XENOZ

XENOZ Inc. (株式会社XENOZ) is a Japanese esports company headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo. It was established on 25 April 2016 and is led by representative Munekazu Horimoto. The company is best known as the operator of the professional esports team SCARZ, and it describes its mission through the slogan "KEEP IT REAL" — a phrase it uses to express a commitment to authenticity and professionalism across the esports scene. XENOZ's activities span several areas of the esports ecosystem. Its core service is team management: running the SCARZ professional team and managing its players. Beyond that, it organizes tournaments and events such as SCARZ CUP and Cypher CUP, as well as fan events and sponsor events. It also produces esports-related video and image content, develops brands and products including apparel, provides consulting for companies and regional revitalization through lectures and joint product development, and supports streaming and marketing for its professional players, YouTubers, and streamers. The company has been active in the Japanese competitive gaming scene, with notable moments including winning the 2021 FALL IdentityV Championship, launching the "SoulZ" esports and entertainment project in November 2021, and holding SCARZ CUP events for titles such as IdentityV and Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. In March 2021, it established Kawasaki City in Kanagawa Prefecture as a home town. In September 2025, the company announced a change in its management structure. As a private company, XENOZ does not disclose a stock ticker or public listing. Its official website serves as the main hub for its services, news, recruitment, and contact information.

XENOZ Inc. was established on 25 April 2016 in Japan. From its base in Shibuya, Tokyo, the company built its business around the operation of the professional esports team SCARZ, which became its best-known property. Over time, XENOZ expanded its activities beyond team management into tournament organization, creative production, brand development, consulting, and streaming support, positioning itself as a multi-service esports company. A significant early milestone came in March 2021, when XENOZ established Kawasaki City in Kanagawa Prefecture as its home town, signaling a regional engagement strategy. In the same year, the company organized several SCARZ CUP events, including a Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War edition in September 2021 and an IdentityV edition in October 2021. It also conducted an educational training session on how to engage with the internet and games in September 2021. In November 2021, XENOZ launched "SoulZ," described as Japan's premier esports and entertainment project. The following month, in December 2021, its team achieved a major competitive result by winning the 2021 FALL IdentityV Championship. These activities illustrate the company's dual focus on competitive success and broader esports entertainment. On 5 September 2025, XENOZ announced a change in its management structure, indicating an evolution in its corporate governance. Throughout its history, the company has maintained the slogan "KEEP IT REAL," framing its mission as fostering authenticity and professionalism for everyone involved with SCARZ.

• XENOZ Inc. established

• Established Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture as home town

• Held SCARZ CUP - Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

• Conducted training on how to engage with the internet and games

• Held SCARZ CUP - IdentityV

• Launched "SoulZ" esports and entertainment project

• Won 2021 FALL IdentityV Championship

• Announced management structure change

Esports entertainment company centered on the SCARZ professional team, promoting authenticity and professionalism under the slogan "KEEP IT REAL".

• SCARZ professional esports team

• SCARZ CUP

• Cypher CUP

• SoulZ

1. 1株式会社XENOZ｜プロeスポーツチーム「SCARZ」運営・大会・ブランド開発xenoz.co.jp
2. 2XENOZ - Wikidatawikidata.org