S☆S STAR (S☆S・Star)

Real Name: Seiji Sasaki (佐々木堅)
Nickname: "The Darkest Star"
Birthplace:
Birthdate:
Theme Music: "S☆S TRANCE" ~Neo Bloody Mix~
Weight: 83kg (183lbs)
Height: 175cm (5'9")
Debut: May 30, 2007 (Manabe Tsuji)

Physical Appearance: Lean, athletic appearance with a tan. His hair is spiked back, dyed a mixture of silver and red to play up his heel persona.

Ring Costume: S☆S wears long dark gray pants with a met, metallic finish. Silver stars decorate the sides of the pants. The front features a star (of course,) with the back reading "THE DARKEST STAR." To add the cherry on the sundae, S☆S paints a silver/gold star on his forehead.

Title History:

* None

Tournament History:

* None

Trademark Moves:

* S☆S Smash (Running Ace Crusher)
* Celestial (Former "Corazon" -- Elaborate crucifix hold.)
* Various forms of foot stomps
* Dark Star Chaos (Over-the-shoulder reverse Emerald Flosion.)
* Cosmic Big Bang (Diving Double Foot Stomp to a seated opponent.)

Biography: Seiji Sasaki entered the Pro-Wrestling FURY dojo with a strong background in track and amateur wrestling. Despite his smaller size, Sasaki showed undeniable heart, and refused to quit the harsh training environment. Sasaki debuted alongside contemporaries Norihiro Akashi and Manabe Tsuji in 2007. His fiery spirit and charming personality won him many fans across Japan, leading to him becoming the second incarnation of the popular Kinaki Kamen character. Watching Akashi and Tsuji rise in rank, Sasaki suddenly dropped the comical character to rededicate himself to pro-wrestling... Unfortunately, Sasaki would find little success in the following year. The closing days of Pro-Wrestling FURY saw Sasaki return to his "entertainment" ways after debuting the "S☆S Star" character -- a take/parody on pretentious J-rock performers. The character initially earned Sasaki criticism. However, S☆S Star persisted -- and eventually begun to win over fans across various independents in 2014. Now for the first time in several years, Seiji Sasaki returns to the national stage as his controversial alter-ego.

KEISUKE RONGAI (論外佳祐)

Real Name: Keisuke Rongai (論外佳祐)

Nickname:

Birthplace: Yokohama, Kanagawa

Birthdate: Unknown

Theme Music: Unknown

Weight: 94kg (209lbs)

Height: 177cm (5'10")

Debut: April 02, 2008 (w/ Prince Fiji vs. FALCON Hori & Wataru Yamada)

Physical Appearance: Thick, powerful appearance for his stature. He sports medium hair, bordering on a full-on mullet.

Ring Costume: Short spats featuring the KyouHonGan colors, in addition to red wrist tape and matching ankle-length boots.

Title History:

* AALL Tag Team Titles

- (w/ Wataru Yamada) El Hijo Del Medico & Lobo Canadiense (03/01/2015) /

Tournament History:

* None

Trademark Moves:

* Lariat

* Tower Hacker Bomb

Biography: Graduating from Kazuya Asakino's Steel Wind Dojo in 2008, Keisuke Rongai made his pro-wrestling debut on 04/02/2008 for Nansei Nihon Pro-Wrestling. Teaming with Prince Fiji, he would face FALCON Hori and a man he'd form a long-lasting friendship with, Wataru Yamada. Being a strong power fighter to compliment Yamada's technical skills, both men made strong impressions upon forming their HOT LIMIT tag team. The two friends would capture their first titles in 2015 after a successful tour of Mexico, winning the AALL Tag Team Titles. While in Mexico, the two aligned themselves with fellow Japanese Kyoto Okazaki. The trio finally returned to Japan after the announcement of KJPW's relaunch in 2015 as as villainous group known as "KyouHonGan," declaring war on the newly esablished Jr. Heavyweight Seikigun.

WATARU YAMADA (山田海)

Real Name: Wataru Yamada (山田海)

Nickname:

Birthplace: Tokushima

Birthdate: Unknown

Theme Music:

Weight: 90kg (199lbs)

Height: 175cm (5'9")

Debut: October 10, 2007 (w/ Ryuugo Nagashima vs. Shuji Kido & Buntaro Sakata)

Physical Appearance: Athletic build with a slight tan. His hair is light brown/blond, with a wavy style.

