Before the Top 8 of Street Fighter V at Evolution 2016, we were treated with the announcement of Evolution Japan. While details have been scarce since then, we were promised more details at Tokyo Game Show.

With Tokyo Game Show looming on the horizon, we were treated to information in the affirmative that Evolution Japan was indeed moving forward swimmingly. 4Gamer, a Japanese gaming publication, released information–translated by Ryan “Fubarduck” Harvey–that Evo Japan, LLC, has been registered as an official legal entity in Japan as of late September. It is a joint venture of SRKX Productions–our parent company and operator of Evolution Championship Series–and three Japanese companies who have split a $1,000,000 stake into the company: Hearts United Group (a subsidiary of Aetas, owners of 4Gamer), Shochiku Broadcasting, and Aetas. With Hearts United Group owning a 45% stake of the company, and Aetas owning an additional 10%, this makes Aetas majority owner of Evo Japan, LLC.

While this may mean little on the front end of the operation to the competitor planning to travel to the land of the rising sun for the event, what it does mean is that Japanese conglomerates are putting stock in Evolution Championship Series, and are willing to take a chance on striking gold with the tournament’s Japanese presence.

This is huge news. Quick and dirty summary incoming … https://t.co/AolVm0ENlL — Ryan Harvey (@fubarduck) September 7, 2016

– EVO Japan, LLC has been established as a legal entity in Japan with a formation date of late September — Ryan Harvey (@fubarduck) September 7, 2016

– 3 investors split the company 45/45/10: Hearts United Group, Shochiku Broadcasting, and Aetas.

– ~1M USD in capital invested split 3 ways. — Ryan Harvey (@fubarduck) September 7, 2016

– Hearts United Group is a subsidiary of Aetas, which also owns 4Gamer (among others). So Aetas holds majority ownership going forward. — Ryan Harvey (@fubarduck) September 7, 2016

– Finally, Eitas has partnered with SRKX Productions, LLC (the parent company of EVO in USA) to put on EVO Japan. — Ryan Harvey (@fubarduck) September 7, 2016

So, going forward, it appears that EVO Japan was established as a business venture between Aetas and Shochiku Broadcasting, — Ryan Harvey (@fubarduck) September 7, 2016

while SRKX has established a contract to work with this new entity (for an undisclosed amount) and put on EVO Japan. — Ryan Harvey (@fubarduck) September 7, 2016

Summary: EVO Japan is very real and huge media conglomerates are starting to place their bets. 1M isn't a lot, but they believe in it. — Ryan Harvey (@fubarduck) September 7, 2016

After news broke from 4Gamer, Mark “MarkMan” Julio took to Twitter to announce this was not the only information we should expect, and that he believed that Evo Japan is “the future of gaming.”

You'll see some mentions of #EVOJAPAN here and there. Rest assured, there will be more info during Tokyo Game Show. — Mark Julio (マークマン) (@MarkMan23) September 7, 2016

#EVOJAPAN is a very special project/vision for myself and those involved. It is part of the future of gaming. We won't let you down. — Mark Julio (マークマン) (@MarkMan23) September 7, 2016

With news like this, Tokyo Game Show is shaping up to be an event you do not want to miss.

Source: Ryan Harvey/Mark Julio