Jul 24, 2026 Kakeru Steps Into Coaching Role for VARREL's Tokido Kakeru announced he will coach Tokido, marking his first time in a coaching role after reviewing nearly all of Tokido's Street Fighter IV and V tournament footage.
Dec 20, 2025 Kakeru Officially Departs ZETA DIVISION Following Retirement Former Capcom Cup champion Kakeru has officially parted ways with ZETA DIVISION, confirming his departure following his retirement due to health issues.
Oct 23, 2025 Kakeru Steps Down from ZETA DIVISION, Retires from Competition Citing Neurological Disorder Capcom Cup 11 champion Kakeru announced his retirement from professional Street Fighter and exit from ZETA DIVISION’s SFL roster, citing an ongoing neurological condition.
Sep 23, 2025 Kakeru’s Health Struggles Keep Him Out of Competition Top Japanese Street Fighter 6 player Kakeru has been battling health issues that forced him to withdraw from EWC and step away from tournaments indefinitely.