Ring Costume: Yamada wears long pants sporting the KyouHonGan colors of dark gray and red, with matching wrist tape and boots.

Title History:

* AALL Tag Team Titles

- (w/ Keisuke Rongai) El Hijo Del Medico & Lobo Canadiense (03/01/2015) /

Tournament History:

* None

Trademark Moves:

* SS Arrow (Cross-legged Michinoku Driver II)

* Missile Dropkick

* Triangle Lancer

Biography: Yamada gained strong fundamental seasoning as part of Kazuya Asakino's prestigious Steel Wind dojo, making way for his debut in Nansei Nihon Pro-Wrestling in late 2007. Yamada ranked as a top wrestler in the company, but would find greater success teaming with fellow Nansei wrestler Keisuke Rongai to form HOT LIMIT. Forming a natural bond and chemistry that was illustrated by their fluid team work, the two would hit their stride during an overseas tour of Mexico. Uniting with fellow Japanese Kyoto Okazaki, the three embraced the Mexican "rudo" ways and gained a small following of fans across Mexico. After capturing their first set of tag team titles, HOT LIMIT returned to Japan with Okazaki to set their sights on the juniors of KJPW!

KYOTO OKAZAKI (岡崎凶徒)

Real Name: Kyoko Okazaki (岡崎京子)

Nickname: "The Worst One," "The Outlaw"

Birthplace: Sakyo, Kyoto

Birthdate: September 27, 1981

Theme Music: "Violent Wolf"

Weight: 90kg (200lbs)

Height: 175cm (5'9")

Debut: August 14, 2002 (vs. Masafuji Yoshida)

Physical Appearance: Okazaki is something of a fitness freak, and has a body to reflect that, along with a dark tan. While known for having "ikemen" (pretty boy) look earlier in his career, he has spent the past six years perfecting his "Outlaw" persona, which includes shaving his signature locks and growing unsightly facial hair.

Ring Costume: Okazaki wears high-cut short trunks with a black, metallic finish. The front of the trunks feature a red skull & bones, with "THE WORST ONE" written across the rear in white lettering. In addition he wears red wristbands, black/grey kneepads, matching boots with red trim.

Title History:

* F-MAX Jr. Heavyweight Title (2)

- ATSUKA (2/18/2005) / Vacated (5/25/2006)

- ATSUKA (10/25/2007) / Kotaro Ota (8/11/2008)

* PWC Jr. Heavyweight Tag Team Titles

- (w/ Shin Kaiju) ATSUKA & YAKUTA (8/05/2008) / Jet Jaguar & GALLEON (12/21/2008)

* AALL Intercontinental Welterweight Title
- El Hijo Del Viento (2015/03/25) / Hayato Saigo (2015/05/31) 

Tournament History:

* UMEDA SPECIAL TAG TOURNAMENT (12/12/2004): Masafuji Yoshida & Kyoto Okazaki beat Akira Takayoshi & Yoshihiro Shimoda (14:18) when Yoshida used a Powerbomb on Shimoda.

* J1-WORLD League (2007): Kyoto Okazaki beat Yoshihiro Shimoda (25:58) with the Otokogoroshi.

Trademark Moves:

* Kenka Kick

* Perfect Black (Shining Kenka Kick with the opponent standing instead of kneeling)

* Perfect Dark (Modified version of the Perfect Black, with the opponent seated instead of standing.)

* Moonsault press

* Otokogoroshi (JP: 男殺し ~ Elevated Double Underhook Facebuster, with a rotation. Name means "Man Killer")

* Super Redhawk (JP: スーパ ・レッドホーク ~ Lung Blower, named after a particular type of Revolver.")

* Colt Python (JP: コルト・パイソン ~ Powerful leaping Kenka Kick targeting an opponent's stomach or chest.)

