On Sunday, October 5, 2025, we will hold the 33rd round of the 2025 Meiji Yasuda J1 League against Gamba Osaka, and with the cooperation of RISO KAGAKU CORPORATION, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary as a partner, we will host "Anton Challenge Day supported by RISO KAGAKU CORPORATION."
Please enjoy the pre-match events on the day and aim for the "top" at Mercari Stadium with Anton! We look forward to seeing you there!
Match Details
Sunday, October 5, 2025, 3:00 PM Kickoff (Scheduled to open at 12:00 PM)2025 Meiji Yasuda J1 League Round 33 vs. Gamba Osaka
*Congestion is expected at the entrance an hour before kickoff. Please allow ample time for arrival.
Venue
Mercari StadiumGuinness World Records™ High Five Challenge
In this event, Antlers' mascot Anton, who has been appointed "Kashima Antlers' Prime Minister for Boosting Excitement" by the Antlers Hometown Council, will team up with fans and supporters to attempt to set a Guinness World Records™ for "Most high fives given by a mascot in one hour." If successfully achieved, an awards ceremony is planned after the challenge.We hope to make this a wonderful event where we can unite and set a Guinness World Records™ for the most high fives with many fans and supporters.
We look forward to your participation!
■Aim for Guinness World Records™ with Anton, and become a witness to history!
Shikao has sent a message regarding Anton's Guinness World Records™ challenge!
Please read it!
Anton is going to challenge for the Guinness World Records™ for "Most high fives given by a mascot in one hour" at the Gamba Osaka match on Sunday, October 5th!
So, we need the help of all the fans and supporters!
To make Anton's challenge a success, we want to know how many participants will gather, so please tell us in this survey!
Let's make a world record high-five with Anton! We appreciate your support!
■Location
Kashima Sports Center Main Arena
■Time
Doors open: 11:30 AM
Event starts/Queue formation begins: 12:00 PM
Challenge starts: 12:30 PM
Challenge ends: 1:30 PM
Awards ceremony: Approximately 1:50 PM
■Participation Conditions
Anyone can participate.
Participation on the day is also possible, so please feel free to stop by!
*Away supporters are also encouraged to participate.
*Viewing from the second floor seats of the main arena is free. Anyone can watch.
■Challenge Flow
Following the queue formed from 12:00 PM, Anton will high-five participants one by one with his "right hand" starting from 12:30 PM.
Fans and supporters attending must also high-five Anton with their "right hand."
Those who have high-fived Anton will be asked to leave promptly following staff instructions. Re-entry is possible.
Upon exiting, staff will present a key visual sticker on a first-come, first-served basis (one per person).
If the Guinness World Records™ is achieved, an awards ceremony will be held around 1:50 PM. Anyone can view the awards ceremony, so please come.
■Notes
・Please refrain from bothering other participants, such as pushing them or performing actions other than high-fiving Anton.
・Depending on the entry situation on the day, entry may be restricted.
・In some cases, it may not be possible to high-five Anton within the challenge time. Please be aware of this in advance.
・Key visual stickers will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that the planned number of distributions may run out.
■Participation Prize
Key Visual Sticker
*Image is for illustration purposes only.
Challenge Anton's Records at Cleaning Senka Kids Park!
At the Cleaning Senka Kids Park, challenge Anton's records in the stick catch and hula hoop! Those who achieve the record will receive an Anton papercraft or a player card and sticker!■Stick Catch
*Children (elementary school age and younger) will challenge the stick catch in the upper image, and adults (junior high school age and older) will challenge the stick catch in the lower image.
Anton's record
・Catch with 2 sticks or in the red part
■Hula Hoop
Anton's record
・4 times
【Prizes】
Those who exceed Anton's record will receive either an Anton papercraft or a non-sale player card and sticker!
*While supplies last.
*Player cards will be given randomly.
■Participation Conditions
・Anyone can participate.
■Notes
・You can challenge each event once per person.
Anton Challenge Day Photo Panel
An original photo spot (key visual design) for "Anton Challenge Day supported by RISO KAGAKU CORPORATION" will appear at Kashima Dandan Hiroba! Let's capture memories of this match in photos!*Image is for illustration purposes only.
■Location
Kashima Dandan Hiroba
■Installation Time
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM (1 hour before opening - first half kickoff)
Mascot Store
To commemorate Anton Challenge Day, a special mascot store will open for one day only!In addition to new mascot merchandise, popular standard items will also be sold.
Please stop by!
■Store Location
Kashima Dandan Hiroba (in front of Kashima Sports Center)
■Store Hours
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (2 hours before opening - first half kickoff)
■New Products
Shika Ear Headband
*Image is for illustration purposes only. Actual product may differ. Please be aware of this in advance.
Price
2,800 yen (tax included)
Mascot Hair Ties, Set of 3
*Image is for illustration purposes only. Actual product may differ. Please be aware of this in advance.
Price
1,800 yen (tax included)
"Anton Wakuwaku Food Court"
Anton has collaborated with various shops to create a special menu for the food court!We offer a wide variety of gourmet dishes, from cute items to wild (!!) foods.
Additionally, the first 100 customers at each store will receive a coaster with a unique design! Please take this opportunity to stop by!
■Participating Stores
Will be announced sequentially.
■Operating Hours
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (2 hours before opening - first half kickoff)
*Anton menu items are limited in quantity, so please be aware of this in advance.
■Location
Outside the stadium, Sports Center, in front of the Zico statue
■Novelty
Anton Challenge Day Special Coaster (100 customers per store)
"Anton Wakuwaku Stamp 2025" LINE sticker-style sticker sheets will be given to the first 20,000 visitors!
From "Anton Wakuwaku Stamp 2025," which will be released in the LINE app's "Stamp Shop" and "LINE STORE" on match day, we've created a sticker sheet with six carefully selected designs! The first 20,000 visitors will receive one! You can stick them as they are or cut them out and stick them!
*Image is for illustration purposes only. Actual product may differ. Please be aware of this in advance.
■Size
100mm × 150mm
■Distribution Locations
Gate 1, NIPPON STEEL Gate, Gate 3, Gate 5, Gate 6
*Distribution will end when supplies run out at each gate.
Click here for details on "Anton Wakuwaku Stamp 2025"
Purchase tickets for the Gamba Osaka match at Shika Tickets
Click here for the Gamba Osaka match viewing guide