Profile
As a member of BRONX, one of Japan’s legendary breakdance teams, KENSAKU helped define the dance scene around the 2000s.
Today, he is recognized as one of Japan’s premier dance MCs, active across everything from world-class competitions to television programs.
In 2024, he served as the main host for the public viewing of the Paris Olympic Games. He also became the first Japanese MC to be selected for major international events such as Battle Of The Year and Red Bull BC One, making him an indispensable presence in both the domestic and international breaking scene.
Even now, in his mid-40s, he remains active as a B-Boy. At the same time, he has earned tremendous respect as an instructor who has helped develop Olympic-level athletes. With his deep knowledge, experience, and enduring passion for breaking, KENSAKU continues to play a vital role in shaping the culture and the next generation.
TV / Media Appearances
MC, Red Bull BC One World Final 2025 at Ryogoku Kokugikan
MC, WDSF World Breakin’ Championship 2025 in Kurume
Judge, TBS “Sore Snow Man ni Yarasete Kudasai”
Regular Commentator, TBS “Sore Snow Man ni Yarasete Kudasai” (Perfect Copy Dance segment)
NHK 4th All Japan Breaking Championship
NHK 5th All Japan Breaking Championship
NHK 6th All Japan Breaking Championship
TBS Dance Jinrui Saikyo Kessen
RAVE2001
Saiko Boogie Woogie Night
STREET Fighters
NHK Pop Jam
Ryuha-R
Enta no Tenshi
Kanjani Shiwake ∞
Sukkiri
Fuji TV 27-Hour TV
Hoko x Tate
Kawasaki City Torch Runner
Featured in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Official Guidebook
Awards
1997
3rd Place, OSAKA DANCE DELIGHT
1998
Champion, OSAKA DANCE DELIGHT
3rd Place, JAPAN DANCE DELIGHT
Champion, Best of Best Breakin Division
Grand Champion, Best of Best
1999
Champion, TOKYO DANCE DELIGHT VOL.1
Runner-up, JAPAN DANCE DELIGHT
Runner-up, B-TRIBE 1,000,000 Yen Contest
2000
3rd Place, JAPAN DANCE DELIGHT
Top 16 Finalist, FREE STYLE SESSION 2000 in Los Angeles
Runner-up, Battle Of The Year
2001
Champion, OLD SCHOOL NIGHT
2003
Champion, Sando no Meshi Yori BREAKIN’
2005
Runner-up, FREE STYLE SESSION JAPAN
2007
Champion, Be.B-Boy TOKYO
2012
Champion, Station vs Station
