Sawazaki Makoto Will Not Play Next Season, Contract Will Expire

On June 30, it was announced that the Kadokawa Sakura Knights would not be renewing Sawazaki Makoto‘s contract, meaning that he will not be playing for the Kadokawa Sakura Knights in the 2022-23 season. In a letter posted on Twitter, the team noted that Sawazaki has been making a good recovery after his hospitalization earlierContinue reading “Sawazaki Makoto Will Not Play Next Season, Contract Will Expire”

Sawazaki Makoto to Receive Hospital Treatment After Semifinals, Will Sit Out Finals

Sawazaki Makoto (沢崎誠) of the Kadokawa Sakura Knights, who placed 2nd in the individual standings in the M-League 2021-22 regular season, will be receiving hospital treatment after the M-League 2021-22 Semifinals and will miss the finals if the team qualifies. Sawazaki and the team made the announcement on April 3 through Twitter an a videoContinue reading “Sawazaki Makoto to Receive Hospital Treatment After Semifinals, Will Sit Out Finals”

M-League 2020 Week 7: Big Things Are in Store

In this 7th week of M-League, there were some big hands and big changes. There was a big comeback, a big mistake, big honba counts, a big shortcut and M-League 2020’s very first yakuman! In the standings, one team made a big jump to close out the big gap and another team made a bigContinue reading “M-League 2020 Week 7: Big Things Are in Store”

M-League 2020 Week 1: A New Season Begins

Ah, the day that we’ve been waiting for has finally arrived! M-League 2020 has finally begun, filled with action and excitement! Let’s get right to it, shall we? Opening Ceremony As with every season, the first day started out with an opening ceremony. In reverse order of the 2019 season standings, each of the teamsContinue reading “M-League 2020 Week 1: A New Season Begins”

M-League 2019 Finals: Games #11-12 and the Awards Ceremony

On the 6th and final day of the M-League Finals, emotions were high. Both tears and joy and tears of sadness were flowing today. With the standings so close, everyone wanted to see how it ends. By the end of the broadcast, over 1.4m viewers had tuned in to see. I’ll be doing things aContinue reading “M-League 2019 Finals: Games #11-12 and the Awards Ceremony”

M-League 2019 Finals: Games #7-8

Today on the 4th day of the M-League Finals, we saw life and death. From destroying hopes and dreams to coming back from the negatives, there was a lot of action on this glorious day! Link to the game: https://abema.tv/video/episode/444-4_s1_p112. Note that the game is only free to watch for 72 hours after game time.Continue reading “M-League 2019 Finals: Games #7-8”

M-League 2019 Finals: Games #5-6

See that hand over there? Yeah, the one right there. That was one of the starting hands from today. On the 3rd day of the M-League Finals, the suspense and the excitement was unlike any other. With big things happening today, this was one M-League day I’ll never forget. Link to the game: https://abema.tv/video/episode/444-4_s1_p111 NoteContinue reading “M-League 2019 Finals: Games #5-6”

M-League 2019 Finals: Games #3-4

Day 2 of the M-League finals is finished! With the most kans I’ve seen in a while, this was an exciting M-League day! Link to the game: https://abema.tv/video/episode/444-4_s1_p110 Note that the game is only free to watch for 72 hours after game time. After 72 hours, it will only be available to users with AbemaContinue reading “M-League 2019 Finals: Games #3-4”

M-League 2019 Finals: Games #1-2

The M-League Finals have begun and it did not disappoint! From a baiman to hanemans to mangans, the day was full of surprises and intrigue. Link to the game: https://abema.tv/video/episode/444-4_s1_p109. Note that the game is only free to watch for 72 hours after game time. After 72 hours, it will only be available to usersContinue reading “M-League 2019 Finals: Games #1-2”