Legendary actor Hiroyuki Sanada appeared at the first pitch ceremony for the Dodgers game. “Although we are in different genres, I feel like Otani and Yamamoto are like comrades.” (TBS NEWS DIG Powered by JNN)

■MLB Dodgers 5-4 Cardinals (Japan time 1st, Dodger Stadium) Shohei Ohtani (29) of the Dodgers played in his fourth home game against the Cardinals. Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada (63) threw the ceremonial first pitch. Sanada, wearing a black Dodgers uniform, took to the mound and threw a no-bounds pitch into the mitt of catcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (25). The fans at the stadium erupted in applause and cheers. After pitching, Sanada smiled and waved, shaking hands with Yamamoto and posing for a commemorative photo. Before the first pitch ceremony, Sanada said, “Otani and Yamamoto, although we are in different genres, they give courage, pride, and energy to everyone.There is a difference between sports and entertainment, but somewhere we feel like we are all like-minded people.” I hope we can cheer it up together.” Sanada has continued to compete in Hollywood for about 20 years since moving to the United States to appear in the 2003 movie “The Last Samurai.” He says he gets a lot of strength from the successes of Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto in the Major Leagues. “I’m really happy, and as a Japanese person, and also as someone who lives in the United States and works in Japanese entertainment, it gave me courage, and I was able to see that and deliver that kind of thing to people.” I’ve always had in my heart the desire to continue playing in the same way that I can, so I’m really happy,” Sanada said as he threw out the first pitch.[Q&A with Hiroyuki Sanada]Q: How do you feel heading into the first pitch ceremony? Sanada: Well, I was nervous beforehand, but now that I’m on the field, I feel like I’m really going to do it even more. Q: I believe you live in Los Angeles, where is Dodger Stadium? Sanada: I’ve been there before, even though he was a lot older than me. It’s been a while since then, so it’s really fresh, and I watched the game yesterday, so I can’t believe I’m standing here, but I wonder what will happen. Q: What is your experience throwing the first pitch?