The match on November 24 (Saturday) will be the 2018 Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company J1 League Sec. 33 FC Tokyo vs Kawasaki Frontale, known as the "32nd Tamagawa Classico." This "Tamagawa Classico" will be developed under the concept of "Unbelievable, Tamagawa Classico" as a decisive battle unlike any in past Tamagawa Classicos.
[Updated: 11/3] Special announcement VTR Part 2 "Unbelievable, Misunderstanding" has been released! The VTR is here
[Updated: 11/20] Details on the sale of Tamagawa Classico original goods and information on the appearances of TOKYO DOROMPA and LORI have been added!
□ Target Match
Nov 24, 2018 (Sat) 2018 Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company J.League Division 1 Sec. 33
FC Tokyo vs Kawasaki Frontale (14:00 Kick-off/Ajinomoto Stadium)
Ticket Release Date: Members Pre-sale: Oct 26 (Fri) / General: Nov 2 (Fri)
□ Implementation Details
1. Special Announcement VTR Broadcast
We will produce a match announcement video for the 'Sec. 32 Tamagawa Classico' and broadcast it as follows.
(1) Large video screens during home games of both clubs
(2) Official YouTube channel of FC Tokyo "F.C.TOKYO CHANNEL"
(3) Official YouTube channel of Kawasaki Frontale "frontalechannel"
[Special Announcement VTR Part 1] That Man, Kosuke OTA is Incredible
This is a match announcement video featuring Kosuke OTA, who boasts an outstanding record of 4 assists in the last 3 Tamagawa Classics. Keep an eye on whether he will make another assist in Sec. 32 of the Tamagawa Classic!
[Special Announcement VTR Part 2] Incredible, Misheard
The MC of both teams' support program and the team mascots challenge the "Earphone Loud Message Game"!! What are they saying?
【Announcement VTR Participants】
・FC Tokyo Team Mascot TOKYO DOROMPA
・FC Tokyo Support Program FC Tokyo Viva Paradise MC Yurika Tachibana
・Kawasaki Frontale Support Program SukiSuki Frontale MC Risa Ai
・Kawasaki Frontale Mascot Furon-ta
2. Tamagawa Classico Original Goods Sale
(1) Commemorative Original Towel Scarf for the 32nd Tamagawa Classico
This time, in line with the concept, it will be a "incredibly long towel scarf" approximately 1.5 times the usual size.
【Price】
2,800 yen (excluding tax)
【Quantity】
Limited to 150 pieces
For the Kawasaki version, please check the official Kawasaki Frontale website.
(2) That man, Kosuke OTA is amazing merchandise
□Kosuke OTA Amazing T-Shirt
【Price】
2,400 yen (excluding tax)
[Quantity] 100 limited edition
□Kosuke OTA Amazing Towel
【Price】
1,800 yen (excluding tax)
[Quantity] 100 limited edition
[Sales Location]
・Home team merchandise shop inside the stadium
・Official Shop (Euro Sports Ajinomoto Stadium Store, ABC-MART Ikebukuro Store, GALLERY・2 Shinjuku Store, GALLERY・2 Shibuya Store)
・Official Online Shop
・Rakuten Ichiba Store
3. "Tamagawa 'Co' Classic" Held
Before the top team's 'Sec. 32 Tamagawa Classico' match, we will hold a match called 'Tamagawa Classico' featuring children from the academies who will carry the future of both clubs. Please pay attention to the passionate play of the children!
【Match Card】
FC Tokyo Soccer School Advanced Class (4th Grade) vs Kawasaki Frontale U-10
【Event Time】
12:25～12:50 (Scheduled)
<The photo is from last year's 'Tamagawa 'Co'lassico'>
4. "Tamagawa Full-Tsu Shiko" Held
With the cooperation of club sponsor 'Fresh Del Monte Japan Co.,Ltd.', we will hold a 'Fruit Basket' event involving fans and supporters from both teams. Everyone who participates will receive delicious fruit as a gift!
[Venue] Aoiaka Yokocho
【Event Time】12:30 PM - 1:00 PM (Scheduled)
【Number of Participants】20 members per team
[How to Participate] Please access the URL below, fill in the required information, and apply. We will notify only the winners within one week after the application deadline ([Updated: 11/11]).
Applications are here
Cooperation: Fresh Del Monte Japan Co.,Ltd.
5. Tamagawa Classico Anthem Usage
The "Tamagawa Classico Anthem" will be used as the entrance song for players and as the pre-match BGM in the stadium.
6. Tamagawa Classico Original Streetlight Banner Flag Display
In commemoration of the Tamagawa Classico, we will display the Tamagawa Classico Original Streetlight Banner Flags between Tobitakyu Station on the Keio Line and Ajinomoto Stadium. The design has been renewed for the 30th Tamagawa Classico, and this will be the first display at Ajinomoto!
6. TOKYO DOROMPA & Furonta Appearance!
TOKYO DOROMPA and Furonta will appear at the following time! Please come and meet us!
(1) 10:30～10:55 ⇒ Oaoaka Yokocho
(2) 12:30～13:00 ⇒ "Tamagawa 'Ko' Rashiko" (Pitch Level) ～ "Tamagawa 'Full Ts' Shiko" (Oaoaka Yokocho)
※For other TOKYO DOROMPA sightings information, please check here
□ 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, and both clubs fought fiercely for promotion, successfully achieving their ascent to the J1 League. 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.
* After discussions between both clubs, only matches counted as "League Matches" will be considered as Tamagawa Classico. (Matches in cup competitions, including the Emperor's Cup, will not be counted.)
The current match record is 10 wins, 8 draws, and 13 losses for FC Tokyo.
