The "Zen-Nippon Densetsu Shizai Oroshi Gyosha Kyodo Kumiai Rengokai," a national organization of cooperative associations comprising approximately 500 Japanese electrical equipment material (abbreviation: Denzai) wholesalers, has announced that the second esports tournament for member companies, "DENZAI CUP" ~ROUND 2~, will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025.
The 2nd "DENZAI CUP" ~ROUND 2~ Is Set to Be Held!
The "DENZAI CUP" ~ROUND 2~, which aims to improve the industry's brand image, foster new industry communication, and create a "place for employees" outside of work to encourage them to work vibrantly, will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025. The featured game title is "Street Fighter 6"!
Furthermore, this tournament is a CAPCOM-sanctioned esports event.
Matches will follow the schedule below and proceed in a catch-up format:
- 11:00 AM Opening Ceremony
- 11:35 AM Underdog Finals Tournament Round 1 ①②
- 12:15 PM Underdog Finals Tournament Round 2 ①②
- 12:55 PM Quarterfinals ①②
- 1:45 PM Underdog Finals Tournament Round 1 ③④
- 2:25 PM Underdog Finals Tournament Round 2 ③④
- 3:05 PM Quarterfinals ③④
- 3:55 PM Semifinals
- 4:35 PM Final Battle
- 4:55 PM Awards Ceremony
Always Rivals!? An Unmissable Battle Where Sparks Fly!
Since the "DENZAI CUP" is a tournament between companies in the same industry that are members of a nationwide cooperative association, it features battles that cannot be lost unique to companies that are normally rivals in business.
This time, the number of participating slots has been expanded from the previous tournament, with the following 16 companies competing!
- 1. San-in Panasonic Co., Ltd. (Headquarters registered: San-in Densetsu Shizai Oroshi Gyosha Kyodo Kumiai)
- 2. Kojima Denki Kogyo Co., Ltd. (Headquarters registered: Tokyo Densetsu Shizai Oroshi Gyosha Kyodo Kumiai)
- 3. Nihon Densho Co., Ltd. (Headquarters registered: Osaka-fu Densetsu Shizai Oroshi Gyosha Kyodo Kumiai)
- 4. Ushiyama Denkoh Co., Ltd. (Headquarters registered: Saitama Densetsu Shizai Oroshi Sho Kyodo Kumiai)
- 5. SUGIMOTO ELECTRIC Co., Ltd. (Headquarters registered: Kanagawa-ken Densetsu Shizai Oroshi Gyosha Kyodo Kumiai)
- 6. Inaba Denki Sangyo Co., Ltd. (Headquarters registered: Osaka-fu Densetsu Shizai Oroshi Gyosha Kyodo Kumiai)
- 7. Fukunishi Electrical Co., Ltd. (Headquarters registered: Osaka-fu Densetsu Shizai Oroshi Gyosha Kyodo Kumiai)
- 8. Licom Inc. (Headquarters registered: Kanagawa-ken Densetsu Shizai Oroshi Gyosha Kyodo Kumiai)
- 9. Meiden Sangyo Co., Ltd. (Headquarters registered: Kita-Kanto Densetsu Shizai Oroshi Gyosha Kyodo Kumiai)
- 10. 2024 SHIGA TOKKI,LTD (Headquarters registered: Shiga Densetsu Shizai Oroshi Gyosha Kyodo Kumiai)
- 11. Fujii Sangyo Corporation (Headquarters registered: Kita-Kanto Densetsu Shizai Oroshi Gyosha Kyodo Kumiai)
- 12. Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. (Headquarters registered: Osaka-fu Densetsu Shizai Oroshi Gyosha Kyodo Kumiai)
- 13. TANAKA CO.,LTD. (Headquarters registered: Tokyo Densetsu Shizai Oroshi Gyosha Kyodo Kumiai)
- 14. SHIMAZU ELECTRIC Co.,Ltd (Headquarters registered: Osaka-fu Densetsu Shizai Oroshi Gyosha Kyodo Kumiai)
- 15. Denki-Do Co., Ltd. (Headquarters registered: Shizuoka-ken Densetsu Shizai Oroshi Gyosha Kyodo Kumiai)
- 16. Wakayama Denko Co., Ltd. (Headquarters registered: Wakayama-ken Densetsu Shizai Oroshi Gyosha Kyodo Kumiai)
Yashima Dengyo Co., Ltd. (Headquarters registered: Osaka-fu Densetsu Shizai Oroshi Gyosha Kyodo Kumiai)
Suzuden Corporation (Headquarters registered: Tokyo Densetsu Shizai Oroshi Gyosha Kyodo Kumiai)
Unique Match Format: "Underdog Finals Tournament"!
The unique match format that made waves in the esports community last year is being adopted again this time. All 16 teams will be divided into four blocks for a qualifying tournament, and the number of matches in the final tournament will change based on the results of the qualifying tournament; for example, if a team ranks 1st in qualifying, they'll play 3 matches, and if they rank 2nd, they'll play 4 matches.
This distribution ensures that even if a team is eliminated in the qualifying tournament, they still have a chance to win, making it an enjoyable tournament until the very end.
In fact, in the previous tournament, Fukunishi Electrical Co., Ltd. achieved a dramatic comeback from being the runner-up in the qualifying tournament to become the champion.
It will be exciting to see if another underdog story unfolds this time, or if a company achieves an undefeated championship!
For more details on "DENZAI CUP" ~ROUND 2~ and the YouTube live stream on the day of the event, please visit the JEDA website's "Esports Tournament" page.
| Tournament Overview | |
| Tournament Name | "DENZAI CUP" ~ROUND 2~ |
|---|---|
| Date and Time | Saturday, February 8, 2025 |
| Venue | esports style UENO |
| Eligibility | All employees of companies headquartered as members of JEDA in fiscal year 2024 |
| Game Title Used | Street Fighter 6 (PC version) |
| Match Format | ・Qualifying Tournament and Ranking Matches 3 simultaneous 1-on-1 matches in a best-of-3 format (first to 2 wins); the team with 2 or more winners is declared victorious. ・Underdog Finals Tournament Single-elimination, first to 1 win. ・Final Battle Both teams select 3 players, and a knockout battle is held; the match ends when one team has 3 losers. |
| Awards | Awarding of the championship cup to the winning team |
