On February 22 (Saturday), 2025, at the Meiji Yasuda J1 League Sec. 2 vs FC Machida Zelvia (15:00 kickoff / Ajinomoto Stadium), we will hold 'MIXI Day' with the sponsorship of our club partner, MIXI, Inc.
This season, with Matsuhashi "Riki" Kura serving as the new head coach of FC Tokyo, we are honored to have former professional wrestler and talent Mr. Choshu "Riki" as a guest, who also appeared in the commercial for "Monster Strike" developed by MIXI, Inc. He will participate in various events to strongly enhance the home opening of the new season.
Titled 'Mr. Riki will fly on MIXI Day!'
Please support "Riki" Tokyo as they take off towards the title, riding on the excitement of Mr. "Riki" at Ajinomoto Stadium.
□Target Match
February 22, 2025 (Saturday)
2025 Meiji Yasuda J1 League Sec. 2
FC Tokyo vs FC Machida Zelvia
(15:00 Kick-off / Ajinomoto Stadium)
□Implementation Details
1. Chanting “I will fly!”
Before the players' warm-up begins, Mr. Riki Choshu will greet everyone in attendance. In hopes of victory for the home opener, let's chant Mr. Choshu's buzzword 'I will fly!' together.
Implementation Time
Before Warm-up (around 14:10)
Location
In front of the home goal stand
Implementation Details
Greeting by Riki Choshu and chanting of "We will fly!"
2. "Adversity? That's an Opportunity" Flower Presentation
In honor of the quote "Adversity? That's an Opportunity" left by Riki Choshu, we will hold a flower presentation before the kickoff with Mr. Hiroki Kimura, President and CEO of MIXI, Inc., and Riki Choshu, to receive the strength to overcome the "adversities" that the team will face in the new season, as part of the celebration of 'MIXI Day'.
3. "Muriqui" Bazooka is going to "fly" over there!
During halftime, we will conduct a "Bazooka Time" where T-shirts signed by Riki Choshu will be shot into the audience. As it goes around the venue, signed goods filled with Riki's spirit will "fly" to everyone!
【Implementation Time】
Half Time
Location
Around the venue
*The location may change in case of rain.
Implementation Details
Launch of merchandise using a bazooka by Riki Choshu
[Notes]
- Please refrain from actions that may inconvenience other customers and from moving seats.
- Please refrain from leaving your seat to retrieve items.
・In case prohibited behavior is observed, the event may be canceled without prior notice.
4. “W Riki Coaster” Giveaway
The first 30,000 attendees will receive an original coaster designed with “W Riki”! Drinks won't cool down with the heat of “W Riki”!?
Distribution Time
From SOCIO Gate Opening to Halftime End※It will end as soon as supplies run out.
Distribution Location
Each Gate
*Not distributed on the visitor side.
5. "Let's Fly!" Motivation at the Entrance Gate
The ticket check sound (the sound when you hold a one-touch pass or QR ticket to the dedicated terminal at the entrance gate) will be changed to Mr. Riki Choshu's voice saying "Let's Fly!" Let's get motivated at the entrance gate before the home opening match!
[Riki Choshu Profile]
Affiliation: Riki Pro
Height/Weight: 184cm/120kg
Date of Birth: December 3, 1951
Place of Birth: Tokuyama City, Yamaguchi Prefecture (now Shunan City)
Blood Type: Type O
Special Skills: Riki Lariat, Scorpion Hold
Excelled in wrestling during his time at Senshu University and participated in the 1972 Munich Olympics.
In 1974, he debuted in New Japan Pro-Wrestling led by Antonio Inoki, and was renamed from his real name Mitsuo YOSHIDA to "Riki Choshu" through a fan recruitment. On June 26, 2019, he completely retired at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, closing the curtain on a tumultuous wrestling career.
Suddenly started Twitter at the end of 2019. After that, opened accounts one after another on YouTube and TikTok.
Now, as an influencer, he is gaining high support from the younger generation who do not know his active playing days at all.
