Report

On June 2nd, players Shibasaki and Kakita visited Itako City Ushihori Elementary School and interacted with 250 students of all grades in the gymnasium. The lower grades played "rock-paper-scissors train," the middle grades played "tail tag," and the upper grades played dodgeball. The children welcomed the players by waving towels, just as they do at Antlers' matches. They also cheered for Antlers with chants, wishing them victory.

Players entering, escorted by children

Children and teachers waving towels as if at a match

Players Shibasaki and Kakita asking the children during self-introductions, "Who knows us?"

Shibasaki, who quickly lost in "rock-paper-scissors train"

A long line of children behind Kakita

In a demonstration, Kakita, using his height, made four consecutive slam dunks

Also showcasing long throws and juggling

In tail tag, the players acting as demons quickly snatched tails one after another

Cornering and catching the children

Kakita catching a child's ball in dodgeball

Shibasaki collapsing after being hit

The children cheered, "Antlers are invincible! We are supporting Ushihori Elementary. A.N.T.L.E.R.S~"

Children also cheering for individual players, "Shibasaki," "Kakita"

Finally, the children presented both players with words of thanks and bouquets of flowers.


The players presented signed autograph boards to the children's representatives.


Shibasaki was touched by the children's cheers and said in his greeting, "I gained power from your cheers." Even in the car on the way back, he said, "It was amazing. I think it was the best yet."


When the players left, the children saw them off by waving towels, just as they did when they arrived.