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The Upcoming High School Dance Competition 2026

The youthful spirits across Japan are ready to leap into action as the much-anticipated Mynavi High School Dance Competition 2026 Final takes center stage on April 18, 2026, at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Sumida, Tokyo. Hosted by Anomaly Inc., this event aims to crown the ultimate high school dance club, showcasing the electrifying talent of students dedicated to their craft.

Expanding Horizons of Talent

This year’s event marks a significant expansion from last year's preliminary rounds, welcoming not just high school dance clubs but also an array of distinguished dancers from the industry. These invited artists are sure to elevate the competition's level of excitement, providing inspiration and admiration along the way.

Special Appearances by Dance Icons

The event will feature remarkable performances from two standout groups from LDH that have been taking the dance world by storm.

THE JET BOY BANGERZ

Emerging from one of LDH's largest auditions, iCON Z, with over 48,000 participants, the 10-member group has made waves since their debut on August 23, 2023, with the single “Jettin’”. The name embodies the essence of their vibrant personalities converging like a roaring jet engine. Each dancer boasts a professional background, actively competing in the D.LEAGUE, the top league for dance performances in Japan. With a blend of proficiency and charisma, this group has captured incredible attention, with their first EP, “PHOTOGENIC”, hitting No.1 on the Oricon weekly album chart. Their latest TV project, a drama titled “DARK13: Dancing Zombie School”, is currently airing on ABC.

CIRRA

On the other hand, CIRRA, a 10-member girl group, is spearheaded by former E-girls leader Harumi Sato. This group emerged from the sensational audition show “GIRLS BATTLE AUDITION” aired on Nippon Television, drawing attention with their electrifying talents. The name CIRRA, which combines CYCLE and ERA, reflects their emblematic motto: “The circle of connection can change the era.” They embody strength in togetherness and aim to usher in a promising new era.

About the Mynavi High School Dance Competition

The Mynavi High School Dance Competition caters to students enrolled in high schools across Japan, marking its 11th installment this year since its inauguration in 2015. Preliminary qualifiers will take place in five regions: Kanto, Kansai, Tohoku, Chubu, and Kyushu. Advancing schools will compete at the Grand Final held in April 2026. The event prides itself on showcasing the utmost dedication and passion of students who devote their high school years to dance.

This season introduces additional slots for awarding points, broadening the opportunity for recognition. Following the preliminary rounds, a Final Challenge will determine which teams move forward to the finals based on the point rankings.

For more information, check the official website at https://high-dan.com/.

Join us in celebrating the spirit of youth and the art of dance in this monumental event!