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Asian Games 2026 Esports: 11 Medal Events, 10 Days — Your Watch Guide for Aichi

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Eleven esports medal events. Thirteen game titles. Twenty-three competing nations. The 20th Asian Games opens in Aichi, Japan on 19 September 2026 — and the esports programme that runs from 23 September to 2 October at Aichi Sky Expo is the biggest the Games have ever fielded. Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, League of Legends, PUBG Mobile and Pokémon Unite are all on the medal slate. If you play any of those games, this schedule is worth bookmarking.

20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 PR movie (full Ver.) — via aispo! on YouTube

What Is the 2026 Asian Games Esports Programme?

Esports first appeared as a demonstration event at the 2018 Asian Games and earned full medal status at Hangzhou 2023, where seven titles competed. Aichi 2026 expands that to 11 medal events covering 13 game titles, with 23 nations sending players. Matches are played at Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname — a short train ride south of central Nagoya, just minutes from Chubu Centrair International Airport. All competition will be streamed via the official AsianGames_2026 YouTube channel.

Singapore did not qualify for the esports events this edition, though Singapore hosted the MLBB qualifier tournament at Resorts World Sentosa in June 2026. SEA is well represented among the 23 competing nations: Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar are all sending players across the various titles.

Every Game on the Medal Slate

Here is the complete list confirmed by the Japan eSports Union (Japanese) and the Olympic Council of Asia:

  • eFootball (PC & Mobile)
  • Gran Turismo 7 (PlayStation 5)
  • Honor of Kings (Mobile)
  • Identity V — Asian Games Version (Mobile)
  • League of Legends (PC)
  • Mobile Legends: Bang Bang — Asian Games Version (Mobile)
  • Naraka: Bladepoint (PC)
  • Pokémon UNITE (Nintendo Switch)
  • PUBG Mobile — Asian Games Version
  • Puyo Puyo eSports (PC)
  • Competitive Martial Arts — Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8 and The King of Fighters XV (combined team event, PC)

The Fighting Games Are One Unique Combined Event

The most unusual format on the programme is Competitive Martial Arts. Instead of three separate medals for Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8 and The King of Fighters XV, the OCA awards a single gold medal to the nation that performs best across all three fighting games combined — each country fields players in every title and the cumulative results determine the podium. Finals day for that event is 26 September. It rewards depth across the FGC scene rather than pure mastery of one engine.

Street Fighter 6 Metro City hub — one of three fighting games in the Asian Games 2026 Competitive Martial Arts event
Image courtesy of Capcom

10-Day Schedule at a Glance

All times are local Japan Standard Time (JST). Singapore is JST − 1 hour, so a 10:00 JST session starts at 09:00 SGT. Preliminary rounds run each day before the times shown for key finals.

Date Event Finals
Tue 23 Sep eFootball & Gran Turismo 7
Wed 24 Sep Naraka: Bladepoint (Semis)
Thu 25 Sep Naraka: Bladepoint (Final) · Competitive Martial Arts (Tournament)
Fri 26 Sep Puyo Puyo eSports · Competitive Martial Arts Final (SF6 / Tekken 8 / KoFXV)
Sat 27 Sep Pokémon UNITE Final
Sun 28 Sep Honor of Kings
Mon 29 Sep PUBG Mobile Final
Tue 30 Sep Identity V
Thu 1 Oct Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Final
Fri 2 Oct League of Legends Final
Tekken 8 gameplay — Steve vs Law — featured in the Asian Games 2026 Competitive Martial Arts event
Image courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment

The SEA Nations to Follow

Singapore’s gaming community is deeply invested in many of these titles. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang has one of its strongest player bases in Southeast Asia — Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines routinely reach the top bracket of international tournaments and all three nations are competing here. Tekken 8 and Street Fighter 6 both have active local scenes across the region, and players from the Philippines and Thailand have consistently placed at international FGC events. On the Pokémon UNITE side, Japan fields a strong competitive roster and the regional final on 27 September could be one of the week’s most-watched sessions for Switch players.

Pokémon UNITE key art — UNITE is a full medal event at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi
Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company / TiMi Studio Group

The League of Legends final on 2 October closes out the entire programme — South Korea has dominated that event at previous Asian Games and will be the heavy favourite again, but Indonesia and the Philippines have been closing the gap. Whether you follow the FGC scene, MOBAs, or Battle Royale, there is something on the Aichi card for you. Block out that last week of September and the first few days of October now — these are full-medal events with national pride on the line. Follow our events coverage for post-match recaps as the Games unfold.

