The Japan eSports Union (JeSU) has announced the details of “The Power of eSports Connecting the Future – JAPAN ESPORTS CONNECT,” which will be held over two days from July 23 to 24, 2025, at the Osaka-Kansai Expo. This event, under the theme “Global Pulse: Life and Future Connected by eSports,” aims to explore the design of future societies through eSports.

Professional Players vs. Streamers Showdown

The highlight of the event will be a stage competition where professional eSports players clash with popular streamers. The competitive titles include “eFootball™,” “THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV,” “Puzzle & Dragons,” “Puyo Puyo eSports,” “Street Fighter 6,” and “Tekken 8“, all quintessential Japanese titles. Players will be divided into “TEAM MIRAI” and “TEAM EXPO,” competing for victories in each game title.

Intense Battle Venue and Participants

TEAM MIRAI will feature streamers Nephrite, Zakray, Oniya, Donpisha, and RaMu, along with players such as Udi (eFootball™), SCORE (THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV), Kaito (Puzzle & Dragons), Piponia (Puyo Puyo eSports), GO1 (Street Fighter 6), and Yojimbo BΩY (Tekken 8). On the other hand, TEAM EXPO is set to include streamers Mokou, Futon-chan, Ceros, Obo, and Yuka Kuramochi, along with Leva (eFootball™), Akira (THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV), Hirona (Puzzle & Dragons), Delta (Puyo Puyo eSports), Haitani (Street Fighter 6), and Yuu (Tekken 8).

Comprehensive Experience Zones and Exhibitions

Aside from the stage events, there will be exhibitions highlighting the history and features of eSports, as well as experiential zones where a variety of eSports titles can be played. These are designed to be enjoyable for those new to eSports, providing an excellent opportunity for participants to engage directly with the games.

Reflections and Prospects

eSports has the power to connect future societies, beyond just entertainment. We hope this event will become a venue for people from different backgrounds to interact and collaborate. The gathering of professional players and streamers is expected to excite even more fans and open up new possibilities. eSports will continue to evolve along with technological advances.

Source: PR TIMES