KONAMI MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB Finishes Out M.League 2020 Season

May 19, 2021 15:00

Konami Amusement Co., Ltd.

Konami Amusement Co., Ltd.'s professional mahjong team, KONAMI MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB, has finished its pro mahjong M.League 2020 season, which began last October.

As with previous seasons, the team put in spirited performances, and Hisato Sasaki took home two out of three personal awards one can win in the M.League^*1, including an MVP and a top scorer award. The team completed the regular season^*2 in fifth place, advancing to the semifinals series^*3.In the semifinals series, the team once again came together and put forth its best effort, but ultimately finished the season at the bottom of the table in fifth place. We and the team would like to thank all fans for their dedicated support throughout the season.

Looking ahead, the KONAMI MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB team is working hard to live up to all of your expectations next season, so stay tuned!

Through the continued participation of the KONAMI MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB team in M.League, Konami Amusement will help create fun and exciting experiences for the ever-growing numbers of both gaming and mah-jong fans.

*1 The three awards: Individual Score (MVP/Individual Overall Achievement Throughout Season)
Top Score (Highest Points in One Match), 4^th Place Avoidance Rate
*2 Daiwa Securities M.League 2020 Regular Season
*3 Asahi Shimbun M.League 2020 Semifinals Series

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Mah-jong pro team KONAMI MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB
KONAMI MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB is Konami Amusement's professional mahjong team. It participates in the M.LEAGUE, which was founded in 2018. The team's name comes from the MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB games, a popular series of online competitive mahjong games.
The MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB series
The MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB series, which first appeared in amusement centers in 2002 and is endorsed by Japan Professional Mahjong League, consists of online competitive mahjong games for players of all skill levels. Matchmaking is handled according to a player's level,enabling even beginners to jump in and join the fun. In addition, pro mahjong players regularly participate in online play,giving players the chance to play against real-life professionals!
"MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB Sp"
"MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB Sp" is an online competitive mahjong game for mobile devices. Released in 2013, it is also endorsed by Japan Professional Mahjong League. In addition to full-fledged Ton, Hanchan and Sanma modes,it features an Ikkyoku mode for quick games on the go. Simple, intuitive controls ensure that players new to the game can easily enjoy it.
M.LEAGUE
M.LEAGUE is a professional mahjong league established in July 2018 for the purpose of turning mahjong into a professional sport. M.LEAGUERS sign pro contracts with companies, put uniforms on their body and play games for the glory of their team on the grandest stage.