REJECT Inc. Signs MOU with RTS Management, Inc., Operator of the Evolution Championship Series
REJECT Inc. signed an MOU with US-based RTS Management, Inc., operator of Evo, to collaborate in the esports sector, focusing on event co-creation and player development to advance the fighting game industry.
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REJECT Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Shoya Koyama) is pleased to announce that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with RTS Management, Inc. (hereinafter 'RTS'), a premier US company specializing in gaming and its culture, which operates the Evolution Championship Series (hereinafter 'Evo'), the world's largest and longest-running fighting game tournament. This MOU is aimed at collaboration primarily in the esports and gaming fields.
Based on this MOU, REJECT and RTS, along with Evo, the world's largest fighting game tournament operated by RTS, will sequentially consider initiatives utilizing their respective strengths for the further development of the fighting game industry. This includes the co-creation of events and video content, nurturing and supporting young players, and partner alliances.
## ■ Comments from Representatives
**Stuart Saw / CEO, RTS Management, Inc.**
The fighting game community is built upon countless incredible personal journeys and unpretentious, pure passion. Partnering with REJECT, a trusted organization representing Japan and active on the global stage, creates an unparalleled opportunity to deliver these stories more widely and inspire the community.
Through co-hosted events, exhibitions, and behind-the-scenes storytelling, we will broadcast the extraordinary effort and dedication of players fighting on the world's highest stage while building their careers.
Together, RTS and REJECT are committed to elevating the value of these stories, enriching the fan experience, and supporting the sustained growth of the next generation of fighting game competitors.
**Shoya Koyama / Representative Director, REJECT Inc.**
Fighting games have a long history and community, developed by players all over the world. Through this initiative, we will promote the co-creation of events and content, as well as support for nurturing the next generation of players, contributing to the further development of the global fighting game scene.
REJECT has continually challenged the world as an esports team originating from Japan.
We believe this collaboration with RTS and Evo is not merely a partnership, but a crucial step toward pushing the very culture of fighting games to the next stage.
We will create new value in all areas of competition, entertainment, and talent development, delivering unprecedented experiences to fans around the world.
## About RTS Management, Inc.
RT
Based on this MOU, REJECT and RTS, along with Evo, the world's largest fighting game tournament operated by RTS, will sequentially consider initiatives utilizing their respective strengths for the further development of the fighting game industry. This includes the co-creation of events and video content, nurturing and supporting young players, and partner alliances.
## ■ Comments from Representatives
**Stuart Saw / CEO, RTS Management, Inc.**
The fighting game community is built upon countless incredible personal journeys and unpretentious, pure passion. Partnering with REJECT, a trusted organization representing Japan and active on the global stage, creates an unparalleled opportunity to deliver these stories more widely and inspire the community.
Through co-hosted events, exhibitions, and behind-the-scenes storytelling, we will broadcast the extraordinary effort and dedication of players fighting on the world's highest stage while building their careers.
Together, RTS and REJECT are committed to elevating the value of these stories, enriching the fan experience, and supporting the sustained growth of the next generation of fighting game competitors.
**Shoya Koyama / Representative Director, REJECT Inc.**
Fighting games have a long history and community, developed by players all over the world. Through this initiative, we will promote the co-creation of events and content, as well as support for nurturing the next generation of players, contributing to the further development of the global fighting game scene.
REJECT has continually challenged the world as an esports team originating from Japan.
We believe this collaboration with RTS and Evo is not merely a partnership, but a crucial step toward pushing the very culture of fighting games to the next stage.
We will create new value in all areas of competition, entertainment, and talent development, delivering unprecedented experiences to fans around the world.
## About RTS Management, Inc.
RT