MLB Teams Up with Demon Slayer for Exciting Anime Short

Major League Baseball (MLB) has officially announced its collaboration with the popular anime franchise, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. This partnership was unveiled on Wednesday through an engaging anime short produced by ufotable. The short features renowned players such as Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Shota Imanaga, and Seiya Suzuki, showcasing their baseball skills intertwined with the unique breathing techniques from Demon Slayer. The character Urokodaki provides commentary on the evolution of Japanese baseball throughout the short.

Merchandise on the Horizon

In addition to the anime short, fans can look forward to exclusive merchandise related to this collaboration. More details on the merchandise will be revealed soon.

Upcoming Tokyo Series

The excitement continues with the Tokyo Series, scheduled to take place at the Tokyo Dome from March 15 to March 19, 2025. This event will kick off the regular MLB season following four exhibition games. Here’s what to expect:

• March 15: MLB's Chicago Cubs (featuring Shota Imanaga and Seiya Suzuki) will face off against the Hanshin Tigers from Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Dodgers (with Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto) will compete against the Yomiuri Giants.
• March 16: The teams will switch opponents, with the Dodgers playing the Tigers and the Cubs taking on the Giants.
• The regular MLB season will officially commence with two games between the Dodgers and Cubs on March 18 and 19.

One Piece Theme Day

Additionally, the Boston Red Sox will host its second One Piece Theme Day on May 3, adding to the excitement of anime-themed events in baseball.

Sources: MLB YouTube channel, Mantan Web