{"id":4008,"date":"2026-04-12T09:38:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T09:38:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/4008\/"},"modified":"2026-04-12T09:38:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T09:38:17","slug":"a-look-back-at-the-sfl-wc-2025-grand-final-with-68-local-photos-reject-and-bandits-in-a-fierce-battle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/4008\/","title":{"rendered":"A look back at the “SFL: WC 2025” Grand Final with 68 local photos: REJECT and Bandits in a fierce battle!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Street Fighter League: World Championship 2025<\/p>\n

REJECT (Japan)
\n Bandits (representing the U.S.)
\n Ninjas In Pyjamas (Europe)<\/p>\n

Whoever wins this tournament is sure to be a fierce competitor. However, since the venue was Ryogoku Kokugikan, the cheering for REJECT, the Japanese representative, was even louder.<\/p>\n

\"\u30a2\u30fc\u30eb\u3055\u3093\"Mr. EarlSaiga NAK<\/p>\n

Earl (@papatiwawa<\/a> ) has been working hard so far.<\/p>\n

\"RyanMr. Ryan HartSaiga NAK<\/p>\n

Ryan Hart (@RyanJosephHart<\/a> ) has been working hard so far.<\/p>\n

\"\u3044\u3063\u3066\u307f\u307e\u3057\u3087\u3046\uff5e\uff01\"Saiga NAK<\/p>\n

Let’s go!<\/p>\n

\"\u6c7a\u52dd\u524d\u307e\u3067\u306e\u7d50\u679c\"Results before the finalsSaiga NAK<\/p>\n

REJECT is the closest to the championship, having won all the games so far.<\/p>\n

Final Players’ Entry!
\n\"Chris
\"Chris
\"ChrisChris TatarianSaiga NAK<\/p>\n

Chris Tatarian (@Chris_Tatarian<\/a> ), the “Western Elder Dragon”!<\/p>\n

\"Booce\u9078\u624b\"
\"Booce\u9078\u624b\"
\"Booce\u9078\u624b\"Player Booce.Saiga NAK<\/p>\n

Booce (@Booce_Lee<\/a> ), “The Hungry Wolf of New York”!<\/p>\n

\"Caba\u9078\u624b\"
\"Caba\u9078\u624b\"
\"Caba\u9078\u624b\"Caba player!Saiga NAK<\/p>\n

“Dominican Mobile Fortress” by Caba (@SPM_CABA<\/a> )!<\/p>\n

\"MenaRD\u9078\u624b\"
\"MenaRD\u9078\u624b\"
\"MenaRD\u9078\u624b\"MenaRD player!Saiga NAK<\/p>\n

“THE STRONGEST BULL” by MenaRD (@_MenaRD__<\/a> )!<\/p>\n

\"Bandits\"BanditsSaiga NAK<\/p>\n

The Bandits represent the U.S., but they are also a popular team in Japan, led by MenaRD, who is also known as the strongest player in Sto6.<\/p>\n

\"\u30a6\u30e1\u30cf\u30e9\u9078\u624b\"
\"\u30a6\u30e1\u30cf\u30e9\u9078\u624b\"
\"\u30a6\u30e1\u30cf\u30e9\u9078\u624b\"UmeharaSaiga NAK<\/p>\n

Umehara (@daigothebeastJP<\/a> ) is a “living legend”!<\/p>\n

\"\u3075\uff5e\u3069\u9078\u624b\"
\"\u3075\uff5e\u3069\u9078\u624b\"FudoSaiga NAK<\/p>\n

Fuudo (@TheFuudo<\/a> ), the “heavy tank on the march”!<\/p>\n

\"Leshar\u9078\u624b\"
\"Leshar\u9078\u624b\"
\"Leshar\u9078\u624b\"Leshar!Saiga NAK<\/p>\n

Leshar (@leshar15<\/a> ), “The golden right hand from Korea”!<\/p>\n

\"REJECT\"REJECTSaiga NAK<\/p>\n

Tokido (@tokidoki77<\/a> ), the “seeker of fighting games”!<\/p>\n

REJECT, the closest team in the world right now, will take on the final battle.<\/p>\n

\"Bandits\"Saiga NAK<\/p>\n

Bandits, who are also the challengers, each player will be concentrating their efforts.<\/p>\n

