Akira, a professional e-sports player, moves from Nagoya NTPOJA to REJECT!

REJECT, Inc. announced today that Akira will join the professional e-sports team "REJECT" in the fighting game division.

Akira joins REJECT's fighting game division!

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Akira (@akiradayooooo ) is a professional gamer living in Hiroshima who has attracted many fans with his outstanding skills and strategies. He has participated in Street Fighter League 2021, 2022, and 2023, and holds a Jesu Pro License. He is also known as a dual player of the "Street Fighter" series and "THE KING OF FIGHTERS" series, and participated in both divisions at the recently held "EVO Japan 2024".

Akira's comment

My name is Akira, and I am a new member of the REJECT fighting game division. I live in Hiroshima and mainly play Street Fighter and KOF series. When I was invited to join REJECT, I decided to quit my job and become a full-time professional gamer. I will do my best to become a man worthy of carrying the REJECT signboard as soon as possible, and I hope that you will warmly watch over me! I will do my best to win the SFL championship, so please give me your support!

PR TIMES

On the YouTube channel " REJECT," Akira's enthusiasm as a professional player and questions about his private life were shown. With a beautiful smile on his face, Akira answers questions such as "What is your motto in life? What is your motto in life? and other 74 questions with a nice smile on his face.

Akira also posted a 1,800-character commentary on his own X page. He also wrote about his struggles and reasons for deciding to become a full-time professional gamer from his corporate job and his enthusiasm for the future. We look forward to seeing his success in his new position!

Main Results

• SFL: Pro-JP 2021 Tryout Tournament #5, Winner (Cammy), ST5CE
• Street Fighter League: Pro-JP 2021, 6th place (Cammy)
• KOF XV Online Tournament in Japan Winner (Vanessa/Ralph/Terry)
• CAPCOM Pro Tour 2022 World Warrior Japan Tournament 2, 5th place (Cammy)
• Street Fighter League: Pro-JP 2022 3rd place (Cammy)
• KOF XV JAPAN LEAGUE 2nd place (Kyo/B. Jenny/Kronen)
• Street Fighter League: Pro-JP 2023 7th place (Cammy)
• CAPCOM Pro Tour 2023 Online Premier Japan 3rd place (Cammy)