RPS World
Culture, philosophy, events, and commentary. This section is the identity layer.
JPL Season 6 Recap: Ghost Circuit Claims the Crown
A look back at Janken Pro League Season 6: the league welcomed a new JPL4 tier; Ghost Circuit won JPL1, Aurora dominated JPL2, six new names reached the top flight, and defending champion 1221 went down with the relegation pack.
JPL Season 5 Recap: 1221 Takes the Crown
A look back at Janken Pro League Season 5: 1221 won JPL1, best newcomer, longest in JPL1, narrow escapes, streaks, and how the win rate compared to previous seasons.
JPL Season 4 Recap: New Champion, JPL3 Joins the Pyramid
A look back at Janken Pro League Season 4: Eclipse took JPL1, Myths n Legends won JPL2, six promoted and six relegated—and the league expanded to three tiers with JPL3.
JPL Season 3 Recap: Expansion Season Crowns New Champions
A look back at Janken Pro League Season 3: Neon Nova took JPL1, Riven won JPL2, and ten were promoted into an expanded top flight with no demotions.
What Is Janken? Meaning and Cultural History
The cultural roots of Janken, from language and ritual to how it became a structured decision system in Japan.