Pro Esports Team SCARZ Announces Partnership with Zuiki Inc. and Welcomes "Akutagawa" to its Fighting Game Division
Pro esports team SCARZ, operated by XENOZ Inc., has formed a partnership with Zuiki Inc., a company focused on creating dream-filled experiences through technology and game device development. Additionally, top Street Fighter 6 player "Akutagawa" has joined SCARZ's Fighting Game division, aiming to strengthen the team for the 2027 Street Fighter League.
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XENOZ Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Munekazu Domoto) is pleased to announce that its esports team "SCARZ" has entered into a partnership agreement with Zuiki Inc. (Headquarters: Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture; Representative Director: Sung-Ho Oh).
Zuiki Inc., under the philosophy of "A world of dreams through technology," embodies the aspirations of individuals and pursues manufacturing (dream-making) that not only offers convenience but also evokes genuine affection. Through this partnership, with the theme "A dream-filled gaming life in your own style," we will develop various initiatives and events to deliver extraordinary experiences and a "dream-filled daily life" to everyone from esports players pursuing their dreams in a top-level environment to all gamers who wish to make their daily gaming experience more exciting.
Additionally, we are pleased to announce that "Akutagawa" has joined the SCARZ Fighting Game division.
SCARZ will continue to strengthen its Fighting Game division with the goal of entering the Street Fighter League in fiscal year 2027. We appreciate your continued support.
About Zuiki Inc.
Zuiki Inc. creates products from scratch that move people's hearts with the power of technology, based on years of accumulated embedded development expertise. With the belief that "Technology becomes warmest, kindest, and most interesting when connected to people's dreams," the company also develops the gaming device brand "EVOTOP," achieving both functionality and design. Through uncompromising device development that allows users to enjoy "their own style," Zuiki delivers extraordinary experiences worldwide.
《HP》 https://www.zuiki.co.jp/
《X (formerly Twitter)》 https://x.com/ZUIKIInc
About Akutagawa
Akutagawa is one of Japan's leading players, using the character "Manon" in Street Fighter 6 and having achieved the world's number one Master Rate (MR) multiple times. He has been active mainly in northern Kanto since the Street Fighter IV era and is a long-time fighting gamer with a history of invitations to the TOPANGA League. Despite being an amateur player without a professional license, he surpasses top-tier domestic players in MR rankings and is widely known in the fighting game community as the "strongest amateur."
In June 2025, he won both the Day 1 individual and team competitions at "Red Bull LEGENDUS STREET FIGHTER 6 Itadaki," earning him a spot in "EVO 2025," the world's largest fighting game tournament, as a prize. He continues to prove his skill on the professional stage, including being invited to the TOPANGA CHAMPIONSHIP.
Akutagawa - https://x.com/Akutagata
About XENOZ Inc. (SCARZ)
XENOZ Inc. operates the esports team "SCARZ" and engages in various esports businesses. In addition, it handles apparel/goods management, esports facility management, and business development utilizing esports.
In 2022, it became a member of the J. Front Retailing Group, aiming to become a globally competitive esports company from Japan.
◼️ XENOZ Inc.
《HP》https://www.scarz.net/
《X (formerly Twitter)》https://x.com/SCARZ5
《Instagram》https://www.instagram.com/scarz_jp/
◼️ For sponsor inquiries, please contact here
https://www.scarz.net/contact
Zuiki Inc., under the philosophy of "A world of dreams through technology," embodies the aspirations of individuals and pursues manufacturing (dream-making) that not only offers convenience but also evokes genuine affection. Through this partnership, with the theme "A dream-filled gaming life in your own style," we will develop various initiatives and events to deliver extraordinary experiences and a "dream-filled daily life" to everyone from esports players pursuing their dreams in a top-level environment to all gamers who wish to make their daily gaming experience more exciting.
Additionally, we are pleased to announce that "Akutagawa" has joined the SCARZ Fighting Game division.
SCARZ will continue to strengthen its Fighting Game division with the goal of entering the Street Fighter League in fiscal year 2027. We appreciate your continued support.
About Zuiki Inc.
Zuiki Inc. creates products from scratch that move people's hearts with the power of technology, based on years of accumulated embedded development expertise. With the belief that "Technology becomes warmest, kindest, and most interesting when connected to people's dreams," the company also develops the gaming device brand "EVOTOP," achieving both functionality and design. Through uncompromising device development that allows users to enjoy "their own style," Zuiki delivers extraordinary experiences worldwide.
《HP》 https://www.zuiki.co.jp/
《X (formerly Twitter)》 https://x.com/ZUIKIInc
About Akutagawa
Akutagawa is one of Japan's leading players, using the character "Manon" in Street Fighter 6 and having achieved the world's number one Master Rate (MR) multiple times. He has been active mainly in northern Kanto since the Street Fighter IV era and is a long-time fighting gamer with a history of invitations to the TOPANGA League. Despite being an amateur player without a professional license, he surpasses top-tier domestic players in MR rankings and is widely known in the fighting game community as the "strongest amateur."
In June 2025, he won both the Day 1 individual and team competitions at "Red Bull LEGENDUS STREET FIGHTER 6 Itadaki," earning him a spot in "EVO 2025," the world's largest fighting game tournament, as a prize. He continues to prove his skill on the professional stage, including being invited to the TOPANGA CHAMPIONSHIP.
Akutagawa - https://x.com/Akutagata
About XENOZ Inc. (SCARZ)
XENOZ Inc. operates the esports team "SCARZ" and engages in various esports businesses. In addition, it handles apparel/goods management, esports facility management, and business development utilizing esports.
In 2022, it became a member of the J. Front Retailing Group, aiming to become a globally competitive esports company from Japan.
◼️ XENOZ Inc.
《HP》https://www.scarz.net/
《X (formerly Twitter)》https://x.com/SCARZ5
《Instagram》https://www.instagram.com/scarz_jp/
◼️ For sponsor inquiries, please contact here
https://www.scarz.net/contact