J.League Regista – Page 2 – Nihon, Sakkā, Mirai. All in one place.

Revolving Dugouts

J.League is a rollercoaster, and you never know as a head coach if you’ll take another turn to spin. Here are some good candidates to come back.

Sayonara, 2025

Two dynasties members, a Brazilian forward, and many folk heroes from the lower leagues: a perspective on the retirements from 2025.

2025 Regista Awards: J1 League

A Spanish manager, an army in yellow from Chiba, and a young starlet from FC Tokyo: these were the Regista Awards for the top flight in 2025.

The Brazilian Sniper

From a random forward in Okinawa to a menace in the top-flight, the story of Leo Ceára is a peculiar one.

Deer Mentality

Tomoki Hayakawa is the embodiment of how Kashima Antlers’ mentality is unbeatable, and what he could bring to the national team.

The Possimpible

What do JEF United Chiba and Barney Stinson from “How I Met Your Mother” have in common? The promotion to J1 highlights that.

2025 Regista Awards: J2 League

A Brazilian juggernaut, a miracle in Ibaraki, and a young captain: these have been the awards for 2025 in the second division.

Anchor

Tomoki Takamine returned to Sapporo, having almost been rejected by Europe and J1. Instead, he’s been the saviour for Consadole in a grim year.

Mito-logical

Naoki Mori came along and made the impossible true: Mito HollyHock are in J1.

Absolute Chaos

The last round of the J2 League literally described to us why we love this division, between a title race, play-off spots, and an incredible relegation.

2025 Regista Awards: J3 League

A miracle in the North, a striker with no mercy, and the new kids on the block: these have been the awards for 2025 in the third division.