Japan's largest fighting game festival, EVO Japan 2026 presented by Levtech (hereinafter, EVO Japan 2026), finally kicks off!
We are bringing you a photo report from the venue at Tokyo Big Sight!
EVO Japan 2026 Opens!
EVO Japan 2026 is being held at East Halls 1-3 of Tokyo Big Sight.
While it has been getting warmer lately, many people have gathered at the venue, and the excitement is reaching a fever pitch.
It makes you want to be careful with your choice of clothing...!
Cabinets are set up at the MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM EXTREME VERSUS.2 INFINITE BOOST booth.
Many players were crowded around and enjoying themselves!
This is the Red Bull Japan booth.
A lottery event where you can win luxurious prizes is currently being held!
It certainly makes me want to give it a try!
I have arrived at the TEKKEN SHOP booth.
A profile sticker exchange event was being held at the booth.
The way the community expands is something unique to offline events!
It is packed with Tekken goods.
The stylish designs catch the eye!
If you find goods you like, you'll want to buy them immediately!
Next, I reached the GRAPHT booth.
When you get a raffle ticket at the register, you can try the GRAPHT lottery!
This place is also bustling with many people.
I have come to the Fumo Shop x VARMILO booth.
You can try out arcade controllers!
The HORI booth is shining in blue.
The Street Fighter 6 model of the leverless controller NOLVA!
It looks absolutely cool!
The Mizuno Corporation booth, which recently announced its entry into esports gear.
It is great to see Mizuno's technology and brand being demonstrated in the esports world!
The gamer apparel brand MUTEKIJIKAN booth.
Let's find your favorite T-shirt!
The highly anticipated CAPCOM booth!
A playable demo of the new Street Fighter 6 character Ingrid was being held, but photography was prohibited...
Please experience it for yourself on-site!
This is the 2XKO Japan booth!
At the booth, there is a playable demo featuring the new appearance of Akali and various photo spots!
The SNK booth has an art gallery!
This is irresistible for Fatal Fury fans...!
Wolfgang Krauser welcomes you.
At EVO Japan 2026, the the Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves arc and THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV from SNK have been selected for the main tournament!
At the Cygames booth, there is a corner featuring a nearly life-sized GBVSR reproduction!
I have arrived at the ARK SYSTEM WORKS booth.
MARVEL Tokon Fighting Souls, developed by Arc, is on a grand display.
The American comic-style illustrations are cool!
A GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- pop-up store is also currently open!
The VARREL booth, where the news of Shoma Uno and Tokido joining was just revealed.
Events featuring popular players, including Tokido, are being held!
I was also able to see Hameko. and TEKKEN 8 pro gamer Yuu providing live commentary.
And finally, I arrived at the EVO MUSEUM.
More than 20 years have passed since the name Evo began to be used in 2003, and this exhibit allows you to truly feel that progress.
Many fans were visiting to experience the history of Evo.
When you learn about the path Evo has taken, it makes you look forward to the future even more!