The best players will gather for the Bushiroad Championship Series 25/26 World Finals this May in the enchanting Tokyo, Japan!
The World Finals will be held at Ariake TFT Hall (TFT Building West Wing 2F 3-4-10 Ariake,
Koto City, Tokyo 135-0063, Japan) on May 2.
Follow along this page, or @BushiroadEvents on Facebook and X, for the latest updates and news.
All participants will receive a copy of the following promo and name tag card based on the accepted invitation.
Note: Participants who qualify more than once will only receive one supply set based on the accepted invitation.
More details for Cardfight!! Vanguard (Standard) coming soon.
All Cardfight!! Vanguard (Premium) players will receive a Favorite Champ, Victor-themed supply set that includes a storage box, playmat, deckbox, sleeves, and promo card.
More details for Weiß Schwarz coming soon.
All Shadowverse: Evolve players will receive a Sekka-themed supply set that includes a storage box, playmat, deckbox, and sleeves; as well as a Super Legendary promo version of Melvie, Princess Witch.
The Top 8 players of each game/format will receive one copy of the respective promo card and a Bushi Navi flair.
The Top 4 players of each game/format will receive one copy of the respective promo card and a Bushi Navi flair.
The Champion of each game/format will receive one copy of the respective promo card and a Bushi Navi flair.
Currently under development
Card Game Festival is Bushiroad’s largest-ever board game festival!
You can enjoy Bushiroad TCG tournaments, teaching sessions, merchandise, food, and exhibitions by TCG specialty stores and analog game makers!
All sponsored invitees will receive a 2-day pass to visit Card Game Festival.
For sponsored invitees outside Japan, the following conditions apply:
・Participants must be able to communicate in Japanese with tournament staff and other participants
・Decks must be constructed using Japanese-language cards only
・For Shadowverse: Evolve, participants must also be residing in Japan.
As long as these requirements are met, sponsored invitees of any nationality are welcome to join.
To register for Bushi Navi, please download the app from the links below or register via the web version:
Web version: https://www.bushi-navi.com/
※ Please take note that it is bushinavi Japanese version app, not global version app
After registration, please email sg_support@bushiroad.com with your (JP version app) Bushi Navi ID and handle name for authentication by March 23, 11:59PM (SGT).
More information about the event can be found here.
Missed the opportunity to participate as a Content Creator for Bushiroad Championship Series 25/26? We’re excited to announce that applications are now open for World Finals!
The Bushiroad Content Creator Program is open to content creators and social media personalities who would love to share their journey in any of our games!
1. Submit your application via this Google Form.
2. Selected candidates will be contacted via email.
To qualify, you must
● Be 18 years old and above
● Be passionate about Bushiroad’s TCG products
● Be able to attend World Finals 2026 at Tokyo, Japan
● Be an active content creator on one of the following social media platforms, such as Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, Youtube, Twitch
● Exclusive entry to World Finals 2026
● Media passes to Card Game Festival*
*More information will be provided about the media pass at a later date
➤ Do I need to have a large following to apply?
No, we welcome creators with any amount of followers
➤ How do I know if I am accepted into Bushiroad’s Content Creator Program?
We will reach out to you via email should you be selected. Do keep a look out for your email.
➤ Will Bushiroad sponsor flights or accommodation for Content Creators attending the World Finals in Tokyo?
No, Bushiroad will not be sponsoring flights or hotel accommodation for Content Creators. All travel and lodging arrangements, including related expenses, will be the responsibility of the Content Creator themselves.
Bushiroad reserves the right to make all final decisions regarding the Content Creator Program, including but not limited to eligibility, content approval, playmat allocation, and featured content.
➤ How do Finalists register for Worlds?
All confirmed Finalists will be automatically signed up to their respective event via Bushi Navi. Finalists will then have to register a Deck Log code in the app under “My Events.”
DEADLINE:
Finalists attending the Reception Party on May 1 must have a Deck Log code registered before checking in.
Checked in finalists will still have the opportunity to edit their Deck Log codes on Bushi Navi until May 1, 11:59 PM (JST).
Finalists who are unable to attend the Reception Party should still register a Deck Log code on Bushi Navi before May 1, 11:59PM (JST).
Staff may accept manual Deck Log submissions for unregistered players on May 2, 8:30AM only as necessary. Requests for edits will not be accepted.
Please make sure you have all cards with you as well as spare sleeves and/or oversleeves as there are no vendors on site.
➤ How will Finalists receive their Participation Prizes?
Participation Prizes will be distributed on-site at the venue. Details can be found on the Bushiroad Championship Series 25/26 World Finals Discord Server, available to all confirmed Finalists.
➤ I can no longer attend World Finals, can I have the Participation Prizes picked up by a third party/sent to me at a later date?
No. Finalists must be present at the event in order for them to receive their Participation Prizes.
➤ Can I request the Name Tag cards be blank when I receive them?
No. You are required to have your Bushi Navi Handle ID written on the card.
➤ I qualified for World Finals at more than 1 location for the same game or I qualified for a World Finals for more than 1 game/format. Am I allowed more than one set of the Participation Prizes or to play in a World Finals tournament of another game/format?
No. You will only receive the Participation Prize for the game/format you accepted the invitation for, regardless of the number of times or games/formats you qualified for; and you will only be able to play in that game/format.
For more details, please see the Home tab of the Bushiroad Championship Series 25/26 page.
➤ Are spectators allowed to attend the World Finals?
No. Only competitors will be allowed inside the venue hall.
➤ Can I use official Japanese or other language-edition cards for items outside of the main deck? e.g. Energy Generator, Energy cards, center markers, Evolution Points, tokens, etc.
No, only English Edition Cards may be used.
➤ Can I use cards from a non-Bushiroad TCG or a Bushiroad TCG that is not from the game I’m playing for items outside of the main deck?
No. You can only use the appropriate cards for items outside of the Main Deck for your game.
➤ Can I use custom card supplies (sleeves, playmats, token markers etc.) or card supplies from non-Bushiroad games?
No. Unlicensed, or custom card supplies, and/or card supplies from non-Bushiroad TCGs are not allowed.
➤ Can I use more than two layers of sleeves for my cards (main deck, tokens, etc.)?
For this event, only a maximum of 2 layers of sleeves will be allowed for all cards/games. Top loaders, plastic card cases etc. will not be allowed.
Example:
● Card + Sleeve + Over Sleeve: ⭕️
● Card + Perfect Fit Sleeve + Sleeve: ⭕️
● Card + Perfect Fit Sleeve + Sleeve + Over Sleeve: ❌
● Card + Perfect Fit Sleeve + Plastic Case/Top Loader: ❌
More information coming soon.
➤ Can I use titles that are only eligible in certain territories in the World Finals Tournament?
Yes. All English Edition titles will be allowed during the Bushiroad Championship Series 25/26 World Finals.
➤ Can I use dice/cards/pen and paper/etc. to track my Play Points/Evolution Points/Leader Defense?
No. You are only allowed to use the following Official English edition materials to track each resource:
● Shadowverse: Evolve Sidekick App [Play Points, Leader Defense]
● Shadowverse: Evolve Starter Deck Paper Mats with Play Point Tracker [Play Points]
● Evolution Point Cards [Evolution Points]
● Shadowverse: Evolve Starter Deck Defense Counter [Leader Defense]