\"\u30d5\u30a1\u30f3\u3082\u305d\u308c\u305e\u308c\u306e\u65b9\u6cd5\u3067\u5fdc\u63f4\"
\"\u30d5\u30a1\u30f3\u3082\u305d\u308c\u305e\u308c\u306e\u65b9\u6cd5\u3067\u5fdc\u63f4\"Fans also cheer in their own waysSaiga NAK<\/p>\n

The fans in the audience are also watching the battle to determine the best of the best.<\/p>\n

The matches begin!
\n\"REJECT\"
\"REJECT\"Saiga NAK<\/p>\n

In the first round, REJECT wins three games in a row to gain 40 points.<\/p>\n

\"Bandits\"
\"Bandits\"Saiga NAK<\/p>\n

However, Bandits also won two consecutive victories in the second round, one in the spearhead and the other in the middle ranks, and the battle moves to the third round.<\/p>\n

\"NO\u30e2\u30fc\u30b7\u30e7\u30f3\u3002\"NO motion.Saiga NAK<\/p>\n

During the interval, NO motion, a well-known “Sto2” imitation, was performed. Noko Tetsu (@NO79369371<\/a> ) and Yano (@nomo_info<\/a> )! They were seen actively providing fan service during the tournament.<\/p>\n

\"\u6226\u3044\u3092\u898b\u5b88\u308b\"Saiga NAK<\/p>\n

Then came the third round. The voltage of the audience is at its maximum!<\/p>\n

\"\u6700\u5f8c\u306e\u6226\u3044\"
\"\u6700\u5f8c\u306e\u6226\u3044\"
\"\u6700\u5f8c\u306e\u6226\u3044\"The Last BattleSaiga NAK<\/p>\n

The spearhead match of the third round was between Leshar and Booce. REJECT had reached the match point and would win if they won at least one game.<\/p>\n

\"\u6700\u9ad8\u6f6e\"Saiga NAK<\/p>\n

As the spectators watched with bated breath, the moment finally arrived.<\/p>\n

The winner was REJECT!
\n\"Leshar\u9078\u624b\u304c\u6c7a\u3081\u305f\uff01\"Leshar won the match!Saiga NAK<\/p>\n

Leshar won the match, and REJECT was the winner!<\/p>\n

\"\u6e96\u512a\u52dd\u306eBandits\"
\"\u6e96\u512a\u52dd\u306eBandits\"
\"\u6e96\u512a\u52dd\u306eBandits\"
\"\u6e96\u512a\u52dd\u306eBandits\"
\"\u6e96\u512a\u52dd\u306eBandits\"
\"\u6e96\u512a\u52dd\u306eBandits\"
\"\u6e96\u512a\u52dd\u306eBandits\"Bandits in second place!Saiga NAK<\/p>\n

Although each match was close, I got the impression that REJECT’s players were gradually getting the better of the competition. Bandits finished in second place!<\/p>\n

REJECT will receive the first place prize and a championship ring!
\n\"\u512a\u52dd\u306fREJECT\"
\"\u512a\u52dd\u306fREJECT\"
\"\u512a\u52dd\u306fREJECT\"Saiga NAK<\/p>\n

Once again, the winner was REJECT!<\/p>\n

\"\u592a\u967d\u30db\u30fc\u30eb\u30c7\u30a3\u30f3\u30b0\u30b9REJECT with Mr. Yoshino of Taiyo HoldingsSaiga NAK<\/p>\n

Ms. Yukiko Yoshino, Executive Officer and Chief Branding Officer of Taiyo Holdings, who has provided prize money support for four consecutive years, will present the prize money of $100,000.<\/p>\n

\"\u30ab\u30d7\u30b3\u30f3
\"\u30ab\u30d7\u30b3\u30f3
\"\u30ab\u30d7\u30b3\u30f3
\"\u30ab\u30d7\u30b3\u30f3Mr. Tsujimoto of Capcom presents the championship ringSaiga NAK<\/p>\n

Mr. Haruhiro Tsujimoto, President and COO of Capcom, handed each player a championship ring.<\/p>\n