Biography: With a background in amateur wrestling and track-and-field events, Okazaki joined Kazuma Fujita FURY dojo in early 2001 with aspirations of joining Japan's top organization, Burning Spirit Pro-Wrestling. Okazaki showed exceptional coordination with natural charisma, making him a shoe-in for BSPW's ranks. However, the 2002 formation of a promotion based around Fujita's graduations saw his future take a different direction as Okazaki quietly made his debut on an August 14, 2002 independent card promoted by Fujita himself in what would be the foundation for Pro-Wrestling FURY, which was founded later that year. Okazaki stood out among the fresh faces thanks to his overflowing charisma. While a strong supporting player, Okazaki would not win his first championship until 2005 after dethroning ATSUKA for FURY's Jr. Heavyweight crown. 2007 saw a turning point for his career after turning heel. Now "The Outlaw," Okazaki rose to new heights after developing his new "Otokogoroshi" finishing move, leading him to his second reign as FURY's Jr. Heavyweight Champion. Okazaki would remain a central figure in their ranks until the company finally closed in late 2012. Through friendships formed in FURY, Okazaki would wrestle across various independent promotions with the former members of FURY including ATSUKA and Yoshihiro Shimoda. While many of his contemporaries would sign would KJPW in 2013, Okazaki instead chose to travel the world, wrestling in Europe, the United States, and most prominently in Mexico, where he formed a strong friendship with fellow traveling Japanese wrestlers Wataru Yamada and Keisuke Rongai. After the three won gold in early 2015, the trio returned to Japan to announce their invasion of KJPW! KyouHonGan were born.

KAPPEI NAKAO (中男克平)

Real Name: Kappei Nakao (中男克平)
Nickname:
Birthplace:
Birthdate: October 10, 1989
Theme Music:
Weight: 92kg (203lbs)
Height: 172kg (5'8")
Debut: May 09, 2015 (vs. Ryo Nozawa)

Physical Appearance: Slight tan with some thickness to him. His hair is shaven to about a quarter-inch.

Ring Costume: Nakao wears plain green trunks with matching knee pads and black amateur shoes.

Title History:

* None

Tournament History:

* None

Trademark Moves:

* Airplane Spin

Biography: Nakao studied judo and amateur wrestling during his youth, but was largely kept busy helping his family's fishing business. Nakao continued working part-time for his family while attending a local university in Iwate. Iwate remained active in judo and kyokoshin karate during college, and earned several regional championships. In 2014, Nakao answered an open tryout held by KJPW and was granted entry into the dojo.

RYO NOZAWA (野沢了)

Real Name: Ryo Nozawa (野沢了)

Nickname:

Birthplace: Miyoshi, Tokushima

Birthdate: July 02, 1990

Theme Music:

Weight: 83kg (185lbs)

Height: 175cm (5'9")

Debut: May 09, 2015 (vs. Kappei Nakao)

Physical Appearance: Short, cropped black hair with a clean face. His body is wiry, but athletic.

Ring Costume: Ryo wears turquoise trunks. While he wears no knee pads (perhaps foolishly,) he does wear old school black boots with white laces, in addition to white wrist tape.

Title History:

* None

Tournament History:

* None

Trademark Moves:

* Flying Headscissors

Biography: Ryo Nozawa comes into pro-wrestling with a strong athletic background in gymnastics and baseball. Despite his short stature, Nozawa became a sought-after free agent as he neared graduation from the prestigious Keio University in Tokyo, including several prominent baseball scouts. Unable to qualify for the Olympic gymnastics team, Nozawa surprisingly accepted a lucrative offer from investors representing KJPW, making way for his entry into the KJPW dojo. Training under the likes of veterans ATSUKA and Kyoto Okazaki, Nozawa has already taken to the pro-wrestling style, and looks to be a promising recruit.

GALLEON (GALLEON)

Real Name: Shoichi Kanemura

Nickname: "Lion of Nansei"

Birthplace:  Kyoto

Birthdate: February 14, 1985

Theme Music: "Alive A Life" by Rica Matsumoto

Weight: 172cm (5'8")

Height: 95kg (210lbs)

Debut: 2003

Physical Appearance: GALLEON's body is fit, with a bit of weight put on after some time in the business.

Ring Costume: The main feature of the character is GALLEON's lion-like mask. While black in color, the mask features gold trim in addition to a silver fur mane. His wears long loose-fitting black pants with gold designing, in addition to matching boots and forearm guards.

Title History:

* All Pacific Jr. Heavyweight Title

- Kotaro Ota (12/21/2009) /

Tournament History:

* TAG BLITZ '08 (05/18/2008): GALLEON & Ryoku Torayashi beat Ryuugo Nagashima & Wataru Yamada (22:43) when Torayashi used a backdrop hold on Yamada.

