What is Iroha's playstyle known for?

Known as the 'Build Designer,' she excels in team construction by anticipating opponents' choices. Her strategic foresight is highly praised.

How can I watch WCS2026?

The event will be live-streamed on the official YouTube channel from late night JST. Links are provided in the press release.

What kind of team is REJECT?

Founded in 2018, REJECT is Japan’s top esports team with the most international tournament appearances and top prize earnings.

Iroha from 'Kyōpoke Ch.' Supported by Esports Team 'REJECT' to Compete in Pokémon Champions Division at Pokémon World Championships 2026

Published Aug 29, 2026 4:00 AM ・ Updated Aug 28, 2026 7:30 PM ・ 9 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

Iroha, a member of the YouTube channel 'Kyōpoke Ch.' supported by the Japanese esports team REJECT, will compete in the Pokémon Champions division at the Pokémon World Championships 2026 (WCS2026), held in San Francisco, California, USA from August 28 to 30, 2026. This marks her second consecutive appearance at the global tournament, having previously represented Japan at WCS2025.

REJECT Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Shoya Koyama), operator of the esports team 'REJECT,' announces that Iroha from 'Kyōpoke Ch.,' a team supported by REJECT, will compete in the Pokémon Champions division at the Pokémon World Championships 2026 (hereinafter 'WCS2026'), to be held in San Francisco, California, USA from Friday, August 28 to Sunday, August 30, 2026 (local time).

Iroha is active as a member of the YouTube channel 'Kyōpoke Ch.,' which focuses on Pokémon battles, and is widely known by the nickname 'Kōchiku Designer' (Build Designer). She specializes in team building that anticipates opponents' strategic choices. Having represented Japan at the Pokémon World Championships 2025, this marks her second consecutive year qualifying for the WCS.

Iroha secured her qualification for WCS2026 by winning at the Pokémon Japan Championships 2026 (hereinafter 'PJCS2026'), held at Pacifico Yokohama on Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7, 2026. She emerged victorious against Japan's top-tier competitors, earning her a ticket to the global stage once again.

WCS2026 is the world's premier tournament where top players from various regions gather to determine the ultimate champion of the Pokémon series. The event features four divisions: Pokémon Champions, Pokémon Trading Card Game, Pokémon GO, and Pokémon Unite, with intense battles for global supremacy in each category.

As Iroha returns to the world stage for the second consecutive year, all eyes will be on her performance. REJECT will continue to support her journey as she aims for the world title. We kindly ask for your warm support and encouragement for Iroha as she strives to become the world champion.

[Event Overview]

Event Name: Pokémon World Championships 2026 (WCS2026)

Dates: August 28 (Fri) – August 30 (Sun), 2026

Venue: San Francisco, California, USA

Division: Pokémon Champions

[Streaming Information]

*All times in Japan Standard Time (JST)

DAY1: August 28 (Fri), 2026, 24:30 JST onwards

https://www.youtube.com/live/v-ee0HR9d30

DAY2: August 29 (Sat), 2026, 24:45 JST onwards

https://www.youtube.com/live/mPXK_zuYNTc

DAY3 (All Finals): August 30 (Sun), 2026, 24:30 JST onwards

https://www.youtube.com/live/TMjhPPez0CA

[About Iroha]

Hailing from Aichi Prefecture, Iroha is the eldest member of the YouTube channel 'Kyōpoke Ch.,' alongside Banbi and Kuroko. Known as the 'Kōchiku Designer,' she excels in team construction by predicting her opponents' strategic options. She represented Japan at WCS2025 and secured her spot in WCS2026 by winning at PJCS2026 in June 2026, marking her second consecutive WCS appearance.

[About Kyōpoke Ch.]

Kyōpoke Ch. is a YouTube channel run by three members—Banbi, Kuroko, and Iroha—centered on Pokémon battles. Through battle commentary, team-building analysis, special projects, and short-form videos, they deliver the excitement of competitive Pokémon to a broad audience. They also host viewer-engagement events such as the 'Kyōpoke Cup,' fostering direct connections with their community.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KYOUPOKE

About Esports Team REJECT

Founded in 2018, REJECT is a leading Japanese esports team with the highest number of competitive titles and international tournament appearances in Japan, and holds the top position in total prize money earned domestically. REJECT has been selected for the Club Partner Program at the Esports World Cup—awarded to only 40 teams worldwide—for two consecutive years. The team fields top-tier players across genres, including Daigo Umehara in fighting games and Dep in shooting games, as they continue striving for global dominance.

Web: https://reject.jp/ Online Store: https://brand.reject.jp/

X: https://x.com/RC_REJECT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rc_reject/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/REJECTesports

Recruitment: https://hrmos.co/pages/reject/jobs

About REJECT Supporter

REJECT Supporter is a supporter program that enables companies and individuals to back the esports team 'REJECT' with small contributions. Supporters gain access to various benefits, including the use of the REJECT logo and opportunities to interact with team players and partner companies. The program can be utilized for corporate branding, recruitment PR, and network building.

Dedicated Site: https://reject.jp/supporter/

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Source: PR TIMES
Category: Event
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