A book for a slightly niche program featuring my favorite comedians has been released.
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This time, I'm talking about a book for a slightly niche program that features my favorite comedians.
If you've seen my previous articles, you might know that my favorite comedians are "Knights".
The niche program is "Kyujien"!
And a book has been released from that Kyujien!!
The book "Kyujien: A Keyword Dictionary to Make Pro Baseball 100 Times More Fun"
Book release date: 6/3/2025
Publisher: KADOKAWA
【A book version of the overly niche baseball information program that has reached its 10th anniversary since its broadcast began】
A related book for "Kyujien: Keywords to Make Pro Baseball 100 Times More Fun" (NHK BS), which has reached its 10th anniversary since the start of the broadcast.
Since the program began, almost all the keywords covered in 111 broadcasts are introduced in a dictionary style, interspersed with hilarious episodes from the studio.
Each broadcast is covered in a two-page spread, and it is packed with useful information that even fascinates pro baseball players, from "curveballs" and "hitting to the opposite field" to "turf" and "rain delays," including magic pitches and batting techniques invented by legendary players, as well as strategies, clever tactics, and coaching theories by managers and coaches!
Interviews with the performers, including the two members of Knights who serve as program MCs and narrators, are also included. With additional original book projects such as recording site reports and interviews with program staff, this is a commemorative volume that delves deep into the charm of the program and the fun of professional baseball.
【Interviewed Performers】 Knights, Shogo Akiyama (Hiroshima Toyo Carp), Masahiro Araki, Hideyuki Awano, Tomoya Satozaki
What is Kyujien in the first place? ── A "dictionary-style" educational program that baseball fans must see
"Kyujien" is a unique information program themed around baseball that is broadcast on NHK BS.
As the name suggests, it is based on the concept of a "baseball dictionary (Kyujien)," and its style of focusing on and digging deep into a single baseball term has been highly acclaimed not only by baseball fans but also by viewers interested in sports and culture.
Program Features
Thorough dissection of a single term
"Kyujien" focuses on just one baseball term per broadcast (e.g., "bunt," "cleanup hitter," "pitching interval") and introduces insights from every angle related to it.
The appeal lies in the fact that it is explained with the insights of diverse guests, including former pro baseball players, managers, coaches, analysts, and even data experts and psychologists.
Unique narrative style and composition
The program's narrative style is by no means stiff; while it feels somewhat like an educational program, it skillfully weaves in humor and video production.
Knights' Hanawa-san's love for baseball and humor are exquisite and funny!
The tempo of the narration and the editing of the footage are lighthearted, and the captions are also funny.
You can watch it without ever getting bored.
Establishing a new genre called "Kyujien"
While many TV programs that deal with baseball follow match results and player performances, "Kyujien" digs into the depth of the sport starting from "words."
For this reason, it is structured so that you can be interested even without specialized knowledge of baseball, and the "fun as a dictionary" is conveyed to those other than baseball fans.
Why is it popular?
Composition that tickles the desire for knowledge: It's not just entertainment; there is learning and discovery.
Deep dive that satisfies the mania's heart: The subtle differences related to terms, historical backgrounds, and differences in usage by teams are carefully analyzed.
The guests' personalities and insights: The real-life episodes shared by former players and experts, incorporating their own experiences, are the main attraction.
Summary
"Kyujien" is a show that teaches you the fun of "knowing" baseball, rather than just "watching" it.
From beginners to enthusiasts, there are ways for everyone to enjoy it, and it makes you rediscover the depth and cultural breadth of baseball.
Even if you aren't a baseball fan, it's a "dictionary-style" educational program that I think everyone should watch at least once.
I have never played baseball myself, but I find it truly fascinating to watch because the players talk about their fields in their own unique ways.
Also, the hosting by Knights' Hanawa is genuinely funny!
Once again, for those interested, I recommend starting by watching the show.
And I am going to buy the book too!!
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