Announcing the Winner of the 1st eMAH-JONG MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB PRO TOURNAMENT:
Nichineko, the Inaugural Champion!

October 17, 2022 15:00

Konami Amusement Co., Ltd.

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Konami Amusement Co., Ltd. is thrilled to announce the first winner of the eMAH-JONG MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB PRO TOURNAMENT, an esports tournament held in cooperation with the Japan Professional Mah-jong League: Nichineko, representing the Under 25 bracket.

The eMAH-JONG MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB PRO TOURNAMENT is an esports tournament played on mobile app "MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB Sp."
A total of 32 eMAH-JONG Pros, including 24 players selected from a mix of general players and one-chance players, as well as eight players from the Japan Professional Mah-jong League, competed in a tournament-style competition.

On October 15, Naoki Setokuma, Sho Shiratori, Tena and Nichineko faced off in the Finals streamed on ABEMA. Nichineko, who appeared in the first match, won all five of his matches in a row, becoming the competition's first ever champion.

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The Finals can be viewed on the official KONAMI YouTube channel on Tuesday, October 18.
Additionally, the episode of Mirujan Iijan eMAH-JONG MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB PRO TOURNAMENT (Let's Watch Mah-jong eMAH-JONG MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB PRO TOURNAMENT), streamed on the official KONAMI YouTube channel on October 16, features analysis of the Finals from Japan Professional Mah-jong League pros and mahjong-loving celebrities.

▼Official KONAMI YouTube channel playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtjAfd_DomykaNTghHYqmxfvBJsWWG-ap

A second eMAH-JONG MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB PRO TOURNAMENT has already been finalized. This next competition will use three-player mahjong for faster-paced play.

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.

Words from Nichineko, First Winner of the eMAH-JONG MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB PRO TOURNAMENT

I am over the moon to be crowned as the very first eMAH-JONG MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB PRO TOURNAMENT champion!
Playing matches on mobile app "MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB Sp" was a smooth experience because it prevents human error, such as losing track of tiles, and it allowed us to play in this tournament with no waiting time restrictions.
Beyond winning, I was just happy to participate in this amazing esports competition that Konami Amusement and the Japan Professional Mah-jong League have created.
I hope they will continue to run it and stir up the mahjong world for many years to come!

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The 2nd eMAH-JONG MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB PRO TOURNAMENT

We are currently accepting entries for general player selection for the 2nd eMAH-JONG MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB PRO TOURNAMENT.
Seventeen players will be selected and recognized as eMAH-JONG Pros.
This second tournament will use three-player mahjong for its matches.

Entry period: September 27 (Tue) to October 18 (Tue), 2022, 23:59
Entry link:https://p.eagate.573.jp/game/emp/tournament/

General player selection involves a selection test carried out through mobile app "MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB Sp."
Those who pass the rigorous selection process and are recognized as eMAH-JONG Pros will compete in the 2nd eMAH-JONG MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB PRO TOURNAMENT, which offers a total remuneration of 10,080,000 yen.
Come and see if you have what it takes!

Details on the 2nd tournament

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eMAH-JONG MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB PRO TOURNAMENT official website

eMAH-JONG MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB PRO TOURNAMENT official Twitter

eMAH-JONG MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB PRO TOURNAMENT

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.

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.