Introducing the New Orix Buffaloes Epos Card for Devoted Fans of the Team

A New Way to Support the Orix Buffaloes

The Orix Buffaloes, a prominent professional baseball team, has teamed up with Epos Card Co., Ltd. to introduce the new ‘Orix Buffaloes Epos Card’. This initiative is designed to strengthen the bond between the team and its fans, allowing them to support their beloved players through daily purchases.

Background of the Orix Buffaloes Epos Card

In recent years, the Orix Buffaloes have expanded their fan base significantly due to their impressive achievements, including three consecutive league championships and a Japanese title. With a focus on enhancing the fan experience through social media engagement and events like “Orihime Day,” the team has garnered growing support, especially from female fans. Additionally, the Orix Buffaloes are committed to nurturing future talent and contributing to the community, thus ensuring their growth both now and for the future.

Epos Card, which primarily caters to women in their teens to thirties, aims to promote a consumption pattern that benefits society through personal passions. Their guiding principle is to facilitate ongoing support for the team without requiring fans to go out of their way. The ‘Orix Buffaloes Epos Card’ embodies this vision by linking everyday spending directly to the team's future growth. Every time users make purchases, a portion of the points they earn contributes to supporting the team’s initiatives.

By merging daily routines with passionate support for the Buffaloes, this card creates a unique method for fans to engage with their favorite team.

Special Limited-Edition Designs for Fans

An exciting feature of the ‘Orix Buffaloes Epos Card’ is its offering of limited-edition designs that celebrate fan favorites. Cardholders can choose from several designs, including those featuring signatures from players like Mune, Yamasaki, Miyagi, Hirooka, and Nakagawa. These limited designs will be available during the period from March 19, 2026, to April 1, 2026. The card also showcases unique illustrations by the creator Kato Go, who adds a humorous touch to the designs alongside the team's logo.

Supporting Future Players with Every Purchase

Each time users spend using their ‘Orix Buffaloes Epos Card,’ 0.1% of their total transaction amount will be donated to support the Orix Buffaloes Junior team. For every ¥200 spent, one point is awarded, with a 0.5% return rate. The donated funds will serve as essential resources for cultivating future talent in the Junior team, which comprises sixth graders selected from participating teams in league tournaments.

The commitment to youth development and building a supportive framework for budding athletes reflects the team’s dedication to shaping a better future for baseball.

Launch Events to Celebrate the New Card

In anticipation of the new card's release, Epos Card will host launch events from March 19 to April 1, 2026, at various locations including Namba Marui and Kobe Marui. Fans are invited to visit the event booths, which will feature a display of team uniforms redesigned for the new season and photographs of players taken by the team’s official photographer. Various memorabilia from