FRUITS ZIPPER has been chosen to perform the new theme song for MBS Baseball Park, the television program that broadcasts Hanshin Tigers and other professional baseball games. Their new track "Buchikamase yo!" (roughly "Go for it!") will serve as the 2026 theme song for the popular sports broadcast.

The song was specially written by RYOJI, a member of the veteran hip-hop group Ketsumeishi, known for hits like "Sakura" and "Katsuhima." This collaboration brings together FRUITS ZIPPER's energetic idol pop sound with RYOJI's experienced songwriting.

FRUITS ZIPPER, the seven-member group that debuted in 2022, has been steadily building their reputation with their retro-inspired pop sound and colorful performances. The group consists of Runo Yuno, Rei Nakayama, Hina Yoshihara, Mahiro Hayashida, Riru Chikano, Yuzuha Onda, and Natsumi Murakami.

MBS Baseball Park has been a staple of Japanese sports broadcasting, particularly popular among Hanshin Tigers fans in the Kansai region. Having an idol group perform the theme song follows the Japanese tradition of connecting pop music with sports entertainment, helping to bring younger audiences to baseball broadcasts.

This represents a significant opportunity for FRUITS ZIPPER to reach a broader audience beyond their existing fanbase, as baseball broadcasts draw millions of viewers during the season.