Esports Team "REJECT" Identity V Division to Compete in Identity V Official World Tournament "Call of the Abyss Ⅸ" World Finals; Kao's "MegRhythm" Confirmed as Support

REJECT Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Shohei Koyama) is pleased to announce that its esports team "REJECT", Identity V division, will participate in the Identity V official world tournament "Call of the Abyss Ⅸ (COA Ⅸ)" World Finals, to be held in Shanghai, China, starting April 10, 2026. REJECT secured direct entry (seed) from the Japan region by achieving first place in the summer and second place in the autumn of "Identity V Japan League (IJL) 2025", earning their spot in the World Finals. ■ Kao Corporation's Healthcare Brand "MegRhythm" Confirmed as Support "MegRhythm", born in 2005, is Kao's flagship healthcare brand that supports the daily lives of those who wish to live healthy and active lives. It offers products useful in various everyday scenes, such as the "Steam Eye Mask" (sundries) that gently envelops the eyes with steam at approximately 40°C, providing a gradual warmth that relaxes the mind and brings a sense of comfort, and the "Heat Patch Carbonate* Series" (sundries) for the forehead, neck, and feet, which provides long-lasting refreshing sensation. Kao Corporation's healthcare brand "MegRhythm" will provide condition support for the REJECT Identity V division's travel and activities related to their participation in "Call of the Abyss Ⅸ". We will support the players who dedicate themselves to long matches and practice with "MegRhythm" (MegRhythm Steam Eye Mask, Heat Patch Carbonate* Gel Pack), striving for them to achieve their best performance on the world stage. Kao "MegRhythm" Official Website: https://www.kao.co.jp/megrhythm/ *Foaming agent ■ About the Group Stage The "Call of the Abyss Ⅸ (COA Ⅸ)" World Finals will consist of two parts: a group stage and a tournament stage. In the group stage, the 20 teams participating in the World Finals will be divided into 4 groups for a round-robin tournament. The top 3 teams from each group (a total of 12 teams) will advance to the tournament stage. In the tournament stage, the 12 advancing teams will compete for the title of world champion. As a result of the group draw, REJECT has been placed in Group A and will face strong teams from around the world. ■ Competing in a Limited Edition White Uniform for COA Ⅸ For their participation in "Call of the Abyss Ⅸ", the REJECT Identity V division will compete on the world stage wearing a special white uniform limited to COA. The COA limited design uniform, based on white, will be available for made-to-order production starting from 8:00 PM on April 2, 2026 (Thursday). Order Start Date: April 2, 2026 (Thursday) 8:00 PM Sales Format: Made-to-order Sales Store: REJECT Official Online Store https://brand.reject.jp/ *Please check the sales page for details on shipping dates etc. 【Tournament Overview】 ■ Tournament Name: Call of the Abyss Ⅸ ■ Dates: April 10, 2026 (Friday) - May 5, 2026 (Tuesday) ■ Venue: Yangtze River Delta International Esports Culture Center / Shanghai Oriental Sports Center ■ Official Website: https://www.identityvgame.com/coa9/rule/jp/ 【REJECT IdentityV Division Roster】 ■ Soba (@kona_0603) | Survivor ■ City (@cityy_V) | Survivor ■ Raolie (@raori_) | Survivor ■ Unpyi (@unpii2213) | Survivor ■ fuku (@Fukufuku0037) | Survivor ■ AKa (@TMW75641137) | Hunter ■ Alf (@Alf_1_) | Hunter ■ hhu (@hhubiribiri) | Coach We appreciate your continued warm support for the REJECT IdentityV division. ■ Product Features of Kao "MegRhythm" MegRhythm Heat Patch Carbonate* Gel Pack HEAD&NECK For moments when you need to concentrate! Revitalize your tired feeling! Soft sheet adheres perfectly to the skin Contains double refreshing ingredients: Menthol / Menthoxypropanediol Clear refreshing sensation lasts for approximately 3 hours Bergamot citrus scent *Not a medical device MegRhythm Steam Eye Mask Promotes good circulation! "MegRhythm" Steam Circulation Design Comfortable like a bath, maintains approx. 40°C! Comfortable duration: approx. 20 minutes Heat retention approx. 1.5 times*1 Uses extra-thick soft non-woven fabric for a snug fit For tired eyes from busy days, rich steam is provided. Relax your mind and feel comfortable. *1 Compared to our previous products ● Warms up upon opening ● Disposable ● Unisex size ● Not a medical device About Esports Team REJECT REJECT is an esports team founded in 2018. It boasts the largest number of department titles and world tournament appearances in Japan, with cumulative prize money exceeding 750 million JPY, ranking first domestically. Furthermore, REJECT has been selected as a partner team for the FOUNDATION CLUB PARTNER PROGRAM 2025 at the international tournament ESPORTS WORLD CUP, an event with prize money exceeding 10 billion JPY, out of only 40 teams worldwide. The team includes iconic players such as Daigo Umehara in the fighting game division and Dep in the shooting division, continuously challenging with the aim of reaching the top of the world. Web: https://reject.jp/ Online Store: https://brand.reject.jp/