Noriko Hidaka, who played Minami Asakura in the anime "Touch," will serve as the narrator for the VCR of "2026 World Baseball Classic" distributed on Netflix.
The VTR, with Hidaka as the narrator, will be distributed as a project for Japan in preparation for the final round. The video focuses on the highlights of the match that will hold the key to the final round, as well as the plays and backgrounds of the notable players. In addition to looking back on the team's path to victory during the pre-game show, content will be delivered that will heighten expectations for the upcoming match. For details, please check the official information of Netflix.
Hidaka commented, ``I would be happy if my voice, which has been with baseball as Minami Asakura of ``Touch,'' will be with everyone watching the World Baseball Classic and bring out the excitement and drama of the game even just a little.'' The quarterfinals of the 2026 World Baseball Classic will begin on March 14th. The Netflix tournament support song is a cover of "Touch" by Hiroshi Inaba.
