Nagasaki Velca's Touching Moments Captured in Special 'Thank You' Corporate CM – Broadcast Begins Immediately! ~Conveying Gratitude to 50,000 Passionate Fans~

Nagasaki Velca, the professional basketball club under Japannet Holdings, Inc. (Headquarters: Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture; President & CEO: Koji Takada), won two games in the 'Risona Group B.LEAGUE Final 2025-26' held from May 23 to 26, 2026, securing its first championship in the 'Risona Group B.LEAGUE 2025-26 Season'. Founded in 2020 and entering the B3 League the following year, the team achieved the unprecedented feat of reaching the B1 annual championship title in just five years—the fastest in league history. This remarkable journey was made possible solely by the unwavering support and passionate cheers from fans across Nagasaki and throughout Japan. To convey a sense of gratitude that words cannot fully express, Japannet Group has urgently re-edited its currently airing 'Japannet 40th Anniversary Corporate CM – 2nd Edition' into a special version. We capture the joyful moment when 'everyday life became something more special' and deliver our heartfelt appreciation to all of you. ## Japannet 40th Anniversary Corporate CM – 2nd Edition (Special Version) A series of commercials by Japannet, celebrating its 40th anniversary, that captures the 'special' moments hidden within ordinary daily life. Even as the group has grown to 16 companies and expanded into diverse fields such as e-commerce, travel, soccer, basketball, stadiums, hotels, and a BS broadcasting station, this CM centers on a shared core value. To the second installment, we have added scenes of Nagasaki Velca's championship-winning moment, fans cheering at the game, and the championship report event held in their hometown of Nagasaki. 【Broadcast & Web Advertising Period】Starting June 15, 2026 (Mon) 　▽ Selected TV Broadcast Slots 　June 16 (Tue) TBS 'THE TIME' 5:20~8:00 　June 21 (Sun) TV Asahi 'Aiba Manabu' 6:00 PM ~ 6:30 PM, and others 【YouTube】 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnDIAw-rvdE ## The Final Game That Thrilled Over 50,000 Fans in Yokohama and Nagasaki 【Packed to Capacity: Yokohama Arena】 ▲ View of Yokohama Arena A total of 39,453 spectators attended the three final games (GAME1, GAME2, GAME3) at Yokohama Arena. As the intense match unfolded, the cheers from fans of both teams grew increasingly passionate. The arena resonated with thunderous chants of 'GoGoVELCA!' 【Passionate Public Viewing in Nagasaki】 ▲ Scene from the Public Viewing Event 'V-MAX' at Happiness Arena In their hometown of Nagasaki, 8,760 people collectively celebrated across the three final games (※Risona Group B.LEAGUE Final 2025-26, GAME1–3). Public viewing events held at seven locations across Nagasaki Prefecture overflowed with cheers and energy. The 'V-MAX' public viewing event at Happiness Arena, Nagasaki Velca's home arena, set a record for the highest attendance in its history. With cheers rivaling those at the actual venue, the moment the championship was secured was met with overwhelming joy. ## Breaking the Boundaries of Sport: The Bond Between Clubs and the Birth of 'Sports Integration' at Nagasaki Stadium City For Japannet Group, which operates not only the professional basketball club 'Nagasaki Velca' and the professional soccer club 'V-Varen Nagasaki', but also 'Nagasaki Stadium City'—a large-scale integrated complex centered around a soccer stadium and arena—this championship victory represents a special milestone that showcases Nagasaki's potential. Nagasaki Velca 'B.LEAGUE Final 2025-26 GAME2' Players from the professional soccer club V-Varen Nagasaki arrived wearing collaboration jerseys, passionately cheering for the team—a moment that became a major talking point. On the same day, Nagasaki Velca player Sato Yamaguchi entered the arena wearing a V-Varen Nagasaki jersey with his name on it, creating a symbolic 'cheer exchange'. V-Varen Nagasaki 'Meiji Yasuda J1 Centennial Vision League Play-off Round 1st Leg' In response to the cheers, V-Varen Nagasaki player Gou Hatano entered the field wearing a Nagasaki Velca jersey. Players from Nagasaki Velca, wearing collaboration jerseys, visited Peace Stadium—the home of V-Varen Nagasaki—and reported their first B1 championship victory to the supporters who had cheered for them. The interaction between the players formed a bond united by 'Nagasaki', inspiring fans and supporters to transcend the boundaries between basketball and soccer, creating a wave of integration. The vision we have long championed—'regional revitalization through sports' and 'delivering a moment full of emotion and pride to everyone connected to Nagasaki'—has now become a tangible reality at Nagasaki Stadium City. ## Five Years from B.League Entry: The Journey of Nagasaki Velca 2021–22 Season Entered the B3 League. Built the team from scratch during the pandemic. Achieved 'B3 Champions & Promotion to B2' with overwhelming strength. 2022–23 Season Finished as runners-up in the B2 League. Secured promotion to B1 in just their second season. 2023–24 to 2024–25 Seasons Competed on equal footing with B1 powerhouses, steadily building strength. 2025–26 Season In just their fifth season since entry. Crowned B1 annual champions in the shortest time in B.League history.