Tokyo City Keiba Releases 2026 Teio Sho (JpnI) CM "Teio Sho STAR☆T" Edition! Race Copy: "Let's Decide the Strongest Dirt Horse on Earth."

The CM song is "TWINKLE TWINKLE DIRT STAR" sung by Mika Nakashima. The familiar TCK parody song has been renewed with new lyrics! 2026 TCK Image Character Special Site URL: https://tck2026-cp.com (CM Gallery) TCK Official YouTube URL: https://www.youtube.com/user/tckkeiba Tokyo City Keiba (TCK) will release a new CM titled "Teio Sho STAR☆T" featuring its image character, actor Ryusei Yokohama, on its official YouTube channel from Thursday, June 4, 2026, ahead of the "49th Teio Sho (JpnI)", the first-half dirt championship deciding race held on Wednesday, July 1. Terrestrial TV broadcasts will begin on Sunday, June 14. Twinkle Race, which started as Japan's first night horse racing, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. TCK has adopted "Twinkle Race that makes Japan shine. STAR☆T" as its 2026 communication theme and is rolling out various promotions throughout the year. The theme embodies the desire to bring further brilliance to many horse racing fans, new sparkle to those experiencing horse racing for the first time, to make people's lives shine brighter through encountering dirt racing at TCK, and to help them discover new experiences by enjoying Twinkle Race. The race copy for the "49th Teio Sho (JpnI)" held on Wednesday, July 1, is "Let's Decide the Strongest Dirt Horse on Earth." The Teio Sho, where talented horses active both domestically and internationally gather, attracts attention from many fans as the first-half dirt horse championship deciding race. Continuing as the image character for the Teio Sho is Ryusei Yokohama. Yokohama, showing a cool expression befitting the name "Teio Sho" (Emperor's Prize), quietly moves chess pieces on a board. This is overlaid with the monologue: "Age, gender, none of that matters. There can only be one emperor." It concludes with a challenging line delivered directly to the camera: "Who is the emperor?" Yokohama's powerful and challenging message towards the battle to decide the strongest dirt horse on earth captivates viewers. Look forward to seeing Ryusei Yokohama appear somewhere at TCK in future races and encounter the charm of TCK! Furthermore, "TWINKLE TWINKLE DIRT STAR" continues to be used as the CM image song. Based on the familiar melody always played at Twinkle Races, it is developed as an original theme song expressing TCK's unique worldview. The song is performed by artist Mika Nakashima, expressing it with a sense of adult emotion. This time too, the lyrics have been completely renewed to match the race! Please pay attention! Title: TCK Tokyo City Keiba 2026 Teio Sho CM "Teio Sho STAR☆T" Edition Release Date: Released from 4:00 AM on Thursday, June 4, 2026 "Teio Sho STAR☆T" Edition 30s URL: https://youtu.be/9Gu8XSHDIZ8 "Teio Sho STAR☆T" Edition 15s URL: https://youtu.be/gPylTaJ2oK4 Concept Movie Shooting "Teio Sho STAR☆T" Edition Making Release Date: Released from 4:00 AM on Thursday, June 4, 2026 URL: https://youtu.be/cz0BhR6pQWU CM Video Overview Pay attention to Ryusei Yokohama's challenging expression! The race copy for the 49th Teio Sho is "Let's Decide the Strongest Dirt Horse on Earth." The location is TCK's spectator restaurant, "Diamond Turn." Ryusei Yokohama, dressed in a cool suit, stands before a chessboard. The monologue overlaps: "Age, gender, none of that matters. There can only be one emperor." Yokohama moves a chess piece. It ends with a challenging line delivered directly to the camera: "Who is the emperor?" Despite its simple composition, the video conveys a sense of tension and strength towards the Teio Sho. The music is "TWINKLE TWINKLE DIRT STAR" sung by Mika Nakashima. The familiar TCK parody song has been renewed with lyrics unique to the Teio Sho. Please pay attention to the dressed-up Yokohama's powerful lines and challenging expression! CM Shooting Making Pay attention to the gap between his intense gaze and relieved smile. The shoot took place at TCK's spectator restaurant, "Diamond Turn." From the dressed-up costume and cool hairstyle to the gesture of offering a chess piece, the shoot was impressive with Ryusei Yokohama's mature charm. While the filming proceeded in a tense atmosphere, a sense of relief spread across the set when the "OK" call was given. The intense gaze and monologue, followed by the relieved smile after the shoot ended. The contrast between tension and relaxation was heartwarming. Please pay attention once again to Ryusei Yokohama's challenging expression. Cast Profile Ryusei Yokohama Actor. Born in 1996, from Kanagawa Prefecture. Debuted as an actor in 2011. He is active across TV dramas, films, and stage, and starred in the 2025 NHK Taiga drama 'Berabou ~Tsutaju Eigai no Yumebanashi~'. In March of the same year, he won the Best Actor Award at the 48th Japan Academy Prize for the lead role in the film 'Identity'. In June, he had a main role in the film 'Kokuhou' (National Treasure). In 2026, the lead film 'Nan, Hoshi no Gotoku' (Like a Star) is scheduled for release.