Trademark Moves:

* Dividing Driver

* G-CRUSHER

* GENESIC Clutch

* Grand Pressure

Biography: The product of Kazuya Asakino's Steel Wind Dojo, GALLEON debuted on the independent scene in 2003. He would eventually find his way to the national stage when he signed a contract with Burning Spirit Pro-Wrestling. GALLEON immediately caught on with fans due to his fierce fighting style and unique Lion-inspired mask. After BSPW's collapse, GALLEON returned to the independents, where he continued to build a following in his local region of Kyoto and bordering Hyogo. GALLEON would become one of the top figures for Nansei Nihon Pro-Wrestling upon its foundation. While appearing on FURY events, GALLEON formed a strong friendship with fellow masked hero Jet Jaguar. Together, they form the powerful "DREAM HEROES" team. After the closing of their respective home promotions, GALLEON returned to the big stage with Jaguar after joining KJPW in 2015 as part of its newly re-established Jr. Heavyweight division.

HAYATO SAIGO (西郷速人)

Real Name: Hayato Saigo (西郷速人)

Nickname: "Flame of CRIMSON"

Birthplace: Naha, Okinawa

Birthdate: December 09, 1985

Theme Music: "Burn, Burn"

Weight: 88kg (195lbs)

Height: 170cm (5'7")

Debut: 2003 (vs. Keoni Murata)

Physical Appearance: Saigo's body is athletic, with a deep Okinawan tan. His brown hair is medium in length, usually spikey.

Ring Costume: Saigo wears long white trunks with light blue designs, with matching boots. Saigo normally wears shorts, but now wears long tights to hide a knee brace on his right knee.

Title History:

* C-1 Jr. Heavyweight Title (3)

- Naoki Daishi (2007/04/25) / Naoki Daishi (2007/07/27/)

- Akahito Yamada (2008/04/20) / Keoni Murata (2009/03/01)

- Ikuji Royama (2010/05/18) / Kenta Arakiki (2010/07/27)

* PWC Jr. Tag Team Titles

- (/w Keoni Murata) Fumihiko Shirai & Kotaro Ota (2007/08/23) / Millennium S.K. & Ryoma Inoue (2007/10/13)

* HEC Jr. Heavyweight Title

- Yoshihiro Shimoda (2013/07/12) / Jet Jaguar (2013/12/31)

* AALL Intercontinental Welterweight Title
- Kyoto Okazaki (2015/05/31) /  

Tournament History:

* C-1 Jr. Heavyweight Title Tournament (2007): Hayato Saigo beat Naoki Daishi (23:45) with a moonsault press.

* 2007 FUSION J-LEAGUE: Hayato Saigo & Keoni Murata beat Kotaro Ota & Fumihiko Shirai (22:48) when Murata used a Backdrop hold on Ota.

* King of the Super Juniors (2013/07/12): Hayato Saigo beat Yoshihiro Shimoda (16:19) with an avalanche-style Brainbuster.

Trademark Moves:

* Moonsault Double Footstomp

* Matsukasa (Wrist Clutch Inside Cradle)

* Brainbuster

* Phoenix Splash

* Firebird Splash

* Moonsault Press

* Saigo Special - Cartwheel double footstomp into a standing moonsault press

Biography: A product of revered teacher Ryo Suzuki, Hayato Saigo debuted for Pro-Wrestling CRIMSON in 2003. Thanks to his background in gymnastics, Saigo stood out as a top-flight junior. Through three reigns as CRIMSON's Jr. Heavyweight Champion, Saigo cemented his status as the strongest Junior to come from the Iwate-based promotion. Saigo's talents found himself branching out to other organizations, including Pro-Wrestling FURY where he struck a friendship with fellow Okinawan Fumihiko Shirai. Along with Kotaro Ota, the three formed the popular "Super Speed Stars" trio, an evolved version of Ota and Shirai's usual "Okinawa Speed Stars" gimmick. Saigo's home promotion struggled after the devastating north-eastern Tsunami, ultimately forcing the promotion to close its doors. Despite keeping his former haunt in his heart, Saigo continued wrestling across various independents, in addition to promoting his own local events for the Iwate region, along with his home region of Okinawa. In 2013, Saigo reappeared on the national stage as an outside participant in the inaugural "King of the Super Juniors" tournament. Amidst a stacked field, Saigo shocked fans by downing Yoshihiro Shimoda in the finals to become the first HEC Jr. Heavyweight Champion. Saigo would go on to rack up big wins over Kotaro Ota and ATSUKA before dropping the title to Jet Jaguar on New Year's Eve. During KJPW's relaunch in early 2015, Saigo was revealed to have signed a one-year contract with KJPW, making a full-time member of the roster. Saigo has since embraced his new home, while still carrying the flame for his former haunt, Pro-Wrestling CRIMSON.

