Why Can't They Unite Despite M.League? 'The History of Mahjong Pro Organization Splits and Struggles: Uncovering the Truth of 50 Years of Continuous Fighting' Released March 31!!
Takeshobo released a new book by Masao Kuroki on March 31, 2026, exploring the emotional 50-year history of why Mahjong professional organizations keep splitting despite the success of M.League.
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Takeshobo Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Sumitaka Miyata) released 'The History of Mahjong Pro Organization Splits and Struggles: Uncovering the Truth of 50 Years of Continuous Fighting' written by Masao Kuroki on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
■ Content Information
As of 2026, even though 8 years have passed since the creation of the M.League, the Mahjong world remains divided.
This book unravels the history of the formation of Mahjong pro organizations to explain why they do not unite into one.
Originally, there was only one professional organization. Why did it split into two, and then three?
The author states that more than the desire for power or money, there is 'emotion' involved. Unveiling the truth while revealing the actual names of all the pros, it explores the emotions that drove the people who staked their lives on Mahjong, leading to the splitting of the organizations.
Reading this will not only help you understand the current history of Mahjong pros but also give you a deeper appreciation when watching broadcasted matches.
■ Highlights
It also includes discussions between the author and Yosuke Ide, Takashi Kono, and Surialo BOSS.
■ Content Information
As of 2026, even though 8 years have passed since the creation of the M.League, the Mahjong world remains divided.
This book unravels the history of the formation of Mahjong pro organizations to explain why they do not unite into one.
Originally, there was only one professional organization. Why did it split into two, and then three?
The author states that more than the desire for power or money, there is 'emotion' involved. Unveiling the truth while revealing the actual names of all the pros, it explores the emotions that drove the people who staked their lives on Mahjong, leading to the splitting of the organizations.
Reading this will not only help you understand the current history of Mahjong pros but also give you a deeper appreciation when watching broadcasted matches.
■ Highlights
It also includes discussions between the author and Yosuke Ide, Takashi Kono, and Surialo BOSS.