J League 2
Adidas Manufacturing Issue in Japan?
Multiple supporters of RB Omiya Ardija (J2 League) have reported severe issues with peeling logos after just a single wash, regardless of whether the shirts were hand-washed or machine-washed. This is also the club's very first season wearing Adidas kits.
Many fans compared the quality of the heat-applied crests on the new Adidas shirts to their previous Under Armour ones, noting that the Under Armour logos remained completely intact even after an entire season of use. Big thanks to @jerseystory_vn for the collage.
J.League x Pokémon: 60 Clubs, 60 Pokémon
The J.League has announced one of its most creative collaboration yet, teaming up with Pokémon for the 'Pokémon J.League Fest 'EVOLUTION!'' campaign ahead of the 2026-27 season.
All 60 clubs across J1, J2 and J3 have been paired with their own Pokémon, with the campaign following each Pokémon's evolution throughout the season across official artwork, graphics and promotional content.
The collaboration also celebrates 30 years of Pokémon (1996-2026) while building excitement for the new J.League campaign, which kicks off on 7 August.
Fans attending matches will receive one of one million exclusive EVO BAGs, each featuring Pikachu alongside the home club's partner Pokémon.
This isn't the first crossover between the two either. Back in 2014, the J.League and Pokémon launched the Family Join Days campaign, where young supporters received exclusive Pikachu trading cards at stadiums.
If your favorite club could be paired with any Pokémon, which one would you choose? Let us know in the comments below.
Montedio Yamagata 26-27 Kits Released
J2 League club Montedio Yamagata have officially unveiled their new home, away, and goalkeeper kits for the 2026-27 season. Produced by Penalty, the new shirts are launched under a slogan emphasizing the club's history and the dawn of a new era as Japanese football transitions to a fall-spring calendar.
The complete collection, featuring the traditional blue and white home shirt plus a white away kit alongside goalkeeper designs, will be available for purchase starting July 1.
Penalty Shonan Bellmare 15th Season Commemorative Kit
Japanese J-League side Shonan Bellmare has officially unveiled a special 15th Season Commemorative kit produced by Penalty. This vibrant new release marks a significant milestone in the partnership between the club and the Brazilian sportswear brand, celebrating a decade and a half of continuous collaboration.
Most notably, the club has confirmed that this commemorative shirt will serve as the final kit produced by Penalty for Shonan Bellmare, bringing an end to one of the most recognizable and long-running technical sponsorships in modern Japanese domestic football.
The Shonan Bellmare 15th Season Commemorative shirt features a mashup design, merging the look of the past 15 kits in one shirt. The result is a highly complex and striking graphic design set against the team's traditional bright lime green base.
What are your thoughts on this final Shonan Bellmare commemorative kit from Penalty? Let us know in the comments below.