"Japan Esports Awards 2025" Releases Midterm Results of Fan Voting; Pre-Sales for Event Tickets on January 12, 2026 Now Open
Note: the original Japanese article can be found at:
https://www.4gamer.net/games/991/G999107/20251010067/
Editorial Department: Yorutaka | 2025/10/10 10:59 (UTC)
The Japan Esports Association (JESU) has today (October 10, 2025) announced the mid-term results of the fan voting for the joint event with Yokohama City: “Japan Esports Awards 2025.”
Fan voting is currently open via the official LINE account from September 1 to November 15.
Esports Player Category
MOBA Player Award: Mashiyo ( @mashimashio3 ), Evi ( @ebihuryahurya ), Vitoppo ( @UNITE_TOPPO ), Obuyan ( @obuyanTV ), Marble ( @marbleclz )
Shooting Game Player Award: Absol ( @Absol_s ), GON ( @gonsan_vl ), Meiy ( @meiyfps ), Nico ( @nico_oq ), YukaF ( @IQ200YukaF )
Fighting Game Player Award: Shō ( @Kakeru_FGC ), Takagi ( @takagi_progamer ), Fūdo ( @TheFuudo ), GO1 ( @GO13151 )
Mind Game Player Award: Tasuku ( @tasukusuraimu1 ), Summertimer ( @summertimer_tft )
Sports Game Player Award: Udi ( @udi_no_mikata ), TakuAn ( @Taku_110202 )
Non-Section Game Player Award: Alf ( @Alf_1_ ), AKa ( @TMW75641137 ), DoLisu ( @DorisuhaDandy ), Kznk ( @kazuneko_main ), mkmldy ( [@negimelody_] )
Under 18 Esports Player Award: Doramigi ( @doramigi_1008 ), mkmldy ( [@negimelody_] ), Vitoppo ( @UNITE_TOPPO )
Live Entertainment Category
Streamer Award: Donpisha ( @DONPISHA22 ), Hitaani ( @hai090 ), Fanta ( @Fanta_JPN ), Biju ( @Biju_valo ), K4sen ( @k4sen ), SHAKA ( @avashaka )
VTuber Award: Tenki Pururu ( @0PuRuRu ), Shishiro Botan ( @shishirobotan ), Tokoyami Towa ( @tokoyamitowa )
Additionally, the pre-sale for tickets to the award ceremony and event scheduled at Yokohama City’s Pacifico Yokohama North on January 12, 2026 has also started.
Tickets are priced at ¥3,300 (tax included). The pre-sale period runs from October 10 to November 15 at 10:00 PM.
Official Website for “Japan Esports Awards 2025”
Official LINE for “Japan Esports Awards 2025”
Ticket Purchase Website for “Japan Esports Awards 2025”
＜The following is the original press release content as published by the manufacturer＞
Announcement of Mid-Term Results and Ticket Pre-Sale for “Japan Esports Awards 2025”
The Japan Esports Association (JESU), a general incorporated association chaired by Hideki Hayakawa, announces the mid-term results of fan voting for the “Japan Esports Awards 2025,” scheduled to take place on January 12, 2026 in Yokohama City. Fan voting began on September 1 (Monday) and has gathered nearly one month’s worth of votes.
“Japan Esports Awards 2025”: https://esportsawards.jp/
The “Japan Esports Awards” is an annual ceremony honoring outstanding contributions and achievements in Japan’s esports community. It recognizes not only players and teams but also companies, organizations, and individuals who support the esports industry across diverse categories such as regional revitalization and social contribution.
Additionally, on October 10 (Friday) at 6:00 PM, we have launched ticket pre-sales for “Japan Esports Awards 2025.” The pre-sale period is scheduled from October 10 (Friday) to November 15 (Saturday), 10:00 PM. On the day of the event, we will honor this year’s top-performing esports players and other award recipients through presentations and various events related to esports. We warmly welcome your attendance.
Purchase tickets here: https://l-tike.com/sports/mevent/?mid=766131
Mid-Term Results of “Japan Esports Awards 2025” Fan Voting ※ Top nominees in each category
Fan voting, which began on September 1 (Monday), has collected approximately 16,000 votes from esports fans nationwide. Well-known players and game streamers familiar to all esports enthusiasts are leading the rankings. The fan voting for selecting award winners will continue until November 15 (Saturday).
The selection process will be based on a combination of fan voting results, additional ballots cast by industry professionals, and rigorous review conducted by an official judging committee.
[Esports Player Category]
[MOBA Player Award]
[Shooting Game Player Award]
[Fighting Game Player Award]
[Mind Game Player Award]
[Sports Game Player Award]
[Non-Section Game Player Award]
[Under 18 Esports Player Award]
[Live Entertainment Category]
[Streamer Award]
[VTuber Award]
Voting Still Open
Voting can be submitted via the official Japan Esports Awards LINE account.
By accessing the URL below, users on smartphones will open the LINE app directly, while PC users will see a QR code. After adding the “Japan Esports Awards” official LINE and opening the chat screen, a “Vote” button will appear, allowing you to vote in each category. Please follow the instructions displayed.
Official Japan Esports Awards LINE: https://lin.ee/b4N8GnH
Event Overview: “Japan Esports Awards 2025”
Date: January 12, 2026 (Monday, National Holiday)
Venue: Pacifico Yokohama North
Organizer: General Incorporated Association Japan Esports Union (JESU)
Co-organizer: City of Yokohama
Official Website: https://esportsawards.jp/
Official X Account: https://x.com/esportsawardsJP
Teaser Video: https://youtu.be/1l2AdNaHrGQ