On the 1st, the Seibu Lions announced that the release of 'Thanks a Million!', the first personal book by professional baseball player Takumi Kuriyama—who announced his retirement this season and held his retirement match during 'PR1DE the FINAL' on Sunday, August 30th—has been set for October 30, 2026.

This is a personal book centered on the theme 'Thanks a Million!', conveying a multitude of thanks to the fans from Takumi Kuriyama, a legend of the baseball world who has remained dedicated to The Lions for 25 years since turning professional in 2001 and has achieved a career total of 2,000 hits, upon his retirement.

The book is supervised by the editorial department of the magazine 'JUNON', and readers can enjoy portraits of Kuriyama in various outfits and expressions, including a splendid suit and a knit sweater in The Lions blue.

It also features a lengthy interview summarizing the thoughts and beliefs cultivated over a 25-year career and 43 years of life. Included is a dialogue project with teammate Manaya Nishikawa, as well as a '111 Questions and Answers' segment that offers deep insight into his private life. Furthermore, the book provides complete coverage of the day of 'PR1DE the FINAL,' Kuriyama's retirement match held on Sunday, August 30th. It captures the full scope of that precious day, following Kuriyama with a camera and preserving those invaluable moments in photographs.

Furthermore, a release commemorative event has been scheduled for Sunday, November 15th in Tokorozawa, where fans can take a two-shot photo with Kuriyama using their smartphones.