Vantan's 2026 Entrance Ceremony Features Surprise Guest Soshina of Shimofuri Myojo

Under the vision of "creating the world's closest school to society," Vantan Inc., which provides practical education by active professionals, held its entrance ceremony at Ryogoku Kokugikan on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Approximately 2,000 new students aiming for the forefront of the creative industry, along with their guardians, totaling about 4,200 participants, attended the ceremony. As a surprise guest, Soshina, a comedian who also carves his own path as an artist, took the stage. From this individual who excels in both music and comedy, a message based on his own experiences was delivered to the new students embarking on their dreams in the creative industry.

**■ Event Overview** Event Name: Vantan Entrance Ceremony 2026 Date & Time: Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 14:00 - 15:30 Venue: Ryogoku Kokugikan Participants: Approx. 2,000 new students and their guardians, total approx. 4,200 people Content: Opening address, representative's congratulatory speech, Vantan's congratulatory speech, surprise guest's congratulatory speech (Soshina)

**■ Soshina's Surprise Congratulatory Speech** Towards the end of the ceremony, Soshina of Shimofuri Myojo appeared as a surprise guest. His presence, as someone who not only excels at the forefront of the comedy world but also has established his own music label and gained high acclaim as an artist, transcending genre boundaries in his pursuit of creativity, filled the venue with cheers. In his speech to the new students, he passionately discussed the theme of "the importance of pursuing things thoroughly." He spoke about how a deep and meticulous approach to one's passions became his own weapon, addressing the young individuals venturing into the creative industry.

**■ On "The Importance of Pursuing Things Thoroughly"** At the beginning of his speech, Soshina touched upon the harshness of the professional world, but emphasized "pursuing things thoroughly" as the unique attitude for survival within it. "The creative industry can sometimes face unreasonable evaluations. However, no matter the environment, sincerely confronting your own convictions and meticulously pursuing them will, in the long run, become a great asset that will surely help you." He also sent a passionate message, stating that "the act of pursuing things itself will be the greatest sustenance for your future self," rather than being swayed by short-term evaluations or trends.

**■ Experiencing "Setbacks" is Proof of Serious Engagement** He further discussed how to deal with "setbacks." "Only those who have seriously and purely engaged with something can experience setbacks. You may face moments where results don't come, you question your path, and your spirit wavers. However, in those very moments, remember the pure feeling of 'I love this' that you hold today. The strength to overcome the wall in front of you stems from the overwhelming passion within you." The new students listened intently to his message, which could only be delivered by someone who has pursued expression across the boundaries of comedy and music.

**■ Turning the "Expectations and Hopes" of the Entrance Ceremony into Cheers for Your Future Self** Finally, he concluded his congratulatory speech with a cheer for the new students taking their first steps: "As you continue your activities for a long time, you may sometimes forget this fresh feeling. However, the pure feelings of expectation and hope you feel at this very moment will surely come to save you someday. Cherish your current passion and your feelings for what you love, and push forward believing in your own potential."

**■ Soshina Profile** Born in Osaka Prefecture in 1993. He began playing piano at age 2, took up guitar at 13, and became interested in DTM (Desktop Music) in high school. While boasting numerous awards as a comedian, he began releasing Vocaloid songs in 2020. In 2021, to fully commit to his music career, he established his own label "soshina" within Universal Music. In 2023, he released the ending theme "Yusari no Kanon feat. 'Yuika'" for the anime "Ao no Orchestra." From late 2023, he launched a band project as the frontman, featuring a simple setup of guitar, bass, and drums. His first album "Seisai to Taigi no Aria," released in April 2024, recorded a debut at 8th place on the Oricon Weekly Album Ranking. His second album, "Naoto Sasaki," is scheduled for release in September 2025.

**■ VANTAN (Vantan) https://www.vantan.jp/** Founded in 1965. With the vision of "creating the world's closest school to society," Vantan nurtures talent capable of immediate employment through "practical education," including classes by active professional creators, long-term paid internships, and corporate collaborations (Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka). It offers full-time high school courses*, vocational schools, university courses*, and career colleges for working adults in fields such as fashion, hair & makeup, beauty, graphic design, film & video, games, esports, animation, patisserie, culinary arts, programming, and entertainment. To date, it has produced over 210,000 graduates. *1: Obtain a bachelor's degree from an affiliated correspondence university. *2: Obtain a high school diploma from an affiliated S High School. Keywords: VANTAN, Vantan, Entrance Ceremony, Shimofuri Myojo, Soshina, Music, Creator, Artist, Professional, DTM