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MLB announces 'Heroes of the Game' anime campaign featuring Ohtani, Judge

Fresh off the Tokyo Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs, MLB is continuing to engage Japanese fans.

Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani, New York Yankees star Aaron Judge, New York Mets star Juan Soto and Pittsburgh Pirates star Paul Skenes are turned into anime characters in a new MLB campaign released on Wednesday titled: "Heroes of the Game."

Anime, the creative backdrop for the campaign, is a Japanese animation style known for its bold visuals, expressive characters and distinct storytelling.