6,160 Participants, Record-Breaking Excitement

On December 20, 2025, CELLORB Inc., a company involved in eSports, hosted the 15th “TOPANGA Charity Cup.” This tournament featured the competitive fighting game “STREET FIGHTER 6,” with a record-breaking 6,160 players participating, the highest number in Japan’s online format. The competition took place in a 5v5 tournament format, showcasing fierce battles among various professional gamers, streamers, and amateur players vying for victory.

Korean Team Wins, International Flavor in Competition

In this tournament, the Korean team “I’ll show you” triumphed over 1,236 teams to secure the championship. This outcome symbolizes the internationalization of the event and signals a new phase for Japan’s fighting game scene.

Social Contribution Through Fighting Games

The standout feature of this event was the donation to the Japanese Red Cross. A total of 2,262,598 yen was raised from sponsorships and the sales of charity goods after covering expenses. Notably, collaboration T-shirts with the apparel brand “+1F” were sold, contributing to the support of charitable activities. Participants, as well as viewers, engaged with the event through the first half and second half archives of the YouTube live stream, deepening their understanding of the donation efforts.

Support from Sponsors and Future Outlook

GALLERIA, known for high-performance gaming PCs, was a main sponsor of this event, supporting the tournament. The presence of partners like them contributes to expanding the scale and improving the quality of the event. Fusuke Toyota, the Vice President of CELLORB Inc., stated, “We will continue to strive to provide events and broadcasts that everyone can enjoy,” expressing enthusiasm for future tournaments.

Reflections and Future Prospects

This tournament embodied a new stage in eSports through its participant numbers, international diversity, and social contributions. I felt that the unity of participants, viewers, and sponsors could further expand the potential of eSports. I’m very excited to see how this momentum accelerates and what the next charity cup will bring.

Source: PR TIMES