Update 15/05/2025, 15:17pm
It has been reported that Fuudo has joined REJECT permanently from Beast Esports and is joining the SFL roster as a regular player rather than a loan for this season. He released a statement on his social media where he said: "I transferred from Beast and joined REJECT. I've been very grateful for Beast's support over the past 8 years. This year I'll be participating in the SF League as a member of REJECT, not as a mercenary. I'll continue to be the King's right-hand man, and aim to win together with Umehara, Tokido, and Leshar. Please support me!"
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The much anticipated REJECT lineup reveal has finally happened and while any speculation of seeing AngryBird and Big Bird in Street Fighter League Japan has fallen flat, fans will be pleasantly surprised by the lineup.
In a video released on YouTube, REJECT showed off their SFL Japan 2025 lineup, which consists of Tokido, LeShar, Daigo, and Fuudo.
Having LeShar back is a big boost as he was pivotal in the team's run to the grand final where they eventually lost to Good 8 Squad. While Akira and Torimeshi are not competing this season, being replaced by Evo winners Fuudo and Daigo is certainly more than adequate to fill up any holes in the team. Daigo and Fuudo have become something of journeymen for Street Fighter League as they were both with Sainshunkan Sol Kumamoto last season, while Fuudo joined Detonation FocusMe two seasons ago, but for that season, Daigo did not partake in SFL at all.
While Daigo is perhaps not as strong as he used to be, he has also vowed to get back into competitive shape ahead of the new season, and SFL will be a perfect ground to get into that zone.