REK to open permanent Tokyo arena in Q1 2027
REK says it will open Asia's first permanent humanoid robot fighting arena in Tokyo by March 2027, following sold-out events and Japanese pilot wins.
REK, the San Francisco robot-fighting company, announced plans to open a permanent arena in Tokyo by the first quarter of 2027. The facility will host live matches between piloted humanoid robots, training sessions and demonstrations, according to the press release.
The move follows what REK described as sold-out "REK TOKYO 2026" events in Akihabara and victories by Japanese pilots in US-held "REK 2" matches. REK said its social media content has exceeded 1 billion views across platforms.
The Tokyo facility will serve as REK's Asia operations hub and base for a planned simulator tournament series across the region. REK also said it plans to hold another Tokyo event within the coming months before the permanent arena opens, though no date, venue or robot lineup was announced.
REK is recruiting sponsors, business partners and pilot candidates in Japan and Asia. The company did not announce a specific Tokyo address or opening date beyond Q1 2027.
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