We conducted an interview with iKARi(@TK_iKARi), who won the Tekken 8 main tournament at the fighting game festival EVO Japan 2026 held at Tokyo Big Sight from Friday, May 1 to Sunday, May 3, 2026!
In this article, we deliver the interview translated into English.
Interview With iKARi, the Champion of the Tekken 8 Division!
― Could you share your thoughts with us once again?
iKARi: I am so happy to have come this far, and it still hasn't sunk in yet (laughs).
― Please tell us if you have decided how you will use the prize money.
iKARi: I am moving to South Korea soon, so I want to use it for those expenses!
Saiga NAK― Compared to last year, what has changed over this past year?
iKARi: The power of practice is a big factor.
I think the difference from last year is that my basic technical skills improved thanks to the support from KRX.
Saiga NAK― After the bracket reset, it looked like you were adapting to Knee's movements.
iKARi: I thought that if I continued with the same style, I might just lose like this, so I changed my style to overcome that.
Intentionally delaying the rhythm of my attacks worked out well.
― Please tell us your next goal.
iKARi: Next, I will aim to win the Tekken World Tour 2026!
