For weeks, the buzz around Shohei Ohtani wasn’t about his dominance on the mound or his power at the plate—it was about what wasn’t happening. The Dodgers’ superstar had yet to hit a home run since embracing fatherhood, an uncharacteristic drought that left fans and analysts scratching their heads. But sometimes, the spark a player needs doesn’t come from a batting cage adjustment or a mechanical tweak. Sometimes, it comes from something much closer to the heart. Maybe a walk-out song?
On April 29, amid mounting pressure against the Marlins, Ohtani finally broke through. His first home run of the season came just days after he and his wife welcomed their first 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥 into the world. Adding a touch of whimsy to the moment, Ohtani revealed that his wife had played the Sailor Moon anime’s iconic opening theme, “Moonlight Densetsu” by DALI and Manish, before the game—a sentimental choice that seemed to unlock something special. Fatherhood, nostalgia, and a bit of anime magic may have been just the combination he needed.
For starters, the song is about the unique powers to fight evil. Well, Ohtani is here not to fight the evils, but his unique abilities were just not working. The power came, and Ohtani has arrived, and how. The towering home run may be the teaser for what is coming next. The OG Ohtani? Anyway it is, fans can’t keep calm now as Ohtani has eventually made it out of his slump. The credit goes to his wife, Mamiko, for choosing the walk-out song for Ohtani.
“It was a good home run to get back on the board for this game,” Ohtani said. “I haven’t hit one since being a father, so it’s a really nice one to be able to do that.”
Ohtani’s homer didn’t just break his personal dry spell—it ignited the Dodgers’ offense. His blast sparked a three-run rally in the first inning, setting the tone for a dominant performance at the plate. The Dodgers piled up 18 hits on the night, led by Teoscar Hernandez, who went 4-for-5 with four RBIs to seize the major league lead with 31. Rookie Andy Pages added to the fireworks with three hits of his own, including a home run, continuing his impressive early-season form.
So, the Dodgers run when Ohtani runs! The moment fans were all waiting for. They are flooding social media, crediting Mamiko for letting their superstar get back to form.
Fans are left amazed by Mamiko Ohtani
For those unaware, the game against the Marlins was the Dodgers’ Women’s Night, so the team let the players’ significant others select their walk-up songs. Hence, fans are all in awe of Mamiko for picking up the right song for Ohtani.
“The first guy ever to say this is for you, babe, and actually do it.” Well, who doesn’t know how Shohei Ohtani is attached to his wife? So, just before taking the hit, Ohtani made a sign resembling “this is for you” to Mamiko, and the rest is history. That’s what a real man does! But again, it is proven that for every success of a man, there’s a woman behind him.
Why can’t the women be given the responsibility of playing the songs? “Keep the wives and girlfriends’ walk-up songs if they play like this!!!” Well, if the outcome looks like this, if a walk-out song can pull out a player from a slump, there’s nothing better than letting the women become the DJ! Mamiko deserves all the praise for selecting the song, which can lift the mood for Ohtani. A magic was needed to lift Ohtani, and here came “Moonlight Densetsu.”
“Ohtani is a seemingly wholesome dude. Love to see it.” One user is left spellbound seeing the equation between Ohtani and his wife. For starters, Ohtani isn’t just known for his two-way brilliance on the field—he’s also earned admiration for his clean-cut image off it. He shares a strong bond with his wife, and their recent journey into parenthood has only deepened that connection. The reason Mamiko knew what to do to lift Shohei Ohtani and that her man made the most out of it.
Doesn’t Ohtani already boast god-level figures and milestones? That made one fan comment, “If ‘I’ve got the power of God and Anime on my side,’ was a person.” In 2023, he became the first player in MLB history to qualify among league leaders as both a hitter and a pitcher in the same season, finishing with 44 home runs, a 1.066 OPS, and a 3.14 ERA with 167 strikeouts in just 132 innings. He won the American League MVP unanimously, for the second time. That’s a god-level power, now just got boosted by Mamiko’s anime theme song!
You know Tuxedo Mask, the fictional character of Sailor Moon? He possesses a power item: a Sailor Crystal, which gives him guardianship over the planet Earth. “Shohei is his wife’s Tuxedo Mask,” one fan remarked. Well, not only is his wife, Ohtani, equal to MLB and vice versa to the world. Whether it’s dominating on the mound, launching towering home runs, or giving soft-spoken interviews with a warm smile, Ohtani transcends borders. In an era where MLB is striving to expand its global footprint, Ohtani isn’t just part of the strategy—he is the strategy. The real guardian of the game!
God-level performance, dedication, and an extra anime boost. These are all that is needed to get back Shohei Ohtani. The primetime face! What do you think?
