Super-Fast Competitive Puzzle Game 'SHIKA-Q' Released on April 9, 2026 (Thursday)! EVO Japan 2026 Side Event Exhibition Confirmed!
Agni Flare Co., Ltd. has released its super-fast competitive puzzle game 'SHIKA-Q' for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. The company is also making a full-scale entry into esports with an exhibition at EVO Japan 2026 and sponsorship of INDIE Live Expo 2026.
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Agni Flare Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture; Representative Director: Takeshi Inaba) has today, April 9, 2026 (Thursday), begun distributing 'SHIKA-Q,' a super-fast competitive puzzle game developed and sold by the company, as a download-only title for Nintendo Switch / PlayStation®4 / PlayStation®5. Furthermore, the company is officially commencing its esports tournament expansion, including an exhibition as a side event at "EVO Japan 2026," sponsorship of "INDIE Live Expo 2026," and "SHIKA-Q Tournament Live Commentary Public Audition / Exhibition Match."
The Steam version is currently under development, and its release date is undecided.
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■ Event and Tournament Information
【INDIE Live Expo 2026 Exhibition】
We will be sponsoring "INDIE Live Expo 2026," an international announcement event for indie games. 'SHIKA-Q' will be introduced at this event, which will be simultaneously streamed on YouTube, Twitch, Nico Nico Live Broadcast, bilibili, Steam, and other multiple platforms on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Official website: https://indie.live-expo.games/
【EVO Japan 2026 Side Event SHIKA-Q World Link Tournament】
As a side event of "EVO Japan 2026," we will hold the official offline tournament 【SHIKA-Q World Link Tournament】.
This tournament will be conducted in a single-elimination format, and applications for participants are now open.
Entries will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Application start: April 9, 2026
Entry deadline: May 2, 2026, 20:00
Check-in start: May 3, 2026, 11:00
Event date and time: May 3, 2026, 10:00-17:00
Event venue: Tokyo Big Sight East Halls 1-3
Tournament details and application page: https://tonamel.com/competition/QtspD
【EVO Japan 2026 Overview】
This is an official event held in Japan, rooted in the world fighting game tournament "Evolution Championship Series (EVO)."
Players from all over the world...
The Steam version is currently under development, and its release date is undecided.
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■ Event and Tournament Information
【INDIE Live Expo 2026 Exhibition】
We will be sponsoring "INDIE Live Expo 2026," an international announcement event for indie games. 'SHIKA-Q' will be introduced at this event, which will be simultaneously streamed on YouTube, Twitch, Nico Nico Live Broadcast, bilibili, Steam, and other multiple platforms on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Official website: https://indie.live-expo.games/
【EVO Japan 2026 Side Event SHIKA-Q World Link Tournament】
As a side event of "EVO Japan 2026," we will hold the official offline tournament 【SHIKA-Q World Link Tournament】.
This tournament will be conducted in a single-elimination format, and applications for participants are now open.
Entries will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Application start: April 9, 2026
Entry deadline: May 2, 2026, 20:00
Check-in start: May 3, 2026, 11:00
Event date and time: May 3, 2026, 10:00-17:00
Event venue: Tokyo Big Sight East Halls 1-3
Tournament details and application page: https://tonamel.com/competition/QtspD
【EVO Japan 2026 Overview】
This is an official event held in Japan, rooted in the world fighting game tournament "Evolution Championship Series (EVO)."
Players from all over the world...