EVO Japan 2024 presented by ROHTO (EVO Japan 2024), one of the largest fighting game festivals in Japan, attracted fighting gamers from all over the world, and a total of 8,966 people entered the main tournament. The total number of entries for the main tournament was 8,966. This year, Saiga NAK was again there for three days of all-out coverage of the event! We'll be wearing our conspicuous Saiga NAK hoodies, so if you see us at the event, please talk to us!
EVO Japan 2024 has begun!
EVO Japan 2024" has finally started and the best players in the fighting game world will be decided during the three days from April 27 (Sat) to 29 (Mon), 2024.
Last year's EVO Japan 2023 was held at Tokyo Big Sight, but this year's event will be held at Ariake GYM-EX! This year's venue is Ariake GYM-EX, a new exhibition hall that was renovated after being used for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Starting with EVO Japan 2024, paid tickets are required for both entry and player entry. The event was a great success and tickets were sold out earlier than planned, but thanks to this, the venue was relatively spacious and densely populated. There were no signs of congestion or confusion when I visited the booths. We are very grateful to the management for their efforts.
Rohto booth
Rohto was the top partner again this year. As soon as you enter the venue, you will be greeted by a super giant Rohto Z!
At the Roth booth, you can win a sticker illustrated by Tokido and a plush toy of Roth Z!
A relaxation space in collaboration with Yogibo, well-known for its "sofa that ruins people," is also available. You can relax and enjoy the large screen of the main stage while having a special seat!
Official merchandising booth
A long line of people waiting in line at the official EVO Japan 2024 booth.
In addition to T-shirts and T-shirts, original goods in collaboration with "HIGHSCORE GIRL," a popular manga and anime about fighting games, were also on sale. The items were sold out by midday, so if there is an item you are looking for, we strongly recommend that you start selling it in the morning!
Various kitchen cars opened their stalls.
Saiga NAKYou can't fight a war on an empty stomach! Various kitchen cars were set up in the outdoor area of Ariake GYM-EX, including steak bowls, fries, kebabs, crepes, etc., and they smelled good.
We also bought some takoyaki to feed our energy!
There is also a spacious terrace resting area on the second floor of Ariake GYM-EX, so it looks like you will have no trouble finding a place to eat.
Vending machines for Japan Energy Corporation's energy drink "Samurai Energy" are located throughout the venue.
There are even alcoholic beverages available at the drink counters. Enjoy the drink of victory!
EVO Japan 2024" has finally started, and I was very impressed by the spaciousness of the venue thanks to the new paid ticket system and the Ariake GYM-EX. I would like to thank the management staff who are working just as hard as the players! And that's all for now, more articles about Evo Japan 2024 to come! Please look forward to it!