YOSHIHIRO SHIMODA (霜田佳寛)

Real Name: Yoshihiro Shimoda (霜田佳寛)

Nickname: "Torokeru Prince"

Birthplace: Sapporo, Hokkaido

Birthdate: August 10, 1986

Theme Music: "Do JUSTICE!!"

Weight: 83kg (184lbs)

Height: 175cm (5'9")

Debut: December 10, 2002 (w/ Ryuji Yamashita vs. Matsuya Sekamoto & Akahito Yamada)

Physical Appearance: Shimoda's body is athletic and tone in appearance, with a light tan. His dark brown hair is short, albeit slightly spikey.

Ring Costume: Shimoda wears short spats with a black and silver design, largely inspired by his mentors: KANJI Sakaigama and Jin Hiroto. He wears black knee pads and mixed black/silver pull-on boots.

Title History:

* F-MAX Jr. Heavyweight Title (2)

- Kyoto Okazaki (10/25/2003) / ATSUKA (10/25/2004)

- Jet Jaguar (10/25/2009) / Jet Jaguar (11/25/2009)

* F-MAX Tag Team Titles (2)

- (w/ Hiroaki Nakata) Masafuji Yoshida & Chikao Kessin (5/18/2005) / Vacated (5/25/2006)

- (w/ Jin Hiroto) Otsuo Kayusa & Kenichiro Hujikawa (10/15/2007) / TAKU & Mastodon Fukuda (12/14/2007)

* Sapporo City Tag Team Titles

- (w/ Jin Hiroto) Yusuke Yuhara & Yuichi Hida (09/15/07) /

Tournament History:

* One Night FURY Jr. Heavyweight Title Tournament (10/25/2003): Yoshihiro Shimoda beat Kyoto Okazaki (17:35) with the Sapporo Lancer.

* J*TOP (2004): Yoshihiro Shimoda beat Hello Kitty! Mask III (15:27) with a Springboard Torokeru Knee Kick.

* J1-WORLD League 2005: Yoshihiro Shimoda beat KEIJI (16:28) with a Chickenwing Armlock.

* Sapporo City Tag Titles Tournament (2007 - Hokkaido Puroresu): Jin Hiroto & Yoshihiro Shimoda beat Tsuyoshi Yamamura & Satoru Watanabe (13:59) when Hiroto used the Amatsukami Guillotine on Yamamura.

Trademark Moves:

* German Suplex hold

* Jujigatame

* Chickenwing Armlock

* Sapporo Lancer

* Torokeru Knee (High-Impact Running Knee)

* Torokeru Flash (Torokeru Knee to a seated opponent.)

Biography: Yoshihiro Shimoda graduated as part of the 3rd term class of Kazuma Fujita's FURY dojo. Shimoda debuted for the dojo's namesake promotion in late 2002, where he showed immediate potential. Due to having a background in various martial arts during his youth, Shimoda found himself taken in by former vale tudo fighter, turned FURY wrestler Kenji Tanamura. Shimoda first gained an identity as part of Tanamura's stable/brand Fighting Union Revolt "y".(FUR"y" for short.) While excelling in the pure-fighting style Tanamura's tutelage provided, Shimoda broke out from Tanamura's shadow the following year by winning FURY's Jr. Heavyweight Title in a one-night tournament. Shimoda would hold the championship until dropping it exactly one-year later to his senpai, ATSUKA. 2004 would be a big year for Shimoda as well after winning the highly prestigious interpromotional tournament, J*TOP. The victory was not just a keystone moment for Shimoda, but for Pro-Wrestling FURY itself after being thrust into the national stage for the first time. The following year, Shimoda returned to the top of FURY's Junior rankings by winning the J1-WORLD League tournament. Shimoda eventually found himself branching outside of FURY in a series of local events in Hokkaido co-produced by he and mentor Jin Hiroto. Feeling his generation was in danger of being surpassed by new stars coming up, Shimoda shockingly turned heel to align with generational comrades ATSUKA and Kyoto Okazaki. Since then, Shimoda has remained close with ATSUKA. The two comprise the powerful "Jr. KINGS" team that stands as gatekeepers to the new generation of junior stars. Like many of the FURY juniors, Shimoda found himself signed by KJPW in 2013 to bolster its newly established Jr. Heavyweight division. Without question, Shimoda is a one-of-a-kind talent who has achieved immense success. He has become a celebrity-like figure in his native Hokkaido and speaks out for many local causes.

