Reject Euriece on World Championship Experience and Team Evolution
Euriece's emphasis on playing beyond his assigned role signals a shift in how REJECT approaches team dynamics, moving from rigid role fulfillment to adaptive, self-directed play at the highest competitive level.
Key Facts
- REJECT finished 11th overall at the Apex Legends Global Series: 2026 Split 1 Playoffs at the Esports World Cup in Paris.
- Japanese team UNLIMIT won the tournament, marking the first time a team composed of Japanese members won an international Apex Legends tournament.
- Euriece set a personal goal to 'play beyond my role,' aiming to add extra value beyond assigned tasks in matches.
- Euriece plans to test his limits by making mistakes in scrims to improve his performance in official matches.
- The interview was published by Inside Games on July 12, 2026.
Reporting from 1 source: Inside.
In an interview published on July 12, 2026, REJECT's Euriece reflected on the team's 11th-place finish at the Apex Legends Global Series: 2026 Split 1 Playoffs at the Esports World Cup in Paris. The tournament marked the first time a Japanese-majority team, UNLIMIT, won an international Apex Legends tournament. Euriece discussed the gap between ranked play and ALGS competition, noting that gunfight strength differs vastly. He described REJECT as being in a "growth phase" where the team has moved past basic requirements and can now focus on continuous improvement. Euriece set a personal goal to "play beyond my role," aiming to add extra value beyond assigned tasks. He plans to test his limits in scrims by making mistakes and learning from them. He acknowledged room for improvement in consistency and decision-making under pressure. The interview also touched on language barriers, mental and physical management during overseas tournaments, and team cohesion with coach Wabu.
Euriece, whose first language is not Japanese, said he has improved his in-game communication through constant practice. "Because we've been practicing constantly, I've gotten better at speaking and understanding Japanese in specific situations," he told Inside. He added that he is still not 100% fluent and plans to keep working on it.
He also noted the challenge of playing in front of a large audience. "Being watched by many people can change how you play, so I need to get used to it," he said. Euriece received public support from Kato Junichi, a well-known figure in the Japanese esports scene, which he said was appreciated but he tried not to let it affect his focus.
On mental and physical preparation for overseas tournaments, Euriece emphasized getting proper sleep, being careful about food, and recommended sightseeing with teammates as a beneficial activity. He also discussed team dynamics with coach Wabu, who had compared the team to a "set meal." Euriece said he initially did not understand Wabu but now finds him funny and believes their personalities mesh well.
Euriece identified specific areas for improvement beyond his general growth phase. He said he sometimes becomes aware that he is not fulfilling his role or overthinks and misses opportunities. His plan is to work on being more consistent in those moments.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 1 cited source below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.