Exciting News: Representatives for the Puyo Puyo Section of the Nationwide E-Sports Championship 2025 in Shiga Have Been Determined!

Puyo Puyo Championship 2025: Representatives Revealed

The anticipation is building for the "2025 Nationwide E-Sports Championship in Shiga," specifically for the Puyo Puyo section. SEGA has officially announced the representatives who will join the main tournament in Shiga, which is set to take place on November 22nd and 23rd.

This championship aims to crown the best Puyo Puyo players in Japan. Participants are divided into eight blocks, and online block representative qualifying rounds were held over the weekend of August 30th and 31st. Each block’s top players emerge to compete in the Shiga Finals.

Representatives from Elementary Schools

Let’s take a look at the talented representatives from the elementary school category:

Block	Representative	Prefecture
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Hokkaido/Tohoku	Ruuto	Hokkaido
Kanto	Ousuke	Tochigi
Kanto	Itsuki	Kanagawa
Hokuriku	Kuhei-ji	Nagano
Tokai	Tapioka3-gou	Gifu
Kansai	Ryu	Kyoto
Chugoku/Shikoku	Shota	Kochi
Kyushu/Okinawa	Gussie	Fukuoka
Shiga	Yoshi	Shiga

Open Entry Representatives

In the open participation category, here’s a glance at the representatives:

Block	Representative	Prefecture
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Hokkaido/Tohoku	Nyankichi	Akita
Kanto	Yuki	Tokyo
Kanto	Puni-chan	Kanagawa
Hokuriku	Zyu-den	Ishikawa
Tokai	Ningen Kokuho AB-zo	Shizuoka
Kansai	Hamachi	Hyogo
Chugoku/Shikoku	Rikutia	Kagawa
Kyushu/Okinawa	Nagare	Kagoshima
Shiga	Shigure	Shiga

These representatives will face off in Shiga to claim the title of best in the country during the finals event, part of the cultural program for the "Watashi SHIGA Kakarukunikai Sports and Events 2025."

Score Attack Campaign

The excitement continues as the tournament also announced a Score Attack campaign within the Puyo Puyo section. Players can enter this challenge by registering their scores from the "Challenge" mode in Puyo Puyo eSports. With a two-minute time limit, participants compete to achieve the highest score by clearing Puyos.

Each block will grant one representative a spot in the Shiga Finals, along with ten lucky participants who will win Puyo Puyo merchandise through a lottery.

Don’t miss your chance to participate—entries close on September 30th at 23:59. For more details, visit the entry website.

Puyo Puyo: A Beloved Classic

Puyo Puyo is a beloved action puzzle game that has charmed fans since its debut 30 years ago, with the first game launched in 1991 on MSX2 and Famicom Disk System. Its easy-to-understand gameplay, adorable characters, and introduction of competitive play as an action puzzle format have helped it find lasting success across various platforms.

In March 2018, Puyo Puyo entered the eSports arena as a title recognized by JeSU (Japan eSports Union), paving the way for professional players and further expanding its competitive scene. The game will not only determine Japan’s eSports champions in the upcoming National Sports Festival but will also feature as an official title in the international competition set for 2026.

With an engaging combination of competition, fun, and community, Puyo Puyo continues to captivate and will surely shine bright in Shiga!

About E-Sports

E-sports, short for electronic sports, refer to competitive gaming using electronic devices. It has taken the world by storm, turning video gaming into a recognized and exciting form of competition.

Nationwide E-Sports Championship Explained

The Nationwide E-Sports Championship allows representatives from prefectures to compete in various events at a national level. Having begun in 2019, this championship has grown significantly, fostering community and player engagement while highlighting regional talent.

Join the excitement as we approach the Shiga finals and cheer on your representatives!

For more information, check SEGA's official press release at here.