Prominent advisor to the DeNA Baseball Club, Saito "Ryu" Takashi, is set to leave his position. Known as a respected figure in the world of Japanese professional baseball, Saito Takashi's departure is unexpected and the reasons behind his decision have not been disclosed. The DeNA Club is set to make formal announcements regarding his resignation soon.

In Japan, professional baseball is one of the most popular sports and followers keep up with not only the games but also the management teams and staff. Changes in advisors, especially with someone as well-known as Saito Takashi, often spark discussion and speculation among fans and industry professionals.

Similar to the U.S. or EU's reaction to unexpected departure of a significant figure in a popular sports' management team, Saito Takashi's departure is likely to stir conversations and potential concerns over the future direction of the DeNA Club.