Dance Crew Event 'IDENTITY' 3-City Zepp Tour Kicks Off in Fukuoka

The dance event <IDENTITY -FUKUOKA->, co-hosted by RaySTA (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Yuto Iida) and Leo (RHT.), was held on June 7, 2026, at Zepp Fukuoka.

<IDENTITY> is a crew event featuring young elite dancers representing the future of the dance scene, showcasing performances that express their own 'IDENTITY'. Following its success at CLUB CITTA' in Kawasaki, the event expanded in 2026 into a tour visiting Zepp venues across three cities. The event featured 19 teams, including the ambassador team MORE THAN EVER and headliners Akanecchi + Takumi + Ryusei harada. The showcase maintained a high level of energy for approximately two and a half hours, captivating the entire venue.

For the inaugural performance in Fukuoka, Dot color Dance studio joined as a sponsor. As a leading dance culture representative in Kyushu, they helped fill the venue with the energy befitting the tour's opening.

The venue was decorated with posters of every performing choreographer, creating a palpable sense of anticipation even before the show began. At 6 PM, the floor darkened for the <IDENTITY SHOW (produced by MITSUGU)>. Performing to Chris Brown's 'Run It! Remix', MITSUGU, SASUKE, Shinriki, HARUTO, NOBU, AYUi, and Midori showcased a powerful HIPHOP routine that set the tone for the evening.

The opening was followed by a non-stop showcase featuring choreographers such as Leo (RHT.), RYINA+KAHO, KAITOtheRRB, Midori, Futa, HARUTO, tomboy, Yastaka, KØRE (prod by KOSUKE), SASUKE, Shinriki, HIRO×MIKU, kvbto, BWIM (prod by RICO HIRAI), NOBU, and MITSUGU. The mixture of styles and genres from different scenes across Tokyo, Fukuoka, and elsewhere served as the highlight of the event.

Special mention goes to the ambassador team MORE THAN EVER, composed of MITSUGU, KANU, RICO HIRAI, KOSUKE, HARUTO, YÜTO, KOTO, and hijiri_swag. Selected through an audition process by RIEHATA, NIKE, and atmos pink, this team embodies the tour's vision, performing in all three cities: Fukuoka, Osaka, and Tokyo.

Finally, headliners Akanecchi + Takumi + Ryusei harada took the stage. The crowd's anticipation was at its peak for this rare unit performance. They masterfully controlled complex rhythmic compositions, perfectly picking up every subtle sound, and showcased a flawless performance that displayed remarkable harmony between the three.