Aug 19
ZETA DIVISION creator SHAKA will host LEGENDUS League of Legends ARAM: Mayhem Supported by Riot Games on August 28 at 18:00. Twenty streamers split into four teams will compete in the ARAM: Mayhem mode. The event uses a round-robin qualifier followed by a BO3 final placement bracket.
Jul 16
McDonald's Japan announced on July 16, 2026, that it will sell eight new limited-time menu items starting July 22 as part of the "Pokemon Summer Mac" collaboration, which celebrates both McDonald's 55th anniversary and Pokemon's 30th anniversary. The centerpiece is the "Pokemon 30th Anniversary Burger," available in three varieties: Tartar Demi Thick Beef, Juicy Chicken Spicy Garlic, and Roasted Sesame Tartar Shrimp. Each burger comes in packaging featuring the starter Pokemon Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle. A late-night exclusive Tartar Demi Double Thick Beef features Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise packaging, while the breakfast Tartar Demi Sausage Muffin uses Pikachu packaging. The side menu includes Shaka Shaka Potato Seaweed Salt Flavor. A new television commercial starring actor Ryo Yoshizawa and streamer SHAKA will begin airing on July 21. The collaboration also includes a partnership with Pokemon GO, making all McDonald's locations in Japan PokéStops from July 20 to September 1, the first such partnership in six years.
Jun 3
ZETA DIVISION streamer SHAKA will host a gateball tournament titled "LEGENDUS Gateball" on June 4 at 13:00 JST, streamed via his Twitch channel. Ten fighting game influencers will split into two teams of five for a serious match of gateball, a lawn sport often associated with older players but known for its strategic depth. The "Sōshihan Tomo no Kai" team includes Sōshihan KSK, Naruo, Koku-nii, Haitani, and Ōnuki. The opposing "Handsome Gateball Club" team includes Handsome Orikasa, SHAKA, Ōsu Akira, Donpisha, and Ishii Pro. Āru and Hameko, known for their Street Fighter 6 commentary, will serve as referees. The match lasts 30 minutes, with points awarded for passing through three gates and hitting a goal pole. Tactical elements such as touch and spark shot are allowed. The event is part of SHAKA's "LEGENDUS" series, which previously featured Street Fighter 6 and League of Legends.
May 31
Playground Games' open-world racing title 'Forza Horizon 6', set in Japan and released on May 19, has become a popular streaming vehicle for VTubers and streamers. According to KAI-YOU, Nijisanji's Shellin Burgundy and Hayama Marin, Hololive's Wando Chihaya, Oozora Subaru, Natsuiro Matsuri, and Vspo's Choya Hanabi have all played the game. Streamers Haseshin, SHAKA, and Suzuki Noriaki are also broadcasting 'driving in Japan' sessions. Wando Chihaya, known as the 'driver' of the VTuber unit FLOW GLOW, showed particular compatibility, hosting a 'driving school comedy' stream with Sakura Miko. Shellin Burgundy's streams focus on recognizing real-world locations like Akihabara and Shibuya, while Hayama Marin's 'beginner drift story' involves learning to drift with a kei truck. Separately, ASCII.jp reports that 'Forza Horizon 6' held the number one spot on Steam's Japan sales rankings as of June 1. Meanwhile, Game Spark notes that the 'Premium Upgrade' for the Steam version has been temporarily removed due to a rights issue with unreleased content, though the Premium Edition remains available.