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Akane Sugimori is a Japanese musical theatre actress and aerial artist, known for combining live vocals, theatrical storytelling, and aerial performance.
Her work bridges stage and visual art, creating emotionally driven performances that connect deeply with audiences.
She is also an experienced coach, training aerial students who have achieved international recognition.
Selected Performance Credits
Selected Stage & Performance Credits
Flying Music Concert
Akane Sugimori with Super Aerial Kids ft. Broadway Actress Yuka Takara
Venues:
– Tomakomai Civic Hall (Main Hall), Hokkaido, Japan (1,630-seat venue)
– Koza Music Town Otoichiba (Main Hall), Okinawa, Japan (approx. 500 seats)
Role: Organizer, MC, Aerial Performer & Vocalist
(Presented by AKN Okinawa Aerial)
Mizumeguru – Water Circle
Guest Aerial Performer
Venue: Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre, Playhouse, Tokyo, Japan (834-seat venue)
Berlin Fashion Week – VENIOR
Aerial Performer / Model
Venue: Pandora Art Gallery, Berlin, Germany (approx. 250 seats)
Musical Theatre
West Side Story
Role: Anita (Supporting Lead)
Venue: Tokyo Women’s Plaza Hall, Tokyo, Japan (approx. 246 seats)
Performance: Singing, Dance & Musical Acting
Anne of Green Gables
Role: Supporting Cast (Friend of Anne)
Venue: Tokyo International Forum, Hall C, Tokyo, Japan (1,502-seat venue)
Performances: 6 shows
Special Events
MSS International Queen
Invited Guest Performance (Dance)
Venue: Club eX, Shinagawa Prince Hotel, Tokyo, Japan (approx. 450 seats)
Guinness World Records Challenge Event
Role: Organizer & MC
Venue: Connect Gym Okinawa / Chatan Sports Center, Okinawa, Japan
(Presented by AKN Okinawa Aerial)
WORKSHOPS / TEACHING
Education, Workshops & Community Impact
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International-Level Coaching & Achievements
• Coached two students (Grade 3 & Grade 7) who successfully updated Guinness World Records in Aerial Hoop (2023–2025)
• Competition coaching results (Professional Division):
• 1st Place: 8 students (solo & doubles)
• 2nd Place: 5 students
• 3rd Place: 3 students
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Performance-Based Educational Projects
• Flying Music Concert (2025)
• Okinawa: Koza Music Town Otoichiba
• Hokkaido: Tomakomai Civic Hall (Main Hall)
• Featured child performers and a guest Broadway actress
• Organized and produced 8 aerial showcases (2020–2023)
Media Coverage
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Featured on major Japanese TV networks including NHK, Fuji TV, TV Asahi, TBS, Nippon TV, and TV Tokyo
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Appeared as an Aerial Artist, Performer, Coach, and Cultural Figure
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Widely covered for aerial performance, performance-based education, and world-record coaching
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Internationally reported by AFP, Reuters, and other global media outlets
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Featured in newspapers, radio programs, magazines, and educational publications
Awards & Records(Selected)
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Multiple 1st Place titles in international Aerial Competitions (Professional Division / Level 5)
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Aerial Olympics (USA):
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2023 Texas – 1st Place (Doubles), 2nd Place (Solo)
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2024 Florida – 1st Place (Solo & Doubles)
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National Invitation Award recipient (scores over 90%)
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Aerial Star Organization / Aerial Star Elite Competition – 1st Place (Solo & Doubles)
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World & National Marching Band Championships – Gold & Silver Awards
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Experience as Clarinet Player, Color Guard, and Student Conductor
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