This time, there's a new look on the grand stage.
In the upstart circuit's 10th Final Four, three of the four participants have a shot at winning a title for the first time, while the other club could claim its third championship and become the third franchise in league history to do so, joining the Osaka Evessa and Ryukyu Golden Kings.
The Akita Northern Happinets (second Final Four appearance), Iwate Big Bulls (first) and Shiga Lakestars (first) aim to collect the championship hardware for the first time at Ariake Colosseum, with Akita looking to avenge last season's defeat in the title tilt to Ryukyu.