Pakistani professional esports player and Tekken world champion Arslan Ash has relocated to Japan to establish a primary base for his competitive activities and signed partnership agreements with Global Agency Co., Ltd., according to an official announcement.
The move follows his international success in TEKKEN 7 and TEKKEN 8 and is aimed at preparing for the next stage of his professional career. Officials said the initiative seeks to provide an environment enabling him to compete at a higher level.
As part of the arrangement, Arslan Ash has entered into an agreement covering agent services and player management in the Asia Pacific region. The Tokyo based agency will support planning, coordination and professional management of his activities following his arrival in Japan.
A new chapter begins 🇯🇵
— Twis | Arslan Ash (@ArslanAsh95) February 10, 2026
I’ve moved to Japan to push myself at the highest level, while still competing around the world and I’ll always represent Pakistan 🇵🇰.
Esports careers are short, so I’m giving this my absolute best.
Really thankful to @GsKudo for believing in this… https://t.co/Ds8jdAOT5w
Despite shifting his operational base, Arslan Ash plans to maintain his presence in international tournaments and continue engaging with the global fighting game community while traveling between Pakistan and Japan.
In a statement, the player said he was excited to begin a new chapter of his career by making Japan his competitive base, emphasizing the importance of maximizing opportunities within the relatively short span of an esports career. He expressed gratitude to supporting partners for facilitating the transition.
He cited ease of international travel for tournaments, a safe and stable training environment and access to a high quality competitive scene among the key factors behind the decision. He added that confidence in the management structure and support from experienced agents ultimately influenced his choice of Japan.
Arslan Ash said the arrangement would allow him to focus on personal and professional growth while competing at the highest level in the global esports arena.
