In “Ignition Vortex,” the fifth booster pack for the trading card game “Xross Stars,” LEO (Ryosuke Yamada) joins the lineup as a Leader Card.
At the “Xross Stars” new commercial unveiling event held on Monday, October 19, 2026, he participated in a panel discussion alongside Daichi Takano (Ojiji) and others.
LEO (Ryosuke Yamada) Appears at the New Commercial Press Conference!
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“Xross Stars” is a trading card game based on the concept of “Sharing the Excitement Together.”
It was launched as a joint venture between Brave Group and Crazy Raccoon, centered around former professional TCG player Atsutoshi Kubo and Daichi Takano (aka Ojiji).
Four series have been released since August 2025, and the fifth Xross Stars booster pack, “Ignition Vortex,” is scheduled for release on Friday, October 30, 2026.
In addition, a new commercial featuring Ryosuke Yamada (LEO) has been announced.
This time, Yamada appeared in the commercial as LEO.
“It didn’t feel out of place, but it gave me a strange feeling—realizing once again that I’m participating in Xross Stars as LEO,” he said, reflecting on the commercial shoot.
- Kohaku Akimoto
- Selly (IGV)
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- LEO
- Sakura Aoi
- Kamito (IGV)
- Haru Shibuya (IGV)
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- Kyuupi Kannari (IGV)
- Noa Kurumi (IGV)
- Cpt (IGV)
- Ras (IGV)
- Arya Kuroha
- Haname Sumire (IGV)
- Zeder
- Haseshin
In addition to LEO, the fifth booster pack, “Ignition Vortex,” features a lineup of renowned characters as leader cards, including Kohaku Akiyuki, Selly, and dtto.
Takano also raved about the design.
Yamada modestly remarked, “Maybe I drew it a little too cool,” but his face lit up with excitement as he said, “I never thought the day would come when I’d be on a card.”
Yamada listed "The Ultimate We Achieve Together" as one of his favorite cards.
This image captures the moment when Yamada reached "Predator," the highest rank in Apex Legends, after a live stream lasting over 14 hours.
LEO also mentioned the costumes used in the commercial shoot and praised their high quality.
He noted that the camouflage fabric, in particular, was perfected through repeated adjustments with the staff.
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— Is there any memorable moment from your time with Crazy Raccoon?
LEO: I’d say it was my first livestream.
I was figuring out the complicated livestream settings as I went along, and I’d even coordinated with the agency to say, “I’ll start streaming at this time,” but I must have pressed the wrong button because before I knew it, the stream had already started…!
— Will you make a card out of that for the future?
LEO: No way! (laughs)
― “Xross Stars” is based on the concept of “Sharing the Excitement Together.” Is there anyone you’ve shared that excitement with?
LEO: As LEO, in the sense that I was allowed to join Crazy Raccoon, I’d say Ojiji is one of them.
In terms of playing games together, I’d say it’s Cheeky.
He led us as our captain at the recent CR Cup, so he’s an inseparable part of our team.
― You’ll be facing off against Haru Shibuya and Ras on the board, but
LEO: There’s no way I can lose!
In Apex Legends, I’m such a strong player that I’m even called the “Demon King,” so at the very least, I want everyone to use me to win in the card game.
― Please share your future aspirations as LEO.
LEO: Whether it’s Xross Stars or my role as LEO at Crazy Raccoon, I want to take on challenges—not just in gaming—but in areas that entertainers haven’t ventured into before.
I plan to continue my work as LEO while expanding the scope of my activities, hoping to help more people enjoy gaming. I hope you’ll look forward to what’s to come!
The fifth Xross Stars booster pack, “Ignition Vortex,” is scheduled for release on Friday, October 30, 2026.
A commercial featuring Mr. Yamada and LEO will also be released on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, on the YouTube channel “ Xross Stars [Xross TCG].”
| Product Overview | |
|---|---|
| Name | Xross Stars Booster Pack Vol. 5: “Ignition Vortex” |
| Release Date | Friday, October 30, 2026 |
| Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | 1 Pack (contains 8 random cards): 475 yen (tax included) 1 Box (contains 12 packs): 5,700 yen (tax included) |
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