A world first! A middle-aged man in his 50s attempts zero-gravity dancing at an altitude of 10,000 meters. Will he succeed?

A world first! A middle-aged man in his 50s attempts zero-gravity dancing at an altitude of 10,000 meters. Will his challenge succeed? ​
Nameless Production Co., Ltd. Press release: September 26, 2025 A world first! A middle-aged man in his 50s attempts zero-gravity dancing at an altitude of 10,000 meters. Will he succeed? Taizo Yokoyama (hereinafter TAIZO), CEO of Nameless Production Co., Ltd. (headquarters: Tachikawa City, Tokyo; hereinafter Nameless
Production), announced that a private jet (Mitsubishi Heavy
Industries) will depart from Nagoya Airport on Friday, October 24, 2025. On board the MU-300 (operated by ASTRAX), TAIZO will attempt the world’s first* “zero gravity street dance.” This is an unprecedented experiment in expressive performance, undertaken by a man in his fifties. This project combines the culture of dance, which has developed under the assumption of Earth’s gravity, with the zero gravity environment, an experience that most people have never experienced, and TAIZO himself will put his body on the line to investigate the question, “How does human expression change when gravity changes?” *Based on our internet search results as of September 22, 2025
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◆Chance is only 20 seconds x 3 times The sudden acceleration from an altitude of 7,000m to 10,000m creates a 2G pressure, followed by a sudden descent into a state of weightlessness for 20 seconds. Will they be able to dance in zero gravity as well as on Earth, or not? We hope to share this challenge, including all of the details, as entertainment for both industry insiders and the general public. ◆Invest 2 million yen in yourself in 60 seconds TAIZO will be personally funding this challenge. While the cost may vary from person to person, it’s safe to say that a “zero gravity challenge,” which was previously out of reach for the average person, is now approaching a stage where it’s feasible for individuals. While this is no small amount, we believe it is a significant investment in ourselves to create new value. ◆A middle-aged man’s challenge changes the times
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/169554/4/169554-4-e6b7671d756a324eb11f36d8b923f015-1024×768.png 【Event Overview】 Date: Friday, October 24, 2025 Preparations will begin in the morning, with the flight expected to take place around 12:00 p.m. Location: Departing from Nagoya Airport → Altitude 10,000 meters Aircraft Used: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU-300 (Operated by ASTRAX) 〈Contents〉 By diving at altitudes of 10,000 to 7,000 meters, the participants experience a state of weightlessness for
approximately 20 seconds. During this time, they perform the iconic hip-hop step “Running Man” and the “Zero Gravity” routine from Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal,” and create “before/after” footage comparing the dance with that performed on the ground. Why TAIZO is taking on zero-gravity street dance This year marks the 30th anniversary of our company, Nameless Productions. I, a former professional dancer, am now a middle-aged man in my 50s. In America, the state in my 50s when all three elements of “money,” “time,” and “health” are in place is known as the “magic time.” Since I’ll be losing my “health” element in the future, I decided to take on a challenging challenge while I still can, and I’m taking on this zero-gravity dance challenge. This will be an unprecedented move in the street dance industry I’ve been involved in, and I hope it will inspire dreams for the younger generation and inspire courage for my generation.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/169554/4/169554-4-051e81e4d0271c4a72a1d0351adc49b0-1316×1316.jpg Yokoyama Taizo He discovered street dance at the age of 15, and at 18, he became the youngest winner in the history of the All-Japan Black Beat Dance Contest. He continued to win numerous contests and was featured as professional dancer TAIZO on the TBS documentary program “Document DD.” In 2004, at the age of 30, he opened the dance school Studio Landin’. Led by a team of instructors rated among the best in Japan, he expanded the school’s locations primarily in Tokyo’s Tama district. Fifteen years after opening the school, he achieved financial independence and currently supports startups in the dance and tech fields as a designated investor as defined by the Financial Services Agency. Born in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture Rikkyo University Graduate School of Business Administration (MBA) *Excerpt from the author’s biography of “School Management: How to Make a Lifetime of Dance” 【Information Regarding Interviews and Video Provision】 〈Material Provision〉 We can provide before and after footage of the dance filmed on the day. Ground: Basic steps (running man, zero gravity, etc.) are demonstrated under gravity. Onboard: The same costumes and steps are recreated in zero gravity. By comparing footage with and without gravity, we create footage that allows anyone to intuitively understand the difference. Other: TAIZO’s comments before and after the Zero Gravity Dance Challenge 〈About the interview on the day〉 We welcome coverage of this challenge. Please feel free to contact us for more details. *Please note that the departure and arrival point is the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Komaki Aerospace Systems Works at Nagoya Airport. As the site is also a military facility, additional application is required for camera crews to enter. Please feel free to contact us for more details. ◆Company profile Company Name : Nameless Production Co., Ltd. Address: 1-16-1 Akebono-cho, Tachikawa-shi, Tokyo Representative: Representative Director Taizo Yokoyama Established: 1996 Business: Event planning, dance-related business For more information about this release