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Japan Esports Award 2025: Mid-term Report and Ticket Sales Announcement

The Japan Esports Association (JESU), led by President Hideki Hayakawa, has announced the mid-term results of fan voting for the Japan Esports Award 2025, scheduled to be held on January 12, 2026, at Pacifico Yokohama. Fan voting commenced on September 1, and the results accumulated over a month have now been unveiled.

The Japan Esports Award is an annual celebration that honors outstanding contributions in the esports community within Japan. This prestigious event aims to shed light on not only players and teams, but also to recognize the involvement of companies, organizations, and individuals that support the growing esports ecosystem. The awards cover various categories, including local revitalization and social contributions, ensuring recognition of excellence across all areas of the industry.

In addition to the voting announcement, pre-sale tickets for the Japan Esports Award 2025 went live on October 10 at 6 PM. Fans have until November 15 at 10 PM to purchase these tickets, allowing them to witness an event featuring not only awards for this year’s top players but also a variety of activities centered around esports.

For those interested in purchasing tickets, you can visit: Ticket Purchase Link.

Mid-term Results of the Fan Voting

Since the commencement of voting on September 1, the Japan Esports Association has received approximately 16,000 votes from esports enthusiasts nationwide. Prominent esports players and game streamers are currently leading the voting across different categories. Voting will continue until November 15 through the official LINE account.

The selection process for the award winners will incorporate the results from fan voting, alongside evaluations from a panel of judges comprised of industry professionals, ensuring a fair and robust selection process.

Categories for Voting:

• - Esports Player Section:

- MOBA Player Award
- Shooting Game Player Award
- Fighting Game Player Award
- Mind Game Player Award
- Sports Game Player Award
- Non-Section Game Player Award
- Under 18 Esports Player Award

• - Live Entertainment Section:

- Streamer Award
- VTuber Award

Voting Process

Fan voting is straightforward and can be conducted through the official Japan Esports Award LINE account. Accessing the following URL will prompt the LINE app on smartphones or display a QR code on PCs. By adding the Japan Esports Award official LINE account and navigating to the chat screen, you will find a