Capcom Releases Videos of CAPCOM CUP 12 Champion Sahara! Featuring a Special Interview With Haitani and a Beginner Lecture Video With Akari Nibu

Capcom has released videos of Good 8 Squad's Sahara (@sahara7h), the champion of CAPCOM CUP 12 held in March 2026!
On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, “CC12 Championship Commemoration! Sahara x Haitani Special Interview” will be released, followed by “Aim for Master! Sahara x Akari Nibu Special Training Project!” on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, for two consecutive days of releases.
(Note: This article is based on information released in Japan. This article includes an informal translation.)

Capcom Releases Special Videos of Sahara! A Two-Part Feature With a Special Interview With Haitani and a Beginner Lecture Project With Akari Nibu!

「CAPCOM CUP 12」優勝 さはら選手による映像企画第1弾✨
『さはら×ハイタニ スペシャル対談』が公開🎥

ハイタニさん主催の若手支援プロジェクト「ハイタニ登竜門」に選ばれた経歴をもつ、さはら選手💫
さはら選手の生い立ちや、「CAPCOM CUP 12」を優勝してからの今をハイタニさんが迫ります👀… pic.twitter.com/aBcxmgmTs0

— ストリートファイター / STREET FIGHTER (@StreetFighterJA) June 9, 2026

Sahara, who claimed the crown at the Street Fighter 6 tournament, CAPCOM CUP 12, in March 2026, will appear in two videos!
The videos feature a special interview with REJECT's Haitani (@hai090) and a beginner lecture project with former Hinatazaka46 member Akari Nibu (@nibuchan_akari).

Uncovering Sahara's Background? “CC12 Championship Commemoration! Sahara x Haitani Special Interview”

The special interview video featuring Sahara and REJECT's Haitani will be released on Tuesday, June 9, 2026!

Sahara has a history of being selected for Haitani Toryumon, a youth support project hosted by Haitani.
Haitani dives deep into Sahara's background and his life now after winning CAPCOM CUP 12.

Explaining 6 Keys to Improving! “Aim for Master! Sahara x Akari Nibu Special Training Project!”

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Sahara coaches Nibu, who is aiming for the Master rank, on combat tips!
The video introduces 6 keys to improving that will help you get better if you master them.

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If your progress has stalled, watching this video might just help you level up...?
This video will be released on Wednesday, June 10, 2026!

• Title: Aim for Master! Sahara x Akari Nibu Special Training Project!
• Release Date/Time: Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 12:00 PM
• Platform: Capcom Official YouTube

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Street Fighter 6 Digital Version on Sale Now! Registration Open for Various Tournaments

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The digital version of this title is currently on sale for 2,499 yen (tax included) or less!
Furthermore, the Street Fighter 6 Year 1-2 Fighter's Edition is also on sale for the first time, available for 5,199 yen (tax included) or less.
Please check the special site for details on the sale.

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Additionally, registrations for various tournaments in the CAPCOM Pro Tour 2026 series are now open!

Registration Sites

• CAPCOM Pro Tour 2026 World Warrior Japan Tournament
• CAPCOM Pro Tour 2026 Premier BAM16 (Held in Australia)
• CAPCOM Pro Tour 2026 Premier CEO 2026 (Held in the USA)

Please visit each registration site for details such as entry periods.

The videos featuring CAPCOM CUP 12 champion Sahara will be released over two consecutive days on Tuesday, June 9 and Wednesday, June 10, 2026!
Don't miss these two special projects on the Capcom Official YouTube channel!

カプコンさんのチャンネルにてハイタニさんとの対談が出てます！！
アイルーとかフィギュアめっちゃ良かったし、何気に対談してる時の後ろの垂れ幕がエドと春麗だったのもめっちゃ好き😆 https://t.co/QEAUP8MouC

— さはら (@sahara7h) June 9, 2026