no promotion or relegation will take place. Those with "†" are promotions and promotions based on the result of the shunting match. Remaining in the shunting and entry playoffs is not reflected. The number of J3 teams includes the number of 2014 and 2015 J.League Under 22 teams and the number of U-23 teams from 2016 to 2020. About the future The J.League has announced a policy of setting a maximum of 20 teams for the J3 League and 60 teams for the total number of regular member teams including J1 and J2. According to interviews with people involved in the J.League, it has become clear that J1, J2, and J3 are proposing to have 20 teams each from 2024 at the earliest. In conjunction with the increase in the number of teams, this is a new growth strategy that revises the ratio of equal distribution money, and in particular, the policy of grading allocation centered on the top clubs of J1. It is said that the aim is to improve the value of the J.League by increasing the provision of high-quality matches. If there are 20 teams in each class, in 2023, only the lowest (18th) club will be demoted from J1 to J2, and conversely, 3 clubs will be promoted from J2 to J1. It is said that there is. After that, on 20 December 2022, based on the J League's two new growth strategies ("60 clubs shine in their respective regions" and "top tier shines as national (global) content"), From the 2024 season, J1, J2, and J3 will have 20 teams each, and J. League cup games will officially be renewed to a knockout (tournament) format in which all 60 clubs from J1, J2, and J3 will participate. was announced in. Branding The first official J.League Anthem - "J'S THEME" debuted in 1993 and was composed by Michiya Haruhata. It was used during league broadcasts and as a prelude to kickoff at stadiums. J.League and J.League clubs make the most out of their logos / emblems and mascots for branding and marketing. Awards Manager of the Year Award Most Valuable Player Award Top Scorer Award Rookie of the Year Award Best XI Award See also Japan Football Association League system Japanese association football league system Domestic league(s) J.League J1 League J2 League J3 League Japan Football League Regional Champions League Regional Leagues Domestic cup(s) Fujifilm Super Cup