Today, I am participating in the LEISURELAND CUP. There are many Japanese DDR pros here. And a crowd of spectators. I am very honored to be here.
今日はLEISURELAND CUPに参加しています。 日本のDDRプロがたくさん来ています。 そして大勢の観客。 とても光栄です。☺️
#DDR_WORLD
I have no words... I just beat
@CHRS4LFE
in Winners Semis. I'm now officially in Winners Finals. I'm so happy right now, I've been brought to tears. 😭
LET'S GOOOOO
@upbeatdenver
!
#DDRA20PLUS
#Upbeat
I can't believe what just happened today. I never would have thought I would make it this far. Let alone perform the way that I did. The Grand Finals ended short because I got injured on my right calve during the first set of songs. As a result, I had to stop playing. (1/3)
I am absolutely floored that all of us have been disqualified from KAC. Only because we wanted to enjoy PASELI exclusive content that is not accessible through any Konami ID outside of Japan. Which we still had to pay real money to access just like everybody else. Unbelievable.
I have been disqualified from KAC, and my fellow American DDR players, HAMBONES, MARQQQ, and NAT8, have been too. Last week, each of us received emails from Konami asking us to explain our KAC entries because they were in jeopardy of being invalidated. I explained our situation
I-W-U (I Want U) ESP-17 MFC! 💫
MY FIRST 17 MFC EVER!
Shoutouts to
@MarqqqDDR
for getting this first! You're an absolute inspiration!
More shoutouts in the video, I love you all! ❤️
LET'S GOOOOO!!! 🥳
Look forward to the Full video on YT... 👀
#DDR_A3
#MFC
#KAC
#Qualifiers
After contacting Konami with the help of
@yarichin_ranker
, I can confirm that my entry is invalid.
Round A's Finalists are
@CHRS4LFE
&
@BROSONI
. I wish all Finalists the best of luck in the Finals this November. I will work hard to try for the next KAC. 😃
頑張って!
#DDR_A3
#KAC
Sparkle Dreams ESP-17 MFC!! 💫
17 MFC
#3
!!! OMG!!! 🤯
5/9 MFC of the KAC Qualifiers!
I even double stepped the two crossovers and still got this!!!
#DDR_A3
#MFC
#KAC
#Qualifiers
Today is a special day...👀
After 345 days, I have received confirmation that my local DDR machine at D&B Oakville, ON is FINALLY back Online!
I don't know how long the servers will last but I can't wait to play Online DDR A20+ again!🥳🇨🇦
#DDRA20Plus
#Online
#Canada
But MARQQQ decided that we both deserve the money, and we split the 1st and 2nd Place pot 50/50. I have absolutely no words. My heart is so full right now that I kept crying until I was unable to cry anymore. (2/3)
Thank you to everybody who was there watching Upbeat, whether if it was in person or online on stream. All the support you have been giving to this tournament means so much to everyone here. I wanted to give a huge thanks to our TOs who did everything in their power... (1/2)
@TBD_TheBigDeal
4 comes to a close!
Achieving 🥈 for DDR A3!
I am super happy with my performance!
Our matches were intense!
Taking 1 song in Winners Finals and 2 in Grand Finals! Thank you, everyone, for the support! We love you all! ❤️
🥇
@CHRS4LFE
🥈
@ProjectNAT8
#DDR_A3
Last photo with
@CHRS4LFE
@SpencerDDR
&
@MarkGrady_
before my flight back to Canada! Upbeat 2023 was an amazing experience overall, and I'm glad to have participated in it. It will be forever one of the biggest highlights of my DDR career. Have a safe flight home, everyone. ✈️
海神 ESP-16 MFC!! 12p to MFC! 💫
1st Play on Wadatsumi today after not playing it in a while. 😅
And another 16 PB on
隅田川夏恋歌 CSP-16 8p to 1p PFC! 🌟
#DDRA20PLUS
#MFC
#PFC
Got 2nd! Nothing can express how grateful I am to have the pleasure of playing against the best of the best at Raj! I can't believe how well I performed. Taking 2 songs off of
@CHRS4LFE
in the Grand Finals was exhilarating. Congrats to all of us and see you next year!
#DDRA
#2nd
Placed 🥈 in DDR A3 KAC Group A Qualifiers. Due to the region discrepancy of my entry, I am still unsure if this result is official.
Either way, I am very happy with my performance in the Group A Qualifiers.
Congrats to
@CHRS4LFE
and
@nuggety
for taking 1st in their divisions. 🥳
Please consider sharing
@yarichin_ranker
's post.
I'm hoping Konami takes note of these points for the future of KAC.
How can KAC be considered a "world" tournament if it does not give all DDR players an equal chance to compete fairly and enjoy this amazing game? 🙏
#DDR
#KAC
#KAC2023
#DDR
I apologize for causing anxiety to those who made it to the final round. But I don't think it will improve unless I say this, so I'll post it.
What I learned through KAC2023⇩
① KONAMI's arcade game sales just account for approximately 6% of total sales.
PARANOiA Revolution ESP-18 8p SDP PFC!! 17p PFC Set?!
@HO4_KETI
, thank you for playing with me. It was an honor. You are a remarkable DDR player!
17p PFCセット?!
HO4_KETI、一緒にプレーしてくれてありがとう。 光栄です。 あなたは素晴らしいDDRプレイヤーです!
#DDR_WORLD
#PFC
Is this happening? Yes, it's happening! 🤩
I will be staying in Tokyo starting Monday (Tuesday in JST)!
FIRST PLAY OF DDR WORLD IN JAPAN?! 🇯🇵
Please forgive me as I don't know much Japanese, but if any DDR players would like to meet, let me know! We can play DDR! 🥳
#Japan
#Tokyo
Am I a member of the BEMANI Pro League LEISURELAND team now? 💫 👀
@S0NYFS
and
@Fruits_of_Lock
, thank you so much for the gift. I will wear this jersey with pride!
