On February 22 (Saturday), 2025, during the Meiji Yasuda J1 League Sec. 2 match 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 Coach Riki Matsuhashi taking the helm of FC Tokyo, we are honored to have former professional wrestler and talent Riki Choshu, who also appeared in a commercial for 'Monster Strike' developed by MIXI, Inc., join us. He will participate in various events to strongly elevate the excitement for the home opener of the new season.

Titled 'Mr. Riki will fly at 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 “Let’s 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 'Let’s Fly!' together.

【Implementation Time】
Before Warm-up (around 14:10)

【Location】
In front of the home goal stand

【Implementation Details】
Greetings by Riki Choshu and chanting of "We will fly!"

2. "Adversity? That's an opportunity" Flower Presentation
In honor of Mr. Riki Choshu, who left us the famous quote, "Adversity? That's an opportunity," we will hold a flower presentation before the kickoff with Mr. Hiroki Kimura, President and CEO of MIXI, Inc., to receive the strength to overcome the "adversities" that await the team in the new season, commemorating the 'MIXI Day' event.


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 we go around the venue, signed merchandise filled with Riki's spirit will "fly" to everyone!

【Implementation Time】
Halftime

【Location】
Around the venue
_{*The location may change in case of rain.}

【Implementation Details】
Launch of merchandise using a bazooka by Mr. Riki Choshu

[Notes]
・Please refrain from actions that may disturb other customers and from moving around the seating area.
・Please refrain from leaving your seat to retrieve items.
・If prohibited actions are 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”! With the heat of “W Riki”, your drinks won't cool down!?

【Distribution Time】
From SOCIO Gate Opening to the End of Halftime_{*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 Origin: 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, bringing down 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 strong support from the younger generation who are completely unaware of his active playing days.