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Kimiyasu Kudo begins tenure as Chunichi Dragons manager

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Kimiyasu Kudo, the former SoftBank Hawks manager who led his team to five Japan Series titles, has officially begun his tenure as the new manager of the Chunichi Dragons. This appointment follows the resignation of Kazuki Inoue, who stepped down after a season in which the team finished with a 60-81-2 record. Kudo, a Nagoya native, is an external hire expected to lead a rebuilding effort for a franchise that has finished in the bottom tier of the standings for six consecutive seasons. In his inaugural address to approximately 70 players and staff at Nagoya Stadium, Kudo emphasized proactive communication, stating that being ‘cheeky’ is acceptable if it involves self-assertion. To support off-season development, he provided written training methodologies to guide players through the period of self-improvement. Kudo’s leadership style has recently drawn significant attention following the viral success of an uncut video on the club’s official YouTube channel. The footage, which has amassed approximately 4.4 million views, captures a passionate speech in which Kudo urges players to define their professional goals and dreams to ensure long-term success in the league. This follows earlier social media engagement regarding As part of his personable demeanor rebuilding efforts following a season marked by 40 comeback losses, Kudo has initiated individual meetings with several players, including veterans such as Ohno and Yanagi, to establish communication and optimize performance. To gain a comprehensive understanding of the roster, Kudo plans to review approximately 5,720 minutes of video footage from all 143 games played during press conferences. the previous season. Former Chunichi official Shun Ide expressed high expectations for Kudo’s ‘meticulous approach’ to leadership and team management.

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  1. 2026-10-20 20:41 UTC Kimiyasu Kudo begins tenure as Chunichi Dragons manager
  2. 2026-10-19 20:43 UTC Kimiyasu Kudo begins tenure as Chunichi Dragons manager
  3. 2026-10-17 06:31 UTC Kimiyasu Kudo begins tenure as Chunichi Dragons manager
  4. 2026-10-16 21:11 UTC Kimiyasu Kudo begins tenure as Chunichi Dragons manager
  5. 2026-10-15 05:06 UTC Kimiyasu Kudo appointed Chunichi Dragons manager
  6. 2026-10-14 21:32 UTC Kimiyasu Kudo appointed Chunichi Dragons manager
  7. 2026-10-08 01:59 UTC Kimiyasu Kudo appointed Chunichi Dragons manager
  8. 2026-10-06 11:14 UTC Chunichi Dragons managerial transition
  9. 2026-10-05 03:53 UTC Chunichi Dragons managerial transition

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