Game News

Capcom Spotlight TGS 2026: Six Games, Watch 16 September at 10pm SGT

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Capcom announced on 1 September that six titles are heading to its Tokyo Game Show 2026 booth at Makuhari Messe, Chiba — and a dedicated 40-minute Capcom Spotlight livestream will stream the night before the show opens. It is the single biggest Capcom showcase window of the year for Singapore fans who follow the publisher’s output across Monster Hunter, Dragon’s Dogma, Street Fighter, and more.

When to Watch the Capcom Spotlight TGS 2026 from Singapore

The Capcom Spotlight | TGS 2026 broadcast goes live on Wednesday, 16 September at 22:00 SGT (23:00 JST). The online stream runs for approximately 40 minutes and will carry subtitles in 13 languages, so there is no language barrier for Singapore viewers catching it on YouTube or Capcom’s official channels. No tickets or registration are required — it streams free.

Capcom Spotlight TGS 2026 broadcast card showing 22 September 16 23:00 JST start time
Image courtesy of Capcom

TGS 2026 proper runs 17–21 September — two business days (17–18 Sept, 10:00–17:00 JST) and three public days (19–20 Sept, 9:30–17:00 JST; 21 Sept, 9:30–16:00 JST). Singapore fans attending in person should note there are no on-site ticket sales; passes must be purchased online in advance.

Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance — World-First Playable Demo at TGS

The headline draw at Capcom’s booth is Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, the major 2027 expansion to Wilds. As we covered when Ascendance was first revealed, the expansion introduces Master Rank hunts and new Elder Dragons — and TGS 2026 is where the world gets to play it for the first time. Capcom will run three quest options at the booth, including a newcomer-friendly Chatacabra hunt with tutorial support.

New gameplay details confirmed for the expansion include the Boost Bracer, a new hunter combat action that changes how you engage monsters mid-fight, and a new field called the Airborne Ruins, which introduces an unidentified flying monster alongside elevated terrain and vertical combat. The identity of a returning Elder Dragon will be revealed during the Spotlight broadcast on 16 September — so even if you’ve already watched the original reveal trailer, the stream has a live reveal worth staying up for.

Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance – Official Reveal Trailer — via Monster Hunter on YouTube

The Full Capcom TGS 2026 Lineup

Six titles make up the full Capcom TGS 2026 showcase, covering action-RPGs, fighting games, and platformers:

  • Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance (PS5, Xbox Series, PC) — world-first playable demo; 2027 release window
  • Dragon’s Dogma II: Dark Arisen (PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PC) — the massive expansion to the 2024 RPG, playable at the booth
  • Mega Man: Dual Override (PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) — the Blue Bomber on every current platform simultaneously
  • PRAGMATA (PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PC) — Capcom’s long-developed sci-fi action-adventure featuring Charlotte and her robotic companion
  • Onimusha: Way of the Sword (PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PC) — which launched to a near-perfect critical reception today
  • Street Fighter 6: Years 1–2 Fighters Edition (PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PS4, PC) — the definitive bundle of SF6’s first two years of content
Dragon's Dogma II: Dark Arisen world landscape showing cliffside castle and forest
Image courtesy of Capcom

Between the world-first Ascendance demo, the Onimusha launch momentum, and a returning Elder Dragon reveal waiting inside the Spotlight, Capcom’s TGS 2026 window is shaping up to be one of the busiest the publisher has brought to the show floor in years. Check out other gaming events and showcases we’re tracking this September.

Game News, Singapore Gaming Scene

Street Fighter 6 Season 4 Patch Reshapes the Meta — Who Rose and Who Fell

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The Yasmine Update for Street Fighter 6 dropped overnight, and while most eyes were on the new fighter herself, the Season 4 balance patch quietly sent shockwaves through the competitive tier list. Buffs and nerfs touched over 25 characters, Modern Controls gained new directional options, and a long-complained-about Drive Reversal input bug finally got the axe. Here’s what the Singapore FGC needs to know before the next session.

Metro City open-world hub in Street Fighter 6 Season 4
Image courtesy of Capcom

Biggest Winners

Kimberly — Ninja Getting Her Groove Back

Kimberly has struggled in Season 3’s more neutral-heavy landscape. Season 4 addresses this directly: her Shuriken Bomb install now banks up to three stocks instead of two, and Hidden Variable has adjusted spacing that makes it harder to punish on reaction. With greater threat radius and resource sustainability, Kim players can finally run the layered setplay the character was designed for. Expect her to climb out of the mid-tier rut she’s been stuck in since the Season 2 adjustments.

