TCG Professional Team "EMBERZ" Operated by centerwave Inc. Signs Sponsorship Agreement with GEKIRIN Inc.

Background of this Sponsorship Agreement EMBERZ is dedicated to enhancing the value of card game culture through challenges in the competitive scene and information dissemination, under the mission of "Creating a world where one can make a living through card games." Meanwhile, GEKIRIN Inc. has been continuously working to make card games more accessible by providing valuable products and experiences to players through the operation of card shops, tournament management, and the development of its own supply brand "Gekirin SHIELD" products. The desire of both parties to deliver the appeal of card games to a wider audience has converged, leading to this sponsorship agreement. Key Future Initiatives We will promote brand awareness expansion through the following activities: ・Display of corporate logos on player uniforms, official website, and social media. ・Promotional activities through "Gekirin SHIELD" collaboration products with players and guest visits. ・Leveraging the right to use the EMBERZ logo to appeal external sponsorships. We are committed to expanding brand awareness and contributing to the overall development of the industry through various other initiatives.

Comment from Daiki Kobayashi, Head of Gekirin SHIELD Development at GEKIRIN Inc. We are extremely pleased to announce that we have signed a sponsorship agreement with the professional card game team "EMBERZ". We have consistently provided value to players who love trading card games through the development of our "Gekirin SHIELD" brand, tournament operations, and in-store experiences. We deeply resonate with EMBERZ's mission of "Creating a world where one can make a living through card games" and their approach to expanding the culture through competition and communication, which led to this agreement. Through this partnership, we aim to deliver the appeal of card games to more people, particularly through new collaborations with "Gekirin SHIELD", and further enhance the player experience.

Comment from Kosei Saito, Representative of centerwave Inc. We are very pleased to have signed a sponsorship agreement with GEKIRIN Inc. GEKIRIN Inc. is a company that continuously enhances the value of card games from both product and in-store experience perspectives, and we strongly resonate with their initiatives. Through this partnership, we will contribute to the development of card game culture from both competitive and experiential aspects. About GEKIRIN Inc.

GEKIRIN Inc. is a company that sells and buys trading cards and develops supply products. They provide valuable products and experiences to players through both store operations and online channels.

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