How do I enter the TRADING CARD ALIVE tournament?

You can enter through the special website. Please apply as soon as possible after confirming the detailed rules and precautions.

What kind of support is provided to the winner?

The winner will receive activity support up to 5 million yen.

Where will the tournament be held?

Local tournaments will be held in 5 cities across Japan, and the final tournament will be held at Makuhari Messe.

Is there an entry fee?

There is no entry fee. Anyone can participate.

What is the tournament schedule?

Local tournaments will be held on July 5, July 12, July 25, July 31, and August 13, 2026, and the final tournament will be held at Makuhari Messe on September 6, 2026.

【Free Entry】 Japan Toreca Center's Large-Scale TCG Tournament 'TRADING CARD ALIVE' is Accepting Entries! Up to 5 Million Yen in Activity Support for Winners

Published Jun 16, 2026 8:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 16, 2026 8:49 PM ・ 14 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

Japan Toreca Center has decided to hold a large-scale TCG tournament 'TRADING CARD ALIVE'. Free entry with up to 5 million yen in support for the winner.

Japan Toreca Center Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, Representative Director: Toshihiro Ohyama) has decided to hold a nationwide large-scale unofficial tournament 'TRADING CARD ALIVE (hereinafter referred to as Toreca Alive)' for Trading Card Game (hereinafter referred to as TCG) players and is currently accepting entries on a special website.

Special Website URL https://toreca-alive.love/

What is 'Toreca Alive'?

A nationwide large-scale unofficial tournament featuring two popular TCG titles: 'Pokémon Card Game' and 'Duel Masters'. Players who win in local tournaments held in five cities across Japan, plus 300 players selected by lottery, will advance to the final tournament at Makuhari Messe. *Local qualifiers are available as seed slots on the day of the event.

The tournament is free to enter, allowing anyone to participate. Winners will receive 'support opportunities worth up to 5 million yen' and other unique rules and prizes, making it a new TCG event.

Concept - What Toreca Alive Aims For -

The TCG market is currently experiencing unprecedented popularity. With a strong desire to provide the best stage ever for 'players' at the heart of this excitement, we have launched this project.

'The new era of TCG begins now'

'Connecting the world through TCG, a new era where players shine'

We want to create a place where players from all over Japan can aim for and get genuinely excited about, not just a one-time event. We also want to support top players with high skills and passion so they can continue to excel. To this end, we have made the entry fee completely free and will provide support opportunities worth up to 5 million yen for winners, not just prize money. We are confident that this tournament will give birth to new heroes who will lead the next generation of the TCG scene.

Three Key Points of the Tournament

1. Anyone can challenge! 'Free entry' for a large-scale tournament

To allow more players to experience the fun of competition, this tournament will be held with 'free entry'. Junior high school students and below can also participate with a guardian or adult companion.

2. Provide 'support opportunities worth up to 5 million yen' to the winner

To strongly back up the activities of top players, we will provide support opportunities worth up to 5 million yen to the winner, including activity support funds, support for domestic and international tournament participation, and ambassador activities. In addition, luxurious bonuses (play mats, deck cases, etc.) based on win rates and participation prizes (original tournament cards, etc.) for all participants are also well-prepared.

3. The dream of simultaneous progression of 'Pokémon Card Game' and 'Duel Masters'

We will hold the two most popular titles in Japan's TCG scene simultaneously at the same venue.

Tournament Schedule and Overall Event Image

The tournament consists of two stages: 'Local Tournaments (LAYER 01)' held at live houses in five cities across Japan, and the 'Final Tournament (LAYER 02)' where the top players from the local tournaments gather with seed rights.

＜LAYER 01: Local Tournaments (5 venues nationwide)＞

Heated Swiss Draw 7 rounds!

・July 5, 2026 (Sun) Akihabara Square (96 participants per title) ・July 12, 2026 (Sun) Meiji Yasuda Hall Fukuoka (96 participants per title) ・July 25, 2026 (Sat) Sendai PIT (138 participants per title) ・July 31, 2026 (Thu) Zepp Namba (180 participants per title) ・August 13, 2026 (Thu) Zepp DiverCity (252 participants per title)

＜LAYER 02: Final Tournament＞

The ultimate showdown on Japan's largest stage at Makuhari Messe!

To allow players to perform at their best as the 'main characters', we will build a spectacular special arena that surpasses the common sense of previous TCG tournaments. Please look forward to an extraordinary battle space that will make your whole body tremble.

・September 6, 2026 (Sun) Makuhari Messe Hall 4 (300 participants per title + 8 top players from local tournaments)

*Note: The image is a partial setup image of the venue. The actual specifications may differ.

Entry Method [Currently Accepting Entries]

Currently accepting entries for each tournament on the special website below. Please apply as soon as possible after confirming the detailed tournament rules and precautions on the entry form.

・Special Website: https://toreca-alive.love/

・Entry Acceptance Period: Varies depending on the schedule of each tournament (local tournaments and final tournament). Please check the details on the special website's tournament pages.

【Important Notice in Case the Participation Limit is Exceeded】

If the participation limit is exceeded, the order of entry after check-in will be prioritized.

The system automatically confirms participation in the order of 'earlier entry time before the event' among those who checked in on the day of the event. Therefore, we recommend that those who wish to participate apply as soon as possible.

*Note: This event is an unofficial (unauthorized) tournament and has no relation with the manufacturers (Pokémon Co., Ltd., Takara Tomy Co., Ltd.) and related companies.

*Note: Entries for each tournament are being accepted on the 'Tonamel (https://tonamel.com/)' website.

About the Tournament Operation

Anomaly Co., Ltd.

Anomaly Co., Ltd. has been organizing the world's largest street dance battle event 'DANCEALIVE' in Japan since 2005, attracting over 10,000 people at the Kokugikan in Ryogoku. For many years, the company has been creating 'battle culture' and has been expanding its entertainment business centered on dance both domestically and internationally.

In this tournament, we will combine Anomaly's overwhelming production power cultivated over the years in 'large-scale battle events' to create a space where TCG players can get the most excited and shine.

About Japan Toreca Center

'Taking Japanese card culture to the world.'

Japan Toreca Center is a service that allows you to enjoy original packs of trading cards (commonly known as 'Oripa') online.

Customers can easily enjoy the experience of drawing Oripa from their smartphones or PCs and open them on the spot. Oripa includes not only trading cards but also a wide range of products such as game machines and hobbies. Sometimes, it contains popular and hard-to-get rare cards and goods.

Cards and goods obtained can be added to your collection by requesting delivery or exchanged for points within the service, allowing you to enjoy them at your own pace.

Official Website: https://japan-toreca.com/

Company Profile

Company Name: Japan Toreca Center Co., Ltd. Representative: Representative Director CEO Toshihiro Ohyama Established: April 2023 Business Content: Operation of the online original pack (Oripa) sales service 'Japan Toreca Center' for trading cards

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