Netflix Japan has unveiled its 2026 lineup — from film and manga adaptations to live World Baseball Classic coverage, plus a new partnership with anime studio MAPPA. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2026/01/28/entertainment-news/netflix-anime-adaptations-baseball/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #culture #entertainmentnews #netflix #streaming #japanesefilm #japanesetv #baseball #worldbaseballclassic
Samurai Japan filled out its roster for the World Baseball Classic on Monday, adding an infusion of MLB talent to the team as it prepares to take aim at a second consecutive title this spring. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/01/26/baseball/japanese-baseball/japan-wbc-roster-announcement/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #baseball #japanesebaseball #worldbaseballclassic #samuraijapan #hiroyamiyagi #ryuheisotani #seiyasuzuki #hirokazuibata #yoshinobuyamamoto #shoheiohtani
The first eight members of Japan's 2026 World Baseball Classic team were announced on Friday, including two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/12/26/baseball/samurai-japan-first-eight/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #baseball #samuraijapan #shoheiohtani #worldbaseballclassic #hirokazuibata
Baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani is planning on joining Samurai Japan to play in next year’s World Baseball Classic, much to the delight of his fans. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/11/25/baseball/shohei-ohtani-wbc-2026/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #baseball #shoheiohtani #worldbaseballclassic