On Sunday, August 30th, the idol group NOT EQUAL ME (commonly known as Noime), produced by Rino Sashihara, appeared at the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters vs. Chiba Lotte Marines game held at ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO. They greatly energized the stadium with a variety of performances, including the first baseman pitch just before the game, the 'Fox Dance' between inning, and even a special live performance after the game.

Nanaka Tomita performs the first baseman pitch wearing number 7! Where will her full-power throw land...

Just before the game, Nanaka Tomita played the first baseman pitch in mound. Wearing the The Fighters number home uniform with the number "7" in her name, she nervously headed to mound. With the members watching, she gave her all at once, and although she narrowly bounce it in the front, she successfully finished mitt.

After finishing the pitch, Tomita-san showed some frustration but bowed with a beaming smile toward the stands. Surrounded by warm applause, he ran over to the members.

≠ME's Nanaka Tomita first baseman pitch ⚾ #Noime @Notequal_ME#lovefighters pic.twitter.com/gHrHQeQm5J

— Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters Official (@FightersPR) August 30, 2026

All members appeared performing the "Fox Dance"! The overwhelming heroine-like presence shown by ME

Between innings during the game, all members appeared for the "Fox Dance." Wearing matching fox ears and tails with the club's official cheer team, "The Fighters Girl," their adorable appearance dancing quickly spread on social media and became a hot topic.

Member Momo Sakurai reflected on her own Instagram account, writing about her joy, saying, "I was truly happy to perform the long-awaited Fox Dance."

Fox Dance with the members of ≠ME 🦊💎

After the game, the <AFTER GAME> special live will be held! #NoiMe @Notequal_ME#lovefighters pic.twitter.com/cK8QSDWduW

— Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters Official (@FightersPR) August 30, 2026

Performed on the ground celebrating a win! A special live performance that wrapped ES CON FIELD in even more excitement.

In this day's game, Shun Mizutani hit the go-ahead run, leading The Fighters to their third consecutive come-from-behind win. After the game, the ≠ME special live performance held on the ground, where the lingering excitement of the heated match remained, enveloped ES CON FIELD in even more enthusiasm.

The songs performed during the approximately 30-minute special live were as follows.

1. Ai Kudasaimase
2. Kassai Parade
3. Kyunkawa Jinsei
4. Kurukuru Kakigori
5. summer haze
6. Koko de first baseman Kiss
7. Kimi wa Kono Natsu, Koi wo Suru
8. Last Chance, Last Dance

From cute smiles to powerful performances, it was a quick 30 minutes packed with their charm. It became a highly successful special live that added flair to the win of The Fighters, who had triumphed in the fierce battle.

Text by Sari Ikeda