Esports Team "INSOMNIA" Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Division Coach Bomb Selected as Japan National Team Coach for "Esports Nations Cup"
Coach Bomb from esports team "INSOMNIA" Mobile Legends: Bang Bang division has been selected as the Japan national team coach for the "Esports Nations Cup" to be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This selection acknowledges Coach Bomb's outstanding tactical analysis skills and coaching achievements, marking a significant turning point for INSOMNIA and Japan's Mobile Legends community.
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INS Co., Ltd., which operates the esports team "INSOMNIA," is pleased to announce that Bomb, a coach belonging to the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (hereinafter, Mobile Legends) division of the team, has been selected as the Japan national team coach for the Mobile Legends division of the "Esports Nations Cup (hereinafter, ENC)" to be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
■ Background and Significance of Selection
Mobile Legends is one of the world's leading esports titles, boasting explosive popularity, especially in Southeast Asia, with global tournament concurrent viewership exceeding several million. Bomb from our team will bear the heavy responsibility of leading the Japanese national team on the world's highest stage, the "ENC."
We believe this selection is a result of high praise for Bomb's exceptional tactical analysis capabilities and his coaching achievements at INSOMNIA to date. As the domestic esports scene continues to develop, our team members taking the helm of the Japanese national team to challenge the international stage will be a major turning point for both INSOMNIA and Japan's Mobile Legends community.
■ About "Esports Nations Cup (ENC)"
"ENC," to be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is the first-ever multi-title esports tournament where "national teams" representing countries and regions clash, unlike traditional club team tournaments. The first tournament, to be held in November 2026, will feature 16 titles, including Mobile Legends, bringing together top players from over 100 countries worldwide. It is attracting global attention as the pinnacle of "country vs. country" competition in esports.
■ Comment from Bomb, INSOMNIA Mobile Legends Division Coach
"I am deeply honored to be appointed as the Japan national team coach for the prestigious ENC. While the passion and high level of Mobile Legends worldwide are tremendous, I will do my utmost to prove Japan's potential. I will leverage the experience gained at INSOMNIA, and as one team, we will challenge the world. Your support is greatly appreciated."
■ About INSOMNIA
INSOMNIA is Japan's first public-private-academic collaboration esports team, based in Sumida-ku, Tokyo.
Currently, it has teams in multiple titles such as VALORANT, Pokémon UNITE, Brawl Stars, Mobile Legends, Smash Bros., and a streamer division, attracting strong support from many fans, especially Generation Z.
Its former Overwatch division achieved runner-up in Japan in 2024 and participated in international tournaments.
The Pokémon UNITE division won the "Pokémon UNITE Asia Champions League 2025" and secured a ticket to the world tournament as the Asian champion.
Its VALORANT division, relaunched in 2026, defeated strong teams and advanced to the PLAYOFFS. It has secured participation in the VALORANT Challengers Japan 2026 Split 2 Main Stage as one of the top four teams in Japan.
■ Company Overview
Company Name: INS Co., Ltd.
Representative Director: Sota Motohashi
Location: 1-18-13 Bunka, Sumida-ku, Tokyo
Business Description: Esports team management business
Established: January 2024
Official Website: https://insomnia.zone/
Official X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/insomnia_esp
【Inquiries regarding this matter】
Esports Team "INSOMNIA" Email: info@insomnia.zone
■ Background and Significance of Selection
Mobile Legends is one of the world's leading esports titles, boasting explosive popularity, especially in Southeast Asia, with global tournament concurrent viewership exceeding several million. Bomb from our team will bear the heavy responsibility of leading the Japanese national team on the world's highest stage, the "ENC."
We believe this selection is a result of high praise for Bomb's exceptional tactical analysis capabilities and his coaching achievements at INSOMNIA to date. As the domestic esports scene continues to develop, our team members taking the helm of the Japanese national team to challenge the international stage will be a major turning point for both INSOMNIA and Japan's Mobile Legends community.
■ About "Esports Nations Cup (ENC)"
"ENC," to be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is the first-ever multi-title esports tournament where "national teams" representing countries and regions clash, unlike traditional club team tournaments. The first tournament, to be held in November 2026, will feature 16 titles, including Mobile Legends, bringing together top players from over 100 countries worldwide. It is attracting global attention as the pinnacle of "country vs. country" competition in esports.
■ Comment from Bomb, INSOMNIA Mobile Legends Division Coach
"I am deeply honored to be appointed as the Japan national team coach for the prestigious ENC. While the passion and high level of Mobile Legends worldwide are tremendous, I will do my utmost to prove Japan's potential. I will leverage the experience gained at INSOMNIA, and as one team, we will challenge the world. Your support is greatly appreciated."
■ About INSOMNIA
INSOMNIA is Japan's first public-private-academic collaboration esports team, based in Sumida-ku, Tokyo.
Currently, it has teams in multiple titles such as VALORANT, Pokémon UNITE, Brawl Stars, Mobile Legends, Smash Bros., and a streamer division, attracting strong support from many fans, especially Generation Z.
Its former Overwatch division achieved runner-up in Japan in 2024 and participated in international tournaments.
The Pokémon UNITE division won the "Pokémon UNITE Asia Champions League 2025" and secured a ticket to the world tournament as the Asian champion.
Its VALORANT division, relaunched in 2026, defeated strong teams and advanced to the PLAYOFFS. It has secured participation in the VALORANT Challengers Japan 2026 Split 2 Main Stage as one of the top four teams in Japan.
■ Company Overview
Company Name: INS Co., Ltd.
Representative Director: Sota Motohashi
Location: 1-18-13 Bunka, Sumida-ku, Tokyo
Business Description: Esports team management business
Established: January 2024
Official Website: https://insomnia.zone/
Official X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/insomnia_esp
【Inquiries regarding this matter】
Esports Team "INSOMNIA" Email: info@insomnia.zone