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Profile
| Real Name | Kana Tani |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | November 21, 1992 |
| Place of Birth | Takamatsu, Tokushima, Japan |
| Height | 150cm |
| Affiliation | CYCLOPS athlete gaming・Team GRAPHT→Freelance |
| Education | Graduated from Tokushima High School of Science and Technology |
Career
She grew up in a family of five, including her parents, an older sister who is 2 years older, and a younger brother who is 2 years younger. Originally, she had a fondness for games, observing her father playing games like "Biohazard" (Resident Evil) and playing Super Famicom software herself. However, it was during high school that she got into the "Tekken" series after going to a game center with classmates. At that time, there were few female players, and she became a topic of discussion on some bulletin boards because she played with two female friends while still in their school uniforms.
After graduating from high school, she initially worked as a general company employee in architecture. However, the company went bankrupt after about a year, leading her to work part-time before transitioning to a job in the apparel industry. Even after starting her professional career, she continued to participate in competitions, with her apparel company supporting her activities, allowing her to join tournaments on weekends and participate in matches outside of Tokushima Prefecture.
In November 2016, she applied for and successfully joined the e-sports team CYCLOPS athlete gaming. Initially intending to continue part-time, the team's operating company suggested she become a full-time professional gamer, offering a monthly salary. She accepted the offer, resigning from her job to become an independent professional gamer. She became the second female professional gamer in Japan, following ChocoBlanka.
She moved to Osaka and began her full-fledged career as a professional gamer. In March 2017, she also joined Team GRAPHT (contract ended in March 2020). Starting from 2018, Red Bull became one of her sponsors. In addition to participating in tournaments, she actively appeared on television shows and events, contributing to media exposure. She also focused on online streaming activities to promote e-sports. In 2019, she relocated to the Kanto region.
Around 2020, with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic leading to a drastic reduction in tournaments, she shifted her focus towards streaming activities on platforms such as YouTube, Twitch, and Mildom.
In February 2022, she faced contract termination from CYCLOPS athlete gaming and Red Bull due to an incident, as mentioned later. Subsequently, her video posts on streaming platforms were also deleted. Following a hiatus from all activities, she made a comeback in January 2023 by resuming live streaming.