ATSUKA (ATSUKA)

Real Name: Takashi Otsuka (大握宇志)

Nickname: "Green Punk," "Problem Child"

Birthplace: Sakai, Osaka

Birthdate: May 18, 1980

Theme Music: "Lookin' For The Truth" by Yoshinobu Kanayama

Weight: 91kg (200lbs)

Height: 175cm (5'9")

Debut: September 28, 2001 (vs. Mr. Miyasashi)

Physical Appearance: A few years older, ATSUKA shows some age in his face -- but largely retains his trademark youthful appearance. His hair is typically more reserved than in previous years, as it's simply cut short. ATSUKA is a renowned fitness maniac, and his body reflects that.

Ring Costume: Keeping his trademark green colors, ATSUKA wears short two-toned spats (the other color being black.) The back of his trunks read "PROBLEM CHILD" in white graffiti lettering. His other gear includes black knee pads and wrestling shoes, both of which have green trim.

Title History:

* KFD Jr. Heavyweight Title (3)

- KANJI Sakaigama (8/31/2003) / Vacated

- Yoshihiro Shimoda (10/25/2004) / Kyoto Okazaki (2/18/2005)

- KEIJI (4/31/2007) / Kyoto Okazaki (10/25/2007)

* RJPW Jr. Heavyweight Title

- Takehiro Dakatsu (11/23/2003) / Vacated

* GSW Independent Tag Team Titles

- (w/ YAKUTA) KEIJI & Suya Moto (11/22/2006) /

* PWC World Jr. Heavyweight Tag Team Titles

- (w/ YAKUTA) Millennium S.K. & Ryoma Inoue (4/22/2008) / Kyoto Okazaki & Shin Kaiju (8/05/2008)

Tournament History:

* Sapporo City Tag Team Tournament (6/18/2003): ATSUKA & Akira Takayoshi beat "Bad Genome" Kyohei Yamada & Takumi Mako (27:36) when ATSUKA used a Victory Roll on Mako.

* RJPW Jr. Heavyweight Title Tournament (2004): ATSUKA beat Takehiro Dakatsu (17:22) with the AT#2.

Trademark Moves:

* ATSUKA Twister (JP: ATSUKA・ツイスター ~ Rotating Fisherman Buster.)

* Green Crush (JP: グリーン・クラッシュ ~ Top Rope Rebounding Face Kick. Has undergone various name changes over the years, including ATSUKA Crush, Osaka Crush, and CHAOS Crush.)

* AC-Z (Canadian Backbreaker Lift into Ace Crusher.)

* AT-Z (Lifting Fisherman Buster into Head-Spike Michinoku Driver II)

* Punk Rock (JP: パンクロック ~ Powerful Front Dropkick, sending the opponent flying back into the turnbuckles.)

* Shooting Star press (Only used in rare big match situations.)

* El Nudo Lagunero (JP: エル・ヌード・ラ グネロー ) Elaborate arm/leg llave submission. ATSUKA learned the hold in 2003 while training in Mexico, but has used it sparingly until recently

* BDSM (Cross-armed lift into a Canadian Backbreaker, turned into a piledriver.)

