The performers who will liven up Pacific League the 2026 season have gathered again this year at Pacific League Insight! ground The unknown efforts behind the smiles, baseball love, and unique characters behind the smiles of the six teams' official cheer and performance teams will be presented in their entirety.

You are sure to find your own "guesses" in this directory, which will make cheering at the stadium even more fun. Please take your time and enjoy it while waiting for the game to start!

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I would like to introduce Ms. Rio Miyazaki, a member of The Fighters Girl, the official cheer team of Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters.

Born in Shizuoka Prefecture on October 5, her nickname is "Riocha" or "Riorio" and her hobby is making travel plans.

Ms. Miyazaki represented Japan in the 72nd Miss Universe World Games held in El Salvador as the Miss Universe 2023. She started learning cheerleading in the first grade of elementary school, and in junior high and high school, she was a member of the cheerleading club and won the overall national championship.

This season, her second year with the team, she continues her activities, saying, "I want to support The Fighters the moment of Japan's first victory as a The Fighters girl and witness the victory. Please keep your eyes on Ms. Miyazaki as she dances ground with her dynamic performance utilizing her long arms and legs.

Rio Miyazaki Back Number Year 2025]

A Q&A with Rio Miyazaki!

I love "〇〇"!
I love the team's cheerleaders!
I always check the social media accounts of cheerleaders from other teams!

I'm not good at "〇〇"!
I hate bugs!
When I went on a trip with my colleague Nanako Ueno, she burst out laughing when she saw me running around trying to escape insects.

What are some essential warnings that should always be included in your "instruction manual"?
I'm a chatterbox, so nodding along is a must! I'm a true ENFP!

What inspired you to start dancing?
I've always loved dancing, and it all started when my mother found an advertisement for J-League cheerleaders and went to audition.

Where would you like to travel to?
Paris, Nice

◯What's your phone's wallpaper?
This is a picture of my role model! I change it depending on my mood, so it'll probably be different in a month, lol.

If the concept of calories disappeared from the world, what would you want to eat until you were full?
I'll keep eating endless amounts of my favorite beef cutlets from "Gyukatsu Motomura"!

◯What is your ideal way to spend a holiday?
I'd love to take a morning flight to Korea, eat a lot, do some shopping, and then come back on a late-night flight! (That's absolutely impossible, lol)

What are you grateful for in your life?
What I am most grateful for in my life is being born to my parents. Thanks to my parents, who always encouraged me no matter what, I was able to continue taking on various challenges.
I also want to express my heartfelt gratitude to artist Takahiro Nishijima! When I attended one of his live performances, I was captivated by the entertainment he creates, and it made me strongly feel, "I want to become someone who can make people happy and entertained." He is one of the people who gave me a major impetus to want to do this job.

What is something you would like to try someday?
I want to be an interpreter! I want to be able to speak many different languages so I can convey the words and feelings of people all over the world.

Here's what's amazing about member XX!
Mariko Ozaki's shoulder joint flexibility is amazing!
I don't think I could ever keep up with Mariko's flexibility without breaking some bones, lol.

◯What was the happiest thing about working as a "The Fighters Girl"?
I'm so glad I got to meet all the fans who love The Fighters and The Fighters Girls!
I love children, and one little girl came up to me and said, "I want to be The Fighters Girl like you," which made me really happy.

◯What aspects of yourself do you think have grown since joining "The Fighters Girls"?
Speaking in front of people. I loved chatting with my friends, but I was not good at speaking in front of large groups of people. However, after doing a lot of stadium tour guiding and MC work, my fear has gradually faded!

Show off your team!
I feel that we are a team loved by the people of Hokkaido! I am proud and grateful to be able to work in such a wonderful environment!

◯What are the challenges you've set for yourself for the 2026 season?
I'll give it my all in every match so I have no regrets!
I'll try to see everyone in the venue! (I'll do my best!)

What kind of place is "ES CON FIELD Hokkaido" to you?
It's a theme park, and it's also my family home in Hokkaido!
I still get excited when I arrive at the stadium. At the same time, it's a place that makes me feel safe and secure, like being at home!

◯How would you describe the "The Fighters Girls" in one word?
Source of energy

◯What do you think a "professional baseball cheer performer" is like?
She wholeheartedly supports her beloved baseball and is an inspiring figure who acts as a bridge between players and fans!
Now that I'm also working as a cheer performer, I'll do my best to become someone that others can look up to!

If you had to choose your walk-up music for the 2026 season, which would it be?
M!LK "I love you so much I could die!"

Finally, a message to the readers of Pacific League Insight...

"I'm so happy to be able to liven up the professional baseball world as The Fighters Girl again this season! We'll give our all in our performances as we aim for our first championship in 10 years, and we'll get the team and the fans excited! I'm really looking forward to meeting The Fighters fans, as well as fans of other teams, at ES CON FIELD Hokkaido!"

[The Fighters Girls]
In 2004, the The Fighters Girls cheerleading team was formed along with the team's relocation to Hokkaido. Beyond energizing the stadium with their performances and cheering on the team, they are active both inside and outside the stadium, serving as stadium tour guides, promoting the team in various media, and working as dance academy instructors. They also actively participate in visits to kindergartens and daycare centers throughout Hokkaido and appear at events, playing a crucial role as a "bridge" connecting The Fighters with fans and the local community. This season, wearing their newly redesigned costumes—the first refresh in four years—the team consists of 27 members, including 14 new members and 13 returning members, who will passionately support The Fighters in their quest win.

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[Click here for the previous "Introduction to all performers from the 6 Pacific League teams in 2026"]