Universal Music LLC (Head Office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Fujikura Nao / hereinafter referred to as Universal Music) will be releasing the Murakami Takashi x MLB Tokyo Series collection by Fanatics, a company that operates sports license merchandising, and Complex, a partner with Universal Music Group, in conjunction with the Chicago Cubs vs. World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, which will be held at Tokyo Dome from March 18th to 19th. A pop-up event will be held at UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE HARAJUKU in Harajuku, Tokyo for a limited time from Saturday, March 8th to Friday, March 21st.
To celebrate the 2025 MLB (Major League Baseball) Tokyo Series, Fanatics and Complex will be releasing the “Murakami Takashi x MLB Tokyo Series” collection in conjunction with the Chicago Cubs vs. World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers to be held at Tokyo Dome from March 18th to 19th.
This collection will be on sale in LA, Chicago, New York and Japan at the Fanatics and Complex Tokyo pop-up event held at UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE HARAJUKU in Harajuku, Tokyo from March 8th to 21st. In addition to Nike’s MLB T-shirts and hoodies, the company also offers special items such as Nike’s official Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs’ MLB exclusive uniforms. Fanatics’ apparel collection, which incorporates Murakami’s iconic flower artwork, will also be sold in Nike’s MLB-only jerseys, including Dodgers’ Otani Shohei, Yamamoto Yunobu, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Cubs’ Imanaga Shota, Suzuki Seiya and Dansby Swanson. In addition to wearable goods, there are also a wide range of items including New Era 59FIFTY caps, knits, adjustable caps, Rawlings® baseball, Victus bats, tote bags, and key chains.
The collection will be on sale at the MLB shop in Tokyo Dome from March 14th to 19th, and will be exhibited at the MLB shop inside MIYASHITA PARK during March 6th to 23rd. Online sales will also begin on the Fanatics app, Complex.com, and MLBShop.JP from 2am on March 8th (Japan time).
POP-UP STORE Venue/period
UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE HARAJUKU 1st and 3rd floors
Saturday, March 8th – Friday, March 21st, 2025
1-20-6 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo (3 minutes walk from Takeshita Exit of Harajuku Station on the JR Yamanote Line)
Opening hours: 11:00-18:00
For details on making an appointment at POP-UP STORE, please check the application website at the link below before applying.
https://t.livepocket.jp/t/l92b6
Important information regarding admission to Tokyo Pop-Up Events:
●All visitors must be in advance https://t.livepocket.jp/t/l92b6 You will need to reserve a 30-minute time slot at.
Only visitors who have confirmed their reservations will be allowed to enter.
The waiting line for entry will begin on March 8th at 10:50am (Japan time).
●Admission restriction period: March 8, 2025 to March 21, 2025
●Regulations during the admission restriction period: Only one person can enter per day. A total of 3 items can be purchased per visit.
●About stock: Sales will end as soon as stock runs out.
●Regarding changes to sales methods: Sales methods may change depending on demand and logistics situation.
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Murakami Takashi x MLB Tokyo Series Collection
The collaboration between Fanatics and Complex brings together two prestigious teams that represent MLB, the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs, to offer a variety of limited edition products that reflect Murakami’s unique style. These products are offered by the global sports platform Fanatics, and will sell Nike’s MLB T-shirts and hoodies as well as special items such as Nike’s official Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs’ MLB exclusive uniforms. Fanatics’ apparel collection, which incorporates Murakami’s iconic flower artwork, will also be sold in Nike’s MLB-only jerseys, including Dodgers’ Otani Shohei, Yamamoto Yunobu, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Cubs’ Imanaga Shota, Suzuki Seiya and Dansby Swanson. Fanatics Collectibles, which owns the Topps brand, will also be participating in this partnership and will develop a trading card set featuring Murakami’s artwork. The highlight of this limited-edition chase card is a dual autographed card (only one card) by Murakami and Otani. It is undoubtedly one of the most valuable and popular cards ever.
In addition to wearable merchandise, the collection includes a wide range of items including New Era 59FIFTY caps, knits, adjustable caps, Rawlings® baseball, Victus bats, tote bags and keychains.
As part of this collaboration, Murakami’s Ohana Hatake, the first brand led by legendary artists, will be unveiling two new exclusive slides. The new work features Murakami’s iconic flower motif, featuring the ingenious Surippa Ohana silhouette with the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers logos.
For more information about the Murakami Takashi x MLB Tokyo Series collection, visit the Fanatics app Complex.com or follow Complex and Fanatics.