Biography: Otsuka was the first product of Kazuma Fujita's FURY dojo after debuting for Burning Spirit Pro-Wrestling in 2001. Under the ring name of "Kanumaru Atsuka" (A name ATSUKA himself admits to making up on the fly,) Otsuka underwent the usual trials encountered as a rookie in pro-wrestling. However, frustration and a poor influence from vile rule breakers KANJI Sakaigama and Jin Hiroto led to Otsuka turning heel and joining the Anti-BSPW faction known as Black STAR. Now known as "ATSUKA," Otsuka remodeled himself as an eccentric personality, sometimes even wrestling as a pretentious alter-ego known simply as "Action Star!" after a successful break into Japanese TV. Ultimately however, ATSUKA failed to climb to the top of BSPW's junior rankings, and found himself ousted from Black STAR. Now the source of ridicule and mocking from the very man who inspired him to strike out on his own, ATSUKA began a violent feud with KANJI Sakaigama that crossed multiple organizations. The climax of the rivalry saw ATSUKA finally defeat his "Senpai" on 8/31/03 at the site of the former Kawasaki Stadium. ATSUKA would eventually take his career full circle by joining Pro-Wrestling FURY, initially as a referee. However, this was a ploy to lure out Yoshihiro Shimoda, FURY's top Jr. Heavyweight enroute to becoming the group's Jr. Heavyweight Champion. ATSUKA would reform a team from earlier in his career with good friend YAKUTA. For the next few years, the two would be synonymous with one another, and would win tag team gold on two occasions. ATSUKA would be a stable fixture for FURY until taking its final breath in 2012. Since then, ATSUKA has formed the popular "OLD DOGS" wrestling troupe with former FURY stars such as Masato Osagawa, Yoshihiro Shimoda, Jet Jaguar, and Kyoto Okazaki, with several successful events under their belt. ATSUKA finally made his return to the national level by joining KJPW in April of 2013. The 2015 relaunch saw ATSUKA and the other members of KJPW's newly established "Jr. Seikigun" embark in a bitter feud against the villainous Kyou Hon Gan faction.

JET JAGUAR (ジェットジャガー)

Real Name: Unknown

Nickname: "HERO no yume" (Dream Hero)

Birthplace: Unknown

Birthdate: Unknown (Rumored to be in his late 20's)

Theme Music: "Honoo no Jaguar"

Weight: 94kg (207lbs)

Height: 175cm (5'9")

Debut: April 29, 2007 (vs. Shun Shiriashi)

Physical Appearance: Jaguar's body is athletic in figure, with a dark tan. Protruding from the back of his mask is long, flowing hair with a dark brown tone.

Ring Costume: Jet embodies the "masked hero" concept, and his costume reflects that. Despite his name, Jaguar's outfit reflects very little on the animal itself. His mask stands is black in color, exposing only his mouth. Three horns protrude at the top at equal distances. The mask itself features silver detailing to almost give off a metal-like effect. He wears a chest piece with similar colors, in addition to matching loose karate dougis. His arms are covered by elaborate bracers -- also sporting the black/silver colors. In recent years Jaguar has taken bigger influence from the "Metal Hero" genre of Japanese entertainment. For big matches, Jaguar will come to the ring wearing elaborate costumes inspired by various characters.

Title History:

* Iron Crown Jr. Heavyweight Title

- Nakata Ohmiori (10/07/2007) /SAKA Ibuchi (5/24/2008)

* PWC Jr. Heavyweight Tag Team Titles

- (w/ GALLEON) Shin Kaiju & Kyoto Okazaki (12/21/2008) / RYUJI & Manabe Tsuji (5/20/2009)

* F-MAX Jr. Heavyweight Title

- Shin Kaiju (8/11/2009) /Yoshihiro Shimoda (10/25/2009)

- Yoshihiro Shimoda (11/25/2009) / Vacated due to inactivity (02/11/2011)

- GALLEON (12/21/2011) / Vacated due to inactivity (10/25/2012)

* HEC Jr. Heavyweight Title
- Hayato Saigo (12/31/2013) / Vacated when proposed title bout fell through (02/22/2014) 

Tournament History:

* Air Wars Tournament (2007): Jet Jaguar beat Nakata Ohmiori (19:36) with the Jaguar Special II.

* J1-MAX League (2009): Jet Jaguar beat Shin Kaiju (22:48) with the Jaguar Special.

* KOF/F-MAX Jr. Heavyweight Title Tournament (FURY - 12/21/2011): Jet Jaguar beat GALLEON (9:18) with the THIRD STRIKE.

Trademark Moves:

* Jaguar Suplex hold (Leg Lock Suplex hold)

* Jaguar Special (Twisting Somersault Guillotine Drop)

* Jaguar Special II (Rolling Jujigatame)

* Spiral Bomb (Rotating Sit-out Powerbomb. Done in tribute to the original Jet Jaguar, Shoji Suzuki.)

* Avalanche Fisherman Buster
* THIRD STRIKE (Vicious one-two kicking combination to the legs, ending with a kneeling thrust kick to the face.)

