Homecoming: The Tokyo Series

A warm, easygoing look at baseball fandom and cross-cultural connection, with real games and personal stories that feel welcoming and gently inspiring.

Directed by

Jason Sterman

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Shota Imanaga, Shohei Ohtani, Rōki Sasaki

Overview

In 2025, as MLB's Dodgers and Cubs clash in Tokyo for a historic season opener, their games become a lens into Japan's passionate baseball culture and the values that bind two nations through America's pastime.

How it feels

Warm, earnest and uplifting. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Sport, identity, friendship, family

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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