The Asian Games will open in September. This time, we introduce Yuki, an E-sports representative from Japan. He is still in the 5th grade of elementary school.

The youngest member of the Japanese delegation, 11 years old, carrying the Japanese flag. The player name "Yuki," or Yuki Kurihara, a 5th grader, is currently the most watched in the E-sports competition at the Asian Games.

(Yuki Kurihara)
"Now (August) I have a lot of time to practice during summer vacation, so I want to practice a lot and add new strengths."

Yuki will compete in "Puyo Puyo," a national puzzle game.
In February this year, at the final stage to decide the annual champion...

(Commentary)
"Now Yuki ignites. This looks like a big chain reaction. It's huge!"
"Yuki makes a 17-chain here!"

He made a 17-chain, which is rare even for professionals, and became the annual champion at just 10 years old.

"I'm busy with cram school homework..." How long does he usually practice?

By the way, how long does he usually practice?

(Yuki Kurihara)
"Almost every day. About 2 hours."

Q. Does your mother tell you to play games for 2 hours?
"No, it's not like that. I'm busy with cram school homework."

Yuki is serious not only about games but also about studying!

Nevertheless, at the Asian Games selection committee held in March this year...

(Commentary)
"Now Yuki, the green puyo is drawn and ignites. A very complex connection."
"He immediately makes a 17-chain~"

Was it his best performance? He smiled happily at the 17-chain! Finally, he made a powerful "all clear" and successfully secured his ticket to the Asian Games.

Yuki's "surprising future dream"

By the way, when asked about his future dream in an interview after being selected as a representative...

(Yuki Kurihara)
"A train driver. I've pretty much achieved my Puyo Puyo dream."

Yuki is always straightforward about what he wants to do! Expectations are high for his performance at the Asian Games.

(Yuki Kurihara)
"I want to stick to my Puyo Puyo and hope to win a gold medal."

The E-sports competition "Puyo Puyo" will be held on September 26th at Aichi International Exhibition Center.