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SoraNews24
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- SoraNews24
Test your might in forehead flicking with Decopin Buster
No need to use your head anymore for this simple game. On 15 December 2023, baseball phenom Shohei Ohtani held his first press conference as a member of the LA Dodgers. It was a joyous event for the future World Series winning team and Ohtani's spirits were also high as he introduced his pet dog to the world. Perhaps in honor of his international success, his dog actually has two names 'Decoy' in English and 'Dekopin' in Japanese. ▼ Decoy/Dekopin has been a regular fixture in Dodger Stadium ever since. The word ' dekopin ' is a combination of the words ' deko ' which can mean 'forehead' and ' pin ' which is very similar to the English word 'ping' to simulate a sharp impact, making ' dekopin ' translate to something like 'forehead ping.' It's a common act of playful childhood roughhousing along the lines of noogies and could be used as punishment for losing a game like rock, paper, scissors. The euphoria at the time surrounding Ohtani's new home, recent marriage, and adorable dog spread like wildfire in Japan. The craze got so big that even Hac Co., Ltd. in Osaka, the maker of Dekopin Buster, or 'Decopin Buster' as they stylize it, benefitted without having anything at all to do with Ohtani or his dog. ▼ Right now, I can hear you thinking, 'You don't mean the same Hac that makes the remote control turds, do you?' Yes, the very same. As Dekopin fever took hold, a lot of attention fell on Decopin Buster. It was featured in several YouTube videos and sold like hot cakes might have if they were called 'dekopin cakes.' Hac was only now finally able to produce more Decopin Busters and released them again on 18 June for 4,680 yen (US$32) each. Decopin Buster works just like one of those punching machines found in bars or game centers, only instead of punching the padded arm, you must flick it hard enough to get a high score. It also comes with mission cards and penalty cards to add some depth to competitive dekopinning. We actually got a Decopin Buster in a Village Vanguard lucky bag similar to this one, back during its original run in late 2023. However, batteries were sold separately so we couldn't test it in time for the article. It looked pretty fun though. Worry no longer about your next game of paper football or marbles. With Decopin Buster you can hone your flicks to levels never thought possible. I did and now every time I flick a mosquito off my arm, it completely atomizes. Source: PR Times, Hac Images: PR Times, ©SoraNews24 ● Want to hear about SoraNews24's latest articles as soon as they're published? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
Globe and Mail
11-06-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
New Blue Jays book sheds light on attempted Ohtani signing
Toronto Blue Jays brass used all the bells and whistles when they tried to land two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani in the fall of 2023. The once-in-a-lifetime pursuit of the Japanese free agent, as author Keegan Matheson writes in his new book, 'The Franchise: Toronto Blue Jays,' included taking Ohtani, his agent and interpreter at the time on a tour of the team's renovated player development complex, complete with a few special touches. Three lockers in the clubhouse were set aside for Ohtani, along with jerseys, gear, hats, bags and accessories. It was all part of an elaborate effort to sell him on the team. An impressed Ohtani — whose camp wanted total secrecy throughout the process — walked out of the Dunedin, Fla., facility with bags of team gear and a Blue Jays hat on his head, Matheson writes. Ohtani stopped to take pictures with his interpreter, who was also sporting some Toronto kit. The superstar's dog, 'Decoy,' came running out to join them in a Canadian dog jacket the Blue Jays had bought for him. 'I think that the presentation they gave Ohtani was incredibly impressive and they were not the No. 2 team just to be strung along and used as the other person at the bargaining table,' said Matheson. 'They were No. 2 because they almost signed him.' The behind-the-scenes colour and details from Matheson's interviews and descriptions bring an intriguing, memorable and downright surreal chapter in the team's near half-century history to life. Ohtani would eventually sign a 10-year, US$700-million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. It was a big blow for Canada's lone big-league team and its countrywide contingent of supporters. The Blue Jays would eventually sign a big fish of their own, locking up star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to a 14-year extension last April worth a team record $500 million. The megadeal helped soothe any lingering pain from the Ohtani situation and also showed the franchise was willing to spend big in an effort to be a consistent contender. But that Ohtani off-season — from a bizarre Zoom call with general manager Ross Atkins to the erroneous report that Ohtani had chosen the Blue Jays and was on a plane to Toronto — was the 'strangest experience' Matheson expects to have as a reporter. 'The game that went into it was really fascinating,' Matheson said in a recent interview. 'Trying to operate in secrecy in a world where we want to know everything that's going on with your favourite team and with your favourite player. 'This was more of a TV drama and the amount of work that went into keeping it secret fascinates me.' The book also explores the team's early days, the playoff successes in the early 1990s, the near-misses in the previous decade, and many of the players — on and off the field — who made it all happen. The stories and anecdotes are not always the obvious ones. From players sipping chicken noodle soup at a frigid Exhibition Stadium, to amusing tales of manager-athlete dynamics, to the homecoming after a 670-day break between home games due to COVID-19, Matheson touches all the bases. 'Instead of asking a pitcher why he lost or asking someone why they struck out three times, this was an opportunity to ask someone, 'Hey, tell me about the best days of your life,'' said Matheson, who covers the team for 'Tell me about that memory that everyone always asks you about at the bar, at golf tournaments and coffee shops.' 'The Franchise: Toronto Blue Jays,' a 302-page book published by Triumph Books, is available now at a retail price of $38.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Shohei Ohtani announces birth of first child with wife Mamiko Tanaka on social media
