World-famous professional baseball player Shohei Ohtani has been appointed as an ambassador for SECOM. On Tuesday, March 11, a new commercial titled ‘Dream Showdown’ was released, featuring a dream collaboration between Shohei Ohtani and Japanese baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima during his active years.
SECOM CO., LTD. (Headquarters: Shibuya, Tokyo, President: Yasuyuki Yoshida) released a new commercial on Tuesday, March 11, featuring Major League Baseball player Shohei Ohtani, who has been appointed as a brand ambassador, and his dream collaboration with Shigeo Nagashima, a legendary baseball player in Japan. The commercial will begin broadcasting on TV from Saturday, March 15.
Sixty years ago, the United States reached out to one Japanese man. That man was Shigeo Nagashima. Now, there is another man in that same place who is striving to be the world’s best.
Creating Peace of Mind,
Supporting Challenges.
The new commercial features Shohei Ohtani, who is active in American professional baseball, and Shigeo Nagashima, who not only left his own mark as a professional baseball player but has also been a SECOM ambassador for 35 years.
Ohtani stands on the pitcher's mound opposite Nagashima, who is facing him in the batter's box as his younger, iconic self, recreated with CGI. This is a dream collaboration between Ohtani, who is currently making a significant impact in the US, and Nagashima, who was once made an offer by American baseball for a transfer. As the audience focuses on the screen, they will wonder: where will Ohtani’s ball go? Please enjoy this moment while imagining what will come next.
The CGI model of Nagashima was created based on his heroic appearance from the era that propelled him into baseball stardom, while also incorporating input from his opinions regarding various historical materials. Furthermore, Ohtani and Nagashima also performed together in the voiceover for the closing of the commercial, saying, “SECOM—Have you got it?”
The catchphrase of the commercial is ‘Creating Peace of Mind, Supporting Challenges.’ It expresses SECOM’s commitment to providing peace of mind to those who continue to take on challenges every day.
Commercial Overview
Video Release: Tuesday, March 11, 2025
TV Broadcast: Saturday, March 15, 2025
Broadcast Area: Nationwide (Japan)
CM Types:
- ‘Dream Showdown’ 30-second version: https://ad.secom.co.jp/special_cm30
- ‘Dream Showdown’ 15-second version: https://ad.secom.co.jp/special_cm15
You can watch it on the SECOM official YouTube channel ‘SECOM TV’.
Special Website: https://www.secom.co.jp/special/ohtani/
CM Story
“Sixty years ago, the United States reached out to one Japanese man.” With Ohtani’s narration, the uniform number 3 appears where Ohtani is looking. Nagashima recreated with CGI in the likeness of his active days, stares back at Ohtani with a calm expression, as if returning his gaze. With Ohtani on the mound and Nagashima in the batter’s box, the people of the audience, both those excited by the tense showdown and those quietly observing, are focused on the monitor. “Now, I continue to challenge myself in that same place,” narrates Ohtani as he throws the pitch. This pitch symbolizes a challenge from the future to Nagashima, who once had the opportunity to go to the US, while paying respect to the man who has tirelessly contributed to the development of Japanese baseball and earned the nickname of “Mr. Professional Baseball.” The message, “Creating Peace of Mind, Supporting Challenges,” declares SECOM’s commitment to supporting the challenger’s spirit and creating a secure environment. The commercial concludes with both Ohtani and Nagashima’s narration, “SECOM—Have you got it?”
Making of & Interview Video
This is a special interview with Shohei Ohtani, along with behind-the-scenes footage from the commercial shoot. In the interview, Ohtani shares his impressions of Shigeo Nagashima, his feelings when he first heard about the collaboration project, and the moments in his daily life when he feels at ease.
Making of & Interview Video: https://ad.secom.co.jp/special_making
Cast Member Profiles
Shigeo Nagashima
Born in Chiba Prefecture, Japan in 1936, Shigeo Nagashima joined the Yomiuri Giants in 1958, earning titles such as Home Run King, RBI (Runs Batted In) King, and Rookie of the Year. His flashy actions and competitive spirit earned him tremendous popularity nationwide as well as the nickname of ‘Mr. Professional Baseball’. He retired as a player in 1974 and then served as the Giants’ manager for two terms, leading the team to five league championships and two Japan Series titles. He retired in 2001 and became the Giants’ lifetime honorary manager. Nagashima was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1988, received the People’s Honor Award in 2013, and was awarded the Order of Culture in 2021. His major titles include five MVP awards, Rookie of the Year, six batting titles, two home run titles, and five RBI titles. His career statistics include 2,186 games, 2,471 hits, 444 home runs, 1,522 RBIs, 190 stolen bases, and a batting average of .305.
Shohei Ohtani
Born in Iwate Prefecture, Japan in 1994, Shohei Ohtani stands 193 cm tall and weighs 95 kg. He is a right-handed pitcher and a left-handed batter. In 2012, Ohtani was drafted in the first round by the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters. After joining the Los Angeles Angels in 2018, he won the American League MVP award in 2021. In 2023, he became the first Japanese player to win the AL home run title, as well as the first player in history to win the AL MVP award unanimously for the second time. In 2024, he moved to the Los Angeles Dodgers, becoming the first player in Major League Baseball history to achieve the record of ‘50 home runs and 50 stolen bases.’ Ohtani also won the National League MVP award three times in two consecutive years.