official)
・Raina's official YouTube channel (Raina Channel)

◯ Zoo-chan (Chiba Lotte Marines)
"It was so much fun seeing all my friends again after so long, and also meeting all the fans who came all the way to Niigata to see me☆"
The rice and soba noodles from Niigata were delicious!

[Message to Readers]
To everyone reading Pacific League Insight
Please continue to support Pacific League, The Marines, and Zoo-chan in the future!

・Ma-kun Official X (@chibalotte_mar)

◯ Buffalo Bell (Orix Buffaloes The Buffaloes)
"The Fresh All-Star Game in Niigata was so much fun thanks to the amazing weather!"
We even got to see a beautiful sunset along the way!
"Pacific League win was a great memory!"

[Message to Readers]
"Hello everyone at Pacific League Insight, this is Bell♡"
Everyone, please come and meet Big Brother, Bell, and the other cool players!
We'll be waiting for you at Kyocera Dome Osaka and Hotto Motto Field Kobe!

・Buffalo Bull & Bell Official Twitter (@bullbell_B)
・Buffalo Bell Official Instagram (@buffalobell_222)

◯ Honeyhawk (Fukuoka Softbank Hawks)
"It's rare to cheer alongside mascots and fans from other teams, so it's a fresh experience every year!!"
I was also able to go with Hinamaru, and I had a great time again this year!
The match was so exciting, and we all cheered with all our might! ♡♡

[Message to Readers]
"The second half of the 2026 season is here!"
Let's cheer together until the very end!
I'll be waiting for you at MIZUHO PayPay Dome ~♡♡"

• Harry Hawk Official X (@hawksHarry)
• The Hawks Performance Team Official Instagram (@softbankhawks_performanceteam)

◯ Hinamaru (Fukuoka Softbank Hawks)
"This was Hinamaru's second appearance at the Fresh All-Star game!"
It was a fun day where I got to talk to lots of friends (other team mascots) and fans!
Let's meet again next year!

[Message to Readers]
"I'm Hinamaru, the mascot of Hawks Baseball Park Chikugo!"
Please come visit me in Chikugo! I'll be waiting for you!

・Tamasta Chikugo Official Twitter (@HAWKS_chikugo)
・Tamasta Chikugo official Instagram (@hawks_chikugo_official)

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Until the very last moment they left ground, the mascots continued to play together as if reluctant to say goodbye, waving to the fans in the stands. Surrounded by the brilliance of future star players and the warm hospitality of the adorable mascots, the annual farm team festival came to a close.

The second half of the season is finally upon us. Be sure to keep an eye on the young players who have shone on this big stage, as well as the mascots who are energetically running around at each stadium!

Interview and text by Sari Ikeda