Mamoru Miyano to Throw First Pitch at Jingu Stadium for Super Mario Galaxy Movie Special Night Event

To commemorate the Japan release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, a special night baseball event will be held at Meiji Jingu Stadium on April 18 and 19. It has also been announced that voice actor Mamoru Miyano, who voices Mario, will take the mound for the ceremonial first pitch on April 18.

On the day of the event, Miyano will appear on the pitcher’s mound, while Mario and Luigi are also scheduled to make appearances at the stadium to energize the crowd. The two iconic characters will return again on April 19, making the event a unique experience for fans to enjoy alongside beloved characters.

Further details can be found on the official website of Meiji Jingu Stadium or the official website of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

Global Success of the Latest Super Mario Film

This film is the latest installment following the worldwide hit The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Based on the universe of the Super Mario series, the animated film is produced by Illumination in collaboration with Nintendo.

The movie has already been released in North America, where it recorded approximately 34 million dollars in box office revenue on its opening day, marking the highest Wednesday opening in history. Within its first five days, it earned 190 million dollars and topped the weekend box office rankings. With global earnings surpassing 370 million dollars, the film is already creating a major “Mario phenomenon” worldwide.

Source : ORICON NEWS