Blanka — Sparks Fly in the Corner

Blanka’s Electric Thunder received a significant multi-hit buff when the opponent is cornered. Corner is traditionally where Blanka has struggled to convert consistent pressure, leaning on setplay resets that sharp defenders could negate. The Season 4 change rewards reads and fundamentals over the random “it hit” style often memed about online. FGC purists have been calling for this adjustment for months, and Capcom has delivered.

Alex — The Grappler Rises

Two changes that matter: Prowler Stance follow-ups are now easier to land (reduced execution window for hit confirms), and Power Bomb’s reach is extended. Alex was already seeing fringe competitive play at Singapore locals; these tweaks push him closer to viable at higher-stakes events. If you have an Alex lab partner, they’ll be very chatty this week.

Battle Hub arcade scene in Street Fighter 6
Image courtesy of Capcom

Biggest Losers

Mai — The Air Supremacy Tax

Mai was deemed too dominant in aerial offence, particularly her SA1 which could be triggered from grounded situations to extend combos with invincibility frames attached. Capcom’s fix: SA1 invincibility is now aerial-only. This is a meaningful nerf to her defensive and punish options, particularly against opponents who respected the SA1 threat to open up their neutral. Overdrive Ryuuenbu has also been restructured with narrower follow-up windows. Her damage ceiling drops noticeably, and the corner carry combos she was running in Season 3 need reworking.

Ed — The Mix Is Still There, but Cheaper

Ed’s back throw advantage has been reduced, trimming the okizeme that made his mix-up game so oppressive in Season 3. More significantly, held Psycho Flicker no longer guarantees a throw follow-up on hit — a property that was central to his high-damage launchers. Ed mains will need to relearn when the mix is safe versus when opponents now have windows to tech or jump out. His skill ceiling arguably rises while his floor drops.

Under the Hood: Modern Controls and the Drive Reversal Fix

Modern Controls received a quality-of-life expansion this patch: new Down+SP directional inputs (Down-Back+SP, Down+SP, Down-Forward+SP) add execution nuance that was previously forcing Modern players to choose between accessibility and variance. Assisted Combos have also been revised across multiple characters, generally tightening the damage gap versus Classic users at optimal play — a change that should help Modern become a more viable choice at tournament level.

The Drive Reversal input fix is arguably the most impactful silent change in the patch. Holding back during a Drive Reversal input’s screen freeze was inadvertently cancelling previously-entered commands — a bug reported on the SF6 subreddit and official forums for the better part of a year. Competitive players had developed workarounds, but the fix levels the playing field and removes an input-reliability variable at top level. This one will have a real effect on high-stakes sets.

Chinatown stage screenshot with Ken in Street Fighter 6
Image courtesy of Capcom

Season 4 Roster: What’s Coming

Yasmine is live today as the first Season 4 DLC fighter. The Season 4 pass also previewed Arjun, Tifa Lockhart (the Final Fantasy VII guest character we covered in June 2026), and Bosch. No release dates have been confirmed for the remaining three beyond the Season 4 window. With Yasmine just out, eyes will now shift to Capcom Cup and regional qualifiers to see how the Season 4 meta settles before the next fighter arrives.

What This Means for EVO Singapore 2027

Singapore’s fighting game community has been building momentum — from World Warrior SG to the announcement of EVO Singapore 2027 at Marina Bay Sands. The Season 4 meta shift matters here. The characters likely to make pools and top 8 look different now: Kimberly, Blanka, and Alex buffs open up new counter-pick discussions at the local level; the Mai and Ed nerfs may push established players toward locking in a secondary before the qualifier circuit begins.

Watch the Singapore FGC Discord servers and local tournament results over the next month — first-impression data from SEA players on the new patch will be telling. For the full character-by-character patch notes, Capcom’s official update page is the definitive reference. This article covers competitive meta implications only.

Also read: SF6 Yasmine Is Live — Plus the Onimusha Collab Launching Alongside Her

Game News

SF6 Yasmine Is Live — Free Onimusha Collab Starts 7 August

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Street Fighter 6’s Yasmine went live on 3 August 2026, making her Capcom’s first-ever Filipino World Warrior — and for Southeast Asia’s fighting game community, that’s a headline moment. She launched alongside a full roster of battle-balance adjustments and, separately, a free in-game Onimusha event that kicks off this Thursday (7 August) and runs to month’s end. We covered her announcement back in June; here’s what’s new now that she’s in everyone’s hands.

