Addressing Challenges in the Esports Industry

FENNEL Inc. (Shibuya, Tokyo, CEO: Ryō Takashima) operates the professional esports team “FENNEL,” which conducted compliance training for all its players and streamers in early June 2025. Recently, inappropriate remarks and behavior on social media by players and streamers have been highlighted in the esports industry, raising concerns about declining trust across the sector. FENNEL takes this issue seriously, recognizing its members’ public roles, and has implemented measures to promote compliance with laws and appropriate information dissemination.

Initiatives in the Training

The training invited external expert instructors and focused on lectures and practical workshops that covered:

• Understanding the basic concepts of compliance
• Risk management in social media and streaming activities
• Group work using actual cases of controversies and issues to examine and devise countermeasures

All members participated and gained a profound understanding of how their actions can impact the team and the industry.

Awareness of Social Responsibility

Ryō Takashima, CEO of FENNEL, commented, “Professional esports players and streamers are required to act with a strong sense of social responsibility due to their significant influence. FENNEL is committed to nurturing professionals who grow competitively while possessing social awareness and ethics.” He also expressed an intention to continue promoting education and awareness activities.

Overview of FENNEL

Established in 2019, FENNEL currently holds divisions in six esports titles and has achieved outstanding results domestically and internationally. Additionally, through organizing esports tournaments and the “UNIVERS” community for students, the company cultivates the next generation of esports players, also focusing on apparel, marketing, and entertainment businesses. For more details, please visit FENNEL’s official website.

Impressions and Future Outlook

FENNEL’s compliance training is a significant step towards enhancing the industry’s overall credibility. Ensuring that players and streamers fulfill their social responsibilities is vital for the growth of esports. The continuation and expansion of such initiatives are anticipated to make esports an even healthier and more appealing form of entertainment.

Source: PR TIMES