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A press conference for "Summy presents STARDOM 5★STAR GP 2026" (opening July 18th in Ota Ward), which will determine the strongest in midsummer, was held on July 12th (Sunday) at United Cinemas Toyosu in Tokyo, where the contestants entered in RED STARS-A spoke about their aspirations
Sayaka Kurei (2nd time in 2 consecutive years)
This RED STARS-A block is mostly made up of wrestlers I fought against last year when I first appeared in 5★STAR. I didn't get the results I wanted last year. Since then, I've seen so many things, from the NB Tag Team Championship and the Tag League to the Red Belt, and it wasn't a long time from winning the Red Belt to losing it, but it felt like years had passed. I'm aiming to be the center of Cozuen, the center of Stardom, and eventually the center of the universe, so I'll fight through this summer and aim for the top once again. Please look forward to Kurei's exciting summer this year
Tomoka Inaba (3rd consecutive year, 3rd time overall)
[Video Message] Aiming for 5★STAR and the championship is a given. I will give my all in every single match. This year, I will go back to basics and aim to win. Thank you for your support. One-hit knockout Tomoka kick! Ossu!!
AZM (8th consecutive year, 8th appearance)
Hi, I'm AZM, the high-speed bomb girl! Well, last year at 5★STAR I finally made it to the finals...but I lost, and I was completely devastated, both physically and mentally. But what I learned from going to the finals is that this league is meaningless unless you win it. This year, AZM will win, so please look forward to it!
Itsuki Aoki (First appearance)
[Video Message] 5★STAR Press Conference, hello everyone! This is Itsuki Aoki from Sean Capture, Mi Vida Loca. I couldn't attend the press conference today, so I'm sending this video message. I will finally be joining the heated battles of this summer. I've heard rumors that there was a huge cheer when my participation was announced, so I think the expectations are "perfect"! It's not often that I get a singles match in Stardom, so I'm very excited. My first opponent is Tomoka Inaba, and I'm sure she'll use kicks, submission holds and all sorts of things, but I intend to surpass her and win decisively, so please look forward to it. I will stir things up and make my way to the top in these heated summer battles, so please give me your support!
Maika (6th appearance, first in 2 years)
This year at 5★STAR, since we couldn't participate last year, we're aiming for an undefeated championship. We also want to provide everyone with the best summer festival experience, so please make sure to liven things up! Thank you!
Natsuko Tora (6th appearance, 2nd consecutive year)
Seeing this lineup makes me realize that this time of year has come again. I think RED STARS-A has a surprising number of crazy but passionate guys. That's why I think RED STARS-A will be able to put on the most exciting and entertaining show again this year. Last year we had almost the same lineup, so I think I've memorized everyone's fighting style and attacking methods. So, you guys should think about how to stop me
Rinami (2nd time in 2 consecutive years)
I've returned from a month-long trip to the United States and Mexico. I've come back to compete in 5★STAR, and to win 5★STAR. This past month, I've had experiences that no one else has had, feeling and absorbing many things on my own, so I want to fully demonstrate that at 5★STAR. Last year, in my first appearance, I received the Fighting Spirit Award, the Skill Award, and two Best Bout awards, a total of four trophies, but after watching that final, I realized that wasn't nearly enough, and I'm putting more on this 5★STAR than anyone else. This time, there are opponents I've wanted to fight, like Kurei and Natsuko, but above all, it's AZM. I believe I can't win 5★STAR unless I beat AZM, who I lost to twice last year, so I'm going to beat AZM. Please look forward to it
Tetsu Akira (First appearance)
I'm Tetsu Akira, and I won the qualifying round yesterday. I'm a complete newcomer to this group, but I have absolutely no intention of treating this 5★STAR event as a challenge match. I'm going to crush everyone, that's all!