Who Is Street Fighter 6 Yasmine?

Yasmine character select screen in Street Fighter 6 with the Nayshall stage backdrop
Image courtesy of Capcom

Yasmine grew up in the Philippines, training alongside her older brother Kuya under their grandfather’s guidance in Eskrima — the Filipino national martial art built around rapid blade and stick combinations. Kuya’s sudden disappearance left her training dormant, until a French supermodel’s FooTube videos reignited her fighting spirit. She enters the circuit armed with a karambit knife and a personal mystery to unravel.

Her kit focuses on aggressive forward movement and layered knife mix-ups. Key special moves include:

  • Daloy ng Tubig — a quick forward rush that opens and extends combos
  • Alon — a multi-hit follow-up that can activate Bayani Mode, a powered-up state that expands her offensive options
  • Talim ng Hangin — a low sweep for pressure and whiff punishment
  • Mukha ng Langit — a front-flip overhead that forces opponents to respect multiple angles
  • Lipad ng Agila — a multi-hit aerial rush
  • Pangil sa Likuran — a swirling projectile at variable speeds for zoning

Her Arcade Story and Outfit 2 are both included at launch, and the accompanying update also brings general battle-balance adjustments across the full Street Fighter 6 roster.

Street Fighter 6 Character Guide | Yasmine — via Street Fighter on YouTube

How to Get Yasmine in SF6

Yasmine is available now on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. She is included with the Year 4 Character Pass and Year 4 Ultimate Pass; she can also be purchased separately. Three more Year 4 fighters are still incoming: Arjun, Tifa Lockhart (yes, the Final Fantasy VII Tifa), and Bosch.

Street Fighter 6 official Philippines Launch Event poster, Makati, 9 August 2026
Image courtesy of Capcom

Capcom is holding an official Philippines launch event on 9 August in Makati at Salud! — a fitting celebration for the first Filipino fighter in the series’ nearly 40-year history. If you happen to be in Manila that weekend, it’s worth a look.

Free Onimusha Collab: Log In 7–31 August for EX Colours

Way of the Oni x Way of the Fist limited time event, 7 August to 31 August
Image courtesy of Capcom

Running from 7 to 31 August, the “Way of the Oni × Way of the Fist” collaboration ties Street Fighter 6 to Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Capcom’s first new entry in the samurai franchise in over two decades (launching 3 September 2026). The collab is entirely free — simply log in during the event window to claim everything.

All 8 Oni EX Colours and What You Get

All eight Oni EX Colours: Miyamoto Musashi Ryu, Soki Luke, Osric Blanka, Gogandantess AKI, Sasaki Ganryu Ed, Oda Nobunaga Akuma, Jacques Blanc M.Bison, Akechi Samanosuke Terry
Image courtesy of Capcom

Eight SF6 fighters each get a new colour palette inspired by an Onimusha character:

  • Miyamoto Musashi → Ryu
  • Soki → Luke
  • Osric → Blanka
  • Gogandantess → A.K.I.
  • Sasaki Ganryu → Ed
  • Oda Nobunaga → Akuma
  • Jacques Blanc → M. Bison
  • Akechi Samanosuke → Terry

On top of the EX colours, logging in during the event also unlocks Samurai Avatar costumes, Challenger Screen Illustrations, Titles, and Avatar Gear. The Battle Hub is getting an Onimusha-themed makeover with a community voter called “Your Favourite Genma” — vote for your favourite demonic Genma from the series to earn exclusive stickers and camera frames.

Street Fighter 6 — The Way of the Oni × The Way of the Fist Collab Event Announcement Trailer — via Street Fighter on YouTube

It’s a strong pair of updates to drop together: a brand-new fighter with a deep SEA cultural identity, and a nostalgia-heavy crossover with a franchise that has been dormant for over two decades. Whether you play Street Fighter 6 competitively or just casually, the Onimusha log-in rewards are worth grabbing before 31 August. Keep an eye on the Game News section for Onimusha: Way of the Sword coverage when it launches in September.

