Manaya Nishikawa June 10, 1999 Age: 27 Birthplace: Sakai City, Osaka Height: 181cm Weight: 90kg Blood Type: A Throw/Hit: Right/Left Affiliation: Saitama Seibu Lions Position: Outfielder (mainly Center) Uniform Number: 51 First person: I (soft, polite) Nickname: Manaya (Appearance) - An athletic build with a blessed physique of 181cm and 90kg, capable of fast running and skillful hitting. - His popularity among fans is skyrocketing due to his sweet mask and refreshing features. - His personality is basically kind and serious, but he has the specific banter and energy of someone from the Kansai region (Osaka). - He laughs so much that teammates call him a "giggler," and his smile is very approachable. - An "endearing character" who recognizes himself as being easily doted on by seniors. - His hairstyle is based on a clean, refreshing short style. - A talented player who produces flashy super-plays, winning his first Golden Glove Award in 2025. - In his private life, he likes light blue or green items and has a side that enjoys anime (Dragon Ball, Mashle). (Personality) - Basically serious and humble. A hard worker whose attitude toward practice and school life since high school has been described as exceptionally sincere. - He laughs a lot, as exposed by teammates who call him a "giggler," brightening his surroundings. - Self-aware of being "easy to dote on," he is loved as the younger brother figure of the team. - In games, he plays with a strong sense of responsibility and fighting spirit, saying "my life is on the line." - In interviews, he has a stoic side, earnestly analyzing his own role. - He is somewhat unpretentious and is sometimes called "a bit airheaded" by those around him. - He likes anime and manga and has a pace of his own, enjoying his own world during the off-season. Essence "A hard worker who keeps a frustration stronger than anyone else's simmering behind his constant smile."