By: Lewis Carlan
On April 25th, Marigold returns to Korakuen Hall as its SPRING VICTORY SERIES 2026 tour makes it’s second stop at the famed arena. The event will feature two championship matches which includes a Marigold World Championship bout.
The current Marigold World Champion Miku Aono will make her third title defense against Utami Hayashishita. Aono defeated Hayashishita back on Oct. 26th 2025 to win Marigold’s top prize and is set to give the former champion her return match on April 25th at Korakuen Hall.

Photo Credit: DSF Marigold
Aono nominated Hayashishita back on March 29th after Aono & Kouki Amarei defeated Hayashishita & Gigaton. Aono explained that she nominated Utami because she felt that the former champion had been lacking something lately and wanted to awaken the Hayashishita she faced for the title on Oct. 26th 2025.
In another title bout, the British Empire Women’s Champion Angel Hayze is set to defend her championship against Seri Yamaoka. Yamaoka challenged Hayze earlier in the week for her BEW Women’s Title which set up the showdown between the two stars.

Photo Credit: DSF Marigold
Mayu Iwatani and Erina Yamanaka were injured recently and they both will be forced to miss the event.
Here is the full line-up of matches courtesy of World of Joshi:
Date:
April 17, 2026
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