At the very front of the stands, a giant maroon support banner marked with the words "Aiming for Consecutive Titles" in white paint displayed the supporters' great confidence in and well-wishes for the team.
Waseda Industries not only boasts a powerful team, but their support group is also one of the best in the country: with these wholeheartedly supportive fans silently assisting from behind, the players of Waseda Jitsugyo often perform beyond their abilities in major tournaments.
On the other side of the field, Teikyo Junior & Senior High School's support group was not to be outdone: whether it was the design of Teikyo's white and black-striped uniforms or their primary support color of yellow, they both closely resembled the well-known Nihon Professional Baseball team, the Hanshin Tigers—it just so happens that Koshien Stadium is the home ground of the Hanshin Tigers, making this an unusual advantage.