Event

Game On, Dreamers! G.O.D. Mode — Sands Expo, 7–9 August

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Singapore’s gaming scene is about to get its biggest homegrown festival yet. Game On, Dreamers! — organised by Singapore-based GameOn Dreamers (SG) Pte Ltd and powered by amc asia! (sg) and Liminal Entertainment — is launching its inaugural G.O.D. Mode (Multiplayer Offline Digital Event) over National Day weekend: 7 to 9 August 2026 at Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Halls D, E & F.

The Singapore Tourism Board is backing the event, and the team has already locked in strategic partnerships with global gaming company CAPCOM and creator network Social Seed. If that opening line-up is any indication, G.O.D. Mode is positioning itself as a permanent new fixture on Singapore’s pop-culture events calendar.

Three Zones, One Long Weekend

Players gathering around Street Fighter 6 arcade cabinets at a community event
Image courtesy of CAPCOM

The festival floor spans three distinct themed areas designed to serve every kind of gamer:

  • Dream World — immersive tech and virtual reality experiences
  • Dream Battle — the competitive esports arena, with professional tournaments and open community brackets
  • Dream Play — anime fandom, cosplay competitions, indie game developers and creator showcases

Executive Producer Terence Kuek sums it up directly: “At its heart, gaming is about connection, shared experiences and community — and that is what we want this playfest to celebrate.”

CAPCOM On Board at G.O.D. Mode — Street Fighter and More

Street Fighter 6, CAPCOM's flagship fighting game
Image courtesy of CAPCOM

The highest-profile announced partner is CAPCOM, which has signed an MOU to bring its franchises to G.O.D. Mode through competitive play, community showcases and curated experiences. Ricky Bian Li, Managing Director of CAPCOM Singapore, said: “Singapore continues to be an important market for gaming culture in Southeast Asia. We are excited to explore how our franchises can engage fans through competitive play, community showcases and curated experiences at G.O.D. Mode.”

Street Fighter 6 is the obvious CAPCOM title for Dream Battle tournament play, and the broader esports slate is expected to include Valorant, Mobile Legends, League of Legends and Dota 2 — covering the full range from FGC to MOBA to tactical shooters. Official programming details per title are to be confirmed closer to the event.

Singapore, Certified Esports Destination

The Singapore Tourism Board’s backing is deliberate: STB Director Lilian Chee noted that G.O.D. Mode “adds a fresh dimension to our vibrant events calendar, reinforcing Singapore’s destination appeal” as a hub for esports. Broadcast partner Zenway Productions is planning global streaming, with CEO Li Jianming saying the goal is to “ensure Game On, Dreamers! delivers a premium esports experience that can be enjoyed both on-site and by audiences around the world.”

The National Day weekend timing is no accident. Running from 7 to 9 August gives Singaporeans a full long-weekend reason to show up — and the event is billed as inclusive for all skill levels, with family-friendly activities alongside the pro-level competition.

G.O.D. Mode Singapore: Dates, Venue and Tickets

Dates: 7–9 August 2026
Venue: Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Halls D, E & F (10 Bayfront Avenue, Marina Bay)
Tickets: Early bird tickets on sale now at gameondreamers.com — ticket pricing to be confirmed
Social: @gameondreamers on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook

See our full list of Singapore gaming and anime events we’re tracking this year.

Manga Anime, News

Young Ladies Don’t Play Fighting Games Is Now on Crunchyroll — With Street Fighter 6

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Episode 1 of Young Ladies Don’t Play Fighting Games is live on Crunchyroll today — and it is already the most fun gaming-anime crossover of the Summer 2026 season. The series follows Aya Mitsuki and Mio Yorue, two students at the ultra-refined Kuromi Girls’ Academy where video games are strictly off-limits, as they discover a shared, very unladylike obsession: locking in at the highest levels of a fighting game tournament. The twist that has everyone talking? The anime swapped out its source manga’s fictional game entirely and integrated real footage from Street Fighter 6.

Young Ladies Don’t Play Fighting Games | Official Trailer — via Crunchyroll on YouTube

From Tea Ceremonies to Ranked Matches

Kuromi Girls’ Academy is the kind of school where grace is a subject and composure is non-negotiable — which makes it the perfect setting for a comedy about girls who unwind by rage-quitting fighting games behind closed doors. The manga by Eri Ejima, serialised in Monthly Comic Flapper under Media Factory, has been running since January 2020 and now spans 10 volumes, with volume 11 arriving on July 22. Seven Seas Entertainment publishes the English version for readers here in Singapore who want to follow along in print.

