The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs are set to kick off the 2025 MLB season with the Tokyo Series. The Dodgers and Cubs have Japanese players on the roster, and each team will send a Japanese ace to the mound.
Takashi Murakami and the league teamed up with Fanatics and Complex to produce a limited edition Tokyo Series collection, which will be released on Friday.

The limited edition merchandise can be purchased at Fanatics or the MLB Shop, and this will only be available for a short period. This collection features custom jerseys and apparel of the Dodgers and the Cubs.
Murakami is known for using vibrant colors and playful designs, transforming the traditional look of MLB jerseys. The cost of a new custom jersey is expected to be $250.
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs will play on Mar. 18 and 19 in the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo. Some exhibition games will be played between the MLB teams and some of the top teams from the Japanese league.
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"It's finally time for MLB Tokyo Series," the voice in the video said (translated from Japan). "Five Japanese players return to Japan as key players for two prolific teams in the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs. How are you feeling about Shohei Ohtani's upcoming season?"
There are five notable Japanese stars set to appear in this series, including Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Roki Sasaki, Seiya Suzuki and Shota Imanaga. The Tokyo Series is part of the 2025 World Tour as the MLB continues to expand to other parts of the world.