Collaboration Goals
The collaboration seeks to leverage Jun Utahiroba’s extensive experience as a gamer, including his participation in tournaments and game streaming activities, alongside I-O Data’s long-standing expertise as a peripheral manufacturer. Both parties intend to work together to further energize the gaming community.
About Jun Utahiroba
Jun Utahiroba is the bassist for Golden Bomber, a visual kei air band renowned for its hit song “Memeshikute,” which held the top spot on karaoke rankings for 51 consecutive weeks. The band is also known for its creative and performance-focused live shows.
His involvement in gaming dates back to his childhood, playing fighting games such as ‘Street Fighter’ and ‘The King of Fighters ’97’. He began actively engaging in gaming activities as a “gamer” around 2018, winning the ‘Street Fighter V’ championship at the “eSports Star League 1st eSports Star Battle Championship” in January 2018. He contributes to the growth of the game industry and community by streaming his gameplay on platforms like Twitch.
Comment from Jun Utahiroba
Regarding the sponsorship, Jun Utahiroba shared his enthusiasm: “I’ve been using ‘GigaCrysta’ as a fighting game player for some time, and now I’m fortunate enough to be sponsored by I-O DATA. I’ve personally felt a clear improvement in my performance, not just in fighting games but also in my regular streams, since adopting ‘GigaCrysta.’ To receive such a wonderful offer on top of that… I’m truly overwhelmed with gratitude. For about ten years, I’ve aspired to have a company or product associated with my name, similar to ‘Red Bull / Umehara.’ My dream is now coming true with I-O DATA and ‘GigaCrysta,’ which I consider the best, and my heart is already racing with excitement. From now on, I intend to promote ‘what I believe is the best’ even more vigorously at every opportunity. I can’t wait to enter tournaments as ‘I-O DATA / Jun Utahiroba,’ and I’m almost afraid I might be so excited that I’ll accidentally write ‘I-O DATA / GigaCrysta Jun.’ In ‘STREET FIGHTER 6,’ which I currently play, reacting to the opponent’s ‘Drive Impact’ is often the deciding factor. As GigaCrysta Jun, I will continue to use the ‘GigaCrysta’ monitor, which boasts top-tier response speed, to parry as many impacts as possible every day. I would be delighted if everyone could join me in commenting, ‘GigaCrysta is the best!'”
Jun Utahiroba’s Equipment
He uses the LCD-GC251RXAB, a 24.5-inch GigaCrysta gaming monitor with a 360Hz ultra-high refresh rate and wide viewing angles. This model also features “Clear AIM” for enhanced visibility.
More details on the product can be found at: https://www.iodata.jp/product/lcd/gaming/lcd-gc251rxab/
About I-O Data Device, Inc.
I-O Data Device, Inc. is an electronics manufacturer headquartered in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The company primarily develops, manufactures, and sells digital device peripherals, software, and related services.
-
Company Name: I-O Data Device, Inc.
-
Headquarters: 3-10 Sakuradacho, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa
-
Established: January 10, 1976 (Showa 51)
-
Representative: Akio Hosono, Representative Director and Chairman
-
Capital: 3,588 million JPY
-
Website: https://www.iodata.jp/
