Japan's 'UNLIMIT' Wins Apex Legends World Championship at RAGE, Japan's Largest Esports Event with Japanese Commentary

RAGE (Rage), Japan's largest esports event brand responsible for Japanese-language broadcasting of the official tournament 'Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS)' for the battle royale shooter game 'Apex Legends,' hosted by Electronic Arts, announced on July 12, 2026 (Japan time), that UNLIMIT, a Japanese professional team representing APAC North, has won the world championship 'ALGS Year 6 Split 1 Playoffs at EWC' held in Paris, France. Comprising players Yurari-man, Xtsuvi, Peace, and coach Yona, this team has achieved the first world championship victory in history for a Japanese 'Apex Legends' team.

This tournament was held as an official event of 'Esports World Cup (EWC),' the world's largest esports festival, which began on July 6 in Paris. A total of 40 teams from professional leagues across global regions competed for the title, marking a historic moment as a Japanese team stood atop the world for the first time.

Broadcast archive: https://youtu.be/lmCAVTZ9rL4

Triumphing in a Fierce Final Battle: Japan's First World Champions

In the final stage, the Match Point Finals, an unprecedented large-scale battle unfolded under the 'Match Point Rule,' where teams earned points based on match rankings and kill counts, and the first team to win a match after reaching the match point threshold would be crowned champion. Out of 20 participating teams, 11 reached the match point threshold. UNLIMIT secured the championship title three times throughout the Match Point Finals. In the final Match 10, with only two teams remaining, UNLIMIT defeated fellow Japanese team ZETA DIVISION in a decisive final showdown where both teams would have won the championship by securing a single victory, thus clinching the title.

Furthermore, Peace, who led the team, was selected as the tournament MVP, setting a new milestone for Japan's Apex Legends scene on both individual and team levels.

Record Nine Teams from APAC North Showcase Depth and Strength

At the 'ALGS Year 6 Split 1 Playoffs at EWC,' a record nine APAC North teams participated, including UNLIMIT, ZETA DIVISION, REJECT, ENTER FORCE.36, White Grim Reaper NEO, Dory, TriniTY, KINOTROPE CLUB, and TIE. Amid fierce competition from global powerhouses, multiple teams from APAC North advanced into the upper ranks, showcasing the high level of skill in the APAC North and Japanese teams. The fact that the final championship race came down to a matchup between two Japanese teams serves as a symbolic representation of this strength.

UNLIMIT Victory Interview

- Q: What were your feelings at the moment you realized you had won?

- Yurari-man

"My heart was pounding the entire time—I was so nervous it actually hurt."

- Xtsuvi

"Honestly, I was already in the zone and don’t remember much, but the final 3v3 fight after securing the champion position was so intense my hands were shaking. Still, we managed to win cleanly, and even now it feels like a dream."

- Peace (Tournament MVP)

"When I realized we had won, I honestly thought it was still a dream. But as I lifted the trophy and went through interviews, it gradually felt real, and then the tears just wouldn’t stop."

- Q: Please share a message from UNLIMIT to your fans.

- Yurari-man

"Thank you so much to everyone who has supported us from the beginning. We’ll continue striving for a three-peat, so please keep supporting us."

- Xtsuvi

"It was because of fans who believed in us that we were able to push ourselves in practice with the mindset that 'we have to do our best,' ultimately claiming this world championship. We’ll never forget our gratitude to all supporters and will keep working hard from here on out."

- Peace (Tournament MVP)

"To all the fans who supported us—thank you so much. As Yurari-man said, UNLIMIT is just getting started. We’re aiming for back-to-back and even three-peat championships in Vegas and Sapporo, so please continue supporting us."

The Stage Moves to Sapporo — ALGS Year 6 Championship

With this victory, UNLIMIT has secured a spot in the season’s final showdown, the 'ALGS Year 6 Championship,' to be held in Sapporo, Japan, in January 2027. Please look forward to even greater achievements by APAC North and Japanese teams at this world championship hosted in Japan.

'ALGS Year 6 Split 1 Playoffs at EWC' Tournament Overview

- Tournament Name: Apex Legends Global Series Year 6 Split 1 Playoffs

- Dates: July 2026 (Esports World Cup 2026 / Paris, France; EWC opened on July 6)

- Participants: 40 teams total, qualified from professional leagues across global regions (Americas / EMEA / APAC North / APAC South)

- Champion: UNLIMIT (Yurari-man / Xtsuvi / Peace / Coach Yona)

- Tournament MVP: Peace

'Apex Legends' (Electronic Arts Inc.)

A battle royale shooter game developed by Electronic Arts, launched on February 5, 2019, featuring 3-player team-based combat.

Available on a wide range of platforms including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. By 2021, the game had surpassed 100 million players worldwide.

It is also recognized as a highly popular esports title in Japan.

Official website: https://www.ea.com/ja-jp/games/apex-legends

About RAGE

RAGE (Rage) is Japan’s leading esports brand, combining esports with diverse entertainment elements to achieve the highest cumulative attendance and viewership in the country. RAGE organizes official tournaments for popular game titles and produces large-scale offline events, surpassing 200 million annual video views. It has hosted a record 13 live audience events annually, expanding nationwide from the capital region (Tokyo, Yokohama, Chiba, Saitama) to regional cities such as Osaka and Nagoya. Today, RAGE stands as the most exciting entertainment content for Gen Z. In 2025, RAGE will celebrate its 10th anniversary and continues to contribute to the growth of the gaming community, aiming to establish itself as Asia’s leading third-party esports organizer.

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