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 28, 2025 Capcom Cup 12 Finals Move to Pay-Per-View, Sparking FGC Debate Capcom is shifting the Capcom Cup 12 Finals to a pay-per-view model, a controversial move that will require viewers to pay to watch the Top 16 bracket. The decision has drawn widespread criticism from fans and pro players alike.
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.
Sep 02, 2025 Comparing Phenom’s Street Fighter 6 Tier List with Competitive Data Phenom’s latest Street Fighter 6 tier list has reignited discussion across the FGC. Here’s how his rankings stack up against competitive data and player performance metrics from recent tournaments.