Chiba Prefecture won its first overall championship at the "National Prefectural eSports Championship 2025 SHIGA" held on Saturday, November 22 and Sunday, November 23, 2025!
They captured the top spot by dominating two titles: "Puzzle & Dragons" and "eFootball."
Chiba Prefecture Takes Overall Victory at the "National Prefectural eSports Championship 2025 SHIGA"!
The "National Prefectural eSports Championship" is a national esports tournament celebrating its seventh anniversary in 2025.
On Saturday, November 22 and Sunday, November 23, 2025, 46 players who won their way through the preliminary rounds gathered at the final stage, Shiga Prefecture's "Proceed Arena Hikone," to engage in fierce battles aiming for the top spot among the 47 prefectures nationwide in Japan.
The final day of the tournament saw the host prefecture, Shiga, and the three-time defending champion, Tokyo, tied for first place. Even in the "Puyo Puyo Champions" final, the Shiga Prefecture representative won the elementary school division, and the Tokyo representative won the open participation division, continuing the dead heat.
However, Chiba Prefecture subsequently won in "Puzzle & Dragons" and "eFootball," swiftly climbing to the top spot and splendidly achieving its first tournament victory!
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On the "Puyo Puyo Champions" stage, the top four players from each division were also gathered to honor their efforts over the two days. The venue was also energized by the presence of Ashizaru FC members as guests for the "Puzzle & Dragons" final, resulting in a wonderful finale.
Furthermore, JESU also exhibited a booth and conducted outreach activities to educate players and fans about the importance of anti-doping.
Comments from the Winners of Each Title
"Puyo Puyo Champions" Elementary School Division: Yoshi (Shiga Prefecture)
I was nervous because, just like in the semi-final match, you never know what will happen until the very end.
I feel like I won a bit by luck at the end, but I'm still happy I could win.
(Translated from Japanese)
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"Puyo Puyo Champions" Open Participation Division: Yuki (Tokyo)
I was able to take the initiative and execute large chains exactly as I intended.
I'm incredibly happy to have won.
Next, I want to defeat Tomo-kun (the winner of the previous tournament) and win.
(Translated from Japanese)
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"Puzzle & Dragons": Familiiiiiiier (Chiba Prefecture)
I'm happy to have won.
Although there were parts where I didn't perform very well due to nerves, I was able to play according to the plan I had thought up in the hotel the day before.
I hope to continue to liven up tournaments as a professional player.
(Translated from Japanese)
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"eFootball": UDI (Console, Chiba Prefecture), NKY_aiueo (Mobile, Chiba Prefecture)
First of all, I'm just so happy.
I've continued to participate in this National Prefectural Championship since the very first time, but I hadn't been able to achieve results until now. I'm truly delighted that we were able to win together for the first time this time. (UDI)
(Translated from Japanese)
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The content of the match wasn't that great, but UDI was able to get a goal first, so I was glad we could protect that lead. (NKY_aiueo)
(Translated from Japanese)
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