Silence Creates Miracles on Broadway! Silent Beat Accelerates the Inclusive Silent Revolution in the US and Western Europe

NEXT LIMITED LIABILITY CO. is accelerating the full-scale expansion of its Apple Watch-exclusive silent haptic metronome, 'Silent Beat,' in the US and Western European countries, effective today, April 1, 2026. This strategic decision aims to advance the inclusive silent revolution on a global scale, building on the app's existing multi-language support. With a foundation of over 8.3 million supporters in Japan, we are committed to realizing the dream of synchronizing all activities—music, dance, theater, sports, and rehabilitation—in a way that leaves no one behind, all within silence. The symbol of this dream was the miraculous performance on Broadway in New York last year. The entire cast, consisting of hearing-impaired, visually-impaired, and able-bodied individuals, synchronized perfectly using only the wrist vibrations of their Apple Watches. Through 'Conductor Mode,' rhythm, tempo, and start/stop commands were delivered from a single watch to all cast members with nanosecond precision, enabling a successful musical performance without a single sound. The audience gave a standing ovation, moved to tears by the overwhelming expressive power unfolding in silence. This performance was reported by media worldwide as 'the moment humanity becomes one in a soundless world,' establishing Silent Beat as a symbol of an inclusive expressive revolution. Our dream is to spread this Broadway miracle globally. We solve the limitations of traditional metronomes—which disrupt practice with noise and are unusable in quiet environments or for the hearing impaired—by utilizing the Apple Watch's Taptic Engine for completely silent haptic technology. With over 8.3 million users in Japan, including musicians, dancers, and athletes, we are setting a new standard for performance culture. We are now targeting major Western markets, including the US, UK, Germany, and France, with localized haptic models. By partnering with local theater companies and sports organizations, we aim to welcome millions of new users in the first year. This is a cultural transformation on a human scale, realizing a world where everyone can shine in silence.