The anime is produced by Studio Diomedéa and directed by Shōta Ihata, with series scripts handled by Wataru Watari — the writer behind My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU — lending the show a sharp, character-driven comic edge. Early reviewer Ken Pueyo at Anime Corner called it a show where “you don’t need to be a fan of fighting games to like this one,” praising the premiere for finding something genuinely funny in the gap between the girls’ outward elegance and their secret intensity at the controller.

Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games main visual showing all five characters in character-select screen style
Image courtesy of Diomedéa / Kadokawa

Street Fighter 6 Takes the Stage

In the source manga, the characters play a fictional game called Iron Senpai 4. For the anime, Capcom and the production team reached an agreement to replace it entirely with in-game footage from Street Fighter 6 — meaning every match the characters play on-screen is actual SF6 gameplay. The character assignments are: Aya mains Cammy, Mio mains Ryu, Yū specialises with Ken, and Tamaki runs Juri. For anyone who has spent serious time in SF6’s ranked mode, watching school-uniformed ojou-samas execute those framedata-perfect inputs is a very specific kind of joy.

The collaboration — officially branded Street Fighter × 対ありでした。 — gives the show a production value boost while keeping it immediately readable for viewers who have never touched a fighting game. The SF6 sections are rendered cleanly enough that non-players can follow the action, while fans will catch the small mechanical choices that tell you exactly how serious these girls really are.

Street Fighter × Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games official collaboration key visual
Image courtesy of Capcom / Diomedéa

Cast, Music, and Where to Watch in Singapore

The voice cast is stacked: Ikumi Hasegawa leads as Aya, Kana Ichinose — who impressed many in Sword Art Online: Alicization as Alice — voices Mio, with Sayaka Senbongi, Shino Shimoji, and Maria Naganawa filling out the rest of the main group. The opening theme “Inochi Mijikashi Tai Suru Otome yo!” is performed by Hanabie. (fresh off a strong year of anime tie-ups), and Halca handles the ending with “New Game.”

Aya from Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games alongside Street Fighter 6 key art
Image courtesy of Diomedéa / Capcom

Young Ladies Don’t Play Fighting Games is streaming on Crunchyroll with new episodes dropping every Tuesday. Episode 1 is available right now for Singapore viewers — no geo-block issues to worry about, since Crunchyroll covers SEA. If the SF6 integration or the premise sounds remotely interesting, the first episode is a confident hook. Check out more anime coverage on GameTrader for everything streaming in Singapore this season.

Manga Anime

Young Ladies Don’t Play Fighting Games Premieres July 7 on Crunchyroll

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With EVO 2026 closing out its final day in Las Vegas, the timing could not be better for the FGC to get its own anime. Young Ladies Don’t Play Fighting Games (Japanese title: Taiari: Ojōsama wa Kakūtō Game Nante Shinai) premieres on Crunchyroll on 7 July 2026 — and it comes with an official Street Fighter 6 collaboration baked right into the adaptation.

Aya and Mio face off in a dramatic fighting game rivalry scene from Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games
Image courtesy of Diomedéa / Crunchyroll

Secret Arcade Sticks in an Elite Academy

The premise: Aya Mitsuki earns a scholarship to Kuromi Girls’ Academy, a prestigious institution where gaming is quietly understood to be beneath the student body. She soon discovers that Mio Yorue — the school’s universally admired “White Lily,” a student who seems almost too composed to be real — has been secretly destroying opponents in a competitive fighting game in an empty classroom after hours.

Neither girl can quite let go of what she saw. What unfolds is a rivalry, an unlikely friendship, and an underground tournament scene that the academy’s image managers would strongly prefer to remain invisible. The original manga by Eri Ejima has been running in KADOKAWA’s Monthly Comic Flapper since January 2020 and now spans 11 volumes — Seven Seas Entertainment holds the English-language rights for anyone who wants to read ahead before the simulcast.

A character from Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games in a cinematic close-up with glowing amber eyes
Image courtesy of Diomedéa / Crunchyroll

Street Fighter 6 Is Literally in the Show

Here is the detail that sets this adaptation apart. In the source manga, the girls compete in a fictional game called Iron Senpai 4. For the anime, Diomedéa struck an official licensing deal with Capcom and replaced that entirely with real Street Fighter 6 gameplay footage — actual character-select screens, actual match UI, actual move animations. Each of the four main characters has a specific SF6 main: Aya plays Luke, Mio plays Ryu, Yū plays Ken, and Tamaki plays Juri. It is a level of integration that goes well beyond a casual cameo or a logo on a cabinet.

