Next-Generation Dance Stars Born! Overall Victory Goes to "Ishiki Itoyo Kina Kokoro" as Street Dance Contest "D-SHOCK 2025-2026 ROUND FINAL" Concludes
The grand finale of Japan's major street dance contest, D-SHOCK, was held at Tokorozawa Sakura Town. Over 300 dancers competed, with 'Ishiki Itoyo Kina Kokoro' winning the overall title. The next season's schedule has also been announced.
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D-SHOCK, a nationwide street dance contest organized by Chord Prise Co., Ltd. (CEO: Naoya Kurusu), held its season finale 'D-SHOCK 2025-2026 ROUND FINAL' on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Tokorozawa Sakura Town JAPAN PAVILION HALL.
A total of 94 groups and 322 dancers, who had won tough qualifiers throughout the year, gathered for the event. The venue was packed with 728 spectators who witnessed the climax of top-tier domestic skill and passion.
### Overall Champion: "Ishiki Itoyo Kina Kokoro"
The glory of the 'Overall Championship,' the highest evaluation of this tournament chosen from all category winners, went to 'Ishiki Itoyo Kina Kokoro,' who was also the winner of the U-15 category. They captivated the audience with an overwhelming worldview and perfectly synchronized expression.
**Comment from the Overall Champion Team:**
'We practiced daily with TOMOKA-sensei as a group of six to deliver the world of this piece. When our name was called for the overall victory at the end, I was so happy because we had all been praying while remembering our past experiences. I'm happy we could take on this challenge together! Thank you!'
### Category Results
High-level battles took place across four categories from kids to adults.
**U-10 Category (4th grade and under):**
- Winner: Tsukieden (Tokyo)
- 2nd Place: White Base (Saitama)
- 3rd Place: 3 GUNZ (Tokyo)
**U-12 Category (6th grade and under):**
- Winner: multi- (Fukuoka)
- 2nd Place: New Type (Saitama)
- 3rd Place: Hiyodori. (Tochigi)
**U-15 Category (Junior High School and under):**
- Winner: Ishiki Itoyo Kina Kokoro (Tokyo)
- 2nd Place: Rosetta (Kanagawa)
- 3rd Place: Guaaay (Saitama/Gunma)
**OPEN Category (High School and above):**
- Winner: Odai + Papa (Shizuoka)
- 2nd Place: Jukai (Saitama)
- 3rd Place: la mer (Fukuoka)
### Special Awards & Audience Award
- Carlos Hikaru Takanashi Award: JUNGLE BOOGIE (Saitama)
- Caori Award: Delicious (Aichi)
- akihic☆彡 Award: Sugar Rush (Fukuoka)
- Audience Award: GARULA (Saitama)
### Guest Performers
Legends and artists from the Japanese dance world graced the stage:
- GUEST DANCERS: BIG CHEESE!!, KADOKAWA DREAMS
- PICK UP DANCERS: Farm2City, VIOLET, Ki-en Crew
- ARTIST LIVE: Riku Hirano, Ohlin
### Judges
Three professionals who know the global stage conducted strict judging:
- akihic☆彡 (Executive Coach of CyberAgent Legit, etc.)
- Caori (CEO of Marvelous Co., Ltd., etc.)
- Carlos Hikaru Takanashi (Pioneer of D Town Boogie, etc.)
### 2026-2027 Season Announced
The preliminary schedule for the new season was announced shortly after the excitement. Next season will feature 12 qualifiers to discover even more nationwide talent.
**Upcoming Schedule:**
- April 26, 2026: 1st Early Qualifier (Online)
- May 24, 2026: 2nd Kanto Qualifier @ BUZZ LIVE Shibuya
- March 30-31, 2027: FINAL (Planned at Shinagawa Stellar Ball)
### About D-SHOCK
Based on the concept of 'Challenge, Expression, and Growth,' D-SHOCK is one of Japan's largest street dance contests aimed at nurturing next-generation dancers. It provides an environment where dancers can easily challenge themselves even from rural areas through age-based divisions and a hybrid of online qualifiers, aiming for regional revitalization and cultural development through dance.
A total of 94 groups and 322 dancers, who had won tough qualifiers throughout the year, gathered for the event. The venue was packed with 728 spectators who witnessed the climax of top-tier domestic skill and passion.
### Overall Champion: "Ishiki Itoyo Kina Kokoro"
The glory of the 'Overall Championship,' the highest evaluation of this tournament chosen from all category winners, went to 'Ishiki Itoyo Kina Kokoro,' who was also the winner of the U-15 category. They captivated the audience with an overwhelming worldview and perfectly synchronized expression.
**Comment from the Overall Champion Team:**
'We practiced daily with TOMOKA-sensei as a group of six to deliver the world of this piece. When our name was called for the overall victory at the end, I was so happy because we had all been praying while remembering our past experiences. I'm happy we could take on this challenge together! Thank you!'
### Category Results
High-level battles took place across four categories from kids to adults.
**U-10 Category (4th grade and under):**
- Winner: Tsukieden (Tokyo)
- 2nd Place: White Base (Saitama)
- 3rd Place: 3 GUNZ (Tokyo)
**U-12 Category (6th grade and under):**
- Winner: multi- (Fukuoka)
- 2nd Place: New Type (Saitama)
- 3rd Place: Hiyodori. (Tochigi)
**U-15 Category (Junior High School and under):**
- Winner: Ishiki Itoyo Kina Kokoro (Tokyo)
- 2nd Place: Rosetta (Kanagawa)
- 3rd Place: Guaaay (Saitama/Gunma)
**OPEN Category (High School and above):**
- Winner: Odai + Papa (Shizuoka)
- 2nd Place: Jukai (Saitama)
- 3rd Place: la mer (Fukuoka)
### Special Awards & Audience Award
- Carlos Hikaru Takanashi Award: JUNGLE BOOGIE (Saitama)
- Caori Award: Delicious (Aichi)
- akihic☆彡 Award: Sugar Rush (Fukuoka)
- Audience Award: GARULA (Saitama)
### Guest Performers
Legends and artists from the Japanese dance world graced the stage:
- GUEST DANCERS: BIG CHEESE!!, KADOKAWA DREAMS
- PICK UP DANCERS: Farm2City, VIOLET, Ki-en Crew
- ARTIST LIVE: Riku Hirano, Ohlin
### Judges
Three professionals who know the global stage conducted strict judging:
- akihic☆彡 (Executive Coach of CyberAgent Legit, etc.)
- Caori (CEO of Marvelous Co., Ltd., etc.)
- Carlos Hikaru Takanashi (Pioneer of D Town Boogie, etc.)
### 2026-2027 Season Announced
The preliminary schedule for the new season was announced shortly after the excitement. Next season will feature 12 qualifiers to discover even more nationwide talent.
**Upcoming Schedule:**
- April 26, 2026: 1st Early Qualifier (Online)
- May 24, 2026: 2nd Kanto Qualifier @ BUZZ LIVE Shibuya
- March 30-31, 2027: FINAL (Planned at Shinagawa Stellar Ball)
### About D-SHOCK
Based on the concept of 'Challenge, Expression, and Growth,' D-SHOCK is one of Japan's largest street dance contests aimed at nurturing next-generation dancers. It provides an environment where dancers can easily challenge themselves even from rural areas through age-based divisions and a hybrid of online qualifiers, aiming for regional revitalization and cultural development through dance.