Okinawa Actors School Announces 18 Phase 4 Partner Sponsor Companies [April 2026 – March 2027]

B.B.WAVES Members

'Okinawa Actors School,' which discovers, nurtures, and manages talented children in Okinawa, has announced its 18 Phase 4 Partner Sponsor Companies. Continuing from last year, the school has signed partnership agreements with a total of 18 companies — 16 existing supporters from within and outside Okinawa Prefecture, plus 2 new partners. It will continue to provide free lessons to students who passed the auditions in Phases 1 to 3.

The school currently manages debut artists including 'B.B.WAVES,' 'Neil,' 'DIG IT! DIG IT! ONE,' 'B.Rox,' and 'E'sekai,' and is actively expanding its mission to build a world-class artist collective based in Okinawa. It continues to attract attention as a new model of regional revitalization that deeply involves the local community.

Official Website: https://o-actors.com/

Okinawa Actors School Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture; CEO: Akira Makino; hereinafter 'Actors'), the operator of 'Okinawa Actors School' — a program dedicated to discovering, training, and managing stars from Okinawa — has entered into partnership agreements with 18 companies as its 2026 'Partner Sponsors.'

Partner companies can utilize Actors' naming rights, and depending on their sponsorship tier, their logos will be displayed and their commercials broadcast at events, on TV, via video streaming, and on social media. Additionally, to help sponsors communicate directly with their customers and build relationships, Actors will host sampling events and booth exhibitions at its own events, actively promoting mutual growth between Actors and its partner companies.

List of 18 Phase 4 Partner Sponsors for 2026 (in alphabetical order within each tier)

Partner Sponsor Logos

Diamond Partner

Tamaki Home Co., Ltd.

Gold Partners

Okinawa FamilyMart Co., Ltd.

Lotte Co., Ltd.

Little Universe Co., Ltd.

Silver Partners

Okinawa Cellular Telephone Co., Ltd.

Okinawa Financial Group, Inc.

Special Partners

Ryubo Co., Ltd.

Minato Shokuhin Okinawa Co., Ltd.

Kumoji Urban Development Co., Ltd.

Japan Transocean Air Co., Ltd.

Okinawa JTB Co., Ltd.

Bronze Partners

Daido Fire & Marine Insurance Co., Ltd.

Secom Ryukyu Co., Ltd.

Official Partners

Asahi Orion Beverage Co., Ltd.

Achievecom Inc.

Foremost Blue Seal Co., Ltd.

Megane Ichi-ban Co., Ltd.

Educational Partner (Newly Established) – Providing English conversation classes to members

Family English Conversation School International Inc.

Okinawa Actors School Staff

From Akira Makino, Representative Director & CEO:

We sincerely thank you for your continued warm support of Okinawa Actors School. We are deeply grateful to all our Phase 4 partner companies.

As we enter our fourth year since relaunching, artists like B.B.WAVES are expanding their activities. Our students are working hard every day toward their dreams, and we hope to continue supporting their growth together with all of you.

Going forward, under the slogan 'From Okinawa to the World,' we will continue our efforts to train entertainers who can succeed globally. We appreciate your ongoing support and cooperation.

From Anna Makino, Director, COO & Executive Producer:

It’s hard to believe we are already entering our fourth year since relaunching three years ago. We are sincerely grateful that our partner companies continue to support us into our fourth phase.

After an intensive training period, we are now officially entering a new phase this year.

Activities for B.B.WAVES, Neil, DIG IT! DIG IT! ONE, B.Rox, and E'sekai are launching one after another — and this is just the beginning.

With the concept of 'From Okinawa to the World,' which has resonated with and inspired your support, we will continue to work even harder. We hope you will continue to enjoy and support the journey as future stars are born. Thank you once again for your support this season.

Mission Goals 01: Operate from Okinawa as a base, providing an environment where local children can realize their dreams in their beloved hometown.

02: Target markets from Asia to the world. From the stage of member selection and concept development, aim internationally.

03: Attract fans from around the world to Okinawa. Bring global audiences to experience live performances.

On the Potential of Okinawan Children

The children of Okinawa, shaped by diverse cultural roots, possess unique sensitivity, innate rhythm, expressive power, and physical ability — all overflowing with potential to become world-class entertainers. Okinawa Actors School offers an unparalleled environment with top-tier scouts, training systems, producers, and alumni, allowing children to inspire and elevate each other. From Okinawa, we will create stars who shine globally and pioneer a new era.

[Company Overview: Okinawa Actors School Co., Ltd.]

Company Name: Okinawa Actors School Co., Ltd.

Headquarters: Palette Kumoji 304, 1-1-1 Kumoji, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture

Established: January 2023

Representative Director: Akira Makino

Business: Operation of 'Okinawa Actors School,' discovering, training, and managing stars from Okinawa

URL: https://o-actors.com/

Official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@actors_school1983?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@o-actors

Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actors_school1983/