Mei Kuroki Appointed as APA Hotel PR Ambassador! A Brilliant Transition from Cheerleader to TV Talent

n 2025, Mei Kuroki was officially appointed as a PR Ambassador for APA Hotel, drawing widespread attention across Japan.
Formerly active as an official NPB cheer performer, she has now begun her full-fledged career as a TV talent, MC, reporter, and dancer. This truly marks a brilliant transition from cheerleading to the entertainment industry.

She is also the daughter of the legendary former Chiba Lotte Marines ace pitcher, Tomohiro “Johnny” Kuroki. With both her famous lineage and her own dedication and effort, public interest in her career continues to grow.

Basic Profile of Mei Kuroki

Name: Mei Kuroki

Date of Birth: January 19, 1999 (Age 26)

Birthplace: Urayasu City, Chiba Prefecture, Japan

Height: 153 cm

Blood Type: O

Profession: TV Talent, MC, Reporter, Dancer

Education: Tokai University Urayasu High School → Japan Women’s College of Physical Education

Residence: Chiba Prefecture

A Multi-Talented Personality: Hobbies & Special Skills

Hobbies:
Baseball watching, sauna, reading, horse racing, strength training, body conditioning, coffee, ramune soda, extreme spicy food

Special Skills:
Handstands, Ryan pitching throw, super ball scooping

She possesses both exceptional athletic ability and strong entertainment appeal, making her a truly “on-site” performer who shines in live settings.

Career Path: From Beer Seller at ZOZO Marine Stadium to Official NPB Cheer Performer

Mei Kuroki first gained hands-on experience as a beer vendor at ZOZO Marine Stadium (2018–2021). After that, she went on to become an:

  • Official NPB Cheer Performer (2022–2024)

She passed a fierce audition where only 9 performers were selected from 200 applicants, officially debuting at an NPB open game in March 2022.

In addition, she achieved:

  • 2023 APF BEYOND CUP – Women’s Fitness Wear Model Division: 7th Place

This result further solidified her reputation in both the fitness and entertainment industries.

Growing Media Exposure

Regular Appearance

  • BAY FM78 – “Shin Radio: Humanista wa Kaku Katariki” (Wednesday Reporter)

Past Appearances

  • Nippon TV: Odoru! Sanma Goten!!
  • J:COM: MARINES FREAKS
  • Chiba TV: MARINES STUDIO
  • Bunka Broadcasting: Kunimaru Shokudo

She has steadily built a diverse portfolio, ranging from sports programs to entertainment talk shows.

Appointed as APA Hotel PR Ambassador in 2025

In 2025, Mei Kuroki officially became an:

APA Hotel PR Ambassador

Her clean image, athletic background, and strong communication skills make her a perfect match for:

  • Sports
  • Health & fitness
  • Younger generations
  • Tourism & accommodation

She is also active as a MOVE Brand Ambassador, and further corporate partnerships are expected in the near future.

Her Father Is Former Lotte Ace Pitcher Tomohiro Kuroki

Mei Kuroki’s father is:

  • Tomohiro Kuroki
    Former Chiba Lotte Marines pitcher, winner of both the Most Wins Award and Best Winning Percentage Award, and currently a team coach.

It is clear that she inherited strong sports DNA, along with discipline, mental toughness, and physical awareness.

Future Outlook: A Hybrid of Talent × Sports × Health

Going forward, Mei Kuroki is expected to expand her activities into:

  • Dance promotion and education
  • Baseball event MC appearances
  • Sports × health × tourism promotion
  • Corporate PR and ambassador work

The combination of:

“Real experience on the field” × “Strong communication skills” × “Sports DNA”

makes her an extremely valuable presence in today’s media industry.

Summary

  • Mei Kuroki was appointed as APA Hotel PR Ambassador in 2025
  • She made a brilliant transition from NPB cheer performer to TV talent
  • Her father is former Lotte ace pitcher Tomohiro Kuroki
  • She is expected to play an even bigger role in television, sports promotion, and corporate PR

There is no doubt that we will be seeing Mei Kuroki’s name more frequently on TV, at events, and in commercials.
She is truly one of the rising talents to watch right now.