Net Protections' Buy Now, Pay Later Service 'atone' Now Available in KLab's 'Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team'

Net Protections, Inc. (Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Shin Shibata; hereinafter 'our company') is pleased to announce that its Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) service 'atone' has been introduced as a payment method in the head-to-head soccer simulation game 'Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team,' distributed by the global mobile online game publisher KLab Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Hidekatsu Morita; hereinafter 'KLab').

**Background of Introduction**

KLab is a globally recognized company in the mobile online game industry, with its globally distributed 'Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team' surpassing 65 million total downloads and an overseas sales ratio exceeding 70%. To provide a comfortable purchasing experience to more users, the company was considering expanding its payment functions.

By introducing a BNPL service, it becomes possible to offer a secure shopping experience to users who do not have a credit card or who wish to avoid registering their card information for security reasons.

'atone' was chosen for its ease of use, allowing anyone to start using it immediately without member registration or app downloads. It contributes to promoting the use of 'Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team' by not only catering to those without credit cards but also by improving the payment experience for users who value speed and simplicity, such as those who 'have a card but find it cumbersome to enter' or 'want to pay smoothly without interruption or browser transitions during the game.'

**About 'atone'**

'atone' is a BNPL service available for both online and in-store purchases. Buyers can pay for their purchases later, without needing to register a bank account or credit card information, or pre-charge their account. For online merchants, introducing atone helps prevent 'cart abandonment,' where customers leave just before completing a transaction, leading to reduced sales loss. In physical stores, it helps capture sales from customers who own but prefer not to use credit cards, promoting a cashless environment. It also features a point program, contributing to new customer acquisition, repeat business, and increased purchase value.

For more details: https://atone.be/

**About 'Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team'**

A head-to-head soccer simulation game based on the popular manga 'Captain Tsubasa' by Yoichi Takahashi, which is loved worldwide. It features dynamic 3D special move animations and includes many characters from the series' history. Since its launch in 2017, it has been enjoyed in over 150 countries and regions, supported by a large fan base.

Official Website: https://www.tsubasa-dreamteam.com/

**Net Protections, Inc. Company Profile**

Company Name: Net Protections, Inc. (A member of Net Protections Holdings, Inc. group, TSE Prime, stock code 7383) Representative: Shin Shibata, CEO URL: https://corp.netprotections.com/ Business: Various BNPL services Founded: January 2000 Capital: 100 million yen Location: Sumitomo Fudosan Kojimachi First Building 5F, 4-2-6 Kojimachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

**KLab Inc. Company Profile**

Company Name: KLab Inc. Representative: Tetsuya Sanada, CEO (*Note: Another CEO, Hidekatsu Morita, is mentioned earlier. Tetsuya Sanada might be a former CEO.) URL: https://www.klab.com/en/ Business: Game business, others Founded: August 2000 Capital: 8.93214 billion yen (as of the end of March 2026) Location: Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo