World Tekken 8 champion Arslan Ash Interview In Japan “Arslan Ash” Siddique has declared his intention to relocate to Japan, choosing it as his new home base for professional endeavors.
In an effort to help him get ready for future FGC circuit competitions, the seven-time EVO champion has also forged a strategic alliance with Global Agency Co., Ltd.
The athlete claims that his decision to relocate to Japan stems from his wish to participate in the greatest setting for his esports career. He clarified that the selection of Japan was based on the ease of traveling to international competitions, the availability of a top-tier competitive scene, and his capacity to live and train in a secure and safe environment.
The player ultimately cited the existence of a management structure as the primary factor in his decision to establish Japan as his new base: “The most significant factor in my decision was the chance to collaborate with an experienced and trustworthy agent,” he said.
Arslan Ash’s recent record in FGC esports
In the world of Tekken 8 esports, the FGC player is regarded as the greatest of all time. He has won two Tekken World Tour titles in 2023 and 2024 in addition to seven Evo Championships between 2019 and 2025.
Red Bull also created a documentary about his career, “The Story of Arslan Ash, King of Tekken,” because of how well-known and influential he is in the FGC scene.
The 30-year-old, who currently competes for Twisted Minds and Red Bull Esports, was ousted by fellow countryman Usama Abbasi during the Tekken World Tour 2025 and placed just outside of the top eight.
The athlete went on: “Even though I will still travel between Pakistan and Japan, this choice enables me to concentrate entirely on developing as a player and to compete at the greatest level in a setting that promotes both my professional.
