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Apr 11 (Sun) 2021 Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company J1 League Sec. 9 FC Tokyo vs Kawasaki Frontale is the '37th Tamagawa Classico'.
Last season's Tamagawa Classico at Ajinomoto Stadium was a remote match, so spectators could not attend at the stadium. However, we invite you to come and support the 'Tamagawa Classico' at home Ajinomoto Stadium for the first time in two seasons! We appreciate your enthusiastic support!

□Target Match
2021 Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company J1 League Sec. 9
April 11 (Sun) FC Tokyo vs Kawasaki Frontale (14:00 Kick-off / Ajinomoto Stadium)

□Implementation Details
1. Announcement VTR Screening
We will produce an announcement VTR that expresses our feelings towards the "37th Tamagawa Classico".
Players from both teams share their thoughts on the Tamagawa Classico.
※Scheduled to be released on the official FC Tokyo YouTube channel and other platforms.

2. AO-AKA PARK Online
To commemorate the 37th Tamagawa Classico, we will conduct the first home game broadcast of 'AO-AKA PARK Online Before/After The Match presented by mechacomic'!
As a special project, we will be broadcasting a special discussion between Naohiro ISHIKAWA CC and Kengo Nakamura FRO of Kawasaki Frontale!
Don't miss it!
Additionally, a large screen will appear at AO-AKA PARK held at the stadium! We will broadcast 'AO-AKA PARK Online Before The Match presented by mechacomic', so please enjoy it at Ajinomoto Stadium as well! ・Ishikawa CC × Nakamura Kengo FRO 'Highlights of the 37th Tamagawa Classico!'

◇Details of AO-AKA PARK Online Before The Match presented by mechacomic can be found here

◇Details of 'AO-AKA PARK' where a large screen will be installed can be found here

3. Tamagawa Clasico Original Goods Sale
To commemorate the 37th Tamagawa Clasico, we will be selling two types of goods this time: face towels and key holders!
*The design is an image.
For information about Kawasaki Frontale Ver., please check the official Kawasaki Frontale website.
(1) 37th Tamagawa Classico Face Towel

【Price】
2,200 yen (including tax)
【Size】
340mm×800mm

(2) 37th Tamagawa Classico Key Holder

【Price】
770 yen (including tax)
【Size】
W60mm×H60mm

4. "Tamagawa 'Ko' Clasico" Event
Before the top team's "37th Tamagawa Clasico" match, a game called "Tamagawa 'Ko' Clasico" will be held featuring academy children who will lead the future of both clubs. Please pay attention to the passionate play of the children.

【Match Card】
FC Tokyo Soccer School Advanced Class (5th Grade) vs Kawasaki Frontale U-11
【Event Time】
12:25～12:50 (Scheduled)

5. Tamagawa Clasico Original Streetlight Banner Flag Display
To commemorate the Tamagawa Clasico event, original Tamagawa Clasico streetlight banner flags will be displayed between Tobitakyu Station on the Keio Line and Ajinomoto Stadium.

6. Use of the "Tamagawa Clasico Anthem"
The "Tamagawa Clasico Anthem" will be used as the player entrance song and pre-match in-stadium BGM. Let's raise the voltage from before the match!

7. Anthem for Winning the Tamagawa Clasico
When FC Tokyo, the home team for the 37th match, wins, the "Anthem for Winning the Tamagawa Clasico" will be played. Let's seize victory at home Ajinomoto Stadium and listen to the "Anthem of Victory"!

□ What is the Tamagawa Classico...
Since the JFL era in 1997, both clubs have been honing their skills as “good rivals” through intense matches and numerous dramatic developments. In particular, in 1999, the first year of J2, Tokyo Gas aimed for promotion to the J1 League and became what is now FC Tokyo, both clubs fought fiercely for promotion, achieving promotion to the J1 League together. Kawasaki Frontale was relegated to J2 League after one year, but they were promoted again in 2005, and both clubs are once again engaged in fierce battles.
The history of battling while uplifting each other in this land divided by the Tamagawa River shows excitement that rivals the "derbies" held in other cities. Moving forward, we will cherish the history of both sides and aim to make this battle a tradition. Thus, we have named it "Tamagawa Classico," combining the symbol that separates the two clubs, the "Tamagawa," with the Spanish term for "traditional match," which is "Clasico."
The name "Tamagawa Classico" started in 2007, but to honor the history of fierce battles between FC Tokyo and Kawasaki Frontale, we count it as "Tamagawa Classico" starting from the battles in 1999, the inaugural year of J2. There were a total of 10 matches from 1999 to 2006. The project started in 2007, and the first match, held on May 6, 2007, was positioned as the "11th Tamagawa Classico" during Kawasaki Frontale's home game. Moving forward, both clubs will continue to strive for excellence, aiming to build a history of 50, 100, 200 matches, and beyond.

※ It is agreed by both clubs that only matches counted as the Tamagawa Classico will be from the "league matches". (Matches in cup competitions, including the Emperor's Cup, will not be counted.)

The current record of the "Tamagawa Classico" matchup is 10 wins, 9 draws, and 17 losses for FC Tokyo.