We are now accepting orders for T-shirts commemorating the release of the Japanese wheelchair basketball national team documentary book “Another REAL”!
2022.08.24
“Another REAL”, a book written by the “Real” (Takehiko Inoue) reporting team that depicts the trajectory of the Japanese wheelchair basketball national team over 20 years leading up to the silver medal, will be published on Thursday, August 25, 2022, one year after the Tokyo Paralympics. It will be released on.
To commemorate their release, BEAMS has produced two models of T-shirts and will be accepting orders from August 25th (Thursday).
Two models of T-shirts were created to commemorate the book's release, with designs added to the cover illustration drawn by manga artist Takehiko Inoue. The model with a rough sketch printed on the front comes in a special package of the book set. The color scheme of the cover illustration has been changed, and the model with a more stylish print on the back is available as a T-shirt in three colors.
Both models have an English translation of the phrase "How did Japan's wheelchair basketball team become so strong?" on the bottom left of the front.
Orders for both special packages and individual T-shirts will be accepted at the "BEAMS ONLINE SHOP." This product is a made-to-order product that can only be purchased by those who place an order.
*For details, please check [About orders] below.
In addition, the book release commemorative event ``Wheelchair Basketball Exhibition'' will be held at Daikanyama Tsutaya Bookstore from August 25th (Thursday) to September 25th (Sunday). Samples of this T-shirt will also be on display during the event. *Only on display at Daikanyama Tsutaya Bookstore
BEAMS has previously designed clothing for Champion, the official supplier of uniforms for the Japanese national wheelchair basketball team.
Reference URL: https://www.beams.co.jp/news/2473/
We continue to make sports, including wheelchair basketball, more accessible through the power of fashion. We hope that this product will spread the appeal of wheelchair baskets.
Worn by: Wheelchair basketball player Mari Amimoto (belongs to BEAMS)
“Another REAL” Special Package Produced by BEAMS
(Book + T-shirt included in special package)
(Book + T-shirt included in special package)
Color: white
Size: S, M, L, XL
Price: 8,580 yen (tax included)
Delivery date: Scheduled for early December 2022
*The order period for “Another REAL” Special Package Produced by BEAMS has ended.
“Another REAL” release commemorative T-shirt Produced by BEAMS
Color: white, red, black
Size: S, M, L, XL
Price: 5,940 yen (tax included)
Delivery date: Scheduled for early November 2022
*For “Release Commemoration T-shirts” only, order period extended until October 26th (Thursday) (Updated on October 7, 2022)
*If the production limit is reached, there is a possibility that the reception will end early.
[About orders]
*This product is a made-to-order product that can only be purchased by those who place an order. Therefore, cancellation after ordering is not possible. In addition, there are no plans to sell it in stores at this time.
- Reception period
- August 25, 2022 (Thursday) 12:30 -
September 25, 2022 (Sunday)October 26, 2022 (Thursday)
- Reception store
- BEAMS ONLINE SHOP
Book “Another REAL”
Release date: Thursday, August 25th
Price: 1,980 yen (tax included)
* BEAMS does not sell books alone.
The "Real" (Takehiko Inoue) reporting team has published a book about the more than 20 years of history leading up to the silver medal at the Tokyo Paralympic Games.
Japan's men's wheelchair basketball team "Tokon Nippon" won the first silver medal in history at the Tokyo Paralympic Games. What were Japanese players thinking and fighting against as they suffered defeat after defeat? What made Japanese players, who have been said to have different physiques and a different basketball culture, come to be on par with the rest of the world? The ``Real'' reporting team, who has been following the team for over 20 years, approaches the team on its path to the silver medal. Together with photographer Shinji Hosono's treasured cuts, the "real" of wheelchair basketball that can only be depicted as a real team is here!
Mari Amimoto / MARI AMI MOTO
Born in 1988. Born in Osaka Prefecture. BEAMS employee. The women's wheelchair basketball team ``Cocktail'' has won six consecutive Empress Cup titles, and she is also a member of the men's team ``Itami Super Phoenix.'' 4th place in Beijing and 6th place in Tokyo in 2008. He is known for his speedy wheelchair operations and high scoring ability. In the summer of 2021, he served as co-captain of the Japan national team.
Instagram: @mariamimoto
About “Wheelchair Basketball Exhibition”
Event dates: August 25th (Thursday) - September 25th (Sunday)
Venue: Daikanyama Tsutaya Bookstore Building 1 1F
Daikanyama Tsutaya Bookstore will be holding a ``Wheelchair Basketball Exhibition'' to commemorate the release of ``Another REAL''. Book buyers will receive a limited edition postcard. (The number of postcards is limited)
The store is filled with the charm of wheelchair basketball, including displays of treasured, unused photos taken by photographer Shinji Hosono.
◆ Click here for details on “Wheelchair Basketball Exhibition”
In the exhibition space, we have T-shirt samples (L size) on display for you to see.
*Orders can only be accepted at the "BEAMS ONLINE SHOP".