HORI and Mad Catz are both listed as cooperation partners on the production, which suggests exactly the kind of peripheral close-ups that FGC fans will recognise from their own setups.

Young Ladies Don’t Play Fighting Games | Official Trailer — via Crunchyroll on YouTube

Cast and Crew

A character in a school uniform reacting emotionally in Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games
Image courtesy of Diomedéa / Crunchyroll

The adaptation is produced by Diomedéa (Himouto! Umaru-chan) and directed by Shōta Ihata, with series composition by Wataru Watari — the same writer behind My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU. Main cast:

  • Aya Mitsuki — Ikumi Hasegawa
  • Mio Yorue — Kana Ichinose
  • Yū Inui — Sayaka Senbongi
  • Tamaki Ichinose — Shino Shimoji

Crunchyroll screened a sneak-peek episode as part of its Anime Nights theatrical programme in June, ahead of the simulcast launch. Early viewer response has been largely positive, with advance coverage noting that the premiere episode delivers on its premise without overselling the drama.

On Crunchyroll from 7 July

An extreme amber-eye close-up from Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games conveying competitive intensity
Image courtesy of Diomedéa / Crunchyroll

Young Ladies Don’t Play Fighting Games begins simulcasting on Crunchyroll on 7 July 2026, day-and-date with the Japanese broadcast on AT-X, Tokyo MX, MBS, BS NTV, and NBC. Singapore Crunchyroll subscribers can watch on day one. It joins a strong summer 2026 anime lineup — and as the only show this season where actual competitive fighting game matches are woven into the main drama, it is a natural follow-on watch for anyone who has spent the past few days glued to EVO 2026.

Game News

Street Fighter 6’s Yasmine Is the First Filipino Fighter — She Arrives 3 August

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After 38 years of Street Fighter, Capcom has finally introduced a fighter from the Philippines — and she is arriving in Street Fighter 6 with a move set that should turn heads at every local FGC meetup in Southeast Asia. Yasmine, the game’s first-ever Filipino character and first Pacific Islander in the franchise, joins the roster on 3 August 2026.

Yasmine Street Fighter 6 character reveal official artwork
Image courtesy of Capcom

Who Is Yasmine?

Yasmine is a high school student from the Philippines searching for her missing older brother — her kuya — while fighting with a style taught to her by her grandfather, her lolo. Her weapon is a karambit, the curved blade common across Southeast Asian martial traditions, and her art is Eskrima — the indigenous Filipino fighting system built around striking, grappling, and bladed technique.

Capcom went the extra mile on localisation here: her move names are in Tagalog. Daloy ng Tubig (her quick forward knife attack), Talim ng Hangin (a low spinning sweep), Lipad ng Agila (a multi-hit aerial kick), and Pangil sa Likuran (a projectile) give her kit an identity that feels rooted in the character rather than tacked on. Her powered-up state, Bayani Mode, enhances attacks for a set window — the kind of stance mechanic that rewards players who learn its timing.

Street Fighter 6 – Yasmine Gameplay Trailer — via Street Fighter on YouTube

Her Full Move Set and What to Expect

The gameplay trailer revealed by Gematsu shows a character built around aggressive mid-range pressure and fluid transitions between her empty-hand and knife-armed attacks. She carries three Super Arts and comes with two outfits: her default combat gear and a school uniform alternate costume. The character design uses Philippine flag colours in her outfit with medium-length black hair and pinkish-purple highlights.

Yasmine Eskrima combo in Street Fighter 6
Image courtesy of Capcom

For players keeping score: this is the first time in the series’ history that a Filipino character has appeared in the main Street Fighter roster. That is a long time coming for a region that has contributed serious competitive talent to the FGC for decades.

Year 4 Is Building Towards Something

Yasmine is the first of four Year 4 DLC characters. Following her in Autumn 2026 is Arjun from India. Then in Spring 2027 comes Bosch. And for the Final Fantasy VII fans in the room: Tifa Lockhart is confirmed for Early 2027 — the most high-profile cross-franchise character Capcom has announced for the game yet.

Yasmine fighting in Street Fighter 6
Image courtesy of Capcom

Yasmine is available as an individual purchase with Fighter Coins, or as part of the Year 4 Character Pass and Year 4 Ultimate Pass. She is compatible with Street Fighter 6 on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

Yasmine Eskrima karambit moves Street Fighter 6
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EVO 2026 Starts Tomorrow — What Singapore FGC Fans Need to Know

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The world’s most storied fighting game championship opens tomorrow — and for Singapore’s FGC, this year’s EVO carries bigger stakes than usual. EVO 2026 runs 26–28 June at the Las Vegas Convention Center, and alongside the enormous on-stage moments, we now have official confirmation: EVO Singapore is coming in early 2027.

