Chikurin from THY esports emerged as the champion of the Evo Japan 2024 TEKKEN 8 tournament, securing the majority of the 2 million yen prize pool. This victory also earned him a spot in the Esports World Cup 2024 event.
The tournament saw Chikurin battling against the best players in the world. After a series of intense matches, he emerged victorious, claiming the title of Evo Japan 2024 TEKKEN 8 champion.
In the grand final, Chikurin faced off against LowHigh from DRX. Displaying exceptional skill, Chikurin swept his opponent 3-0, concluding the match with Lili. Following his victory, Chikurin took to social media to celebrate his win, thank his supporters, and express his love for the game.
The Evo Japan 2024 TEKKEN 8 tournament results were as follows:
1. Chikurin | THY
2. LowHigh | DRX
3. CHANEL | DRX
4. Mangja
5. double | 魚群
6. Infested | DRX
7. JeonDDing
8. Tekken Master | NASR
After defeating Chanel 2-0 in the semifinals, Chikurin bested LowHigh 3-1 in the upper-bracket finals. Despite being pushed into the lower bracket, LowHigh climbed back up for a rematch in the grand finals. However, Chikurin performed a clean 3-0 sweep to win the tournament.
The prize pool for the Evo Japan 2024 TEKKEN 8 tournament was distributed as follows:
1. Chikurin – ¥1,000,000, 800 points, EWC 2024 qualification
2. LowHigh – ¥450,000, 560 points, EWC 2024 qualification
3. Chanel – ¥250,000, 400 points, EWC 2024 qualification
4. Mangja – ¥140,000, 300 points, EWC 2024 qualification
5. double – ¥80,000, 220 points
6. Infested – 220 points
7. JeonDDing - 180 points
8. Tekken Master – 180 points
In addition to the prize money, Chikurin also earned 800 points and a qualification for the Esports World Cup 2024. LowHigh, CHANEL, and Mangja also qualified for the event, which will take place this summer in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