About FANATICS
Fanatics is building the world’s leading digital sports platform. The company ignites the passion of sports fans around the world, offering products and services in the Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming fields, allowing sports fans to purchase, collect and bet, maximizing the presence and reach of hundreds of sports partners around the world.
Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can purchase licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle, streetwear products, headwear and hard goods, as well as collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia and other digital items. It will also betting as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform.
Fanatics has built a database of over 100 million sports fans worldwide, and a global partner network of around 900 sports-related organizations. This includes major domestic and international professional sports leagues, athlete associations, teams, universities, university conferences and retail partners. It also partners with 2,500 athletes and celebrities and 200 dedicated athletes. Additionally, it operates over 2,000 retail locations, including Lids-branded retailers. The company’s over 22,000 employees are committed to constantly improving the fan experience and delighting sports fans around the world.
For more information, please visit www.fanaticsinc.com.
About COMPLEX
Complex is the definitive platform for global youth culture and music lifestyles, seamlessly integrating cutting-edge content, commerce and live experiences, delivering on an unparalleled scale.
Complex tells a variety of stories, including streetwear, style, music, sports and art, through videos, long texts, and social media. The content will engage in dynamic conversations with the audience, reflecting and shaping the zeitgeist of convergence culture.
Combining powerful media juggernauts and curated marketplaces, Complex is redefining the way fans interact with their favorite brands and artists, reshaping the future of digital culture and commerce. The strategic partnership between Complex and Universal Music Group provides unparalleled experiences and exclusive collaboration for passionate music fans.
About Murakami Takashi
He is the founder and advocate of “Superflat Theory,” which reconstructs traditional Japanese paintings through visual elements in anime and manga, and explores the origins of contemporary Japanese art. Murakami has expressed numerous characters that reflect otaku culture, including Miss Ko2 and Mr. DOB, in intentionally kitschy sculptures and sharp planar paintings that are opposite to Western perspective. Murakami’s cultural theory, based on subculture, not only dismantles the hierarchy of highbrow/lowbrow, but also critically portrays the psychology of Japanese people after World War II, establishes Japan’s unique discourse in the increasingly globalized art scene. He continues to attract a wide range of audiences, beyond the boundaries of contemporary art, through his diverse activities, including collaborations with Louis Vuitton, street culture and contemporary ceramics. The final episode of the “Superflat” trilogy, “Little Boy: The Arts of Japan’s Exploding Subculture” (New York, 2005), was awarded the Best Thematic Museum Show in AICA in the same year. His first retrospective exhibition, “©MURAKAMI” (2007-2009), began with the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles, and toured four cities in North America and Europe. He has since held large-scale solo exhibitions around the world, including Palace of Versailles (2010), Al Riwaq Exhibition Hall (Doha, 2012), Mori Art Museum (Tokyo, 2015), Garage Museum of Contemporary Art (Moscow, 2017), Tai Kwun Contemporary (Hong Kong, 2019), The Broad (Los Angeles, 2022), Asian Art Museum of San Francisco (San Francisco, 2023), and Kyoto City Kyocera Museum (Kyoto, 2024).
About Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball (MLB) is the oldest professional sports league in America. It consists of 30 member clubs in the United States and Canada, and performs the highest level of professional baseball. MLB, led by Commissioner Robert D. Manfred Jr., has increased the number of spectators in the last two seasons for the first time in 12 years (+11% overall), with 80% of clubs increasing their fans due to major rules changes that improve the quality of their playing on the field. The 2024 season recorded the highest game time in the last 40 years and the most steals in the last 109 years. MLB’s viewers also increased across domestic media partners, with overseas viewers rising by 18%, MLB.TV streaming set new records with over 14 billion minutes of viewing, and League of the Year awarded by Sports Business Journal and CLIOS. As the league strengthens its marketing efforts and strengthens promotion of star players like NL MVP Otani Shohei in 2024 and AL MVP Aaron Judge in 2024, MLB is significantly increasing its younger fanbase, as evidenced through viewership ratings, social media, ticket purchases and participation metrics. Through MLB Together’s commitment to social responsibility, MLB continues to work to have a positive impact on communities across the US, Canada and around the world. With the continued success in the production and distribution of MLB Network, the MLB digital platform and local media, MLB continues to discover innovative ways for fans to enjoy America’s National Pastime and truly global games. For more information about MLB, please visit www.mlb.com.
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