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[Updated 7/24] 8/8 Kunihiro Shimizu Retirement Commemorative
GORI LAST MATCH Supported by Keihan
"Thanks Banner" Event Confirmed!
Updated July 24, 2026
Thank you very much for your continued support of OSAKA BLUTEON.
OSAKA BLUTEON is launching the "Thanks Nobori" project, through which fans and companies can express their gratitude to player Shimizu, as a project for the "Kunihiro Shimizu Player Retirement Commemorative GORI LAST MATCH Supported by Keihan" to be held at Panasonic Arena on Saturday, August 8, 2026, via "Cheering AD
" operated by jeki, Inc. (hereinafter "jeki").
This project is a new participatory cheering project that allows you to personally give shape to your "thank you" for the retirement match of Kunihiro Shimizu player, who has led the Japanese volleyball world for 18 seasons.
On the day of the event, cheering banners with messages will be displayed at Panasonic Arena. After the display, they will be delivered to all participants with player Shimizu's autograph.
Update Information
Updated July 24
Due to popular demand, the application period has been extended!
The application deadline is Monday, July 27 at 12:00 PM, so please be sure to participate in this project soon.
Project Overview
For fans, we will display a banner featuring a message to Shimizu-senshu and your nickname, or a banner with an original design, at Panasonic Arena on Saturday, August 8, 2026.
After the event, we will have it autographed by Shimizu-senshu and delivered to you. For companies, we also offer corporate plans that include your company name and logo.
Project Name
Kunihiro Shimizu Retirement Commemorative GORI LAST MATCH Supported by Keihan "Thanks Banner"
Display Date
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Display Location
Panasonic Arena
Application Period
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 4:00 PM - Monday, July 27, 2026, 12:00 PM
Price
For fans
30,000 yen (excluding tax)
For businesses
- ・Memorial Plan: 50,000 yen (excluding tax)
- ・Legend Plan: 100,000 yen (excluding tax)
Benefits
All participants will receive a banner autographed by Kunihiro Shimizu-senshu
(Legend Plan also includes 2 retirement match tickets and a commemorative gift)
design
7 types of templates or original design
Message
Within 50 full-width characters (within 20 characters for nicknames) *For templates
How to Apply
Via the Cheering AD official website (first-come, first-served basis; ends once the planned number is reached)
Details/Application URL
Three Features of the Project
1. The volleyball world's first fan-participatory "Thanks Banner" project
Panasonic Arena will be decorated with "Thanks Nobori" banners featuring heartfelt messages. Those coming to the venue on the day can enjoy the special experience of finding "their own banner." For those who cannot attend, this is a sure way to deliver your thoughts to player Shimizu.
2. Two ways to enjoy: choose from 7 templates or create an original design
In addition to 7 types of template designs, we also offer a "Design Your Own" plan that allows you to create an original banner using your own photos or illustrations. You can express your gratitude for his 18-year career with a one-of-a-kind banner.
Template lineup
- ・Panasonic Panthers 1
- ・Panasonic Panthers 2
- ・Panasonic Panthers 3
- ・OSAKA BLUTEON1
- ・OSAKA BLUTEON2
- ・OSAKA BLUTEON3
- ・Special
3. Corporate plans available, including logo placement and commemorative gift benefits
In addition to options for individual fans, we have prepared two plans for companies. These can be utilized by partner companies that have walked alongside player Shimizu for many years, as well as any company wishing to express their gratitude.
Memorial Plan
Display your company name (text). Choose from 7 templates.
A banner with an autograph will be delivered to you.
Price: 50,000 yen / banner (excluding tax)
Legend Plan
Display your company logo. Custom designs are accepted.
A banner with an autograph + 2 tickets to the retirement match + commemorative gift.
Price: 100,000 yen / banner (excluding tax)
4. All participants will receive a "hand-signed banner"
After the display period ends, the banners signed by player Shimizu will be mailed to all participants. You will receive a token of "thank you" as a lifelong keepsake.
The banner delivered will be the same big size (H: 1,800mm x W: 600mm) as the one displayed.
What is Cheering AD?
Cheering AD is an cheering advertisement service that gives "form" to fans' feelings.
In addition to cheering advertisements such as station posters and vision advertisements, we also develop participatory projects that create a place for cheering together with fans, such as this Thanks Nobori (banner) project.
Cheering AD will continue to work with fans to create a future where the passion for cheering spreads, not only by leaving the feeling of cheering as a memento, but also by creating "new ways of cheering" in various scenes such as sports, events, and live performances.
Inquiries regarding this service
jeki, Inc. Future Business Promotion Department
Inquiry Desk (Email only): cheering_ad@jeki.co.jp