The Sega Official Pro Tournament, Puyo Puyo Grand Prix 2025 1st, held on Sunday, August 4, 2024, was won by Rein.
This tournament was part of the "Puyo Puyo" series, a title certified by the Japan esports Pro License, and drew many fans who watched the fierce competition.
Additionally, the next "Puyo Puyo Grand Prix 2025 2nd" is scheduled for Sunday, November 24, 2024.

Rein Wins "Puyo Puyo Grand Prix 2025 1st"!

The "Puyo Puyo Grand Prix 2025 1st" was held at the Sega Sammy Group Headquarters (Shinagawa, Tokyo) on Sunday, August 4, 2024. Rein, who advanced from the qualifying league in July 2024 with an undefeated record, continued his winning streak in the final tournament. He defeated last year's Final champion, Makki, twice—in the Upper Final and the Grand Final—achieving his first victory in a Sega official tournament.

Although Rein had only finished as runner-up until now, he stated that he approached this tournament with confidence, having won all his matches in the qualifiers by a large point margin. Defeating Makki twice, in particular, seems to have been a huge confidence booster.

The results of this tournament are as follows:

Winner: Rein
Runner-up: Makki
3rd Place: Tomokun
4th Place: Piponia

Rein, the winner, and Makki, the runner-up, were each awarded 1 million yen in prize money and earned the right to compete in the "Puyo Puyo Grand Prix 2025 Final" scheduled for March 2025.

Rein's Victory Comment

I have only been a runner-up until now, but I never thought I was inferior in terms of match content, and I continued playing Puyo Puyo believing I had the ability to win, so I am truly happy to have won for the first time.
This time, I practiced more than ever before, and since I was able to win all my matches in the qualifiers by a considerable point margin, I already thought I might be able to do it.
I truly believe Makki is the strongest player in the world, so being able to win against him twice and take the championship has really boosted my confidence.

(Translated from Japanese)
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The tournament footage is currently available as an archive stream on the Official Puyo Puyo Channel, so be sure to check it out if you missed it.

"Puyo Puyo Grand Prix 2025 2nd" Scheduled for Sunday, November 24!

The next "Puyo Puyo Grand Prix 2025 2nd" will be held on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at the Sega Sammy Group Headquarters (Osaki, Tokyo).
This tournament will also be held offline with a live audience, where Pro Licensed players will compete for 1 million yen in prize money and a qualification spot for the "Puyo Puyo Grand Prix 2025 Final."

Even more heated competition is expected at the "Puyo Puyo Grand Prix 2025 2nd," which is sure to draw the attention of fans.
For more details, follow the Official Sega Website or the SEGA-esports "Puyo Puyo eSports" official X account (@EsportsSega) for further updates.

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