Scheduled release date: December 20, 2025 *The release date is an estimate and may change.

[Evolving Shohei Ohtani 2025 Iwate Nippo Special Report Collection]
Shohei Ohtani, the man who continues to amaze the world.
In 2025, he will have overcome a second right elbow surgery and will once again be on the field as a "two-way player."
This book is a complete collector's edition that captures the entire "trajectory of his evolution."

As a batter, he hit a career-high 55 home runs and ran a major league-leading 146 runs.
He returned to pitching in June and continued to pitch well until the end of the season.
Shohei Ohtani led the team to two consecutive World Series victories.

This book is based on the original interviews that Iwate Nippo has accumulated from its hometown of Iwate.
It features in-depth reports by local reporters, testimonies from those involved, and perspectives from local Dodgers reporters.
Furthermore, from the opening game at Tokyo Dome to the postseason,
The book contains a wealth of vivid photographs that our photographers have been pursuing.

Includes official Major League Baseball data,
This is a must-have book for fans, as it allows you to feel the evolution and passion of Shohei Ohtani the baseball player.

Specifications: A4 size / full color / 144 pages (planned)
Published by: Iwate Nippo Co., Ltd. (Cover design may be subject to change)