The initiative reflects the school’s commitment to making sports more accessible—not only for students who are naturally athletic, but also for those who may feel less confident in traditional physical education. Beyond PE classes, the school also plans to use HADO for cross-grade activities, school events, and community-building programs that encourage communication and collaboration among students.

A New Approach to Physical Education

For many students, traditional sports can feel intimidating because they often emphasize speed, strength, or physical endurance.

HADO offers a different experience.

Players compete by combining physical movement with strategic thinking, communication, teamwork, and quick decision-making. Success depends not only on athletic performance but also on how well teammates coordinate their actions, anticipate opponents, and develop effective strategies together.

This balance allows students with different strengths and personalities to contribute equally, creating a learning environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Recognizing these educational benefits, Seibou Gakuen decided to introduce HADO as part of its efforts to make physical education more inclusive and engaging.

Connecting Gaming Culture with Active Learning

Today’s students are deeply familiar with digital entertainment, including video games, esports, animation, and emerging technologies.

Rather than replacing these interests, Seibou Gakuen aims to build upon them.

HADO combines the excitement and strategy of gaming with real-world physical activity. Players move freely across the court while launching virtual energy balls and deploying shields through augmented reality, transforming teamwork and communication into an immersive sports experience.

By incorporating technologies and experiences that students already enjoy, the school hopes to naturally inspire greater participation in sports while encouraging students to interact, communicate, and challenge themselves together.

HADO will serve not only as a physical activity but also as a platform where students can build friendships, experience success, and become more actively engaged in school life.

A Sport Where Every Student Can Contribute

Unlike many traditional sports, HADO rewards a wide variety of skills.

Players must communicate effectively, make quick tactical decisions, predict opponents’ movements, and coordinate with teammates throughout each match.

This means that students who may not consider themselves athletic can still become valuable team members by contributing through strategy, leadership, communication, or decision-making.

For Seibou Gakuen, this creates opportunities for more students to discover confidence and enjoy participating in physical education.

Comment from Mr. Hakoda, Seibou Gakuen Junior & Senior High School

“Throughout my career, I have met many students who enjoy sports but feel they are not particularly athletic. I have often thought that school life could become much richer if there were a sport that everyone could genuinely enjoy.

HADO values much more than physical ability. Strategy, teamwork, communication, and decision-making all play important roles, allowing students with different strengths to compete together on equal footing.

Schools bring together students with diverse personalities and talents. One of education’s most important responsibilities is to create an environment where every student can find their own role, work with others, and challenge themselves.

I hope HADO becomes one of those opportunities for our students.”

About HADO

HADO is a Techno Sport that combines physical activity with augmented reality technology.

Players wear a head-mounted display and arm-mounted sensors to launch virtual energy balls and deploy shields while moving freely around the playing field.

Simple to learn yet highly strategic, HADO naturally develops communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and decision-making through team play.

Before each match, players can customize their own Skill Set, adjusting parameters such as energy ball speed, ball size, charging speed, and shield durability. This encourages students to develop unique play styles while working together to create effective team strategies.

Because success depends on a variety of abilities rather than physical strength alone, HADO provides an inclusive sporting experience for participants of all backgrounds and skill levels.

Today, HADO is played in more than 40 countries and regions worldwide across schools, sports facilities, commercial venues, and international competitions.

About Seibou Gakuen Junior & Senior High School

Seibou Gakuen Junior & Senior High School is a private Christian school located in Saitama Prefecture, approximately one hour from central Tokyo, Japan.

The school offers junior high school, full-time senior high school, and correspondence high school programs while emphasizing education that respects each student’s individuality and encourages them to become proactive members of society.

In addition to academic studies, students participate in extracurricular activities, inquiry-based learning, career education, and a wide range of school events designed to foster curiosity, collaboration, and lifelong learning.

Through these experiences, Seibou Gakuen strives to create an educational environment where every student can discover their strengths and realize their full potential.

School
Seibou Gakuen Junior & Senior High School

Location
Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan (approximately one hour from central Tokyo)

Website
https://www.seibou.ac.jp/

About meleap Inc.

meleap Inc. develops and operates AR-based activities centered around HADO under the vision of creating a society where everyone can enjoy physical activity and live healthier lives.

By combining sports and technology, meleap creates “magical experiences” that people of all ages and physical abilities can enjoy together. HADO is currently available in more than 40 countries and regions worldwide.

The company continues to expand the possibilities of entertainment and sports through immersive technology experiences.

For more information about meleap Inc.:
meleap Official Website