Skilled Players from Across the Nation Gather! Eight Finalists Decided from the "RAGE Shadowverse Japan Championship 2026 Season 1" Preliminary Tournament Held at Makuhari Messe!

RAGE, one of Japan's largest esports events, held the preliminary tournament for the "RAGE Shadowverse Japan Championship 2026 Season 1," a competition for the online digital card game 'Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond,' from Saturday, April 11, to Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Makuhari Messe Hall 7.

Many players gathered at the venue for the second "RAGE Shadowverse Japan Championship" featuring 'Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond.' To help players concentrate better on matches and spectating, a location-based check-in system was introduced, along with information monitors placed throughout the venue constantly displaying the progress of the tournament and events.

After two days of fierce battles, eight finalists emerged, securing their spots in the Grand Finals, which will be held online without an audience at a studio in Tokyo on Sunday, April 26.

The finalists who earned their tickets to the Grand Finals through the preliminary tournament are Kirisame, Nakamura, Murayan, LeyF, Blue streak, kendama, Meru, and Kasa. In a thrilling turn of events, these rising stars of a new era defeated numerous powerful contenders to claim their positions.

In addition to the main tournament, a variety of side events were held at the venue, including the "Challenge Battle" prize-money tournament on Day 2, as well as "Star-Collecting Battles," "Watch Parties," a "Shadowverse EVOLVE Area," "4-Person Flight Tournaments," and "Battle Royales." Many fans, including players not participating in the main tournament, enjoyed 'Shadowverse' through the unique interactions of an offline event.

The tournament can be viewed in the YouTube archives.

Day 1: https://www.youtube.com/live/P68JiQDZqiI?si=9WI2IG0plgOLC6MM Day 2: https://www.youtube.com/live/OGg0_4FRtnA?si=rKJhZ52R3c0jmfj5

Scenes from the Preliminary Tournament Players from all over the country, aiming to become the second RAGE champion for 'Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond,' gathered at the Makuhari Messe venue. The hall was filled with excitement.

In the spectator area, gasps of admiration could be heard from the gallery with each turn. This tournament was particularly heated, marked by the remarkable success of not only top players from the previous game but also new stars who joined with the new game environment.

◼︎ Live Commentary While numerous matches took place on both Day 1 and Day 2, notable feature matches were broadcasted. Commentators Tomoda Kazutaka, Mizukami Yu, and Hiraiwa Kosuke, along with analysts Ebihara Yu and Maru, delivered passionate coverage of the high-level strategic exchanges in the new game environment.

This tournament also adopted a new style where the commentary team broadcasted live from the competition area. The casters' enthusiastic analysis, unfolding right before the attendees' eyes, directly conveyed the local excitement to viewers watching the stream and added a sense of presence to the entire venue.

Watch Party As the preliminaries reached their climax, a "Watch Party" was held at the venue, led by Tsuruoka (Kamonohashi), Myako, and Rigze.

During the final matches for a spot in the Grand Finals, cheers erupted with every turn, creating a dense atmosphere where every attendee's gaze was fixed on each battle. Furthermore, as top players showcased their advanced strategies, a sense of unity enveloped the venue.

Merchandise Corner To ensure smooth match progression and reduce congestion, the merchandise sales for this tournament adopted a system where customers could pre-order and pay for items online and then pick them up at the venue.

"RAGE Shadowverse Japan Championship 2026 Season 1" Grand Finals Overview

【Date】 Sunday, April 26, 2026

【Streaming】 ・YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@esports_rage ・X Live: https://x.com/shadowverse_jp ※Details and viewing URLs for the Grand Finals will be announced sequentially on official social media and the official website.