After a two-year hiatus, the Hanshin Tigers have earned their place in the coveted Japan Series, the baseball championship series in Nippon Professional Baseball. The Tigers, a popular Kansai team, have surged back onto the national stage, securing their position in the competition and reigniting fan enthusiasm.

Baseball is akin to a national sport in Japan, with teams and players boasting ardent and zealous fan bases. The Hanshin Tigers are one of the most loved and supported teams, and their victory in making it to the Japan Series has brought in an immense wave of joy and enthusiasm among baseball fans. Baseball games are often viewed as family events, engaging communities and bringing people together.

In the U.S., the excitement mirrors the enthusiasm seen when a team enters the World Series after a hiatus, such as the Chicago Cubs' historic win in 2016 after a 108-year drought. In the EU, a similar enthusiasm can be seen when a football team advances to the UEFA Champions League final after a long absence.