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Syado from Arneb Valkyrie Partners with Kawaguchi City

On August 16, 2026, the professional eSports team Arneb collaborated with the Kawaguchi City initiative aimed at integrating club activities into the community. This event took place at Minami-Hatagaya, 4-chome, Kawaguchi City and involved an eSports exchange meeting for middle school students involved in local clubs. Notably, Syado, a player from the female division of Street Fighter 6, was present to engage with the students through a Q&A session.

As the nationwide trend of reforming teachers' working styles progresses, Kawaguchi City is taking steps to collaborate with local entities for the management of club activities. Arneb aims to contribute its specialized knowledge and competitive experience back to the community, dispatching Syado as an external instructor to this initiative. Importantly, this event was not limited to a specific school but was part of a broader effort across all club activities in the area.

Future Prospects

During the event, Syado attentively responded to inquiries from the students regarding practice methods for Street Fighter 6 and the mindset required to be a professional player. This exchange fostered a warm atmosphere, leading to meaningful interactions between the players and students. Arneb intends to continue its efforts not only in achieving success in competitions but also in collaborating with local communities and promoting eSports to cultivate the next generation and contribute positively to society.

About the eSports Team Arneb

Established in January 2022 alongside the founding of the eSports conglomerate LeGAME, Arneb is a professional eSports team formed by the company. The team's name is derived from the second-brightest star in the Lepus constellation, known as Arneb, which in Arabic means 'rabbit'. With the motto "Conquering the World", the team comprises various divisions, including the fifth personality division, League of Legends, Street Fighter 6 female division (Arneb Valkyrie), APEX Legends, and a streamer division.

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Achievements

Arneb has made significant strides in the eSports realm, with rankings such as 3rd place in the 2023 Clash Royale World Championship and participation in the world finals of the fifth personality division over two consecutive years, achieving the runner-up position in the 2024 autumn championship. The APEX Legends team reached the semifinals of the 2025 ALGS America Tournament. Furthermore, starting April 2026, two Vtubers debuted from the streamer division. Syado from the Street Fighter 6 female division has been instrumental in organizing numerous community tournaments, promoting female participation in eSports.