KONAMI J.B.STAR, Konami Sports Club Dance School's Elite Team, Wins 2 Divisions

KONAMI J.B.STAR, the elite team from Konami Sports Club's 'Dancing Stars' children's dance school, operated by Konami Sports Co., Ltd., competed in the 'ALL JAPAN HIPHOP DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP 2026' held on Sunday, March 12, at Saitama City Culture Center (Saitama Prefecture). They won first place in the Varsity division* and JV MegaCrew division*, and second place in the Junior division*, securing their qualification for the '2026 WORLD HIP HOP DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP.' *Junior division: 12 years old and under, 5-9 members; Varsity division: 13-17 years old, 5-9 members; JV MegaCrew division: 17 years old and under, 10-40 members. KONAMI J.B.STAR members. Winning Varsity team. Junior team that won second place. ■ Dance School 'Dancing Stars': Konami Sports Club operates the 'Dancing Stars' children's dance school at 95 facilities nationwide*1. Children from 4 years old to high school students participate in classes divided by physical ability and level. Through unique step-by-step instruction and participation in recitals and contests, the school contributes to the development of children's minds and bodies. The 'Undojuku Digital Note'*2, introduced in May 2025, is deployed at 28 facilities nationwide*1, and we will continue to provide high-quality services. https://www.konami.com/sportsclub/undojuku/dance/ https://www.konami.com/sportsclub/undojuku/dance/digital_note/ *1 As of April 2026. *2 'Undojuku Digital Note' is a service created using 'PULSEZ,' a sports ICT solution service that utilizes AI in lessons from Sony Network Communications. 'PULSEZ' is a registered trademark of Sony Network Communications Inc. Dancing Stars, where learning is fun. Undojuku Digital Note helps you understand your own movements. ■ 'KONAMI J.B.STAR': 'KONAMI J.B.STAR' is an elite team of Dancing Stars members who pass an audition held once a year. They usually take lessons at their affiliated facilities and practice independently, and once a week, they hold joint practices at Konami Sports Club Main Store, striving to win the world championship. They participate in the 'WORLD HIP HOP DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP' after the 'ALL JAPAN HIPHOP DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP' held annually around this time, and this is their 17th consecutive qualification for the world championship. Last year, they participated in the world championship in the Varsity, Junior, and JV MegaCrew divisions, winning a silver medal in the Varsity division. Silver medal at last year's world championship (Varsity division). Joint practice at Konami Sports Club Main Store. https://www.konami.com/sportsclub/athlete/jbstar/ Konami Sports Club will continue to support the growth of many children with its 'Undojuku' children's exercise school, which uses a praise-based instruction method to foster motivation and enthusiasm, and a promotion system that encourages motivation and visualizes growth. ■ Related Links: About Undojuku.