Finalists Announced for 'Mynavi Senkou Riot 2026 produced by SCHOOL OF LOCK!' Featuring Special Supporter Tuna Taniguchi of KANA-BOON

The music festival 'Mynavi Senkou Riot 2026 produced by SCHOOL OF LOCK!', a collaboration between TOKYO FM and 37 other JFN stations broadcasting the teen-oriented wide program 'SCHOOL OF LOCK!' (airing Mon-Fri 22:00) and Sony Music, will hold its final live audition on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Zepp DiverCity (TOKYO). After completing demo screenings, nationwide live house auditions, and a third-round live audition, the regular stage finalists have now been officially selected. Additionally, Tuna Taniguchi of KANA-BOON has been confirmed as a special supporter, completing the full lineup of special supporters who will energize the final stage. The final live audition will be held with a live audience, free of charge (prior registration required), and will also be streamed live online. Please look forward to it.

【Event Overview】

◆ 'Mynavi Senkou Riot 2026 produced by SCHOOL OF LOCK!'

◆ Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026 — Doors open at 12:30 / Show starts at 13:15 — Estimated end time: 20:00

◆ Venue: Zepp DiverCity (TOKYO) — Free admission / Live online streaming available

◆ Admission Tickets

Admission requires an entry ticket.

Please check the LINE friend addition URL for registration:

https://liff.line.me/2000211575-WoMetwaX?eventID=G1p2o1VEz0ri8oRObvSz

Early ticket registration period: Wednesday, August 5, 22:00 — Thursday, August 6, 20:00

◆ Online Live Streaming — How to Watch (Free access via either option below)

Official 'SCHOOL OF LOCK!' YouTube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18QpD-m44JvPUgp_hsWEKA (Featured at the top on the day)

◆ Performers: The nine finalist artists who advanced to the final live audition, plus the Copy Band Stage Grand Prix winner

Finalist artist information:

https://www.tfm.co.jp/lock/riot/final

Garan Dou

Saitama Prefecture / A passionate 3-member rock band from Saitama

▼ SNS Accounts

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garan___dou

X: https://x.com/garan___dou

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@garan___dou

Sapporo Bosho

Hokkaido / Last year's snow has melted — now it's time to perform: An evolved, high-energy rock band from Sapporo

▼ SNS Accounts

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sapporobousho_official

X: https://x.com/sapporobousho_

Sansetsukon

Tokyo / A straightforward rock band that passionately expresses unity

▼ SNS Accounts

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3_setsukon

X: https://x.com/3_setsukon

Shirakabe Girls

Aichi Prefecture / Evolved from "young ladies" to "rock band": A 4-member girl band from Nagoya

▼ SNS Accounts

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shirakabe_girls

X: https://x.com/shirakabe_girls

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shirakabe_girls

NENE

Aichi Prefecture / A rising singer-songwriter creating her own era through acoustic performances

▼ SNS Accounts

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/i__am__n_e_n_e

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@0228_nene

Pitch Blue

Hyogo Prefecture / A 3-member band from Kobe, featuring a unique guitar sound over precise rhythm and melody

▼ SNS Accounts

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pitch_blue2025

X: https://x.com/pitch_blue_kobe

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pitch.blue8

PrizzM DoLL

Hyogo Prefecture / A 4-member girl band from Osaka that makes you instinctively tap your foot

▼ SNS Accounts

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prizzmdoll/

X: https://x.com/prizzmdoll

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@prizzmdoll

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prizzmdoll

Head Hunt

Chiba Prefecture / A band formed through "headhunting," aiming to become the strongest

▼ SNS Accounts

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/headhunt_0809

X: https://x.com/headhunt_0809

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@head.hunt89

BOTTON

Yamanashi Prefecture / A rebellious rock band that emerged from a high school light music club

▼ SNS Accounts

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/botton_band

X: https://x.com/botton_band

◇ E’sekai, Copy Band Stage Grand Prix Winner, to perform!

E’sekai

Okinawa Prefecture / As if the stage transforms into another world: A 4-member girl band from Okinawa

▼ SNS Accounts

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esekai_official

X: https://x.com/esekai_official

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@esekai_official

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@esekai46

◇ Tuna Taniguchi of KANA-BOON confirmed as Special Supporter!

He will join Takatsuka Taumu (INI), Kore Sawa, and Daisuke Toyama (Grenz) to heat up the final stage!

Comment from Special Supporter Tuna Taniguchi (KANA-BOON):

I'm participating in Senkou Riot as a supporter!

I'm excited to experience the music of these young musicians.

I believe their journey and emotions up to this point will shine through during the live performance.

As a fellow musician, I'm also looking forward to seeing the determination with which they take the stage.

Everyone, have fun!

【Event Overview】

◆ 'Mynavi Senkou Riot 2026 produced by SCHOOL OF LO