Championzu and Kaname Stone to Clash in eFootball™ Under Leadership of Four Female Talent Leaders! 'ABEMA's eFootball™ Festival – Team vs. Team Soccer Game Battle' to Air Live on June 20

ABEMA, the 'new future television,' has announced the live broadcast of a special program titled 'ABEMA's eFootball™ Festival – Team vs. Team Soccer Game Battle,' where female talents, comedians, and expert gamers will form unconventional teams and face off in eFootball™. The event will air live on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 9:00 PM JST.

This special tournament, powered by KONAMI DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT Co., Ltd.'s 'eFootball™,' brings together players of all skill levels—from experienced gamers to complete beginners—in an exciting team-based knockout format. Each intense 10-minute match unfolds with dramatic highs and lows, making the program enjoyable not only for eFootball™ fans but also for viewers unfamiliar with the game's rules.

The highlight lies in the unique team compositions: four teams formed by the fusion of 'female talents × comedians, YouTubers, and influencers.' Team leaders include Yuka Nippon, who rose to fame through YouTube's 'Nobuhide Sakuma's NOBROCK TV' and now works as an actress and talent; Angelica Imai, exclusive model for the popular gal magazine 'Happie nuts'; UraN from the Z-generation-favorite duo 'Crazy Magne-t,' and Kozue Kojima, former captain of the idol group NMB48.

Supporting these leaders are comedian talents such as Ochan from championzu, a former member of the prestigious Toyo University soccer team, and Kaname Stone, who played soccer in middle school in Kashima City. Also joining are top soccer content creators: LISEM, known for exceptional real-life soccer skills, and Plechann, a trio creating videos showcasing the appeal of international football. Additionally, elite eFootball™ players from Reiwa Channel, Choburi, and Hikack Games will bring high-level gameplay and excitement to the tournament.

The show will be hosted by Yuusuke Inoue of the comedy duo NON STYLE, with play-by-play commentary by Tsuneyuki Shimoda. Special guest Riku Hagiwara, actor and eFootball™ Community Ambassador, will add star power and enthusiasm to the event.

Yuusuke Inoue of NON STYLE, serving as MC, shared his excitement: 'I'm really looking forward to seeing how Ochan from championzu plays the game—since I can't picture him gaming at all—and how his partner Ohsaki handles the downtime while Ochan is playing. I hope to create a relaxed atmosphere where the players can truly enjoy themselves.' (Full MC comments available below.)

'ABEMA's eFootball™ Festival – Team vs. Team Soccer Game Battle,' featuring unpredictable dynamics and fierce competition among its eclectic cast, will air live for free on ABEMA starting at 9:00 PM JST on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Don't miss it.

■ Full Comments from NON STYLE's Yuusuke Inoue

---- As MC of this program, please share which team or player you're most looking forward to, and what strategy or play you'd like to see, along with your reasons.

Player to watch: championzu

Reason: I can't imagine Ochan playing video games at all, so I'm curious what kind of gameplay he'll show. Also, I'm interested in how Ohsaki will handle the downtime while Ochan is playing.

Strategy I'd like to see: Realistic Japan national team-style play

Reason: I'd prefer to see super plays that feel more like real football rather than typical video game moves.

---- In this program, various participants form teams to compete in eFootball™. If you were to play, who would you want on your team?

Kozue Kojima

---- A message to viewers:

I'd like to create a relaxed atmosphere where the players can feel free and enjoy themselves. I'll also be careful not to interfere with the gameplay.

■ ABEMA Program Details: 'ABEMA's eFootball™ Festival – Team vs. Team Soccer Game Battle'

- Broadcast Date & Time: Saturday, June 20, 2026, 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM JST
- Streaming URL: https://abema.tv/channels/world-sports/slots/DGzv9euzMoKDDh
- Cast:
MC: Yuusuke Inoue (NON STYLE)
Commentator: Tsuneyuki Shimoda
Special Guest: Riku Hagiwara
Team Leaders: Angelica Imai, UraN (Crazy Magne-t), Kozue Kojima, Yuka Nippon
Participants: Kaname Stone, championzu, and others
Host: Yuka Nishizawa (ABEMA Announcer)

*Broadcast schedule, content, and format are subject to change without prior notice.

*When using images, please credit: (C) AbemaTV, Inc.

■ About ABEMA

ABEMA is a video streaming service launched on April 11, 2016, celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2026. Positioned as the 'new future television,' it aims to innovate the TV experience. Since launch, ABEMA has offered a registration-free, free-to-watch internet TV service, broadcasting around 25 channels 24/7/365, including 24-hour news, original dramas, dating reality shows, variety programs, anime, and sports—all striving for 'highest quality or one-of-a-kind' content.

Boasting the largest number of original episodes among Japanese-origin video services (as of March 2026, internal survey), ABEMA also offers a rich lineup of new movies, popular domestic and international dramas, trending anime, live sports, and online concerts. Available on smartphones, PCs, tablets, and TV devices, ABEMA enables time- and location-independent viewing, catering to diverse lifestyles.

ABEMA Premium, priced at ¥1,180/month (tax included), offers exclusive features and content. ABEMA Premium with Ads, at ¥680/month (tax included), allows access to premium content with advertisements.

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To celebrate its 10th anniversary, ABEMA will launch various campaigns throughout the year, including special programs and the 'ABEMA 10th Anniversary Free Thank-You Festival.' Stay tuned for ABEMA's milestone celebration.

ABEMA 10th Anniversary Website: https://contents-abema.com/10th/