Whether you are planning to stay up for the livestream or just want to track the reveals, here is what you need to know.

EVO 2026 crowd celebrating at the Las Vegas Convention Center
Image courtesy of EVO

The Lineup: 12 Games Across Three Days

EVO 2026 features 12 titles in open-bracket competition, with the six highest-entered games earning arena stage spots on Finals day. The full roster:

  • Street Fighter 6
  • Tekken 8
  • 2XKO
  • Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
  • Guilty Gear -Strive-
  • Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
  • Rivals of Aether II
  • Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes
  • BlazBlue: Central Fiction
  • Invincible VS
  • Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage
  • Vampire Savior

A total of 5,774 unique competitors from 50 countries are attending — with Street Fighter 6 leading all entries for a fourth straight year at 2,414, followed by Tekken 8 at 1,354 and the newly launched 2XKO at an impressive 1,080. Rivals of Aether II more than doubled its 2025 entry count, the biggest growth story of the week.

The 2026 Evo Announcement Show — via Evo Events on YouTube

Confirmed Announcements to Watch For

Publishers regularly bank their biggest DLC and new-character reveals at EVO for maximum audience. This year, several are already locked in.

BlazBlue: Central Fiction — First New Character in Nine Years

BlazBlue: Central Fiction‘s first new playable character since 2017 has been confirmed for a reveal at EVO 2026. Nine years between new characters in any fighting game is a long time; for the BlazBlue community this is genuinely historic. Who it is and when they drop: we find out this weekend.

Guilty Gear -Strive- — Robo-Ky Incoming

Arc System Works will premiere the Robo-Ky gameplay trailer at EVO 2026 as part of the Blazing Pass Duel 2 update (Ennui Protocol), which launches on 2 July. If you main anything in GGS, the Sunday showcase is must-watch.

Tekken 8 — Bob Makes His Grand Entrance

Tekken 8 fight at EVO 2026 — Steve Fox vs Law
Image courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment

Bandai Namco is using EVO to drop the Bob gameplay trailer, with his release date expected alongside it. Bob is the next confirmed DLC character for Tekken 8. With T8 placing second in total entries at 1,354, this reveal will land in front of one of the biggest audiences of the year.

Street Fighter 6 — Capcom Saving Something Big for Sunday

Street Fighter 6 Metro City World Tour environment
Image courtesy of Capcom

Capcom has confirmed it is withholding its Street Fighter 6 news for the Sunday Top 8 — meaning whatever the announcement is, it drops at peak viewership, during the finals of the game that leads all EVO entries and carries the tournament’s top prize pool of USD $40,000. Speculation is running hot; we will report the moment it breaks.

Schedule and How to Watch

All pools run Friday and Saturday. Finals are split:

  • Saturday 27 June: Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, Guilty Gear -Strive-, Rivals of Aether II
  • Sunday 28 June: 2XKO, Tekken 8, Street Fighter 6, Vampire Savior, Invincible VS, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
EVO arena stage with player celebrated on the big screen
Image courtesy of EVO

Ten simultaneous streams run across the weekend on EVO’s Twitch and YouTube channels. At GMT+8, Sunday’s SF6 and Tekken 8 Top 8s will fall in the early hours of Monday 29 June — set an alarm or catch the VOD.

EVO Singapore 2027 — It Is Happening

The headline for the local FGC: EVO Singapore has been officially confirmed as part of EVO’s global expansion, now targeting early 2027 after being pushed back from an originally planned 2026 window. No venue or date is pinned down yet, but the commitment is firm.

Singapore joins Brazil, Morocco, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and China in EVO’s 2027 international expansion — and the fit makes sense. Singapore’s competitive FGC scene has been growing steadily: SEA Major returned, and the city hosted a Capcom Pro Tour offline event at Gamescom Asia. Having an official EVO event here means local players can earn international ranking points without the cost of flying to Las Vegas, and it raises the profile of the region’s entire competitive scene.

Details on EVO Singapore 2027 — venue, date, and game lineup — are expected over the coming months. We will keep you updated as they land. In the meantime, for more gaming events and esports coverage, head to our events section.