The FGC was shocked when Kakeru ‘Kakeru‘ Watanabe announced his retirement from Street Fighter esports in October 2026. Now, the fighting game veteran has revealed his upcoming career goals.
Kakeru had an impressive career in Street Fighter, including his $1 million Capcom Cup 11 victory in 2024. However, he slowly faded from the competitive scene the following year and eventually announced his retirement due to serious health issues.
At the time of his retirement, Kakeru stated: “The team and I have carefully discussed the possibilities for continuing my activities in the future, but I judged that it would be difficult to continue as a player.