Top Players Gather from Across the Nation! 8 Finalists Decided at the 'RAGE Shadowverse Japan Championship 2026 Season 1' Qualifiers Held at Makuhari Messe!
RAGE hosted the 'Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond' Japan Championship 2026 Season 1 qualifiers at Makuhari Messe, selecting 8 finalists for the online Grand Finals on April 26.
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Japan's premier esports event, "RAGE," held the qualifying tournament for the competitive online digital card game "Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond" titled "RAGE Shadowverse Japan Championship 2026 Season 1" from Saturday, April 11 to Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Makuhari Messe Hall 7.
As the second "RAGE Shadowverse Japan Championship" for "Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond," many players gathered at the venue. To allow players to focus more on playing and spectating, a location-based check-in system and information monitors displaying tournament and event progress were introduced throughout the venue.
Amidst this, the 8 finalists who advanced through the fierce battles waged over two days earned the right to participate in the Grand Finals, which will be held online without an audience at a studio in Tokyo on Sunday, April 26.
The finalists who secured their tickets to the Grand Finals through the qualifiers are Kirisame, Nakamura, Murayan, LeyF, Blue streak, kendama, Meru, and Kasa. These potential stars of a new era defeated formidable opponents to seize their spots.
Furthermore, various side events were held at the venue, including the prize-winning "Challenge Battle" held on Day 2, as well as the "Hoshitori Battle," "Watch Party," "Shadowverse EVOLVE Area," "4-Player Flight Tournament," and "Battle Royale." Including players not participating in the main tournament, many fans enjoyed "Shadowverse" through the unique interactions of an offline event.
The tournament can be viewed via archive streaming on YouTube.
Day 1: https://www.youtube.com/live/P68JiQDZqiI?si=9WI2IG0plgOLC6MM
Day 2: https://www.youtube.com/live/OGg0_4FRtnA?si=rKJhZ52R3c0jmfj5
■ About the Qualifying Tournament
Players aiming to become the 2nd RAGE champion in "Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond" gathered from all over the country at Makuhari Messe. The venue was enveloped in enthusiasm.
In the viewing area, there were moments when cheers of admiration leaked from the gallery every turn. In this tournament in particular, not only top players from the previous title but also rising star players who joined with the new meta made significant strides, leading to heated developments.
■ About the Live Broadcast
With numerous matches taking place on both Day 1 and Day 2, highly anticipated matchups were streamed as feature matches. Commentators Kazuki Tomoda, Yu Mizukami, Kosuke Hiraiwa, and analysts Yu Ebihara and Maru passionately delivered the exchange of high-level strategies in the new meta.
Also, this tournament adopted a new style where the commentary and analysis team broadcasted live from the match area. The passionate commentary by the casters, unfolding right in front of the attendees, delivered the local enthusiasm directly to viewers via the stream screen, while bringing a sense of presence to the entire venue.
■ Watch Party
Leading up to the climax of the qualifiers, a "Watch Party" was held inside the venue centered around Tsuruoka (Kamonohashi), Myako, and Rigze.
During the late-stage matches where advancement to the Grand Finals was at stake, cheers erupted every turn, creating a dense atmosphere where the gaze of all attendees was glued to each match. Furthermore, every time top players showcased advanced strategies, the venue was enveloped in a sense of unity.
■ Merchandise Corner
The merchandise sales for this tournament adopted a system where products were pre-ordered and paid for online and picked up at the venue, taking into consideration smooth match progression and congestion relief.
■ "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_
As the second "RAGE Shadowverse Japan Championship" for "Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond," many players gathered at the venue. To allow players to focus more on playing and spectating, a location-based check-in system and information monitors displaying tournament and event progress were introduced throughout the venue.
Amidst this, the 8 finalists who advanced through the fierce battles waged over two days earned the right to participate in the Grand Finals, which will be held online without an audience at a studio in Tokyo on Sunday, April 26.
The finalists who secured their tickets to the Grand Finals through the qualifiers are Kirisame, Nakamura, Murayan, LeyF, Blue streak, kendama, Meru, and Kasa. These potential stars of a new era defeated formidable opponents to seize their spots.
Furthermore, various side events were held at the venue, including the prize-winning "Challenge Battle" held on Day 2, as well as the "Hoshitori Battle," "Watch Party," "Shadowverse EVOLVE Area," "4-Player Flight Tournament," and "Battle Royale." Including players not participating in the main tournament, many fans enjoyed "Shadowverse" through the unique interactions of an offline event.
The tournament can be viewed via archive streaming on YouTube.
Day 1: https://www.youtube.com/live/P68JiQDZqiI?si=9WI2IG0plgOLC6MM
Day 2: https://www.youtube.com/live/OGg0_4FRtnA?si=rKJhZ52R3c0jmfj5
■ About the Qualifying Tournament
Players aiming to become the 2nd RAGE champion in "Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond" gathered from all over the country at Makuhari Messe. The venue was enveloped in enthusiasm.
In the viewing area, there were moments when cheers of admiration leaked from the gallery every turn. In this tournament in particular, not only top players from the previous title but also rising star players who joined with the new meta made significant strides, leading to heated developments.
■ About the Live Broadcast
With numerous matches taking place on both Day 1 and Day 2, highly anticipated matchups were streamed as feature matches. Commentators Kazuki Tomoda, Yu Mizukami, Kosuke Hiraiwa, and analysts Yu Ebihara and Maru passionately delivered the exchange of high-level strategies in the new meta.
Also, this tournament adopted a new style where the commentary and analysis team broadcasted live from the match area. The passionate commentary by the casters, unfolding right in front of the attendees, delivered the local enthusiasm directly to viewers via the stream screen, while bringing a sense of presence to the entire venue.
■ Watch Party
Leading up to the climax of the qualifiers, a "Watch Party" was held inside the venue centered around Tsuruoka (Kamonohashi), Myako, and Rigze.
During the late-stage matches where advancement to the Grand Finals was at stake, cheers erupted every turn, creating a dense atmosphere where the gaze of all attendees was glued to each match. Furthermore, every time top players showcased advanced strategies, the venue was enveloped in a sense of unity.
■ Merchandise Corner
The merchandise sales for this tournament adopted a system where products were pre-ordered and paid for online and picked up at the venue, taking into consideration smooth match progression and congestion relief.
■ "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_