Speaking of videos to watch on July 7th, it has to be BATTLE BOYS LIVE 2019 ～DREAMS COME TRUE〜.
#1 https://stardust-ch.jp/movies/detail/514433/
The opening skit featuring the East and West Japan selections in school uniforms has a star-studded cast. By the way, this is also the episode where you can see Alo's acrobatics during the opening act. In BATTLE KiDS, you can spot Miro-paisen, Ayumu Kyusho, Sota Nagano, and Ayuto Arioka, who is currently active in Tenimyu. Keitatsu Koshiyama, Saneyuki Takakuwa, and Ryusei Miyamoto should also be there among the Battle Kids in red T-shirts in the back...
#2 https://stardust-ch.jp/movies/detail/514434/
This is where you can see the final performance of "Kimino Toriko" by BATTLE BOYS TOKYO 3rd Selection (Kanato Okura, Masaya Sakuragi, Ryota Nagano, Ryunosuke Miyamoto, Jun Mutou, Kazuto Mokudai, and Kaname Yoshizawa). Starting from 17:40, there is Kosaku Koizumi's solo performance of "Masshiro na Koi," followed by the Sendai Selection (besides Kosaku, there's Sasahara, Aihara, Chida, and Haga—all of whom debuted in units!). By the way, in the Fukuoka Selection around 9:19, you can see a fresh-faced Haru Kashiwagi (though his dancing is already incredibly sharp) in the collaboration with Okinawa. Koei's singing talent has remained unchanged. In the Nagoya Selection, check out O-chan, who looks like the king of ICEx, dancing beautifully right down to his fingertips.
#3 https://stardust-ch.jp/movies/detail/514435/
Around 10:05, there is a SUPER★DRAGON medley by BATTLE BOYS. There are so many performers that you'll enjoy it most if you just watch the whole thing. However, as I always mention, the segment where SUPER★DRAGON superfan Kanato Okura performs a "one-man Spadra"—singing, rapping, and dancing intensely—is truly wonderful. By the way, the original SUPER★DRAGON appears around 18:40, and the screams from the audience are incredible.
#4 https://stardust-ch.jp/movies/detail/514436/
The BATTLE STREET segment is here in #4. From around 10:10, they say, "We have an important announcement for everyone." Also, from 15:52, there is a live performance by Sakurashimeji-paisen with Enokids (look closely, as many members appear here too).
#5 https://stardust-ch.jp/movies/detail/514437/
The BATTLE BOYS 3rd National Selection block starts with "ebidence," leading into the finale. By the way, at the very end, you can see Alo wearing a Batbo T-shirt.
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You can watch the members of BATTLE STREET being announced on YouTube here:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCudsAf2YWD5QO5C20qYYTuevzpWXsQ0C&si=2Grxu5LNzPdI4pm-
Behind-the-scenes footage of BATTLE BOYS "DREAMS COME TRUE" from rehearsals to the actual performance is available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ss4xV7wPcGY&list=PLFVT3KjV1cCQle-ljhLapSv-LSy5ZF8Kh
YouTube is free to watch, so if you're hesitant about subscribing to Stardust Channel, please start by checking out these videos!
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On another note,
Watching these videos again, I feel that standing on the same big stage while looking at the backs of seniors makes those distant figures feel a bit closer. Admiration turns into dreams, then into goals, as they aim to become good rivals and comrades. (Members of M!LK, Sakurashimeji, and SUPER★DRAGON experienced being back dancers for Chodokyu-paisen's release events and concerts. Members of Ryugujo and ICEx accompanied M!LK on tour, and there were many opportunities to co-star with SUPER★DRAGON at Batbo lives and Kumicho-sai. Some Lienel members danced behind Sakurashimeji at TDCH or were selected for stage collaborations in FAKE MOTION projects. In the EBiDAN THE LIVE opening, some held the EBiDAN alphabet lights—a legendary Day 1 only those present know!—or walked the arena runway with flags. The kids also performed on Momoclo-senpai's Budokan stage and danced with Chodokyu at Saitama Super Arena and Osaka-jo Hall. At Petit EBi, centered on ICEx and Lienel, regional trainees from across the country co-starred at the Yoyogi Gymnasium.)
Regarding this summer, "Not Found," who are leading the way as the first group from EBiDAN NEXT, and "VOKSY DAYS," who will be making a triumphant return as guests at "Hoshio Matsuri" for the first time since their debut, will be heating up the stage at Zepp DiverCity. There are also plans for scenes where they perform with EBiDAN NEXT members as back dancers. This year's Hoshio Matsuri is going to feel a bit different. Tickets are actually running low, so please purchase yours soon!
EBiDAN NEXT Official https://ebidan.com/
Furthermore, in response to requests from the EBiDAN NEXT team, VOKSY DAYS has set aside time for opening acts on their East-West tour. Local trainees will appear in each area: EBiDAN OSAKA for the Osaka performance and EBiDAN TOKYO for the Tokyo performance! (These performances will take place before the show starts, so please arrive early!). The story of #Voksydai, who are leading the way on SDR's new label "NExTRest," has just begun. The example they set for EBiDAN NEXT is that of a close yet admired figure and a goal. Just like the seniors before them, VOKSY themselves have now become the seniors that NEXT members look up to. Everyone, please do visit the VOKSY DAYS East-West tour as well.
VOKSY DAYS Official https://voksydays.com/
Along with the summer live announcements, there are plenty of performances you can only see now.
Have a fun summer with Ebi-Next!
