[ISARIBI Inc.] “Akibakka~no,” the world’s largest dance battle themed around “A-POP,” including anime songs and Vocaloid songs, has come to a successful conclusion. It has also been announced that the event will be held again at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on September 20, 2026!
ISARIBI Co., Ltd. Press release: October 5, 2025 To Members of the Press “Akibakka~no,” the world’s largest dance battle themed around “A-POP,” including anime songs and Vocaloid songs, has come to a successful conclusion. It has also been announced that it will be held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium again next year on September 20, 2026! 18-year-old and 16-year-old duo “Ryu and Yuta” win their third consecutive championship “Akibakka~no” is one of the world’s largest dance battle events themed around anime songs, Vocaloid, and internet music, hosted by Atsuki Suzumiya of the creator label “METEORA st.” The culmination of the event, the largest-ever event at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, was held on Sunday, October 5th. In the main 2-on-2 battle, the duo of Ryu and Yuta, “Ryu and Yuta,” emerged victorious after a fierce battle.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/60459/814/60459-814-d51a7d4418a851c7e4bbd226a5360c8e-3900×2601.jpg Large spectators gathered at each venue, creating an atmosphere of excitement. ■Highlight: The biggest “2 on 2 BATTLE” in history As expected, the event that attracted the most attention was the 2 on 2 BATTLE held in the main arena. – A record-breaking 200 teams gathered. – With the presence of a distinguished panel of judges, the venue reached a climax of excitement right from the preliminaries. – From the BEST 16 onwards, a tournament will be held on the center stage.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/60459/814/60459-814-be846fdff80bf402d429f13a53621e5b-3900×2601.jpg The audience was thrilled by the many great matches, and guest artist Ayaka Ohashi further enlivened the venue with her live performance.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/60459/814/60459-814-999fe52a2475819b6e88bf699f213461-1795×336.png What is “Akibakka~no”? One of the largest anime song dance battle events in Japan, hosted by Atsuki Suzumiya. This mixed martial arts battle features a variety of dance moves set to anime and other APOP songs (anime songs, Vocaloid songs, VTuber songs, etc.). This year marks the 12th year for this event, widely regarded as Japan’s number one anime song dance battle festival. ・Various official SNS Akibaccano Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium special website:
https://akibaccano.jp/tokyo2025/ Official website:
https://akibaccano.jp/index.html Official X:https://x.com/apop_atsuki Official Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@akibaccano.jp Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akibaccano.jp Organizer Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/60459/814/60459-814-0debe7a508c0f5e0f0272b862ae05249-479×719.jpg ●Suzumiya Atsuki “As a member of the long-established breakdance team “WASEDA BREAKERS,” While active in the dance scene, She is also involved in planning and producing events that have brought about major developments in the anime song and dance scene. Anyone in the anime song dance scene knows about her. Atsuki Suzumiya’s signature event, “Akibakka~no,” has been featured on NHK’s “No Narration,” and in numerous TV programs. It is attracting attention from both inside and outside the scene. ” REAL AKIBA BOYZ
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/60459/814/60459-814-8e0a2388871e8c3abcabd379491b405a-698×393.jpg Representing Akihabara, the otaku dance team “REAL AKIBA BOYZ”! In breakdancing, he continues to represent Japan at world championships, while also posting “dance cover videos” of choreography to anime songs, Vocaloid, and J-POP online, with many videos garnering over 10 million views. She participated in YOASOBI’s “Idol,” which became the world’s biggest hit in 2023, as “Otaku Call.” She also performed in collaboration with YOASOBI at the 74th Kohaku Uta Gassen. She has also appeared at festivals around the world, including YouTube’s official “YouTube FanFest World Wide 2022,” China’s Bilibili Macrolink, and Brazil’s Anime Friends. In 2022, she will perform at the world’s largest anime song festival, “Animelo Summer Live,” expanding her scope as both an artist and a YouTuber. In 2023, they launched a junior organization called “REAL AKIBA JUNIORZ,” centered around new member Ryu, a high school student dancer, and are expanding their scope of activity, whether solo, in a unit, or as a group. REAL AKIBA BOYZ Official YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmO8fiv0J34qc0qIO6t31A official x (Old Twitter): https://x.com/RAB_CREW Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/real.akiba.boyz/
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/60459/814/60459-814-ec169190d94c3e3d658d186f67b8ec30-1597×800.png 【 PLUS ULTRA】 You can go! Go further. Go further. You can be active on the world stage! Otaku from various genres who have such potential have gathered together. With a focus on dance, and with the ability to influence music and art, An agency, agent, and training organization that brings together creators and artists, That’s “METEORA st.” In just its third year since establishment, the facility boasts over 100 players. (As of April 2024) In order to achieve further growth, we at METEORA st. We at METEORA st. aim to expand beyond the internet to live performances and real-life spaces. We aim to be an agency that expands your activities, and we will continue to explore your “Plus Ultra” together. You can do it! Further, much further, beyond. Website: https://www.meteora-st.jp/ For more information about this release
