No matter what changes or how much time passes, it seems like the Chunichi Dragons find a way to make it into the Climax Series.
The Dragons have a new manager and an aging roster, yet here we are talking about them entering another postseason.
Chunichi earned an automatic spot in the final stage in each of the last two seasons by virtue of winning the pennant. The Dragons were dethroned by the Yomiuri Giants this season, meaning they'll have to go through the Tokyo Yakult Swallows if they hope to make it back this season.