Shohei Ohtani
Biography: Japanese two-way baseball star for the LA Angels.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: July 05, 1994
Deathday: N/A
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Known For
Samurai Beyond Their Dreams: Becoming the Best in the World
2023-06-02
Samurai Beyond Their Dreams: Becoming the Best in the World
Overview: In December 2021, Hideki Kuriyama began devoting his days to one singular goal: hoisting the championship trophy at the 2023 World Baseball Classic. How did he mold his players into one of the best and strongest Samurai Japan teams in history? A close-up documentary that looks back on Samurai Japan's path to becoming world champions, along with valuable behind-the-scenes footage captured by the team's dedicated crew.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2023-06-02
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Shohei Ohtani: Beyond the Dream
2023-11-17
Shohei Ohtani: Beyond the Dream
Overview: This film is an intimate and moving cinematic record of Shohei Ohtani's journey to MLB stardom. A faithful portrait of his talent development and battle with injuries, and his unique mindset to become a superstar ballplayer breaking all the barriers of race, language, discipline, and culture.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-11-17
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Shohei Ohtani: A Baseball Virtuoso
2022-06-11
Shohei Ohtani: A Baseball Virtuoso
Overview: NHK has followed baseball sensation Shohei Ohtani closely since his 2018 Major League debut. We look at Ohtani’s ability to both pitch and bat at the highest level. We hear from those who have supported him on and off the field and examine the importance of his father’s training regime. Join us behind the scenes at such pivotal points as Ohtani’s battle to recover from elbow surgery and reclaim his place as a baseball virtuoso like no other.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-06-11
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Searching for Shohei: An Interview Special
2022-10-18
Searching for Shohei: An Interview Special
Overview: Chronicling Ohtani's upbringing in Japan and continuing through present day as Major League Baseball's reigning American League MVP, SEARCHING FOR SHOHEI intimately details Ohtani's origin story and unique path to becoming one of the game's biggest stars. Throughout the interview, Verlander, in parallel with his one-on-one discussion with Ohtani, shares his own first-hand experience from a 10-day visit to Japan where he takes in the culture and disciplined lifestyle that shaped Ohtani into the player he is today: MVP, All-Star, Silver Slugger and former Rookie of the Year.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-10-18
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Samurai Japan: The Story Behind the WBC Clean Sweep
2024-03-01
Samurai Japan: The Story Behind the WBC Clean Sweep
Overview: Samurai Japan won the 2023 World Baseball Classic for the first time in 14 years, and went all the way to the final undefeated. In addition to the never-before-seen footage of the team, the film also includes interviews with Manager Hideki Kuriyama, players, coaches, and team staff. What is the truth behind the glory and the suffering of the people involved?
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2024-03-01
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Koshien: Japan's Field of Dreams
2019-11-01
Koshien: Japan's Field of Dreams
Overview: Baseball is life for the die-hard competitors in Koshien, Japan’s national high school baseball championship, whose alumni include US baseball stars Shohei Ohtani and former Yankee Hideki Matsui. As popular as America’s World Series, the stakes are beyond high in this single-elimination tournament. For Coach Mizutani, cleaning the grounds and greeting guests are equally important as honing baseball skills, however, demonstrating discipline, sacrifice and unwavering dedication. Director Ema Ryan Yamazaki follows Mizutani and his team on their quest to win the 100th annual Koshien, and, in the process, goes beyond baseball to reveal the heart of the Japanese national character.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2019-11-01
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