Japan became the first side in Rugby World Cup history to win three of their four group games, yet fail to reach the quarter-final stages in the process.
Their 28-18 win over the USA followed victories over South Africa and Samoa, but it wasn't enough for the Brave Blossoms who leave the World Cup with many new fans after their incredible performances.
Eddie Jones' side have been the story of the World Cup so far, and in their last game at this tournament, they were too strong for an American side who leave with four straight defeats.
Goromaru excels again for Cherry Blossoms
One of the best players in the group stages has been Japanese full-back Ayumu Goromaru.
His 58 points leave him just two short of best at this World Cup, with the lead currently held by Scotland's captain Greig Laidlaw.
As well as his point scoring, Goromaru will be remembered for his incredible defence, in particular the try-saving tackle against Tommy Seymour in the defeat against Scotland.
13 of Japan's points on the night were scored by the boot of Goromaru, who took away the man-of-the-match award in Gloucester.
Alongside Goromaru's kicks came a trio of Japanese tries, scored by Kotaro Matsushima, Yoshikazu Fujita and Amanaki Mafi on a night that only reinforced the acclaim Japan will get for their performances at this tournament.
Ngwenya finally gets loose for defeated Eagles
After making his name at the 2007 World Cup, it's fair to say that Takudzwa Ngwenya hasn't quite kicked on as everyone hoped he would after burning Bryan Habana on that famous evening in Montpellier eight years ago.
The Biarritz-speedstar returned to the starting lineup after sitting out the defeat to South Africa, and grabbed his first try of the tournament after being put in space thanks to some smart American passing.
American captain Chris Wyles added a second try for the Eagles late on, but it wasn't to be enough as they fell ten-points short of picking up their first victory in England.