REJECT Fighting Game Division's Tokido Named "Most Valuable Player" at the "Japan Esports Awards 2024"!

Tokido, who belongs to REJECT's fighting game division, was named "Most Valuable Player" at the "Japan Esports Awards 2024."

Tokido Named Most Valuable Player!

PR TIMES

The "Japan Esports Awards," hosted by the Japan Esports Union (JeSU), honors achievements in the Japanese esports scene.
Based on fan votes and evaluations by a selection committee, the "Most Valuable Player" award is presented to the player who achieved the most remarkable performance that year.

Tokido (@tokidoki77), who belongs to REJECT's fighting game division, was selected for this "Most Valuable Player" award.

Check Out Tokido's Recent Achievements (Since 2020)

2020

• TOPANGA Championship Street Fighter V: Champion Edition - Winner

2021

• Street Fighter League: Pro-JP 2020 Grand Final Street Fighter V: Champion Edition - Runner-up
• 3rd TOPANGA Championship Street Fighter V: Champion Edition - Runner-up
• Intel World Open 2021 Street Fighter Regional Finals Japan & South Korea Street Fighter V: Champion Edition - Winner
• Street Fighter League: Pro-JP 2021 Pre-season Tournament Street Fighter V: Champion Edition - Winner

2022

• Street Fighter League: Pro-JP 2021 Street Fighter V: Champion Edition - Winner
• 4th TOPANGA Championship Street Fighter V: Champion Edition - Runner-up

2023

• TOPANGA World Championship - Winner
• EVO 2023 Street Fighter 6 - 4th Place

2024

• Street Fighter League: Pro-JP 2023 Street Fighter 6 - Winner
• Street Fighter League: World Championship 2023 Street Fighter 6 - Runner-up
• Battle Arena Melbourne 14 Street Fighter 6 - Winner
• CAPCOM Pro Tour 2024 SUPER PREMIER JAPAN Street Fighter 6 - Winner

His Selection Committee's Comment:

Tokido started a new challenge as a corporate executive in 2024, and even as he approaches 40 this year, his continued global competitive presence serves as an excellent role model for young people aiming to become professional gamers.
His achievements and performance in 2024 were highly evaluated, leading to a unanimous decision by the selection committee for him to receive the Most Valuable Player award.

(Translated from Japanese)PR TIMES

Tokido's Comments on Stage

"Thank you for choosing me as the overall MVP.
I'm turning 40 this year, but I've been going to arcades and playing games since long before the term 'esports' was even coined.
Back then, it wasn't as glamorous as it is now, and there were older players who had to quit even though they loved what they did. I believe many people today don't know that era.
I will continue to lead the way and pass on the feelings of those predecessors, so I appreciate your continued support."

(Translated from Japanese)PR TIMES

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