ZETA DIVISION's GUILTY GEAR Division Player churara Wins 'EVO Japan 2026'! Secures Spot in 'ARC WORLD TOUR 2026-2027 FINALS'.
Professional esports team ZETA DIVISION's player, churara, achieved an undefeated victory in the GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- division at 'EVO Japan 2026' and secured a spot in the 'ARC WORLD TOUR 2026-2027 FINALS'. This achievement elevates the presence of ZETA DIVISION and its player in the global esports community and contributes to the development of Japan's fighting game scene.
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GANYMEDE Corporation (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative: Daisuke Nishihara), which operates the professional esports team 'ZETA DIVISION', announces that churara, a member of its GUILTY GEAR division, has won the GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- tournament at 'EVO Japan 2026', a festival for fighting gamers held at Tokyo Big Sight.
As a result, churara has secured the right to participate in the 'ARC WORLD TOUR 2026-2027 FINALS', a global tournament organized by Arc System Works, the developer and operator of the GUILTY GEAR series.
About 'EVO Japan'
'EVO Japan' is Japan's largest international fighting game tournament, held since 2018, derived from 'EVO (Evolution Championship Series)', one of the world's largest fighting game festivals.
As the forefront of the competitive fighting game scene in Japan, many fighting gamers from Japan and overseas gather to engage in fierce battles.
Last year's 'EVO Japan 2025' featured popular titles such as 'Street Fighter 6', 'GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-', and 'THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV', making it an international tournament with over 1,000 players from more than 60 countries and regions.
'EVO Japan 2026' GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- churara, Undefeated to the Top―
At 'EVO Japan 2026' GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-, churara defeated powerful opponents one after another with overwhelming performance, unmatched by others.
Advancing to Top 8 undefeated, churara's momentum did not stop there, dominating the Grand Final against strong Korean player Daru_I-No to achieve a complete undefeated victory.
churara, Overwhelmed with Emotion, Holding the Championship Trophy
With this brilliant record in the tournament, churara has earned the right to participate in the 'ARC WORLD TOUR 2026-2027 FINALS', the highest stage where strong players from around the world gather. On this global stage where top players compete fiercely, churara aims for the world title with the same undefeated strength shown at 'EVO Japan 2026'.
ZETA DIVISION will continue its activities to contribute to the development of the game community through the operation of teams for various competitive titles, including the GUILTY GEAR division.
About 'ARC WORLD TOUR 2026-2027 FINALS'
'ARC WORLD TOUR 2026-2027 FINALS' is the final tournament of the 'ARC WORLD TOUR 2026-2027', a fighting game world tournament series organized by Arc System Works, the developer and operator of the GUILTY GEAR series.
Currently, the tour started with 'EVO Japan 2026' held in May 2026, and players who rank high throughout this season will battle for the world's number one spot in the 'FINALS'.
About GUILTY GEAR
'GUILTY GEAR' is one of the world's leading competitive fighting games developed by Arc System Works, launched in 1998. Its unique gameplay, offering unparalleled control with various original systems, and distinctive characters matching its fantasy world view have maintained its popularity for many years.
The main line's seventh title, 'GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-', released in 2021, has gained popularity. Elements like the iconic 'Roman Cancel' system and the new 'Wall Break' system deepen the game, captivating fighting game players worldwide.
Web: https://www.guiltygear.com/ggst/jp/
X: https://x.com/GUILTYGEAR_PR
About ZETA DIVISION
Established in 2018, ZETA DIVISION is a leading brand that establishes gaming lifestyles and continuously disseminates new culture. It enriches the gaming community and the culture surrounding it, seeks out new creators, and shapes the next generation of culture. ZETA DIVISION continues to transmit new styles unbound by existing culture, aiming for a future where gaming culture is widely embraced as a shared value.
Web: https://zetadivision.com
X: https://x.com/ze
As a result, churara has secured the right to participate in the 'ARC WORLD TOUR 2026-2027 FINALS', a global tournament organized by Arc System Works, the developer and operator of the GUILTY GEAR series.
About 'EVO Japan'
'EVO Japan' is Japan's largest international fighting game tournament, held since 2018, derived from 'EVO (Evolution Championship Series)', one of the world's largest fighting game festivals.
As the forefront of the competitive fighting game scene in Japan, many fighting gamers from Japan and overseas gather to engage in fierce battles.
Last year's 'EVO Japan 2025' featured popular titles such as 'Street Fighter 6', 'GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-', and 'THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV', making it an international tournament with over 1,000 players from more than 60 countries and regions.
'EVO Japan 2026' GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- churara, Undefeated to the Top―
At 'EVO Japan 2026' GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-, churara defeated powerful opponents one after another with overwhelming performance, unmatched by others.
Advancing to Top 8 undefeated, churara's momentum did not stop there, dominating the Grand Final against strong Korean player Daru_I-No to achieve a complete undefeated victory.
churara, Overwhelmed with Emotion, Holding the Championship Trophy
With this brilliant record in the tournament, churara has earned the right to participate in the 'ARC WORLD TOUR 2026-2027 FINALS', the highest stage where strong players from around the world gather. On this global stage where top players compete fiercely, churara aims for the world title with the same undefeated strength shown at 'EVO Japan 2026'.
ZETA DIVISION will continue its activities to contribute to the development of the game community through the operation of teams for various competitive titles, including the GUILTY GEAR division.
About 'ARC WORLD TOUR 2026-2027 FINALS'
'ARC WORLD TOUR 2026-2027 FINALS' is the final tournament of the 'ARC WORLD TOUR 2026-2027', a fighting game world tournament series organized by Arc System Works, the developer and operator of the GUILTY GEAR series.
Currently, the tour started with 'EVO Japan 2026' held in May 2026, and players who rank high throughout this season will battle for the world's number one spot in the 'FINALS'.
About GUILTY GEAR
'GUILTY GEAR' is one of the world's leading competitive fighting games developed by Arc System Works, launched in 1998. Its unique gameplay, offering unparalleled control with various original systems, and distinctive characters matching its fantasy world view have maintained its popularity for many years.
The main line's seventh title, 'GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-', released in 2021, has gained popularity. Elements like the iconic 'Roman Cancel' system and the new 'Wall Break' system deepen the game, captivating fighting game players worldwide.
Web: https://www.guiltygear.com/ggst/jp/
X: https://x.com/GUILTYGEAR_PR
About ZETA DIVISION
Established in 2018, ZETA DIVISION is a leading brand that establishes gaming lifestyles and continuously disseminates new culture. It enriches the gaming community and the culture surrounding it, seeks out new creators, and shapes the next generation of culture. ZETA DIVISION continues to transmit new styles unbound by existing culture, aiming for a future where gaming culture is widely embraced as a shared value.
Web: https://zetadivision.com
X: https://x.com/ze