Playing Fields Season 1

E1: Esports

Daigo Umehara is a legendary Street Fighter player. Kana Tani, a skilled Tekken pro. Here they showcase their career gamer lives in Japan and weigh in on the government's attempt to control the industry.

E2: Arcades

Japan's flourishing arcade scene is a joy to behold. Here, old and young alike discuss the importance of arcades recreationally and as a fundamental resource for pro and aspiring competitive gamers.

E3: Arcades

Independent game development is a true art – just take it from Pixel Junk Studios lead developer and Bit Summit founder, Dylan Colburn, and members of Japan's next wave of talent.

E4: Japan's AAA gaming

The last generation of gaming hardware saw growth in western developers releasing content at a furious pace. But now Japan is having a resurgence in AAA thanks to unique gameplay styles.