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Rakuten Girls finalists announced; will perform at Tokyo Dome

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Six members of the Rakuten Girls cheerleading squad have been selected to advance to the final round of the "Yanmaga Cup" event.
  • The chosen members will perform at the Tokyo Dome on June 22, collaborating with the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles cheerleaders.
  • The top two vote-getters will have the honor of performing the ceremonial first pitch.

Six members of the Rakuten Girls, the cheerleading squad for the CPBL's Rakuten Monkeys, have been selected as finalists for the "Yanmaga Cup," a collaboration with the Japanese magazine "Weekly Young Magazine." The chosen members, including Kahho Takahashi, Ying Le, Xiao Xiao, Kira, Ruo Tong, and Winnie, will travel to Tokyo Dome on June 22 for a special performance. They will join the cheerleaders for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles in a joint cheering event.

My dream has finally come true! I have received so much care and help along the way, and I want to convey my gratitude to everyone who has supported me!

— Kahho TakahashiExpressing her emotions after being selected as a finalist.

The "Yanmaga Cup" selection process involved voting by fans from both Taiwan and Japan. The six finalists will not only perform but also have the opportunity to showcase their appeal to a wider audience. The top two vote-getters among the finalists will be granted the prestigious role of throwing the ceremonial first pitch at the event.

Kahho Takahashi expressed her excitement, sharing the news with her family and friends who were thrilled. She felt her dream was finally coming true and expressed gratitude for the support she has received. Ying Le described her feelings as a mix of excitement and nervousness, calling the opportunity to perform on such a large stage "unreal." She also hopes to enjoy Japanese cuisine and visit the monkey Paochi during her trip.

My feelings right now are a mix of excitement and nervousness! It's a rare opportunity to stand on such a big stage, and the thought of going to Tokyo Dome feels unreal. I'm also looking forward to presenting my best self to everyone.

— Ying LeDescribing her anticipation for the Tokyo Dome performance.

Ruo Tong is eager to meet Japanese fans and fellow baseball enthusiasts at Tokyo Dome. Kira views the experience as a special and precious opportunity, having previously attended games as a fan. Xiao Xiao shared her disbelief and anticipation, promising to bring her best performance. Winnie, who has experienced the atmosphere of Japanese ballparks before, looks forward to returning to the iconic Tokyo Dome and capturing memories through videos.

It's a very special and precious experience to be able to attend as a Rakuten Girl, having only watched games as a fan at Tokyo Dome before.

— KiraReflecting on the significance of performing at Tokyo Dome.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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