Today (June 3) marked the announcement of the third wave of Nintendo Switch 2 lottery results in Japan. While the console's official release isn't far off, X (formerly Twitter) was once again a battleground of joy and despair for hopeful fans.
But the real drama? Popular voice actor Yuichi Nakamura, a familiar voice from "Nintendo Direct" narrations, became the internet's main character after failing to win in the first two lottery rounds. Everyone was on the edge of their seats to see if his luck would finally turn.
▼ Just look at Yuichi Nakamura's name trending second on X, right behind "Switch 2" itself. Clearly, the internet is *invested* in his journey! LOL.
And the results are in! Nakamura posted an update, confirming his third consecutive loss. He even shared a screenshot of the dreaded rejection notice, adding a resigned, "Well, yeah, but... really?" You can practically feel the sheer exhaustion and powerlessness radiating from his post.
Fans quickly rallied around Nakamura, seeing his utterly defeated yet un-meltdown-y announcement. Many offered words of encouragement, declaring themselves "Team Nakamura" and fellow lottery losers. They urged him not to lose hope, reminding him that more chances are on the horizon.
Speaking of which, the registration period for the fourth lottery wave runs from June 3rd to June 11th at 11 AM JST. Winners will be announced on the afternoon of June 17th, with shipments expected by July 4th. Though, let's be real, watching the early winners unbox and play will probably be a special kind of torture for those still waiting!
Nakamura's previous Switch 2 lottery failures even sparked playful "friendship breakup" jokes on X. Who knew his bad luck would extend to a third round? Is Nintendo's lottery *that* fair, or is Yuichi Nakamura just incredibly unlucky? They say good things come in threes, but apparently, so do lottery rejections! It's safe to say everyone will be glued to their screens for the fourth wave announcement, hoping to see if Nakamura can finally break his losing streak.