Staff Introduction

REWIND's commander-in-chief.

2000 X Division World Champion. Japan National Yo-Yo Master. Former member of Duncan Crew US.

Having spent a considerable time in the United States, he is fluent in English and handles REWIND's international operations. With the longest yo-yo career on the team, he uses his extensive knowledge and experience to meet customer needs as the supervisor of Team REWIND.

2009 1A World Champion.

Member of C3yoyodesign with signature models "Krown," "Krown.wst," "Krown 7075," and "Krown Ti" currently available.

REWIND's frontman with an unabashed personality and natural guts. Loves to eat and sleep well.

In charge of video production, posting on YouTube and various platforms. Has created numerous viral videos and grown the channel rapidly.

REWIND's Store Manager.

Active as a competitive player for many years, earning back-to-back runner-up finishes in the 1A division at the 2009 and 2010 Japan Nationals.

Not only skilled with yo-yos, but also serves as a leader in competition judging. Elder brother of yo-yo performer 'Naoto'. Father of three!

C3yoyodesign / SPINstAr member.

8-time World Champion, 8-time Japan National Champion, and holder of the world record for most official competition wins.

Also serves as Head Judge for the Japan Yo-Yo Association.

His signature models "Flawless," "Flawless Air," and "Contrail" are currently available.

Has the most passionate and stoic approach to yo-yos on the team. Spends holidays at the library researching documents, with deep knowledge of yo-yo history.

Manager of REWIND Shibuya Store.

2001 X Division World Champion. Former sponsor member of Duncan USA. Producer of Candy Dice.

Developed foundational 5A tricks like "Bee Sting" and "Electric Fan."

From 2004, served as the main character for Bandai's second generation Hyper Yo-Yo, appearing on Oha-Suta and TV commercials. Has lived in America and maintains deep friendships with international players.

Continuing yo-yo since the early days of the 1997 Hyper Yo-Yo boom with a wide network of friends. Yo-yo collector. Former Team YoYoJam member. 2003 3A World Championship runner-up.

Loves music and walking with an easygoing personality, but travels anywhere alone on a whim. Known to appear mysteriously across Japan and abroad. Nicknamed "AL" or "Alchun."

Originally a customer at REWIND Shibuya, he gradually faded in as support staff and officially joined the Yo-Yo Company team in 2019.

Sometimes working behind the scenes, sometimes as Shibuya store staff, he plays an integral role at REWIND. With knowledge and conversation skills that gently guide beginners and pull core enthusiasts deeper into the hobby, he spreads the joy of yo-yoing.

5-time regional champion and 2021 1A Japan National Champion. YoYoFactory and Original Throw member.

Has released many signature models including Pneuma, Essence, and Metavity. Has been teaching yo-yo to many people as Shibuya store staff since his student days. Also handles video production including the "Review Series."

Apparently loves dogs.

2025 4A World Champion and 3-time 4A Japan National Champion. C3yoyodesign member.

Active as a current top offstring player. Works at Shibuya store interacting with customers while also handling video production. Posts helpful tips and tutorial videos to enhance everyone's yo-yo life.

Designer and Translator

David handles all translations from Japanese to English for REWIND. He is also the creative mind behind our awesome logo and web page layouts.

Based in the USA, he helps bridge the gap between Japanese yo-yo culture and the international community.

Hobbies: Climbing, Hiking, Scuba Diving, Slackline