KONAMI and Japan Professional Mahjong League Esports Tournament
eMAH-JONG MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB PRO TOURNAMENT
Will Begin Streaming on Monday, September 26 at 21:00 (JST)
～Total Annual Reward of 10.08 Million Yen! Mr. Kane Kosugi Will Appear as Tournament Host!～
September 20, 2022 17:00
Konami Amusement Co., Ltd.
Konami Amusement Co., Ltd. is excited to announce that it will begin streaming the first eMAH-JONG MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB PRO TOURNAMENT on ABEMA on Monday, September 26 at 21:00 (JST) and on Konami's official YouTube channe on Monday, October 3※1.
The complete schedule for the first tournament has been released on the eMAH-JONG MAH-JONG MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB PRO TOURNAMENT official website.
eMAH-JONG MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB PRO TOURNAMENT official website
eMAH-JONG MAH-JONG MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB PRO TOURNAMENT schedule
This tournament is an esports event jointly organized by Konami Amusement and the Japan Professional Mahjong Association (JPMA) that will feature mobile game "MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB Sp" as its competition title.
A total of 32 eMAH-JONG Pros※2, including 24 players selected through a rigorous selection process, as well as eight professional mahjong players affiliated with the Japan Professional Mahjong Association, will compete in a tournament format※3 to become the first eMAH-JONG Pro champion.
eMAH-JONG Pros information website
Mr. Kane Kosugi, who is active in both Japan and overseas as a martial artist and actor, has been selected as the tournament host.
In addition, the tournament theme song "Awakening Wings"※4 will be sung by Arisa Date, who is active as a voice actor in many anime programs, and is also a professional mahjong player of KONAMI MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB, the M.League team that scored the highest score in league history during the 2021-2022 season.
Konami Amusement, through the eMAH-JONG MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB PRO TOURNAMENT, aims to deliver new user experiences that bring the fun and excitement of KONAMI titles to an ever-greater audience of both players and spectators.
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※1eMAH-JONG MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB PRO TOURNAMENT Presenter Information & Schedule
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Game Schedule:
KONAMI official YouTube channel Streaming Schedule
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※2Thirty-Two eMAH-JONG Pros Selected!
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A total of 32 eMAH-JONG Pros have been selected to participate in the eMAH-JONG MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB PRO TOURNAMENT, including 24 players screened through both a general and one-chance selection process conducted by KONAMI and the Japan Professional Mahjong Association, as well as eight professional mahjong players affiliated with the Japan Professional Mahjong Association. The 24 players who passed the selection process have been certified as eMAH-JONG Pros for a limited time by the Japan Professional Mahjong Association. eMAH-JONG Pros information website 
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※4Tournament Theme Song “Awakening Wings” Announced
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"Awakening Wings," a new song written for the tournament, has been selected as the official theme song. Tournament theme song information website 
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※3eMAH-JONG MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB PRO TOURNAMENT Rules
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This tournament will feature mobile game "MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB Sp" as its competition title. ▼Download "MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB Sp" mobile game here:
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/id640023408
In the first round, the 32 eMAH-JONG Pros will face off, and the top two players in each match will advance to the quarterfinals. 
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eMAH-JONG MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB PRO TOURNAMENT official website
eMAH-JONG MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB PRO TOURNAMENT official Twitter
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eMAH-JONG MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB PRO TOURNAMENT
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A MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB esports tournament brought to you by Konami Amusement and the Japan Professional Mahjong League. Matches will be contested between eMAH-JONG Pros – recognized professional MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB players. |
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The MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB series
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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! |
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"MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB Sp"
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"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. |