Shohei Ohtani and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, are the new parents of a baby girl. Ohtani made the announcement on social media on Saturday with a statement and a photo of the baby's feet. (The couple's dog, Decoy, also made an appearance.) The statement did not include the name of the child. "I am so grateful to my loving wife, who gave birth to our healthy beautiful daughter," Ohtani's announcement began. "To my daughter, thank you for making us very nervous, yet super-anxious parents." The reigning National League MVP stayed in Los Angeles this weekend, missing the Dodgers' series in Arlington, Texas with the Rangers in anticipation of the birth. Ohtani was placed on the paternity list on Friday. Following the Dodgers' three-game set with the Rangers, the team plays two games at Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs before returning home on Thursday. The Dodgers begin a six-game homestand versus the Pittsburgh Pirates and Miami Marlins on Friday. To take Ohtani's place on the active roster, the Dodgers called up veteran Eddie Rosario from Triple-A Oklahoma City, with whom he was batting .339 with a .948 OPS. "I would also like to thank the Dodgers organization, my teammates and the fans for their constant support and kind words of encouragement," Ohtani added. "I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to all the medical professionals and everyone who dedicated their support to us, up until this wonderful day." Ohtani revealed his marriage to Tanaka last spring before the Dodgers played in Seoul, South Korea versus the San Diego Padres. The superstar slugger went on to produce MLB's first-ever 50-homer, 50-steal season. The couple announced in December that they were expecting their first child with a photo that also featured Decoy. In 20 games with the Dodgers this season, Ohtani is batting .288 with an .930 OPS, six home runs, eight RBI and five stolen bases. The Dodgers are 15-6 going into Saturday's matchup with the Rangers, a half-game behind the Padres for second place in the NL West.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Shohei Ohtani announces birth of first child with wife Mamiko Tanaka on social media
The couple posted a statement and photo of their baby girl's feet Shohei Ohtani and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, are the new parents of a baby girl. Ohtani made the announcement on social media on Saturday with a statement and a photo of the baby's feet. (The couple's dog, Decoy, also made an appearance.) The statement did not include the name of the child. "I am so grateful to my loving wife, who gave birth to our healthy beautiful daughter," Ohtani's announcement began. "To my daughter, thank you for making us very nervous, yet super-anxious parents." ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement The reigning National League MVP stayed in Los Angeles this weekend, missing the Dodgers' series in Arlington, Texas with the Rangers in anticipation of the birth. Ohtani was placed on the paternity list on Friday. To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social media partners" setting to do so. Following the Dodgers' three-game set with the Rangers, the team plays two games at Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs before returning home on Thursday. The Dodgers begin a six-game homestand versus the Pittsburgh Pirates and Miami Marlins on Friday. To take Ohtani's place on the active roster, the Dodgers called up veteran Eddie Rosario from Triple-A Oklahoma City, with whom he was batting .339 with a .948 OPS. ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement "I would also like to thank the Dodgers organization, my teammates and the fans for their constant support and kind words of encouragement," Ohtani added. "I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to all the medical professionals and everyone who dedicated their support to us, up until this wonderful day." Ohtani revealed his marriage to Tanaka last spring before the Dodgers played in Seoul, South Korea versus the San Diego Padres. The superstar slugger went on to produce MLB's first-ever 50-homer, 50-steal season. The couple announced in December that they were expecting their first child with a photo that also featured Decoy. In 20 games with the Dodgers this season, Ohtani is batting .288 with an .930 OPS, six home runs, eight RBI and five stolen bases. The Dodgers are 15-6 going into Saturday's matchup with the Rangers, a half-game behind the Padres for second place in the NL West.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Shohei Ohtani announces birth of first child with wife Mamiko Tanaka on social media
Shohei Ohtani and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, are the new parents of a baby girl. Ohtani made the announcement on social media on Saturday with a statement and a photo of the baby's feet. (The couple's dog, Decoy, also made an appearance.) The statement did not include the name of the child. "I am so grateful to my loving wife, who gave birth to our healthy beautiful daughter," Ohtani's announcement began. "To my daughter, thank you for making us very nervous, yet super-anxious parents." Advertisement The reigning National League MVP stayed in Los Angeles this weekend, missing the Dodgers' series in Arlington, Texas with the Rangers in anticipation of the birth. Ohtani was placed on the paternity list on Friday. Following the Dodgers' three-game set with the Rangers, the team plays two games at Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs before returning home on Thursday. The Dodgers begin a six-game homestand versus the Pittsburgh Pirates and Miami Marlins on Friday. To take Ohtani's place on the active roster, the Dodgers called up veteran Eddie Rosario from Triple-A Oklahoma City, with whom he was batting .339 with a .948 OPS. "I would also like to thank the Dodgers organization, my teammates and the fans for their constant support and kind words of encouragement," Ohtani added. "I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to all the medical professionals and everyone who dedicated their support to us, up until this wonderful day." Advertisement Ohtani revealed his marriage to Tanaka last spring before the Dodgers played in Seoul, South Korea versus the San Diego Padres. The superstar slugger went on to produce MLB's first-ever 50-homer, 50-steal season. The couple announced in December that they were expecting their first child with a photo that also featured Decoy. In 20 games with the Dodgers this season, Ohtani is batting .288 with an .930 OPS, six home runs, eight RBI and five stolen bases. The Dodgers are 15-8 going into Saturday's matchup with the Rangers, a half-game behind the Padres for second place in the NL West.
