THE WHY HOW DO COMPANY, Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Shingo Kameda; hereinafter 'TWHDC') announces that its 100% subsidiary, WHDC Acrodea, Inc. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Keiichi Kubota; hereinafter 'WHDC Acrodea'), will begin selling avatars of the Japan national team uniforms within the app for 'Soccer Japan National Team Heroes,' a social game officially licensed by the Japan Football Association (JFA). Additionally, a special lottery campaign will be held, allowing players to earn in-game items by completing missions and spinning a lucky draw wheel.

Enhance your experience in 'Soccer Japan National Team Heroes' with avatars wearing the iconic Japan national team jersey—essential gear for every must-win match.

[Avatar Sales Period]

June 16, 2026 (Tue) 12:00 – July 19, 2026 (Sun) 23:59

[Items for Sale]

Japan National Team Uniform (Home Kit top and bottom, GK 1st Kit top and bottom)

[About the Avatar Feature]

Avatars are a new feature that allows users to freely customize facial parts and clothing (items), enabling unique styling and self-expression.

Avatars will be displayed on status pages and team meeting screens, visible to other users. Become a celebrity supporter within the game, match your team's look, or use avatars as a new way to communicate and connect.

Create your own unique style today!

[Special Lottery Campaign Period]

June 15, 2026 (Mon) 0:00 – June 26, 2026 (Fri) 23:59

[About the Special Lottery Campaign]

Complete simple in-game missions to earn spins on a lucky draw wheel, with rewards including player development items and guaranteed rare gacha tickets. There are no losing spins—players will receive one of the following items each time. Challenge daily during the campaign period!

Use the items you earn to train your players and achieve victory on the field!

<Rewards>

・Sai Shin Youkou Kourai Senkyou Gacha Ticket [Ume] ※Guaranteed Rare Gacha Ticket

・Stamina Drink

・Condition UP Charm

・Lunarna Coach 1-Hour Contract Ticket

・Star Medal

[About Soccer Japan National Team Heroes]

Since its launch in December 2011, this real-name soccer game has steadily grown in downloads across platforms including GREE, Mobage, mixi, Colopl, Yamada Game, App Store (iOS), Google Play (Android), Yahoo! Mobage, Wakuwaku App, and V Point Game Park. It has been enjoyed by over 2 million cumulative users over the long term.

We will continue to enrich the game with various events, delivering new excitement and gameplay experiences not only to existing fans of 'Soccer Japan National Team Heroes' but also to new players. Stay tuned for future updates.

[Overview of Soccer Japan National Team Heroes]

An officially licensed social game by the Japan Football Association featuring 31 real-life and photographed members of the Japan national soccer team, including Aitan Suzuki, Ko Itakura, Yuki Ishikawa, Ayumu Seko, Hidemasa Morita, Wataru Endo, Kaoru Mitoma, Takumi Minamino, Ritsu Doan, Takefusa Kubo, and Ayase Ueda.

Begin your journey by selecting one favorite Japan national team player to start playing for free. Train your player, form teams with others, practice for global soccer tournaments, and strive to improve physical and technical abilities. Interact with teammates via team bulletin boards, compete in daily official matches, and participate in tournaments such as the 'SAMURAI BLUE CUP' and leagues like 'SAMURAI BLUE LEAGUE,' where national team squads face off. Additionally, top-tier events like the 'HEROES CHAMPION'S CUP' and 'HEROES CHAMPION'S LEAGUE,' which bring together representative teams from various platforms, are highly popular and serve as major goals for many players.

'Soccer Japan National Team Heroes'

* Company names and service names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

* The six Japan national team players appearing in game screens and app icons were selected for the March 2025 national team matches.

* The eleven Japan national team players featured in screenshots and app descriptions were the starting lineup for the March 20, 2025 match against Bahrain.

* The 31 Japan national team players currently featured in the app are those who participated in matches between October 10, 2024, and November 18, 2025.

With international soccer tournaments driving fan enthusiasm, our group-operated, JFA-licensed social game 'Soccer Japan National Team Heroes' has been providing engaging experiences to soccer fans for over 10 years. Through this journey, our group continues to deliver meaningful, game-based experiences to fans who love soccer.

[WHDC Acrodea, Inc.]

Address: Dai-3 Yamada Building, Aizumi-cho 22, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

Established: June 30, 2023

Representative: President & CEO Keiichi Kubota

Business: Provision of smartphone services and solutions, among others

Website: http://www.acrodea.co.jp/

[THE WHY HOW DO COMPANY, Ltd.]

Address: Dai-3 Yamada Building, Aizumi-cho 22, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

Established: July 2004; Listed: October 2006 on Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard (3823)

Representative: President & CEO Shingo Kameda

Business: Support for new business ventures, M&A and investment strategy, subsidiary management guidance

Website: https://www.twhdc.co.jp/

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