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On the 5th, the e-sports organization Murash Gaming announced the addition of TenTen to its VALORANT division. TenTen expressed his enthusiasm on social media, stating, "Since I started my professional career in Japan, I am honored to be able to take on a new challenge here once again." He is expected to take on the role of Sentinel within the team. With this signing, the team now features three players with "Ten" in their names: Tennn, TenzouEz, and the newcomer TenTen. This coincidence has sparked a massive reaction on social media, with fans commenting things like, "Ten-Ten-Tenzou is finally complete!" and jokingly asking, "Are they renaming the team to TenTen Gaming?" Furthermore, the roster update included the announcement of Reita's return to the active lineup as Ask takes a leave of absence. This move reunites several former members of the prestigious ZETA DIVISION, leading fans to label the squad a "dream team" while noting ...

On the 5th, the popular professional e-sports team "MURASH GAMING" announced its official roster for "VALORANT Challengers Japan 2026 Split 2." The announcement revealed that core player Ask will be sidelined due to mental and physical health issues. Stepping in to fill the void is the legendary veteran Reita, who will make his return to active play as a stand-in. The announcement also included the shock signing of Korean powerhouse TenTen, a move that has sent waves through the fan base. Much of the attention is focused on Reita’s return; known for his coaching-like perspective and extensive experience, fans have expressed high hopes on social media, with comments like "Reita brings such a sense of security" and "A veteran’s experience will bring a breath of fresh air to the team." Meanwhile, many fans expressed their regret over Ask's absence, given his stellar performance in Split 1. Following the team’s explanation of his "mental and...

A significant change has been announced within the VALORANT division of the popular professional gaming team, MURASH GAMING. Reita, who has long been a core player for the team, has concluded his career as a professional player and will now take on the role of coach. This announcement garnered a considerable reaction on SNS X, with many fans expressing gratitude for Reita's career as a player and excitement for his new challenge as a coach. Reita Transitions from Player to Coach MURASH GAMING officially announced Reita's transition to coach alongside the reveal of their new season roster. His extensive experience and knowledge, cultivated over many years as a player, will now be applied to developing team strategies and nurturing young talent. Many fans have expressed strong confidence in his coaching abilities, with comments such as, "Knowing his experience as a player makes his move to coach incredibly reassuring" and "He is a team asset." While some fans ...

The new 'VALORANT Bankbook Custom' event, held at the popular gaming event 'The k4sen Con 2025,' has generated significant buzz, particularly on social media. This unprecedented and innovative project imposed a penalty where the loser of the game had to reveal their bank account balance, creating a strong impact on both participants and viewers. Decorating Day 3 of 'The k4sen Con 2025,' the 'VALORANT Bankbook Custom' had been widely anticipated, as it was pre-announced that a 'hellish penalty'—revealing one's bank account balance—awaited the losers. When the event actually began, this 'extreme high-stakes custom' exceeded viewers' imaginations in its excitement, leading to a flood of ecstatic comments on social media such as 'Tension and laughter, both at maximum!' and 'Another legend in the making today!' Of particular note was the episode concerning the disclosure of popular streamer Shaka's bank account bala...

Pro gamer TENNN, known for the popular tactical shooter 'VALORANT', has officially made a permanent transfer from ZETA DIVISION to MURASH GAMING, a move that has generated significant buzz on social media. This news puts an end to a long-running joke among fans, who often playfully described TENNN's situation as "karipaku" (a Japanese term meaning to borrow something and never return it, effectively making it one's own) because he had been active with MURASH GAMING while still officially registered with ZETA DIVISION. Following the announcement, comments flooded X (formerly Twitter) with phrases like "TENNN's karipaku succeeded!" and "LOL, MURASH GAMING successfully 'karipaku'd' him from ZETA," demonstrating the high level of public interest as related terms even temporarily trended on Yahoo! Japan. TENNN has been a pivotal player in ZETA DIVISION's VALORANT division, captivating a large fanbase. While some fans expresse...