Cygames Backs Honda and Uno Ice Dance Team for 2030 Olympics
Cygames announced that it has become the supporting company for the ice dance team formed by figure skaters Marin Honda and Shoma Uno. The pair established their team in May 2026 and are training with the goal of competing at the 2030 Olympic Games. Through this sponsorship, the game developer and publisher will back the duo’s challenge. The announcement was made via an official press release from Cygames.
Marin Honda and Shoma Uno are top figure skaters who spent years competing in singles competition. They formed their ice dance team in May 2026 and are currently training daily with the aim of reaching the 2030 Olympics. Combining the national-level achievements and expressive ability each built in singles skating, the dance couple is drawing significant expectations from Japan’s sports community.
Cygames, which handles the planning, development, and operation of games, said the support reflects its vision of being “a company that creates the best content.” The company stated it aims to move beyond its core game business, using sports and other fields to become the best brand that delivers joy and dreams to people. Cygames added that it hopes to help both athletes advance further and to inspire audiences worldwide.
Both skaters remain active outside of figure skating. Marin Honda works as a sports caster and actress and has launched her own cosmetics brand, while Shoma Uno competes as a professional gamer on a pro esports team and has appeared in a commercial for Cygames’ title Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond. Their activities reach beyond sports fans, making them widely followed figures in Japan. For fans of Cygames’ titles, this sponsorship is one to keep an eye on.
