The Stars of the Japanese eSports World Gather on the Red Carpet for the Japan eSports Awards 2025!

Doramigi: I'm so nervous I'm at a loss for words, but I'm glad to be standing on this stage.
I'm not used to this kind of clothing either, but I want to enjoy myself (laughs).

mkmldy: There are so many people here, it makes me nervous (laughs).
I had some struggles when I first joined last year, but in the midst of that, I think it was great that I was able to win the world championship thanks to everyone.
This year, I want to win every tournament I enter!

Tasuku: This year, I was able to interact with various people in the eSports world, and it reaffirmed for me that this is made possible thanks to all sorts of people.
I believe I am standing on this stage because of the people who support me every day.
I will continue to do my best, so please keep supporting me!

Yuki: I'm way more nervous now than when I'm playing games!
I was able to do activities to spread Puyo Puyo, and I also won the Open Participation category of the National Prefectural eSports Championship 2025 SHIGA Puyo Puyo eSports, so I think it was an incredibly good year.
This year, I'll do my best to win tournaments to show that I'm still really strong.

summertimer: I'm more nervous than at the world championship (laughs).
Since players from various titles are gathered here, I'm thinking of asking them how they maintain their mindset before a match.
2025 was a year of growth with many first-time experiences.
In 2026, I want to share information in some way or another.

Sota Muto: eMotorsports is still in the middle of development, but a professional league called UNIZONE has started, and I think it will show even more excitement from here on.
I was given many chances to be active in 2025, and I feel I was able to give back through my results.
I have been playing a game called iRacing for 11 years, and now I am fighting on the world stage as the Japanese champion.
I want to continue doing my best to remain in the champion's seat for as long as possible and not lose to my juniors!

Tess: Taiga may understand, but the audience for soccer games is 99% male, so I'm so nervous because this situation with many female fans makes no sense to me.
2025 was a year where I spent more time facing eFootball than ever before, so I'm glad it led to results.
While continuing to achieve results, I hope to gradually give back to everyone who supports me.

Obuyan: I've never been honored just for playing games in my life, so this is a day that will truly become a deep memory in my life.
In 2025, I was able to win the Pokémon UNITE Asia Champions League 2025, but there were also many quite painful things.
However, I was able to continue while thinking, "What I've been doing isn't wrong!"
In 2026, first, I'll aim for two consecutive Asian victories. And then I'll do my best aiming for the world championship victory.

Vitoppo: I never imagined I would end up walking the red carpet, and I feel happy along with the nervousness.
Although I was able to leave a result of 2nd place in the world in the Pokémon World Championship 2025 Pokémon UNITE Division, personally I'm not satisfied at all, so I'm thinking, "This is the year!"
I'll do my best to become a player with star power who can lead the team even more!

Hameko.: I was happy that so many people gathered and that I'm being seen by this many people.
Truly many events were held in 2025, and before I knew it, it was over.
The casters are there to highlight the players of the event in front of them, so for that purpose, we play the games thoroughly and convey their merits. I think there is nothing other than that.
I will continue to do things as usual!

Jaeger: My career in the industry has become somewhat long, and I've finally stopped getting nervous during play-by-play, but as expected, this red carpet made me nervous (laughs).
Of course, when I debuted, I didn't think for a second that I'd be allowed to stand in a place like this, but I'm happy to be chosen and receive such an honorable award.
However, I will continue my activities without being satisfied with this award!

Kazuki Tomoda: 2025 was truly a turbulent year.
So many people played Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond, and receiving an award like this, it might be okay to say it was the best in my life.
First, I was able to do play-by-play and commentary at the same venue as Taiga Kishi, whom I respect.
The first time I ever worked as an eSports caster was also with Taiga, so coupled with this award, it was a year that made me want to brace myself and do my best once again.
Casters exist to highlight the players and the audience, and I will continue to work on conveying things through the power of words!

Nico: Wow, I'm more nervous than at the world championship (laughs).
Actually, this tuxedo was bought for me by the president as a celebration.
I think 2025 was a year where I was able to show my true strength, such as appearing in the world championship twice for the first time.
In 2026, with victory as my goal anyway, I will convey the appeal of Overwatch to everyone in the world.

Donpisha: I was allowed to walk this red carpet last year too, but I never thought there would be a second time, so I'm very happy!
But what I want to say is... I'm alone! (Note: k4sen, SHAKA, and Vodka also won the Streamer Award, but were absent on the day)
While I was active in 2025, it was a painful year, so I want to make 2026 a fun year.
I want to challenge myself with things I've never done before.

Alf: Walking the red carpet feels good!
2025 was the year I made a comeback, so I had some anxieties, and while there were some regrets, I think I did alright for myself.
I think I was able to evolve along with my new comrades.
In 2026, there's a world championship coming up soon, so I'll do my best to win.

Kznk: Being allowed to walk in a place like this, I'm filled with emotion, or rather, thank you very much.
I don't have many opportunities to dress up in a suit, so I feel mostly embarrassed (laughs).
There were fun things and hard things in 2025, but I managed to pull through.
In 2026, I want to get stronger and dominate (laughs).

Kawano: I received an award last year too, but I think it has become an even more glorious award with more audience members.
I forgot my suit, so I had my wife go and buy one in a hurry.
I had the same pants as last year, but I couldn't get into them...
In 2025, I couldn't be very active in individual matches, so in 2026, I want to do my best to be active in both team and individual matches.

GO1: As someone who usually does nothing but play games, it's a great honor to be allowed to walk such a radiant stage.
With the fact that I transferred, I challenged 2025 with a new mindset.
My results in individual matches were good, but I ended up with a disappointing result in team matches, so I'll do my best in 2026!

Laggia: In Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, my results weren't great at first, but truly at the very, very end, I'm glad I could win the SNK World Championship 2025!
In 2026, I want to do my best to aim even higher, including participating in the Esports World Cup, which I couldn't achieve last year.

LeShar: It was an honor to walk the red carpet with players I respect, and it became a memory.
I think 2025 was a year where I got results, but I will do my best for even better results in 2026.