[Anker XEED] Anker XEED, Entering D.LEAGUE from the 26-27 Season, Announces Appointment of PEET as Director, CHIHIRO as Leader, and Aichi Ohno as Coach/Player

Anker XEED, which will enter the D.LEAGUE from the 26-27 SEASON, announces the appointment of PEET as Director, CHIHIRO as Leader, and Aichi Ohno as Coach/Player. Anker XEED Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Ayumu Saruwatari), a subsidiary of Anker Japan Co., Ltd. that operates the official D.LEAGUE team 'Anker XEED', is pleased to announce that it has concluded contracts with PEET as Director, CHIHIRO as Leader, and Aichi Ohno as Coach/Player. Anker XEED, with the concept of 'Exceed with Innovation', aims to go beyond conventional activities, innovate in dance expression methods, business development, and the entire dance industry, delivering performances that constantly exceed expectations and evolve. The team announced its participation in the D.LEAGUE from the 26-27 SEASON, aiming to foster a new culture where music and entertainment merge. For this purpose, they have recruited PEET, a legend of the Japanese dance scene who served as a JUDGE and commentator for the D.LEAGUE for approximately five seasons starting from the 21-22 SEASON, as Director. From the inaugural 26-27 SEASON, they will build a team and deliver performances that surpass the expectations of audiences and fans. Furthermore, they have brought in CHIHIRO as the core leader of the team and Aichi Ohno as a Coach/Player to support the members with exceptional skills. The team aims not only for victory but also to enrich the hearts of customers through dance and bring innovative impact to the future of the dance industry. As the 26-27 SEASON approaches, please look forward to the relentless challenges of 'Anker XEED', which will accelerate further and bring new innovation to the dance scene. ● Director: PEET An original member of the legendary dance team 'Be Bop Crew', which holds immense influence in the Japanese street dance scene. He also serves as Chairman of the Board of STUDIO FLEX, the largest dance studio in Western Japan. After serving as a DANCER JUDGE and commentator for the D.LEAGUE for five seasons from the 21-22 SEASON, he will become the Director of Anker XEED from the 26-27 SEASON. I am PEET, who has been appointed as the Director of Anker XEED. I will pour all of my 40-plus years of career and five years of experience as a D.LEAGUE JUDGE and commentator into this team. While inheriting the passion built by LIFULL ALT-RHYTHM, we advocate for 'Transcendence ALL School'. With high-dimensional performances where grooves resonate and individual brilliance synchronizes, we will deliver a new shock to the D.LEAGUE. Fans, stakeholders, please look forward to the challenge of Anker XEED. ● Leader: CHIHIRO Born in Aichi Prefecture. Started dancing at age 8, learning various street dance styles. Moved her base to Osaka at 18, participating in numerous domestic and international battles and competitions, achieving notable results. With WAACKING as her foundation, she wields a unique style that blends power and emotional expression, active in showcases, battles, choreography, workshops, and judging both in Japan and abroad. She has expanded her activities worldwide, including numerous guest appearances and judging roles at international events. With the experience I cultivated at LIFULL ALT-RHYTHM, the bonds with my teammates, and my passion for expression in my heart, a new challenge begins as a member of Anker XEED. While cherishing what I have built up so far, I aim for further 'transcendence' and want to continue evolving myself. As Anker XEED, I will give my all to deliver new vistas to everyone. Thank you for your support. ● Coach/Player: Aichi Ohno World record holder for head spins, achieving 142 rotations in one minute without using his hands. He is an official member of the Grammy-nominated American artist 'LMFAO' and an official member of 'Quest Crew', which won the Outstanding Choreography award at the Emmy Awards in 2016, hosted by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Based in LA and Japan, he is active worldwide. He has performed as an artist in over 200 major cities across 47 countries on 5 continents as part of the 'LMFAO Sorry For Party Rocking WORLD TOUR'. I am Aichi Ohno. What I inherit is not a name, but the resolve to keep challenging. With the experience gained on stages in over 47 countries and the belief in pursuing being the best in the world, I will take on the D.LEAGUE. As a coach, I will draw out the potential of my teammates; as a player, I will push my own limits. With expressions that only Anker XEED can create, we will carve a new history. I look forward to your passionate support. Corporate Information | About Anker XEED Anker XEED Inc., a subsidiary of Anker Japan, operates the official team 'Anker XEED' in the professional dance league 'D.LEAGUE'. With the concept of 'Exceed with Innovation', it fuses expressions, ideas, and techniques that defy common sense. As a unique entity beyond a mere dance team, it aims to continuously innovate the dance world and become the overwhelmingly No.1 team. Anker XEED Inc. (Overview) Headquarters: 8F Akasaka Trust Tower, 2-17-22 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-6408 Representative: CEO Ayumu Saruwatari Established: April 24, 2026 Business: Management of professional sports teams and professional athletes / Planning, operation, and organization of lessons and events / Planning, manufacturing, and sales of electrical appliances, goods, etc. / All business incidental or related to the above Capital: 30 million yen Official Website: https://ankerjapan.com/pages/xeed Intellectual Property Rights - Anker and XEED are trademarks or registered trademarks of Anker Japan Co., Ltd. or its affiliates. - Other company names and product names are generally trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.