REJECT Inc. has announced that TON・GG has been appointed as the Japan National Team coach for the Pokémon UNITE division of the esports team REJECT.
Additionally, piui and Häruto from the same division were selected as candidates for the Japan National Team selection.
By welcoming a former professional player with a record of winning world championships as an instructor, they aim for a breakthrough on the world stage.
REJECT's TON・GG Confirmed as Pokémon UNITE Japan National Team Coach
Pokémon UNITE Div.
TON・GGが日本代表コーチに就任、並びにHärutoとpiuiが代表候補選手に選出されたことをお知らせいたします。
📝 https://t.co/8xs2QldwmX https://t.co/tEjrsMSr4u
— REJECT esports (@esports_REJECT) February 20, 2026
REJECT has announced that TON・GG (@TON0465) has been appointed as the Pokémon UNITE Japan National Team coach.
TON・GG is a former professional player with world-class achievements, including winning WCS 2024 and PJCS 2024, and receiving the MOBA Player of the Year at the international Esports Awards in 2024.
Currently active as a streamer, he will utilize that experience to work on strengthening the Japan National Team.
TON・GG, Serving as Japan National Team Coach, Expresses Determination for Victory
I have been appointed to serve as the Japan National Team coach.
I feel extremely honored and, at the same time, feel a great responsibility.
I have fought on the front lines as a player until now and am currently active as a streamer, but even though my position has changed, my approach to the competition remains the same.
Rather, because the time I spend watching the competitive scene from the outside has increased, I was able to feel Japan's strengths and potential once again.
The tension of international tournaments I experienced during my time as a player, the preparation necessary to win, and the difficulty and enjoyment of fighting as a team.
I want to give all of that back this time from the position of a coach.
What I want to value is creating an environment where players can take on challenges with confidence.
And, it is to create a team that can become one as the Japan National Team and fight proudly on the world stage.
I will work with all my might so that I can show the power of Japanese esports.
(Translated from Japanese)PR TIMES
Main Competitive Records of TON・GG
- WCS 2024 Winner
- PJCS 2024 Winner
- Pokémon Dragon King Tournament 2024 Main Tournament Winner
- MOBA Player of the Year 2024 Award Recipient
piui and Häruto Become Candidates for Japan National Team Selection
PR TIMES
From the Pokémon UNITE division of REJECT, two individuals, piui (@piui037) and Häruto (@Haruto_4_4), were selected as candidates for the Japan National Team selection.
Regarding the final members of the Japan National Team, they are scheduled to be announced at a later date following the selection process.
Please check the REJECT official website or REJECT esports official X (@esports_REJECT) for details.
本日日本代表コーチに就任いたしましたTON・GGです！
貪欲に勝ちにこだわる姿勢を貫いて全力で金メダルを獲りに行きます！
選手を支える立場として頑張っていくので応援よろしくお願いします！
金メダル獲るぞ！ https://t.co/My3IwzNp4t— TON・GG (@TON0465) February 20, 2026
