Retired Japanese baseball star, Mima Manabu, is set to join the Lotte Marines as a coach. Manabu, who had an illustrious career as a pitcher, announced his retirement recently. However, the sports world was taken by surprise when it was revealed that he would be embarking on a new journey as a coach for the Lotte Marines. The date for his official start remains undisclosed.

In Japan, baseball is considered a major sport and news concerning any prominent person from the world of baseball garners significant attention. Manabu's career transition also reflects the traditional Japanese values of perseverance, hard work, contribution to society after retirement, and continuous skill development.

In the US or EU, such a career trajectory is also common. Retired athletes often transition into the roles of coaches, sportscasters, or analysts capitalizing on their industry knowledge and experience. Mima Manabu joining as a coach mirrors this global trend.