Fri. Sep 5th, 2025

EVO Japan 2025: Complete List of Champions

EVO Japan 2025 stood out as a premier event in the fighting game community, attracting top players globally and showcasing incredible competitive skill. Beyond major titles such as Street Fighter 6 and Tekken 8, the tournament also featured newer releases like Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves and popular games like Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising on its main stages. Below is a complete list of the champions crowned in each official tournament at EVO Japan 2025.

Street Fighter 6 EVO Japan 2025 Results

Dominican Republic`s seasoned fighting game pro, MenaRD, continued his impressive dominance in Street Fighter, securing victory in a new territory by utilizing a diverse set of characters.

Street Fighter 6 Top 8

  • 1. WBG — MenaRD
  • 2. FAV — Ryukichi
  • 3. Saishunkan — Kobayan
  • 4. Zeta — Momochi
  • 5. Reject — Akira
  • 5. DRX — Leshar
  • 7. Zeta — Higuchi
  • 7. Falcons — NL

Tekken 8 EVO Japan 2025 Results

While reactions to Tekken 8`s Season 2 patch have been mixed, that didn`t diminish the elation legendary player Knee felt after claiming the championship. He expressed his feelings on social media, stating, “I hope I`ve shown that there`s still hope for gamers in their 40s. Let`s keep pushing, even when the path is tough.”

Tekken 8 Top 8

  • 1. DRX — Knee
  • 2. DNF — Mulgold
  • 3. Mangja
  • 4. Varrel — Pinya
  • 5. DNF — Ulsan
  • 5. DNF — Meo-IL
  • 7. Varrel — Rangchu
  • 7. Liquid — Shadow20z

Guilty Gear Strive EVO Japan 2025 Results

Daru entered EVO Japan as a fan-favorite, and his Grand Finals clash against RedDitto, despite being affected by technical issues for remote viewers, was fiercely contested and became one of the most memorable EVO conclusions.

Guilty Gear Strive Top 8

  • 1. PAR — Daru
  • 2. RedDitto
  • 3. Immortal — Summit
  • 4. ONi — TigerPop
  • 5. Zeta — Tyurara
  • 5. DRX — Poka
  • 7. TSM — Leffen
  • 7. EGO — Sanakan

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising EVO Japan 2025 Results

Granblue Fantasy Versus retains significant popularity in Japan, and the Rising version has reignited interest globally. Many top players in this title are independent, yet they are among the most skilled competitors at the event. Kasausagi ultimately secured the championship.

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Top 8

  • 1. Kasausagi
  • 2. ZangiefDream
  • 3. Shio
  • 4. Hinoki no Bou
  • 5. A1r0ke
  • 5. Debagame
  • 7. IBSG — Tororo
  • 7. OGA — Kosame

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves EVO Japan 2025 Results

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is the newest SNK fighting game, making its debut at a major tournament at EVO Japan 2025. This lent a special significance to its competition. The Top 8 featured intense and entertaining matches, culminating in King of Fighters veteran Xiaohai claiming the title.

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Top 8

  • 1. KSG — Xiaohai
  • 2. CAG — Fenritti
  • 3. Saishunkan — Nemo
  • 4. Reject — Score
  • 5. T1 — ZJZ
  • 5. YG — Kubo
  • 7. GG — Xian
  • 7. Kindevu

Other EVO Japan 2025 Results

In addition to the main stage games, numerous side tournaments and other competitions took place. Here are the champions from those events:

  • King of Fighters 15 champion: E.T.
  • Virtua Fighter 5 REVO 5v5 champions: US Hospital
  • Street Fighter 3: Third Strike 5v5 champions: 3rd Monster
  • Vampire Savior champion: Nakanishiv
  • Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 champion: RF
  • Soulcalibur 6 champion: Teruteru
  • Project Justice champion: Kabady
  • Ultra Street Fighter 4 champion: Ushioni
  • Melty Blood Type Lumina champion: Moai
  • Dead or Alive 6 champion: Flack
  • BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle champion: Nanashi
  • Soulcalibur 2 HD champion: Papayashin
  • DNF Duel champion: Nanpon
  • Breakers Revenge champion: MMJ
  • Real Bout Fatal Fury 2 champion: Mondo
  • Nitroplus Blasterz champion: Samidare
  • Phantom Breaker Omnia champion: Dark Angel Loliko
  • Asuka 120% Special: Burning Fest Ver 2 champion: Nao
  • Blade Arcus EX champion: Chou
  • The Last Blade 2 champion: Ame
  • Fighting EX Layer champion: 18Gou
  • X-Men vs. Street Fighter champion: Momoten
  • Skullgirls: 2nd Encore champion: Acfan
  • Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid champion: G.X

By Oliver Brampton

Oliver Brampton, 29, originally from Bristol. Started his career with a small Counter-Strike tournament blog that he maintained in the evenings after his job at an electronics store. Now a staff journalist at ESports Daily, covering the European esports scene.

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