The BitSummit Executive Committee today unveiled the official venue map and dedicated event page for BitSummit PUNCH, the 14th edition of Japan’s premier indie game festival. Alongside these launches, the committee is announcing an expanded influencer lineup set to appear across all three days of the event.
BitSummit PUNCH runs May 22–24, 2026 at Miyako Messe in Kyoto, Japan. May 22 (Fri) is the Business Day; public doors open May 23–24 (Sat–Sun).
Venue Map Now Live
The full venue map is available now at: bitsummit.org/venue/
Note: Official Selection booth assignments will be announced at a later date.
Official Event Page Launched
The dedicated event page is live at: bitsummit.org/14th/
Note: Content will be updated on a rolling basis as additional announcements are confirmed.
Stage Hosts & Opening Performance
Returning BitSummit favorites Aichii (Yokomachi Ai) and J-mon are back as MCs for all three days. On the public days (May 23–24), Professor Sakamoto kicks off proceedings with a high-energy live set.
MCs
Aichii (Yokomachi Ai): A gamer announcer who has MC’d BitSummit since BitSummit Gaiden. A self-professed game addict who plays everything — console, PC, mobile — at all times. Always broadcasting, always hunting for the next great game.
J-mon: A bilingual (Japanese/English) Game Enjoyer with a deep love for games and the people who make them.
Opening Performance
Professor Sakamoto: A game music performer and composer who wears a Famicom on his head. A specialist in retro game arrangements and chiptune composition, his original album SKMT hit #1 on the iTunes Store Electronic chart for both album and single simultaneously. He has contributed songs to idol groups including Mini Pati and SKI-HI, appeared on Japanese TV programs, and performed internationally at DreamHack Sweden, Japan Expo France, and PopCon Dubai.
Official PR Supporters Fan Campaign
A fan engagement campaign is running on BitSummit’s official X account, timed to live broadcasts from the Official PR Supporters booth on the public days (May 23–24) at Miyako Messe 1F. Submit a support comment or fan illustration for a chance to win a signed BitSummit PUNCH Official T-Shirt — autographed by all participating talent.
Participating Talent
- Donpisha (SANNINSHOW)
- Pechanko (SANNINSHOW)
- FB777 (M.S.S Project)
- eoheoh (M.S.S Project)
- SPYGEA
- Oniya
- Dogma Kazami
Campaign Details
Prize: BitSummit PUNCH Official T-Shirt signed by all participating talent — 5 winners drawn by lottery
Entry Period: April 23 (Thu) – May 25 (Mon), 2026, 11:59 PM JST
How to Enter
- Follow the BitSummit official X account
- Repost the campaign post
- Submit a support comment or fan illustration via the entry form
Entry Form: forms.gle/g3KEVVE1P36q2w4T9
17LIVE × BitSummit PUNCH — PR Ambassadors Announced
For the second year running, live-streaming platform 17LIVE (Ichinaname) is partnering with BitSummit! Fans will be able to meet and chat with participating 17LIVE VTubers in a dedicated space on the show floor.
Additionally, the top 5 17LIVE creators selected through an in-app tie-in event will appear in a co-branded OOH advertising campaign at Kyoto Station from May 18–24. Keep an eye out if you’re passing through.
TIZZ TRIDENT: Four TikTok Creators Join as Official Reporters
Four members of TIZZ TRIDENT — a top-tier gaming creator collective on TikTok — are joining as Official Reporters for BitSummit PUNCH, with a combined SNS following of over 700,000. They’ll be reporting live from the show floor across all three days, with main stage coverage streaming from the official BitSummit TikTok account.
More on TIZZ TRIDENT: tizz-trident.com
Official Reporters — TikTok Accounts
- RURI (@wolfpizza_)
- Jun-kunchi (@junkun.game)
- Jintoni [Jintonic’s Hideout] (@jintonic_house)
- Rinaty (Amane Rina) (@amanerina333)
Creator Profiles
RURI: Best known for APEX streams, now venturing into horror games. Motto: live carefree in the moment. Sometimes harsh, always fan-first. Viewers often find themselves completely hooked — the so-called “RURI Swamp.”
Jun-kunchi: A TikTok-based game streamer who specializes in audience participation and talk-driven content. Always pushing to deliver something new.
Jintoni: TikTok Gaming’s festival king. Don’t let the blue hair fool you — fiercely passionate. Delivers high-quality gameplay across FPS, action, horror, and casual titles, with Kansai-dialect commentary that resonates across generations.Rinaty (Amane Rina): A fan-favorite among female audiences, known for romance game streams and a personality so compelling fans describe her as “unbelievably her.” Captivates with impressions, solo skits, singing, and sharp wit.
Special Guest from Taiwan: Mibin (米餅)
Popular Taiwanese streamer Mibin is making the trip to Kyoto for BitSummit PUNCH, attending on May 23 (Sat). A full event report will follow on her Instagram after the show.
About Mibin
A former nurse turned full-time streamer with a warm, expressive style and a knack for making audiences feel at home. She primarily covers MMORPGs but spans a wide range of genres, and also produces game highlight clips, travel vlogs, and gadget reviews. A recognized influencer in the ACG space.
Instagram (190K followers): instagram.com/mibin1215/
Twitch (65K followers): twitch.tv/kathyvv
YouTube: ~62,500 subscribers
G-EIGHT Founders Join as Special International Guests
Tony, 6tan, and Thomas — co-founders of G-EIGHT, Taiwan’s largest indie game event — are coming to Kyoto as official event partners of BitSummit PUNCH. A full recap will be posted on the G-EIGHT official YouTube channel after the event.
Guest Profiles
Tony: Co-founder of Rayark Inc., the studio behind DEEMO and the Cytus series. Co-founder of G-EIGHT, dedicated to growing indie game culture.
6tan: Popular Twitch streamer, content creator, and program MC with over a decade of live broadcasting experience. Co-founder and curator of G-EIGHT.
Thomas: Veteran of game company operations and YouTube channel production, now a co-founder and curator of G-EIGHT.
G-EIGHT on YouTube: youtube.com/c/GEIGHT