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KADOKAWA FAV Gaming Looks Ahead to Street Fighter League Pro-JP 2026

KADOKAWA FAV Gaming, managed by KADOKAWA Game Linkage and based in Tokyo's Bunkyo ward, has officially announced its participation in the highly anticipated Street Fighter League: Pro-JP 2026. This league will showcase teams competing using the latest title from the series, Street Fighter 6, set to kick off in 2026.

The team is strengthening its lineup this season, retaining four talented players from the previous season: sako, ryukichi, fujimura, and moke. Alongside them, the team will also implement a new organizational structure to enhance performance. A new team manager, Toyoman, has been appointed, bringing extensive knowledge and experience from his time as a gaming media writer, where he has covered various players extensively. His leadership aims to energize the team and elevate its competitive spirit.

In addition to the organizational upgrades, the team's captaincy is shifting from veteran player sako to the up-and-coming talent, ryukichi. This change is envisioned to leverage ryukichi's wealth of experience gained from recent competitions, enabling a streamlined strategy-sharing approach within the team. The adjustments are aimed at maximizing team potential and focusing efforts to secure the league championship and a spot in the World Championship.

The team will be proudly supported by four sponsors: KADOKAWA, JBL, Sofmap, and Victrix, who will provide essential backing for the upcoming season.

Meet the Players of KADOKAWA FAV Gaming

Toyoman (Manager)

An iconic figure in the fighting game community, Toyoman has been involved since the inception of FAV Gaming in 2018. His deep-rooted connections in the esports environment, spanning players and media, coupled with his role as the producer for the VTuber, lethalplan, make him crucial to the team's revitalization.

Twitter: @toyo3kyoudai

Ryukichi (Captain)

Making waves in the competitive scene, ryukichi skyrocketed to fame by winning the prestigious tournament, “Ore o Tore,” organized by legendary player Daigo Umehara. With impressive standings including a runner-up finish at EVO Japan 2025 and multiple qualifications for international tournaments, his skills are set to elevate the team’s competitive edge.

Notable Achievements:

• - Winner of Ore o Tore
• - Champion at Nagoya OJABODY STAR SFL 2024 Tryouts
• - Winner of Red Bull Kumite 2024 Japan Qualifier
• - 4th Place at EVO Japan 2024
• - 5th Place at Esports World Cup 2024

Twitter: @ryukichi1214
Twitch: Live Stream
YouTube: Watch Videos

Sako

Known for his technical prowess, sako is a celebrated figure in the fighting game scene, boasting numerous accolades including a CAPCOM CUP victory, which made history by establishing him as the inaugural world champion.

Notable Achievements:

• - Winner of CAPCOM CUP 2013
• - 1st Place at multiple tournaments including TWFighter Major 2018
• - Champion at SF League 2020, 2021, and 2023

Twitter: @sakonoko
Twitch: Live Stream
YouTube: Watch Videos

Fujimura

Beginning his professional journey in the early days of competitive gaming, Fujimura is known for his adept skills with technical characters. Nicknamed