SFL Japan Day 1 Opens With Drama, Comebacks, and Big Wins

The first set of matches for Street Fighter League Japan took place today, featuring three highly anticipated clashes.

Day One Matches

• Saishunkan Sol Kumamoto vs. FAV Gaming

• Nagoya OJA NTP vs. CAG Osaka

• Good 8 Squad vs. Crazy Raccoon

Saishunkan Sol Kumamoto vs. FAV Gaming

Match Result: 30–10

Individual Matches:

• Cosa (Ryu: [2]) vs. Fujimura (Mai: [0])

• Kobayan (Zangief: [0]) vs. Sako (Elena: [2])

• Machabo (Ryu: [3]) vs. Moke (Chun-Li: [2])

SSK, a team with a strong record in SFL Japan, opened against FAV Gaming. FAV struggled last season but bolstered its roster with Fujimura and Moke. Although they fell in the first and third matches, Sako’s win in the second was impressive. Coming off a difficult season, he earned a morale-boosting victory. Still, SSK’s depth proved decisive as they secured the match.

Nagoya OJA NTP vs. CAG Osaka

Match Result: 20–30

Individual Matches:

• Kei.B (Mai: [2]) vs. Fenritti (JP: [0])

• Seiya (Chun-Li: [2]) vs. Eita (Akuma: [1])

• Otani (Ken: [2]) vs. Uryo (Jamie/Chun-Li: [3])

• Mocchi (Akuma: [1]) vs. Takagi (Blanka: [2])

This set produced the most drama of the day. Nagoya surged ahead by winning the first two matches, but momentum shifted in the anchor match. Otani led Uryo 2–0 and had victory within reach, yet after dropping a corner combo, Uryo staged a remarkable comeback to force a tiebreaker.

League newcomer Takagi then stunned the crowd by defeating veteran Mocchi. His emotional celebration sealed CAG Osaka’s victory and showcased the team’s resilience under pressure.

Good 8 Squad vs. Crazy Raccoon

Match Result: 10–30

Individual Matches:

• Kawano (Akuma: [1]) vs. Kazunoko (Cammy: [2])

• Gachikun (Rashid: [2]) vs. Bonchan (Akuma: [1])

• Sahara (Ed: [1]) vs. Shuto (Akuma: [3])

Defending champions Good 8 Squad began their campaign against title contenders Crazy Raccoon. In a bold move, newcomer Sahara was chosen as anchor, a role typically reserved for veterans.

After Gachikun evened the score, Sahara had the chance to close out the match. However, he fell short against Shuto, giving Crazy Raccoon a decisive opening victory. Despite the loss, Sahara’s placement as anchor highlighted the confidence his team has in his potential.