Announcement of Business Commencement by Osaka Bluteon Co., Ltd.

On July 1, 2026, a new company specializing in the field of volleyball, "Osaka Bluteon Co., Ltd." (Headquarters: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Representative Director, President & CEO: Shuichi Sasai, hereinafter referred to as Osaka Bluteon), was established and commenced operations.

Osaka Bluteon will establish a highly capable operational structure that allows for quicker decision-making from a position close to the competitive arena. Based on this, we aim to strengthen the team's competitive power and further enhance the club's management foundation, striving to become the world's best volleyball club under our mission of "ALWAYS TO THE TOP, ALL WAYS TOGETHER."

Concurrently, we will promote club management that creates value together with our fans, community, and partners. Through home game operations, event hosting, merchandise and content development, sports classes, and community/social collaboration activities, we will develop businesses that expand the appeal and possibilities of sports.

Furthermore, through academy operations, we will also work on nurturing the next generation of athletes and human resources who will contribute to the development of Japan's volleyball world.

[Company Overview]

Company Name: Osaka Bluteon Co., Ltd.

(English Name: Osaka Bluteon Co., Ltd.)

Representative Director, President & CEO: Shuichi Sasai

Head Office Location: Panasonic XC OSAKA, 2-40 Suehirocho, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture

Capital: 10 million yen (100% investment by Panasonic Sports Co., Ltd.)

Business Activities:

1. Operation and promotion of volleyball teams

2. Hosting of sports competitions and various events

3. Development, manufacturing, sales, and rental of sports-related products and merchandise

4. Operation of academies and schools for the promotion of volleyball and athlete development

5. Management of athletes and staff, development and dispatch of sports business and management personnel

6. Planning, development, operation, and information provision for community revitalization and environmental initiatives

[Officer Structure]

Representative Director, President & CEO: Shuichi Sasai

Director: Takeshi Kubota

Director: Masanori Kawahara

Auditor: Takuya Shinohara

[Osaka Bluteon]

Official Website: https://www.osaka-bluteon.com/

A men's volleyball club founded in 1951, based in Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture. The former club name was Panasonic Panthers. With 8 domestic league titles, 5 Emperor's Cups, and 13 Black Eagle Cups, the club has produced numerous national team players. In 2024, a rebranding was carried out, and the club was reborn with the name "Osaka Bluteon," meaning "Blue to Eon" (eternal blue). In the Men's Club World Championship held in 2025, they achieved a runner-up finish, the first in Japanese club history, and further won the 2025-26 Daido Life SV.LEAGUE. With the mission of "ALWAYS TO THE TOP, ALL WAYS TOGETHER," the club continuously challenges itself with the goal of becoming the world's best.

For the full text, please see the press release below.

▼[Press Release] Announcement of Business Commencement by Osaka Bluteon Co., Ltd. (July 1, 2026)

https://news.panasonic.com/jp/press/jn260701-1

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