Glory days beckon for a 3-time former champion.

As the reigning kings plot their title defence.

Presenting the story so far in the 26th edition of the J-League.

Welcome to this special Mid-Season Review..

With the competition on hold for the FIFA World Cup, we relive the pivotal matches that defined the first half of the 2018 J-League season…

Including Kawasaki Frontale’s championship defence, and Sanfrecce Hiroshima’s rise to the top.