Anastasiya ‘Look’ Anisimova from Karmine Corp GC has arrived in Seoul for her third VALORANT Recreation Changers Championship run, after lifting the trophy again in 2022.
The Russian prodigy helped construct a recent roster for the organisation for the 2025 GC season, which went on to achieve the highest of EMEA circuit and is a powerful contender for the championship title.
“The main half was our schedule as a result of we performed quite a bit in comparison with different groups. And we managed to work quite a bit outdoors the server with psychological stuff, with crew synergy. So I believe the vibe within the crew generally is nice and that’s what makes us carry out higher and higher.”
She was signed by the French organisation Karmine Corp in 2024; nevertheless, the roster needed to undergo a disappointing run.
Heading into 2025, Look grew to become the one participant from her earlier roster to re-sign with KC because it was time for a complete rebuild.
Look Returns to GCC With a Rookie Roster
KC’s new lineup options younger gamers, most of whom have by no means attended a GC Championship. But Look and her teammates defeated GIANTX and the beforehand uncontested regional chief, G2, to win GC EMEA’s Stage 1 and a pair of.
“It was stunning at the start since we constructed a full new roster,” admitted Look.
As KC’s most skilled member, Look additionally focuses on supporting her rookie teammates forward of their first worldwide competitors.
“I’m simply giving them assist and recommendation. I’m simply speaking to them, ensuring they’re high-quality and so they’re having enjoyable,” revealed the GC veteran.
“As a result of all of us got here right here as a result of we’ve been working laborious. And I believe it’s the proper time to only play and have enjoyable – within the sport and outdoors the sport – and see different groups say hello and simply be there and benefit from the second.”
When requested in regards to the hardest opponent on the occasion, Look replied rationally: “I actually have an enormous respect for Shopify. Regardless of the change, I believe they’re an awesome crew […] So I’m wanting ahead to enjoying them…”
She additionally expressed admiration for Shopify Insurrection’s in-game chief (IGL), Melanie ‘meL’ Capone, who she considers a job mannequin throughout the GC scene.
MeL’s Response & Starvation for the Three-peat
Witnessing the assist from her fellow GC athletes, meL responded jokingly: “Is that this a ploy to make me cry?”
Like Look, meL has been a part of the VALORANT GC scene since day one and has established herself as a pacesetter each out and in of the sport.
Maybe most notable are her achievements with North American organisation Shopify Insurrection. Final 12 months, SR grew to become the primary crew to win back-to-back GCC trophies. Nevertheless, meL and her crew are nonetheless hungry for extra.
“We at all times attempt for greatness regardless what match we’re enjoying in. […] I believe for us, it’s simply specializing in ourselves and simply attempting to point out everybody the most effective VALORANT doable,” emphasised the IGL.
“And for me personally, lowkey I’m coming into my auntie period. At first I used to be like: ‘I don’t like this. I don’t like that they’re calling me outdated.’ However I’m kinda rising into it, kinda being extra of a maternal power on the crew. I don’t thoughts being known as auntie. […] For me, it’s sort of humorous.”
