The iconic opening theme song of My Deer Friend Nokotan (Shikanoko Nokonoko Koshitantan) had the opportunity to appear at a prestigious Japanese high school baseball tournament, which is not only known for its exciting games, but also for the incredible show of support from each school’s marching band. And in the final game of this tournament, the Osaka Toin band has left the audience in awe with their musical repertoire, as the band managed to combine the best of anime and baseball music, creating a unique and unforgettable experience for spectators and anime fans.
The opening of My Deer Friend Nokotan performed by a high school band.
Through various media, many baseball and anime fans shared an unimaginable moment at the Koshien, this happened when the Osaka Toin band decided to include in their repertoire the catchy opening theme song of My Deer Friend Nokotan, which is titled Shikairo Days. But that was not the only anime theme, as they also performed viral hits such as Hai Yorokonde from Kocchi no Kento, accompanied by the popular choreography, thus captivating the audience watching the baseball game.
The choice of these songs, which are current and popular, have generated great surprise among fans who have heard them in the past, and have not let this moment pass on social networks, where they commented on the creativity and originality of the band. Many highlighted how these songs managed to connect with the younger audience, since most of those who know these songs belong to that age group, who are up to date with the anime of the season such as My Deer Friend Nokotan, thus extending the reach of baseball beyond traditional fans.
In addition to these musical themes in the anime, the Osaka Toin band also paid tribute to professional players such as Mori Tomoya and Yoshida Masataka by performing their respective backing tracks; this great combination of new and classic made the atmosphere in the stadium even more exciting. In addition to this fact, My Deer Friend Nokotan‘s official Twitter/X account celebrated this show of support with the message, “My Deer Friend Nokotan is cheering for all the baseball players who try hard,” accompanied by a very funny image.
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The Osaka band Toin’s participation in the Koshien has shown that music and sports can come together in a surprisingly fun and creative way by incorporating popular anime songs and other viral hits. They can connect with a new generation of fans and prove that baseball can be a fun and exciting experience for everyone.
The story of My Deer Friend Nokotan (Shikanoko Nokonoko Koshitantan) follows Torako, a student hiding a past as a gang member, whose life is turned upside down when Nokotan, a transfer girl with antlers, arrives at her school. She has a special sense of smell that can detect people’s past, and soon discovers Torako’s secret. From there, the two embark on a series of adventures full of humor and chaos, facing comical situations and solving problems with their peculiar style.
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