In a regrettable development for the club, Shonan Bellmare has been confirmed to be relegated from the top tier football league, J1, owing to a 19-game winless streak. Despite their best efforts, the team was unable to turn the tide, culminating in their drop down to a lower league. The situation has raised concerns about the management strategy of the club and its future prospects.

Relegation in Japanese football is a major event, with the teams at the bottom of the J1 League moving down to J2. It's a significant blow to any club, but also typically received with sympathy from fans and other teams who understand the competitiveness of the league. However, fans still expect strategic changes to ensure better performance in the future.

Relegation systems similar to Japan exist in football leagues across the world, particularly in Europe. They create a competitive environment and constant flux of teams. This system is notably absent from major American sports franchises like the NBA or NFL, where teams mostly remain stable in terms of their positions in the league.