\"\u76ee\u3092\u6f64\u307e\u305b\u308b\u30b7\u30fc\u30f3\u3082\"There was a scene where the players’ eyes were moistened.Saiga NAK<\/p>\n

I’m just now starting to feel the reality of what it’s been like. It has been a really long road to this point. I would like to thank all of you who have supported me, who came to practice with me, who made the event exciting, and who cheered me on over the Internet!<\/p>\n

\"\u982d\u75db\u306b\u60a9\u307e\u3055\u308c\u306a\u304c\u3089\u6226\u3063\u305fLeshar\u9078\u624b\"Leshar fights through a headacheSaiga NAK<\/p>\n

I can finally rest now (laughs). I really worked hard every day with my teammates for this win, so it was a great memory for me. My challenge in Japan ends today, but after a short rest, I would like to take on a new challenge.<\/p>\n

\"\u6700\u524d\u5217\u3067\u5fdc\u63f4\u3057\u3066\u304f\u308c\u305f\u5009\u6301\u3055\u3093\u306b\u3082\u611f\u8b1d\"Thanks also to Mr. Kuramochi for cheering me on from the front row.Saiga NAK<\/p>\n

I am so happy to be released. Team games are really tough, and I didn’t have time to rest, like practicing with everyone else, and after this tournament, it was like I could finally take a break. If I had given it my all, I would have realized that I had become very strong. I was able to play in such a good environment that I think I could win the CAPCOM CUP if I continued in this environment every year.<\/p>\n

\"\u30a6\u30e1\u30cf\u30e9\u9078\u624b\u3082\u6e80\u9762\u306e\u7b11\u307f\"Umehara also has a big smile on his face.Saiga NAK<\/p>\n

I’ve never been on a team like this, and I’m not sure if this is the right way to win the championship, but I’m very happy. I started playing Street Fighter when I was 13 years old at the Ryogoku Kokugikan, and I never thought that 32 years later I would still be playing this game. I am grateful that I was able to stand on this stage and win a tournament, and I feel that my life is very happy.<\/p>\n

See you next year at Ryogoku Kokugikan!
\n\"\u8fbb\u672c\u6625\u5f18\u3055\u3093\u304b\u3089\u767a\u8868\u3082\"
\"\u8fbb\u672c\u6625\u5f18\u3055\u3093\u304b\u3089\u767a\u8868\u3082\"
\"\u8fbb\u672c\u6625\u5f18\u3055\u3093\u304b\u3089\u767a\u8868\u3082\"Haruhiro Tsujimoto also made an announcement.Saiga NAK<\/p>\n

While the celebratory mood had not cooled down, Haruhiro Tsujimoto took the stage again. He announced that<\/a> next season’s “CAPCOM CUP 13” and “Street Fighter League: World Championship 2026” would be held at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Japan. The prize money has been increased, and the hot competition continues!<\/p>\n

\"MIYAVI\u3067\u958b\u5e55\u3057\u305f\u6700\u7d42\u65e5\"
\"MIYAVI\u3067\u958b\u5e55\u3057\u305f\u6700\u7d42\u65e5\"The last day of the tournament started with MIYAVI!Saiga NAK<\/p>\n

Street Fighter League: World Championship 2026″ started with a special live performance by MIYAVI (@miyavi_ishihara<\/a> ).<\/p>\n

\"\u5927\u4f1a\u306e\u76db\u308a\u4e0a\u3052\u306b\u6b20\u304b\u305b\u306a\u30442\u4eba\"
\"\u5927\u4f1a\u306e\u76db\u308a\u4e0a\u3052\u306b\u6b20\u304b\u305b\u306a\u30442\u4eba\"Two people who are indispensable to the excitement of the tournament.Saiga NAK<\/p>\n

The event has come to a successful conclusion.<\/p>\n

\"\u5009\u6301\u30fb\u3075\uff5e\u3069\u592b\u59bb\"Mr. and Mrs. Kuramochi and Mr. FudoSaiga NAK<\/p>\n

Mr. and Mrs. Kuramochi and Fudo on stage.<\/p>\n

\"REJECT\"REJECTSaiga NAK<\/p>\n

REJECT has been the strongest team since the members were announced in July 2025. They overcame all the pressure and did as well as they were expected to do to become the world’s best team. Congratulations again to REJECT!<\/p>\n