On April 11th, Sekai Bunka Publishing announced the third printing of the picture book "Let's Play Baseball! The Shohei Ohtani Story," for which MLB's Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani served as a special collaborator, bringing the total circulation to 90,000 copies.

Released on March 20th, the publisher described the sales velocity as "exceptional for a picture book." Since its announcement, it has garnered widespread media coverage, sparking a frenzy of interest. The book has received acclaim in many bookstores, including "Amazon" and "Rakuten Books."

In the August 2023 issue of Sekai Bunka Publishing's monthly childcare picture book "Wonderland" (World Culture Wonder Group), a special feature on Shohei Ohtani was published. In January of the same year, inspired by Ohtani's message to children, "You can do anything," the book encapsulates Ohtani's life story in picture book form, accompanied by his words and sentiments.

The latter half of the picture book is titled "Want to Know More? The Shohei Ohtani Newspaper," including Ohtani's handprint and a Q&A from a child's perspective. It conveys the beauty of having dreams, a message uniquely deliverable by Ohtani, who has become an inspiration to children worldwide.