Xross Stars Osaka Cup Draws Over 2,000 Entrants, Zekemi Wins
The first Osaka hosting of the official tournament series drew over 2,000 entries, and the early announcement of Booster Pack 5 "Ignition Vortex" at the event points to the next competitive season.
Reporting from 1 source: PANORA.
The third Xross Stars Challengers Cup 2026#03 OSAKA was held August 8-9 at OMM Exhibition Hall, the first Osaka stop among official events. Over 2,000 people entered the Booster Pack 4 "Grand Resonance" environment tournament. "Zekemi" won the championship, receiving a CHAMPION-spec foil-stamped playmat and the limited PR card "All-Star Combo." The event also announced Booster Pack 5 "Ignition Vortex," scheduled for release on October 30, 2026.
The first Osaka stop of the Xross Stars official tournament circuit drew over 2,000 entrants for a two-day competition in the Booster Pack 4 "Grand Resonance" environment. "Zekemi" took the title and collected a CHAMPION-spec foil-stamped special playmat plus the limited PR card "All-Star Combo."
Crazy Raccoon's "Ojiji," who also chairs Xross Stars, and streamer division member "Rigze" joined as guest players and appeared in DAY2 broadcast commentary. The venue offered side events including "3-Win Challenge," "5-Win Challenge," "One Day Open," and "1BOX Battle," alongside card panel displays and merchandise sales.
The tournament also served as the platform for the early announcement of Booster Pack 5 "Ignition Vortex," scheduled for release on October 30, 2026. Top 32 finishers earned eligibility for the Xross Stars Japan Championships 2026.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 1 cited source below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.