The fighting game festival Evo Japan 2026 presented by Levtech (Evo Japan 2026) took place from May 1 to 3, 2026.
On-site coverage was provided for all three days, covering all 12 main tournament events.
In this report, we look back at the main tournament Tekken 8 division with photos!
Looking Back at the Main Tournament Tekken 8!
It is the final day of Evo Japan 2026!
The venue layout has changed, and only two titles remain.
The hosts for the event were Shun Mizobuchi, Marika Gomi, and Itsuka.
These are the eight players who fought their way into the final tournament as follows:
- DNS ULSAN
- iKARi
- TM Hafiz Tanveer
- Falcons ATIF
- QAD THE JON
- AK
- KIWOOM DRX KNEE
- S8UL Tetsu
Winners Semifinals ULSAN vs iKARi
Evo Japan 2026
Evo Japan 2026 is a major fighting game tournament and esports event scheduled to take place in Japan, continuing the legacy of the Evolution Championship Series (Evo), which began in the United States in 1996. The tournament will feature top players from around the world competing in popular fighting games like Street Fighter, Tekken, and Guilty Gear. Evo Japan has been held periodically since 2018, celebrating Japan’s deep gaming culture and the global competitive fighting game community.
Tekken 8
Tekken 8 is a fighting video game developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment, released in 2024 as the latest main installment in the long-running Tekken series. The story continues the epic saga of the Mishima bloodline, focusing on Jin Kazama’s struggle against his father Kazuya and the diabolical being known as the “Devil Gene.” The game introduces new mechanics like the “Heat System” and features a dramatic narrative mode that explores themes of family conflict, revenge, and redemption.