Biography: Trained by the greatest minds in wrestling including Kazuma Fujita, Jason Ramsey, and the original Jet Jaguar Shoji Suzuki, the third incarnation of the legendary masked hero captivated fans when he debuted in 2007 for Jason Ramsey's Superstar Pro-Wrestling group. Jaguar stood out as a top star for the fledgling independent promotion, winning the company's top junior title by the end of the year. Jaguar moved onto a larger stage the following year, debuting for Pro-Wrestling FURY. It was there Jaguar had his breakout rivalry against fellow masked wrestler Shin Kaiju. Both men would go on to headline FURY's annual Ryogoku Kokugikan event in an emotional mask vs. mask match that saw Jaguar finally topple FURY's Jr. Kingpin in front of the original Jet Jaguar, Shoji Suzuki. Jaguar would reign for the next three years off and on as the Ace of FURY's Jr. Heavyweights. When the company ceased operations for good in late 2012, Jaguar would form something of a traveling troupe with other former FURY juniors such as ATSUKA, Yoshihiro Shimoda, Kotaro Ota, Fumihiko Shirai, and Kyoto Okazaki. Together, the group would promote independent half pro-wrestling/variety show events across Japan under the "OLD DOGS PRO-WRESTLING" promotional banner. Jaguar, along with most of FURY's former juniors would finally return to the national stage on 5/31/2013 in a 14-man Cibernetico. Jaguar would be among the top performers -- only to be snubbed in the final round by former CRIMSON star Hayato Saigo. Jaguar would get revenge towards the end of the year, where he defeated Saigo to capture the HEC Jr. Heavyweight Title. Whether it's due to his talents or the character itself, Jet Jaguar is easily the most recognizable Jr. Heavyweight wrestler in Japan -- especially among children. His has had a long-lasting friendship with former Nansei Nihon star and fellow masked wrestler GALLEON. Together, the two form the popular "DREAM HEROES" duo. Despite his enormous appeal, Jet is a skilled fighter, capable of putting almost any opponent down if given the opportunity.

For years, Jaguar's identity has been the source of many rumors and speculation. Many point to former Jason Ramsey dojo graduate turned Pro-Wrestling ZION trueborn Yusuke Minekawa. Many fans report Minekawa wrestling in Mexico during an overseas excursion wearing a mask identical to the mask Jaguar wore upon his debut. Unfortunately, Yusuke reportedly retired from pro-wrestling in early 2007, and is rumored to have married a famous film star. He remains out of the public eye.

KAZUKI SENDO (千藤和毅)

Real Name: Kazuki Sendo
Nickname: "Clutch Hitter"
Birthplace: Kashiwara, Osaka
Birthdate: August 03, 1986
Theme Music: "Hanshin Tigers no Uta" (Theme of Hanshin Tigers)
Weight: 87kg (192lbs)
Height: 177cm (5'10")
Debut: February 02, 2008 (w/ Kyoto Okazaki & Manabe Tsuji vs. Kenichiro Hujikawa, Norihiro Akashi & Keichi Ito)

Physical Appearance: Sendo's body is tan, and very shredded, showing the body of a true athlete. He has medium length blond hair, typically stylized with an array of hair spray and mousse. While mostly clean shaven, Kazuki has some chin scruff.

Ring Costume: Sendo wears slick red trunks with black and gray graffitti designs, in addition to red knee pads and matching short boots.

Title History:

* None

Tournament History:

* None

Trademark Moves:

* Nice Hit! (Running knee to a seated opponent.)
* 322 Clutch (Arm-trapped Gannosuke Clutch.)
* Clutch Tope (Graceful no-touch tope over the top rope.)

Biography: Before entering pro-wrestling, Sendo was a star baseball player on the college level. However, an untimely rotator cuff injury forced Sendo to miss his final year at Osaka University. After properly healing, Sendo entered the Kazuma Fujita Dojo in a big coup for the gym, before debuting in February of 2008. Sendo would endure the trials most rookies do, but never gave. Sendo had the opportunity to stand out as one of the few juniors upon KJPW's inception in 2013. However, Sendo struggled with the new influx of talent, showing cracks in his beaming personality for the first time. Sendo began teasing a heel turn towards the end of 2013, before pulling the trigger in 2014. Since then, Sendo has continued to discover his "rudo" ways during KJPW's downtime on the independent scene, and formed a team with senpai and former FURY star S☆S Star. Together, the two proved to be a rather unpopular, but successful heel tandem. The two enter KJPW as allies for fellow rudos KyouHonGan, serving as provisionary members.