The cover of the NBA 2K22 Japanese version of the popular basketball game "NBA 2K22" is unveiled for the first time in the world !!! "Dreams come true" after the fierce battle at the Tokyo Olympics

Washington Wizards Rui Hachimura, who has just finished the Olympics, will be on stage at the NBA 2K22 cover debut and press conference held on August 11th (Wednesday). Live broadcast viewers and the media gather at the world premiere event of the special version of the Japanese limited edition of "NBA® 2K22", which is on the cover of "NBA® 2K22", which is a new pioneer in the history of Japanese basketball. ..

The latest NBA® 2K22 in the NBA 2K series, the world's best-selling NBA official basketball game and the mega-hit game that has recorded the highest ratings and sales over the last 20 years as an NBA simulation series, is finally here! It will be on sale from September 10th (Friday). The cover of the NBA® 2K22 regular edition Japan limited edition special edition will be the first Japanese player to be nominated for the first round of the draft in 2019, and the Washington Wizards will be the first Japanese player to advance to the playoffs. Rui Hachimura! Yamura, who has been active as the official Japanese ambassador for this series from "NBA 2K20", will be the first Japanese player to decorate the cover of the Japanese limited edition of the "NBA 2K" series in response to the enthusiastic cheers from the fans. Featuring best-in-class visuals and player AI, his historic NBA team play, and a wide variety of basketball experiences, the NBA 2K22 is a real NBA game for beginners and veterans alike. You can easily enjoy the excitement.

Washington Wizards Rui Hachimura, who has just finished the Olympics, will be on stage at the NBA 2K22 cover debut and press conference held on August 11th (Wednesday). Live broadcast viewers and the media gather at the world premiere event of the special version of the Japanese limited edition of "NBA® 2K22", which is on the cover of "NBA® 2K22", which is a new pioneer in the history of Japanese basketball. .. Along with the release of the long-awaited cover photo, a video showing a part of the latest game content from Mr. Eric Benish, executive producer of the "NBA 2K" series, has also been released, and the inside story of the Olympic Games that just ended the other day is released. In addition to Mr. Hachimura talking, a collaboration character of 2K × Hachimura will also appear for the first time at the event, and Mr. Hachimura himself named it! It was a great event from beginning to end, such as holding a photo session on the cover with a collaboration character named "2K Mura (Nikemura)". The NBA official basketball game "NBA 2K22", which is about to be released on September 10th (Friday), was unveiled for the first time on the cover of the Japanese version of the original package and appeared at the press conference as the official Japanese ambassador for this series from "NBA 2K20". Rui Hachimura who is active. Rui Hachimura, who has just finished the fierce battle at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, said, "Hello everyone! I'm Rui Hachimura. I'm honored to be invited to the event today. I'm really looking forward to it!" With a smile, a dazzling flash storm broke out from the many press gathered.

This time, Hachimura is the first Japanese player to appear on the cover of "NBA 2K22". About decorating the cover of this series, which I've been playing since I was a kid, "I'm so happy! It's a dream come true to be the cover of the game I've been playing for a long time. I think my friends who recommended the game are absolutely pleased, "he said, and when the special trailer was released, he said," It's cool! It's very realistic and powerful. " !! Furthermore, when the Japanese version of the original package, which emerges in sync with Hachimura, who opens up a new era of Japanese basketball and realizes his dreams with the NBA, was unveiled for the first time, he said, "I cut out me during the actual game. It's a visual! It's good, "he said with a shy smile and burst into joy with great satisfaction.

Also, when a message video by Eric Benish, executive producer of the "NBA 2K" game series, was released, Hachimura was curious about the story about valuable game development. Hachimura also said, "It's a valuable story, and it's interesting." "NBA 2K" is a game that has so many modes and can be played in various ways that both adults and children can enjoy. I want to do the latest work as soon as possible! "

In addition, there is a scene where Hachimura reveals the back side of the fierce battle regarding the Tokyo Olympics, which celebrated the closing ceremony the other day. At the opening ceremony, Hachimura, who also served as the flag bearer, said, "Actually, it was decided that we would be the flag bearers from this time. There was a person in charge of me and the flag bearer (Yui Susaki), but that person is my height. There were only about half of them (laughs). I was discussing how to have them together, "he jokingly confessed. When asked, "Who was the player who was happy to meet while athletes from all over the world were gathering?", "Kei Nishikori. I've met several times, but I haven't talked about it. Both of us were nervous and talked to each other in honorifics ... " He also touched on the match against Slovenia's representative Luka Doncic, who is the cover player for the global version of NBA 2K22. I'm also happy to be on the cover of the cover, "he said again.

At the event, we will also hold a Q & A section recruited from Twitter livestream viewers! In response to the viewer's question, "Does NBA 2K improve basketball?", "I may not be able to say it directly ..." with a bitter smile, "2K. Is a very familiar person, so I think that if you practice a lot because you want to get better with the game, you will surely get better, "said Hachimura. On the other hand, when asked "Which players do you respect and are active players?", He answered, "Michael Jordan is the best player in the past. If you are active, LeBron James." I will do my best so that I can line up with the players who are playing! "

In addition, a collaboration character of 2K x Hachimura will appear for the first time as a special guest! Somehow, it is said that the name of the character with a similar atmosphere to Hachimura has not been decided yet, so Hachimura directly named "2K Mura (reading: Nikemura)" from the three candidates. As the reason for naming 2K Mura-kun, Hachimura said, "You look like someone (laughs). Face, hairstyle, uniform number ... Hatch is cute, but after all 2K and my elements are included" 2K Mura (2K Mura) Nikemura) "You are good! "As an official Japanese ambassador, he talked about his love for" NBA 2K. " Please pay attention to the movement of 2K Mura-kun, who will be excited as the promotion captain of the "NBA 2K" series in the future.

In addition, Hachimura and 2K Mura will join forces in the photo frame to hold a "Cover Visual Corner" to reproduce the cover of "NBA 2K22"! A shutter sound was heard by the press at the venue in an attempt to capture the brave appearance of Hachimura and 2K Mura, who decided to pose as lively (?) As the package. Finally, "I've always dreamed of becoming the cover of" NBA 2K "since I was a kid, so I'm really grateful that my dream came true for making it so cool. 2K made me love basketball. It's the same as the latest catch phrase [The more you like, the stronger you are. Let's start the "game".] I also liked basketball, so I feel like I've been able to make an effort and continue to this day. I would like to enjoy "NBA 2K22" with everyone! " The event ended after leaving the venue with a smile.