On Sunday, October 25, 2026, a special event titled "LEGEND NEXT GENERATION: The One Who Inherits, the One Who Challenges" will be held at Metroflex Gym Saitama in Soka, Saitama. The guests are Hidetada Yamagishi, a legend of the bodybuilding world, and Naoya Amano, a young pro who continues to take on the world stage.
The event is built around fan participation, and lets attendees experience both the past of Japanese bodybuilding, which Yamagishi has helped lead, and the future that Amano is aiming for on the world stage.
Event Details
- Event name: The One Who Inherits, the One Who Challenges
- Special guests: Hidetada Yamagishi (bodybuilding), Naoya Amano (men's physique)
- Date and time: Sunday, October 25, 2026, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM (a photo session and autograph session follow the event)
- Venue: Metroflex Gym Saitama
- Address: 271-1 Yatsukakamicho, Soka, Saitama 340-0024 (スーパーベルクス草加谷塚店)
- Tickets: https://www.metroflexgymjapan.com
- Sponsors: METROFLEX GYM, ALLOUT
- Organizer: YAOKI
For questions about the event and ticket applications, contact Metroflex Gym (TEL: 048-921-3776).
Background of the Event
The fitness brand YAOKI took its name from the spirit of 七転び八起き ("fall seven times, get up eight"), and it supports everyone who takes on a challenge in pursuit of a dream.
The event brings together Yamagishi, who has led Japanese bodybuilding for many years and achieved results on the world stage, and Amano, a young pro who is about to head out into the world. Hearing the insights and values of two top athletes from different generations is meant to give participants a push toward taking a new step of their own.
Program
The program is designed so that everyone from beginners to advanced trainees can enjoy it, regardless of their knowledge of or experience with bodybuilding.
1. Quiz: "Yamagishi or Amano, Which One?"
A participatory segment in which various questions about the two athletes are posed and the audience makes predictions. The reasons behind the answers and the athletes' own episodes are explored, revealing unexpected sides and personalities.
2. Training Commentary: "Explaining Each Other's Training"
While watching footage of both athletes' actual training, each explains the intent and the details he cares about. Through the fine points and questions that only top athletes would raise with each other, attendees can get a sense of how deep training goes.
3. Main Talk: "The One Who Inherits, the One Who Challenges"
Yamagishi speaks about the "past," including his biggest turning point and what he wants to pass on to younger generations, while Amano speaks about the "future," including what it takes to compete on the world stage and his vision for 10 years from now. The talk looks closely at each athlete's path. They also share the points they feel are important for anyone who wants to take on a challenge.
A scene from the first event, a special seminar with 上里譲 and 横川尚隆 (video)
