LJL 2025 IGNITE, the third regular tournament of the "League of Legends Japan League (LJL)," was a great success, with its unique bounty match format creating upsets and concluding with REJECT's victory. Saiga NAK was on-site to cover the closed event, the LJL 2025 IGNITE After Party, where participating players, casters, and influencers from the tournament gathered. Here is our photo report!
A Look Inside the "LJL 2025 IGNITE After Party"!
The "LJL 2025 IGNITE After Party" was held at a venue in Tokyo.
I can enjoy only by looking around.
In addition to catering and drinks, League of Legends merchandise was on display everywhere.
I also enjoyed a light meal, using a plastic cup with the Steelcase logo.
FUTAROKU also showcased their merchandise as the official LJL goods supplier.
Awards Ceremony for Top Teams and MVP
With the participating players and team officials gathered, the host, katsudion (@katsudion), took the stage to begin the awards ceremony for the teams and players.
4th Place: DetonatioN FocusMe Academy
Since we had a frustrating match, we want to win the "LJL 2025 Finals."
(Translated from Japanese)
Players who were late also joined for a commemorative photo.
3rd Place: QT DIG∞
＼🏆LJL 2025 IGNITE 入賞チーム表彰🏆／
第3位 - QT DIG 🥉
STORMに続き、IGNITEでも安定した強さを見せた QT DIG が3位入賞！🥉✨
百戦錬磨のベテランたちが持ち味を発揮し、幾多の接戦を制して上位に食い込む活躍を見せました🔥
LJL 2025を通して、確かな実力と存在感を刻み続けています💪… pic.twitter.com/eS4hzWCGv9— LJL（League of Legends Japan League） (@Official_LJL) July 9, 2025
"QT DIG∞," based in Fukuoka Prefecture, was absent due to scheduling conflicts. In April 2025, they rebranded from "Sengoku Gaming" and are competing in their first LJL.
2nd Place: Burning Core Toyama
Although we were not able to win, which we wanted to, I think our team's ranking and skill have been gradually improving. I believe all the players are aware of that, so we want to work hard to aim for victory in the "LJL 2025 Finals!"
(Translated from Japanese)
1st Place: REJECT
Of course, we worked hard to aim for victory, so I'm happy to have won three consecutive titles. But this is just a milestone, so I want to get ready for the "LJL 2025 Finals." (To the other teams) We're always waiting, so I want them to come at us without being scared! (laughs)
(Translated from Japanese)
LJL 2025 IGNITE MVP: Forest (REJECT)
The tournament MVP is Forest from REJECT! Following the LJL 2025 STORM, this is his second MVP award this year.
Rookie of the IGNITE: King Norwe (Yang Yang Gaming)
The Rookie of the IGNITE, awarded to the most outstanding rookie, is King Norwe from Yang Yang Gaming. His presence stood out among all the players.
Best Play of the IGNITE: L1mit (Burning Core Toyama)
The play from the LJL 2025 IGNITE MAIN STAGE Day 3, Round 3 match between REJECT and Burning Core Toyama, was selected as the Best Play of the IGNITE. It was an incredible play that turned the tide of the game.
受賞したベストプレイはこちら！🏆#LJL2025 pic.twitter.com/ZTRha6CpUM
— LJL（League of Legends Japan League） (@Official_LJL) July 9, 2025
Showman of the IGNITE: King Norwe (Yang Yang Gaming)
King Norwe from Yang Yang Gaming received the Showman of the IGNITE award, which is decided by viewer votes! Following the rookie award, this is his second award. In contrast to his aggressive play, the tears he shed at MAIN STAGE Day 6, Round 6 were also impressive.
The Final Stage is the "LJL 2025 Finals"
As recent LJL tournaments have been held almost entirely online, it was great to see the players interacting at the after party venue.
The last offline tournament was held at the "LJL 2023 Summer Split Finals." I also covered the event on-site (see this article), but the excitement that filled Makuhari Messe Event Hall was unforgettable. Hoping for a return to offline tournaments, let's first cheer for each team at the "LJL 2025 Finals," which kicks off on Saturday, July 19, 2025!
