Soshina of Shimofuri Myojo Appears as Surprise Guest at Vantan Entrance Ceremony 2026
Vantan held its 2026 entrance ceremony at Ryogoku Kokugikan. Comedian and artist Soshina made a surprise appearance, delivering a passionate speech to new students.
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Vantan Inc., which promotes practical education by active professionals under the vision of "Creating the school closest to society in the world," held its entrance ceremony at the Ryogoku Kokugikan on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
A total of about 4,200 people attended the ceremony, including approximately 2,000 new students aiming for the forefront of the creative industry and their guardians. As a surprise guest, Soshina of Shimofuri Myojo, who is carving out his own path as an artist while being a comedian, took the stage. Soshina, who is active in the dual roles of music and comedy, sent a message based on his own experiences to the new students who are about to step forward toward their dreams in the creative industry.
■ Event Overview
Event name: Vantan Entrance Ceremony 2026
Date and time: Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 14:00-15:30
Venue: Ryogoku Kokugikan
Participants: Approx. 2,000 new students and their guardians, total approx. 4,200 people
Contents: Opening address, representative congratulatory speech, Vantan congratulatory speech, surprise guest congratulatory speech (Soshina)
■ Surprise Congratulatory Speech by Soshina
Toward the end of the ceremony, Soshina of Shimofuri Myojo appeared as a surprise guest. The venue was enveloped in cheers at the appearance of Soshina, who continues to pursue creativity beyond genre boundaries, such as launching his own music label and gaining high acclaim as an artist, while being active at the forefront of the comedy world. In his speech in front of the new students, he passionately spoke on the theme of "the importance of pursuing things deeply." He shared with the youth about to jump into the creative industry how the attitude of deeply delving into a single thing became his own weapon.
■ On "The Importance of Pursuing Things Deeply"
At the beginning of his speech, while touching on the severity of the professional world, Soshina preached the importance of "pursuing things deeply" as the unique attitude required to survive in it.
"The creative industry sometimes faces unreasonable evaluations. However, no matter the environment, the experience of sincerely facing your own obsessions and carefully pursuing them will inevitably become a great asset that will help you in the long run."
He also sent a passionate message, saying, "Rather than being swayed by short-term evaluations or trends, the very act of pursuing things deeply will be the best nourishment for your future self."
■ Experiencing "Setbacks" is Proof of Having Faced Things Seriously
Furthermore, he also talked about how to face "setbacks." "Only those who have faced things seriously and purely can experience setbacks. Moments may come when you don't get results, you lose sight of the path you should take, and your heart is about to break. However, at times like that, please remember the pure feeling of 'I love this' that you hold today. The power to overcome the walls in front of you is born from the overwhelming passion within you."
The new students listened with serious expressions to the message that could only be told because he has continued to pursue expression across the boundaries of comedy and music genres.
■ Turning the "Expectations and Hopes" of the Entrance Ceremony into Cheers for Your Future Self
Finally, he cheered on the new students taking a new step forward, saying, "As you continue your activities for a long time from now on, there may be times when you almost forget the fresh feelings you have now. However, the day will definitely come when the high-purity feelings of expectation and hope you are feeling at this moment today will save you. Cherish your current passion and feelings for what you love, believe in your potential, and forge ahead."
A total of about 4,200 people attended the ceremony, including approximately 2,000 new students aiming for the forefront of the creative industry and their guardians. As a surprise guest, Soshina of Shimofuri Myojo, who is carving out his own path as an artist while being a comedian, took the stage. Soshina, who is active in the dual roles of music and comedy, sent a message based on his own experiences to the new students who are about to step forward toward their dreams in the creative industry.
■ Event Overview
Event name: Vantan Entrance Ceremony 2026
Date and time: Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 14:00-15:30
Venue: Ryogoku Kokugikan
Participants: Approx. 2,000 new students and their guardians, total approx. 4,200 people
Contents: Opening address, representative congratulatory speech, Vantan congratulatory speech, surprise guest congratulatory speech (Soshina)
■ Surprise Congratulatory Speech by Soshina
Toward the end of the ceremony, Soshina of Shimofuri Myojo appeared as a surprise guest. The venue was enveloped in cheers at the appearance of Soshina, who continues to pursue creativity beyond genre boundaries, such as launching his own music label and gaining high acclaim as an artist, while being active at the forefront of the comedy world. In his speech in front of the new students, he passionately spoke on the theme of "the importance of pursuing things deeply." He shared with the youth about to jump into the creative industry how the attitude of deeply delving into a single thing became his own weapon.
■ On "The Importance of Pursuing Things Deeply"
At the beginning of his speech, while touching on the severity of the professional world, Soshina preached the importance of "pursuing things deeply" as the unique attitude required to survive in it.
"The creative industry sometimes faces unreasonable evaluations. However, no matter the environment, the experience of sincerely facing your own obsessions and carefully pursuing them will inevitably become a great asset that will help you in the long run."
He also sent a passionate message, saying, "Rather than being swayed by short-term evaluations or trends, the very act of pursuing things deeply will be the best nourishment for your future self."
■ Experiencing "Setbacks" is Proof of Having Faced Things Seriously
Furthermore, he also talked about how to face "setbacks." "Only those who have faced things seriously and purely can experience setbacks. Moments may come when you don't get results, you lose sight of the path you should take, and your heart is about to break. However, at times like that, please remember the pure feeling of 'I love this' that you hold today. The power to overcome the walls in front of you is born from the overwhelming passion within you."
The new students listened with serious expressions to the message that could only be told because he has continued to pursue expression across the boundaries of comedy and music genres.
■ Turning the "Expectations and Hopes" of the Entrance Ceremony into Cheers for Your Future Self
Finally, he cheered on the new students taking a new step forward, saying, "As you continue your activities for a long time from now on, there may be times when you almost forget the fresh feelings you have now. However, the day will definitely come when the high-purity feelings of expectation and hope you are feeling at this moment today will save you. Cherish your current passion and feelings for what you love, believe in your potential, and forge ahead."