Based in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture. Head coach Michael Skibbe, who led the club to victory in the Meiji Yasuda J1 League Centennial Vision League, remains in charge. In addition to proven veterans such as Gotoku SAKAI and Yuya OSAKO, both of whom have represented the Japan national team at the World Cup, the club has acquired Anderson LOPES and Kota WATANABE this season. With a squad full of talented players, the team heads into the 2026/27 season.