His progress toward the championship was documented by the Japanese broadcaster NHK in a 2003 program named A Single Blow.
After his defeat in 1999, Eiga entered the All Japan tournament once more in 2000, and faced Miyazaki again in the finals.
By winning the title of All Japan Kendo Champion of the year 2000, Eiga ended the Miyazaki era.
[4] On 21 April 2019, Eiga won the 17th All Japan 8 Dan Holder's Championship, defeating Matsumoto Masashi with a men strike in encho.
[5] On 16 April 2023, Eiga won his second title at the 23rd All Japan 8 Dan Holder's Championship,[6] defeating Kazuhiko Aiko with a men strike in regulation time following a two year tournament hiatus due to COVID-19.