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Yakult mascot Tsubakuro performers announce departure

Original: つば九郎

Two long-serving performers behind Tsubakuro, the Tokyo Yakult Swallows mascot, announced their departure at 10am, triggering an outpouring of reaction from baseball fans. Many expressed shock and concern about the mascot's future, with some asking what will happen next given the pair's strong track record portraying the popular bird character at Swallows games.

Why now: Fans are reacting to the sudden, same-morning announcement that the well-known performers are leaving the team's mascot program.

TsubakuroTokyo Yakult SwallowsMeiji Jingu Stadium

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• ヤクルト退団のコーチが胸中 池山監督との２ショット「最後は明るく爽やかに去りたいのでお願いしました」 · デイリースポーツ
• 午前10時に退団発表「どうなっちゃうの」　実績十分の2人が…ファン悲鳴「ショックだ」 · ｄメニューニュース

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