The 2018 Meiji Yasuda Life J1 League Sec. 33 match between FC Tokyo and Kawasaki Frontale, which will be held on November 24 (Sat), is the "32nd Tama River Clasico". This "Tama River Clasico" will be a big showdown to determine the winner, unlike any other Tama River Clasico in the past, and will be developed under the concept of "Unbelievable, Tama River Clasico".

[11/3 Update] We have released the second special announcement VTR "Unbelievable, Misheard"! The VTR can be found here.
[Updated: 11/20] Added details for selling Tama River Classico original goods and information on the appearance of Tokyo Dorompa and Furon-ta!

□ Match Information
Nov 24, 2018 (Sat) Meiji Yasuda J1 League Sec. 33
FC Tokyo vs Kawasaki Frontale (Kickoff: 14:00 / Ajinomoto Stadium)
Ticket Sales Date: Pre-sale for members: Oct 26 (Fri) / General: Nov 2 (Fri)

□ Implementation Details
1. Special Announcement VTR Broadcast
We will produce a game announcement video for the "Sec. 32 Tama River Classico" and broadcast it as follows.
(1) Large screen display during home games of both clubs
(2) F.C.TOKYO CHANNEL on YoutubeF.C.TOKYO CHANNEL
(3) Kawasaki Frontale official channel on Youtubefrontalechannel

[Special Announcement VTR Part 1] That Man, Kosuke OTA is Unbelievable
This is a game announcement video that focuses on player Kosuke OTA, who boasts an excellent compatibility with 4 assists in the last 3 matches of the Tama River Classic. Keep an eye on whether he will make another assist in the 32nd Tama River Classic!

[Special Announcement VTR Part 2] Unbelievable, Misheard
What are the MCs of both teams' cheering programs and team mascots saying as they take on the "Earphone Bang Bang Message Game"?

【Announcement VTR Performers】
・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. Tama River Clasico Original Goods Sale
(1) "32nd Tama River Clasico" Commemorative Original Towel Scarf
This time, in line with the concept, the towel scarf is about 1.5 times the normal size, making it "extremely long".

【Price】
2,800 yen (excluding tax)
【Quantity】
Limited to 150 units

※Please check the Kawasaki Frontale official website for information about the Kawasaki version.

(2)That guy, Kosuke OTA's incredible goods
Kosuke OTA's incredible T-shirt

【Price】 2,400 yen (excluding tax)
【Quantity】 Limited to 100

□Kosuke OTA incredible towel

【Price】 1,800 yen (excluding tax)
【Quantity】 Limited to 100

【Sales Location】
・Home Side Merchandise Shop Inside the Stadium
・Official shops (Euro Sports Ajinomoto Stadium store, ABC-MART Ikebukuro store, GALLERY・2 Shinjuku store, GALLERY・2 Shibuya store)
・OFFICIAL ONLINE SHOP
・Rakuten Market Store

3. "Tama River "Corashiko" Event
Before the "Sec. 32 Tama River Clasico" match of the top team, we will hold a match called "Tama River "Co" Clasico" by the children of the academies that will shape 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)

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4. "Tama River Full Throttle" Event
With the support of club sponsor "Fresh Del Monte Japan Co.,Ltd.", we will hold a "Fruit Basket" event with fans and supporters from both teams. Participants will receive delicious fruits as a gift!

【Venue】Akaaka Yokochō
[Event Time] 12:30-13:00 (scheduled)
【Number of participants】Each team has 20 members
[Participation Method] Please access the URL below, enter the necessary information, and apply. After the application deadline (Deadline: 11/11), we will notify only the winners of their selection within one week.

Applications are here

Sponsored by Fresh Del Monte Japan Co.,Ltd.

5. Tama River Clasico Anthem Usage
The "Tama River Clasico Anthem" will be used as the player entrance song and pre-match indoor BGM.

6. Tamagawa Clasico Original Street Lamp Banner Flag Display
In commemoration of the Tamagawa Clasico event, we will display Tamagawa Clasico Original Street Lamp Banner Flags between Tachikawa-Kita Station on the Keio Line and Ajinomoto Stadium. The design has been renewed for the 30th Tamagawa Clasico, and this will be the first time it is displayed at Ajinomoto Stadium!

6.TOKYO DOROMPA & Furon-ta Appear!
TOKYO DOROMPA and FURONTA will appear at the following times! Please come and see us!

(1)10:30～10:55 ⇒ Oaoakayokocho
(2)12:30～13:00 ⇒ "Tamagawa" Classic (Pitch Level)～"Tamagawa" Full Throttle (Oaoakayokocho)
※Other Tokyo Dorompa sightings can be found here

□ What is the Tama River Clasico...
Since the JFL era in 1997, both clubs have been pushing each other as "good rivals" with intense game content and numerous dramatic game developments. In particular, in 1999, FC Tokyo was formed from Tokyo Gas and entered the J1 league, and both clubs successfully promoted to the J1 league after a fierce promotion battle. Although Kawasaki Frontale was relegated to the J2 league in one year, they were promoted again in 2005 and have been engaged in fierce battles with both clubs once again.
In this land divided by the Tama River, the history of competing and improving each other has shown an excitement that is no less than the "derby" held in other cities. And from now on, we will cherish the history of these two clubs and continue this battle as a tradition. The Tama River, which separates the two clubs, and the Spanish word for "classic" meaning "traditional battle" have been combined to name this match the "Tama River Classic".
The "Tama River Clasico" started in 2007, but in order to honor the history of fierce battles between FC Tokyo and Kawasaki Frontale, it is counted as part of the "Tama River Clasico" since the first year of J2 in 1999. From 1999 to 2006, there were a total of 10 matches. In 2007, the first official match was held on May 6th as the "11th Tama River Clasico" during Kawasaki Frontale's home game. Moving forward, we will continue to strive and compete in order to build a history of 50, 100, 200... matches between both clubs.

※ Both clubs have agreed that only "league matches" will be counted as Tama River Clasico. (Matches in cup competitions, such as the Emperor's Cup, will not be counted.)
The current head-to-head record is 10 wins, 8 draws, and 13 losses for FC Tokyo.