Ryosuke Yamada makes a surprise entry into the pro gaming team 'Crazy Raccoon'!

It has been announced that Ryosuke Yamada of Hey! Say! JUMP has made a surprise entry into the pro gaming team 'Crazy Raccoon' under his gamer name, 'LEO'.

Background of the joining and
the new 'STAR Division'

This announcement was made as a surprise on stage at 'CR FES 2025,' an offline event hosted by Crazy Raccoon, drawing loud cheers from the approximately 50,000 fans who rushed to the venue.

Yamada's activities as a gamer have long been known through his YouTube channel, 'LEO no Asobiba,' where he has actively interacted with members of pro gaming teams and streamers.

This joining was sparked by a word from Crazy Raccoon's owner, 'Ojiji,' and was realized after about two years of repeated consultations with his agency.

Furthermore, it was revealed that Yamada will be active as 'LEO' as the first member of the newly established 'STAR Division'.

Enthusiasm as LEO
Yamada, who appeared at the press conference wearing the CR uniform, greeted everyone by saying, 'I look forward to your support as CR's LEO from here on out!'

Regarding his future activities, he sent a message to his fans saying, 'I want you to support LEO as a gamer too,' and shared his goals of delivering the joy of gaming to the world, as well as honing his skills to eventually challenge himself in tournaments.

Ryosuke Yamada has taken a new step as a pro gamer in parallel with his activities as an idol and actor.

Expectations for his future success as 'LEO' are rising even higher.

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