On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the final members of the Japan representative candidates for the 2026 Asian Games competing in Pokémon UNITE were determined.
Additionally, the participating players for the final selection rounds of Street Fighter 6 (hereinafter, SF6), eFootball, and Gran Turismo 7 (hereinafter, GT7) at ASIA esports EXPO 2026, to be held on Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22, 2026, were also announced.
Japan Representatives for 2026 Asian Games Pokémon UNITE Determined! Players for SF6, eFootball, and GT7 Selection Tournaments Also Announced
ついにAeEで開催する
競技会への全出場選手が決定🔥
先ほどリリース配信完了❗️また、ポケモンユナイトの日本代表候補選手も決定❗️22日にお披露目に加えて、ホンコン・チャイナ選抜チームとのエキシビションマッチも追加開催決定🎮️
今週末、ご来場お待ちしています🚝https://t.co/DmTunpuzd2 pic.twitter.com/OM5jl0Waup
— ASIA esports EXPO 2026 (@ASIAesportsEXPO) March 16, 2026
The 2026 Asian Games, one of Asia's largest sports festivals, will open on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Six final members of the Japan representative team for Pokémon UNITE, one of the esports titles to be held as an official medal event in this tournament, have been selected!
Pokémon UNITE Japan Representative Player Names (Affiliated Team)
- b1 (@b1nyazz) (FENNEL)
- Mame (@mamewile22) (FENNEL)
- ak1 (@sadako4709) (FENNEL)
- py1 (@u_x_v_) (FENNEL)
- Ma・sh1o (@mashimashio3) (FENNEL)
- piui (@piui037) (REJECT)
In addition, TON・GG (@TON0465) will serve as the coach.
The Pokémon UNITE Japan representative team will play an exhibition match against the Hong Kong, China selection team at ASIA esports EXPO 2026 on Sunday, March 22!
Players Participating in the SF6, eFootball, and GT7 Divisions of the Japan Representative Candidate Final Selection Tournament Announced!
The players participating in the Japan representative candidate final selection tournament for the SF6, eFootball, and GT7 divisions held during ASIA esports EXPO 2026 have been determined.
For all titles, the winner of the tournament will be recommended as the final candidate for the Japan representative.
SF6
- Sahara (@sahara7h) (Good 8 Squad)
- Higuchi (@higuchi010914) (ZETA DIVISION)
- Momochi (@momochi212) (ZETA DIVISION)
- Hinao (@hinatoo02) (REJECT)
eFootball (PC)
- Tess (@DRX_Tess) (DRX)
- Takaki (@Takakii_7) (Yokohama F. Marinos eSports)
- Ax (@ax_ij14) (DRX)
- UDI (@udi_no_mikata)
eFootball (Mobile)
- Gu_038games (@Gu_038games) (Tres Corvos Arima)
- Nagi (@NagiNyagi_) (DOPENESS)
- Neopon (@NeoponDA)
- lemon-pop
GT7
- Ayumi Omura (@AyumiOMURA) (REIGNITE)
- Ryota Kokubun (@osash6107) (KANTO Motor School)
- Takuma Sasaki (@Taku_110202) (SCARZ)
- Yuito Sasaki (@shishitosanny) (TC CORSE Esports MAZDA)
- Hiroshi Okumoto (@HIROGRAND_1009) (QT DIG∞)
- Kanata Kawakami (@kawakana222) (Sengoku Gaming)
- Yusuke Goto (SCARZ)
- Ryosuke Tsujimura (@idedus1511_9K) (ARTA)
- Hideya Yamamoto (@xxyymmmmtt) (KOSHIDO RACING)
- Jun Hashima (@tenagazaru0310) (REIGNITE)
Check the ASIA esports EXPO 2026 official website for details on the event!