“Professional soccer player Yuto Nagatomo named ambassador for blockchain game “Captain Tsubasa -RIVALS-“”

TOKYO, Japan – November 8, 2022 – Thirdverse, Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Hironao Kunimitsu) and BLOCKSMITH&Co. Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, CEO Tetsuya Sanada, hereinafter “BLOCKSMITH”), a subsidiary controlling the Web3-related business of KLab Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, President: Hidekatsu Morita, hereinafter “KLab”), announces that professional soccer player Yuto Nagatomo has been appointed as an ambassador for “CAPTAIN TSUBASA -RIVALS-“, a blockchain game of the leading Japanese soccer manga “Captain Tsubasa”. RIVALS”. As an ambassador, Mr. Nagatomo will conduct interviews and distribute videos related to “CAPTAIN TSUBASA -RIVALS-“.

 

Photo by Keiko Nakajima, Magazine House

 

Comment from Yuto Nagatomo (Professional Soccer Player), Ambassador of “CAPTAIN TSUBASA -RIVALS-“

 

I am honored to be involved in a body of work that has continued to convey the joy and wonder of football to young footballers around the world. “CAPTAIN TSUBASA -RIVALS-” is a block chain game, which is a game genre that may still be a little unknown, but it is a game that brings a new experience that football fans and Captain Tsubasa fans can enjoy. I hope many people will try the game.

 

■ Profile

Born September 12, 1986. Graduated from Meiji University where he garnered attention at the All-Japan University Selection in 2006. In his first year as a professional player, he won both the J-League Outstanding Player Award and the Outstanding Newcomer Award with FC Tokyo in 2008. After 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, he moved to AC Cesena in Serie A. Then, in January 2011, he joined Inter Milan, making an impact on fans not only in Japan but also around the world. At the 2018 World Cup in Russia, he was selected for the Japanese national team for the third tournament in a row, playing a full role in all four matches and helping the team reach the final of the tournament. After playing for globally prestigious teams including Galatasaray and Olympique Marseille, he returned to FC Tokyo last year and will play in his fourth World Cup in Qatar.

About “Captain Tsubasa – RIVALS

 

“CAPTAIN TSUBASA -RIVALS-” is a blockchain game where players can train players from the original “Captain Tsubasa” manga and compete against other players. The game offers two game modes: “RIVAL Mode” which fully recreates the original story, and “PvP Mode” where players and supporting characters can compete against each other online.

 

The characters come in generative NFTs, along with special 3D movies as well as generative BGMs that play inside the game. Improve your unique NFT, form your unique team and play against your rivals.

 

A limited promotion offering NFT gifts is happening before the game’s release!

For details, please check the latest news from the official Twitter account.

 

Official links

Official website: https://tsubasa-rivals.com

Twitter (English): https://twitter.com/TsubasaRivalsEN

Twitter (Japanese): https://twitter.com/TsubasaRivalsJA

Disagreement: https://discord.com/invite/captain-tsubasa-rivals

About BLOCKSMITH & Co.

Name: BLOCKSMITH&Co.

Representative: Tetsuya Sanada, President and CEO

Establishment: 1 April 2022

Capital: 10 million JPY

Headquarters: Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 106-6122

Business: Development and distribution of Game & SocialFi services such as blockchain technology, crypto-assets using NFTs

URL: https://www.blocksmithand.co.jp/en/

 

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blocksmithandco-en/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BLOCKSMITH_EN

 

About KLab Inc.

Name: KLab Inc.

Representative: Hidekatsu Morita, Representative Director, President and CEO

Establishment: 1 August 2000

Capital: 5,363.64 million JPY (as of October 30, 2022)

Stock listing: Tokyo Stock Exchange, Prime (3656)

Headquarters: Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-6122

Business: Planning, development and operation of online mobile games

URL: https://www.klab.com/jp/

About Thirdverse, Co., Ltd.

Company Name: Thirdverse, Co., Ltd.

Representative: Hirohisa Kunimitsu, CEO

Established: April 30, 2013

Headquarters: 11F KANDA SQUARE, WeWork, 2-2-1 Kanda Nishiki-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Business: Virtual reality and web3 game development and distribution

Company website: https://www.thirdverse.io/

 

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thirdverse/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Thirdverse_JP