It was held over three days on April 27th, 28th, and 29th.“EVO Japan 2024”. Just like “EVOLUTION,” which is held in Las Vegas and focuses solely on fighting games, this event can be called a fighting game festival.
The author also rushed to the tournament, which was held at a sports event venue called Ariake GYM-EX. Selling products from e-sports teams, trying out hardware such as Akekon and Leverless, trying out new scale games, getting excited as we bump into famous streamers and cosplayers, and most of all, watching the most exciting main tournament with great excitement. I was able to see it at… It was a perfect event and very interesting. We would like to send you a report as soon as possible.
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By the way, there is also an explanatory article titled “What is EVO?”, so if you want to know more, please check that out as well.
Goods sales and preview event venue overview
I went on the third day, so the main stage had already been set up, and there was a sense of tension before the main race started. Everything will be decided here from now on…!
Booths are extending to the left and right, so start by going around from the right hand side. What attracted everyone was the ex-A Arcadia booth. Nostalgic arcade cabinets were lined up here, and old-school game fans were enjoying classics from yesteryear. “Samurai Shodown Zero SPECIAL” is so nostalgic!
Then, go back to your left and check out the sales of e-sports teams and gaming devices.The author was drawn to the famous Street Fighter impersonator.“NO motion.”It was Muteki Jikan's booth where he was working as a salesman.
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They were selling a t-shirt with a fanciful project called “The Fighting Game Impersonation Championship that's too detailed to convey,'' so I couldn't help but buy one. Thank you very much for accepting the 2 shots!
By this time I was getting hungry, so I went outside the venue and looked for a food stall. It was also nice to sit on the grass nearby and munch on Mazesoba and kebabs. I get the impression that crepes were popular with foreigners.
And I'm sure many people were looking forward to this. Don't miss the preview of the new fighting game.The author was at the Riot Games booth.『2XKO』And at the Cygames booth“Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising”Try it out. We will deliver the report article at a later date, so please look forward to it.
And speaking of EVO, itsA panel that tells historyReading is also a real pleasure. It is a worthwhile read that vividly brings back to mind the best moments, such as the backwater turnaround and Ogawa vs. Oshige. Be sure to check out the quietest and most eloquent corner next year, where you can feel the footprints left by great players.
Fiercely fought main tournament: The excitement of watching esports live
Now, the main match is definitely the most spectacular. On the third day“Guilty Gear Strive” “Tekken 8” “Street Fighter 6”The main tournament was held. (*Hereafter, player names are omitted)
In “Guilty Gear Strive,'' I watched players I like, such as Obaki and Mocchi, lose at the last minute, while in “Tekken 8,'' Japanese player Chikurin won his first major tournament. I was excited to see them being kidnapped. The announcement of the new character “Slayer” was also exciting!
As such, all the matches were heated, but the one I was looking for was “Street Fighter 6.” The six winners who made it through the 5,000+ entries will gather on stage to decide the winner.
And before that, Earl and Hameko, who are familiar from fighting game commentary. appeared on the podium. It starts to say that there is an important announcement to be made, and a VTR starts playing. Oh my God!The next CAPCOM CUP will be held at Ryogoku Kokugikanhas been decided. Now you can easily go and watch the great battle that divides the world. Can we expect great success from Edmund Honda? ?
And then, “STR 6” new character“Akuma” gameplay trailer videoFinally unveiled! After exciting the venue by showing off new techniques from Zankuu Hadouken to Asura Senku… it was the perfect trailer to show off the Shungokusatsu that all mankind had been waiting for.This may have been decided as the coolest video in the world…
The main match started with great excitement, and I was relieved to see so many of the usual faces, including Sho, VXBAO, MenaRD, and Moke. How can you develop a sense of stability that allows you to win in the end, even if you're only two players ahead of 5,000 people? I can feel the strength of the athlete.
In the Grand Final, MenaRD Blanca showed off her overwhelming power over Sho JP and won the championship! congratulations!
This is the venue report for “EVO Japan 2024”. I regret not being able to find Rothman, the eyedrops costume, but I'll see him again next year. It was a great tournament where you could definitely feel the fighting game boom of the new era!
