REJECT Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Shoya Koyama), which operates the esports team "REJECT," is pleased to announce that its Pokémon UNITE division has achieved the runner-up position in the "Pokémon Japan Championships 2026" (hereinafter referred to as "PJCS2026") Pokémon UNITE division, held on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
PJCS is the highest-level official tournament in Japan to determine the best Pokémon UNITE team in the country. The REJECT Pokémon UNITE division entered the tournament as last year's PJCS champions. They fought through fierce battles against strong teams from all over the country and advanced to the finals. Although they narrowly lost in the final match, they reached the finals for the second consecutive year, securing the runner-up result.
The REJECT Pokémon UNITE division is scheduled to participate in the "Pokémon World Championships 2026" (hereinafter referred to as "WCS2026"), to be held in San Francisco, USA, in August 2026. Leveraging the experience gained in this tournament, they aim for even greater heights on the world stage.
【Tournament Overview】
Tournament Name: Pokémon Japan Championships 2026
Dates: Saturday, June 6, 2026 - Sunday, June 7, 2026
Venue: Pacifico Yokohama
Official Website: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/pjcs/2026/
【WCS2026 Tournament Overview】
Tournament Name: Pokémon World Championships 2026
Dates: Scheduled for August 2026
Venue: San Francisco, USA
Official Website: https://www.pokemonunite.jp/ja/topics/news/wcs2026-02-20-01/
【REJECT Pokémon UNITE Division Roster】
piui (@piui037)
Haruto (@Haruto_4_4)
Pavóne (@P4vone23)
Satake (@RC_Satake)
Overlord (@Overlord98TV)
yumenyan (@yumenyan06)
Haruta (@Haruta_Unite) | Coach
We kindly ask for your continued warm support for the REJECT Pokémon UNITE division.
About Esports Team REJECT
REJECT is an esports team founded in 2018. It boasts the largest number of title divisions and world championship appearances in Japan, with a cumulative prize money exceeding 750 million yen, ranking first domestically. Furthermore, REJECT was selected as a partner team for the FOUNDATION CLUB PARTNER PROGRAM 2025 at the Esports World Cup, an international tournament with prize pools exceeding 10 billion yen, where only 40 teams worldwide were chosen. The team includes iconic players such as Daigo Umehara in the fighting game division and Dep in the shooting game division, continuing their challenge with an eye on the world's top.
Web: https://reject.jp/
Online Store: https://brand.reject.jp/ X: https://x.com/RC_REJECT
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rc_reject/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/REJECTesports
About REJECT Supporter
REJECT Supporter is a program for corporations and individuals to support the activities and challenges of the esports team "REJECT" with small amounts. Benefits for participants include exclusive merchandise, interaction with affiliated players, and community participation.
This program can also be utilized for various purposes such as corporate branding, revitalizing internal communication, recruitment PR for younger demographics, and building networks between companies with strong affinity with REJECT. We look forward to your participation as a first step in utilizing esports.
Special Site: https://reject.jp/supporter/
About REJECT Inc.
REJECT Inc., with the mission "EMPOWER GAMING LIFE," is an esports company that operates the esports team "REJECT" and is involved in areas such as gaming gear, streamer/VTuber management, and content/event production. For the gaming gear brand REJECT GEAR, products are developed with meticulous attention to detail based on the insights of players competing globally.
Corporate Site: https://reject.co.jp/
Recruitment Information: https://hrmos.co/pages/reject/jobs
REJECT GEAR Development Column: https://brand.reject.jp/blogs/column/gear-log-1-reject-arcade-controller-wip
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