During the second day of 106th National High School Baseball Tournament At Koshien Stadium, the match between Osaka Toin and Konan was the scene of not only an exciting game, but also a musical spectacle that left fans in the stands and on social media chatting nonstop. Osaka's musical band Toin caused a sensation when present popular songs of the momentincluding the anime's opening song “Shikanoko Nokonoko Koshitantan”entitled “Shikairo Days”.

Timestamps: (0:00) 'Days of Shikairo'; (0:47) 'Mori Yuuya Ouen Uta'; (2:27) 'African Symphony'; (6:54) 'DOH-NIMO-TOMARA-NAI'

This anime, known for its comedic approach and quirky story, has gained great popularity in Japan, especially among young audiences. “Shikanoko Nokonoko Koshitantan” follows the life of Torako Koshi, a student who seems to have it all: beauty, excellent grades and the position of student council president. However, she hides a dark secret: in high school, she was a delinquent. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she meets Noko Shikanoko, a strange deer-girl whose antics constantly threaten to reveal Torako's hidden past.

The cultural impact of the series is such that the interpretation of “Shikairo Days” by Osaka band Toin did not go unnoticed on social media. Comments like «Osaka Toin performing the song 'Shikanoko' in Koshien, geniuses!” and “I knew a lot of songs, it was a lot of fun.», they flooded Twitter, reflecting the enthusiasm of anime and baseball fans alike.

Osaka Toin is known for her ability to quickly adapt to trends, which has been demonstrated not only this year, but also in previous tournaments, where their musical selections became a topic of conversation. This year, the interpretation “Shikanoko Nokonoko Koshitantan” and other popular songs reinforced its reputation as a school that knows how to keep up with fashion, something much appreciated by both young people and adults who follow the tournament.

• «Even in Koshien they are with Shikanoko Nokonoko Koshitantan 😂😂 Last year they were idols, and this year this».
• «Between the cat meme and Oshi no Ko, Toin is always on top of the trends».
• «Well, high school players probably don't know this, but this old man was laughing out loud in front of the TV».
• «Is Toin going to do this this year?».
• «This Is Why You Can't Stop Loving Osaka Toin».
• «Reaching this level, as expected from such a prestigious school».
• «As every year, they continue to be incredibly quick to adapt to trends.».
• «Nara completely invaded them».

Source: Otakomu