NAYUさん、RIN-GOさん、本当にありがとうございました。 誇りを持ってこのジャージを着ます! 🥹
#BPLS4
#LL
杯
Tonight was extra session with NAT8!
Almost his scores were WORLD record class😳
He gave me some advices for me.
I will be more strong player for beat him and many rankers.
I presented for him a Leisureland’s BPLS4 uniform!
Thank you again, NAT8!
Let me show you how it's done right! 😜 First time using the Visual Delay, and man, it's a game changer for Gold Cabs! ❤️
Let Me Show You ESP-15 MFC 💫
#DDRA3
#MFC
Come to Life CSP PFC 9p! 🌟
Golden Arrow ESP MFC! 💫
And...
PARANOiA MAX~DIRTY MIX~ ESP MFC for DDR 2ndMIX ESP MFC Lamp! 💫
Haven't played since Oct. 9th so today's session was very awesome!
#DDRA20PLUS
#MFC
#PFC
Landed in Tokyo earlier today! 🇯🇵
After about 17 hours of flying on two separate planes, my sister and I got settled into the hotel. We are really looking forward to exploring what Japan has to offer for the next 10 days.
But for now, it's time to rest. 😅
#Tokyo
#Japan
Day 1 Seattle DDR Highlights (1 / 2)
Firestorm CSP-16 MFC in a set with
@nuggety
! 💫 I literally got that Amber buff. 💪
Pure Rude ESP-15 MFC 💫
Get Your Wish ESP-14 MFC 💫
#DDR_A3
#MFC
#Seattle
Waiting at the Pearson Airport to fly to Seattle! I will be staying until Friday. I'll also be playing DDR at Round 1 SCM throughout the week. If you're local to the area, come on by, and let's play together! See you all there! 😁
#Seattle
I heard this tournament is a pretty big deal.
So, I'm pleased to announced that I will be attending this year's, The Big Deal!🥳
I'm looking forward to seeing everybody there and having an amazing time together!
See you in April!😄
#TheBigDeal4
#DDR_A3
MEGALOVANIA CSP-18 7p SDP PFC!! 🌟
Give respect to anyone who got a PFC on this before DDR WORLD. Also, I achieved NEPTUNE+ FLARE RANK as of today.
DDR Wの前にこれでPFCを取った人に敬意を表そう。 あと、今日付けでNEPTUNE+ FLARE RANKを達成しました。 🚀
#DDR_WORLD
#PFC
#FLARE
Semi-Finals was a tough match!
@CeilorGuren
is so talented. Thank you so much for the match! You did outstanding!
準決勝はタフな試合だった! YOSHIMIZはとても才能がある。 本当にありがとう! 本当にありがとう🙏
#DDR_WORLD
Got to meet my childhood idol!
@CHRS4LFE
So happy I got to meet him after all of these years. He is my biggest inspiration for me to strive for greatness in DDR. And I can't thank him enough for that. Thank you
@MarkGrady_
for introducing me to him. Wouldn't be here without you.
"Not one mistake," he said. ✅️
"Golden moves," he said. 🌟
Welp, it's definitely gold alright, and there was definitely a mistake. 🤣
PARANOiA (kskst mix) ESP-17 1p PFC!! 🌟
#DDRA20PLUS
#PFC
...to make this event run despite the circumstances. It was not easy, and they deserve all the respect for that. Thank you to our sponsors
@RedNoteGaming
@Round1USA
@OhioDDR
. They are why Upbeat was even possible. Lastly, thank you to all of the DDR community. I love you all. ❤️
Sorry for the long wait, everyone!
Here is my final edited video of my first Level 17 MFC on DanceDanceRevolution A3!
I-W-U (I Want U) ESP-17 MFC!💫
Please consider checking it out on YouTube and thank you all for your support!😁
#DDR_A3
#YouTube
#MFC
I was feeling a little under the weather today, so I tested myself, and it came back negative. I wore a mask at work just to be safe, but I felt even worse. I left work early to test for COVID-19, and it came back positive...
Please get tested, and get well soon. 🙏
First set of DDR WORLD in Japan!!
The pads are amazing here! Looking forward to increasing my FLARE Rank! 🤩
日本初のDDR WORLDセット!
ここはパッドが素晴らしい! FLAREランク上がるの楽しみ 🤩
*Japanese is translated. 🙏
#DDR_WORLD
#Japan
I JUST WON MY FIRST MATCH IN TOP 8
@upbeatdenver
AGAINST KEVBO!! LET'S GOOOO!! 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳
WHAT AN AMAZING MATCH!
HUGE SHOUTOUT TO
@bevinkoddy
FOR THE CRAZIEST MATCHUP! 4 YEARS TO PLAY HIM AGAIN!!
#DDRA20PLUS
DanceDanceRevolution has always been a big part of my life and it's crazy that I get to experience the 20th Anniversary version for the first time ever. Thank you to everyone that has supported me throughout the 13+ years that I've been playing! 🇨🇦✨
#DDRA20
#Gold
@CHRS4LFE
@upbeatdenver
@MarqqqDDR
We both absolutely ripped it in both the Winners Semis and Losers Finals. I could not stop replaying both of us MFCing the entire last run of Triple Journey CSP-18 in the Semis. I couldn't have asked for a better matchup. I will remember this for the rest of my life. 🇨🇦❤️🇺🇸
HEY! I know it's been awhile but finally got to play A20 again! Still sad that I missed out on the 9thKAC qualifiers so I don't have the songs. BUT, shoutouts to
@leoncbrunson
for the 9thKAC EX Score tie on ORCA and
@saladvillain
for the end vid.
ORCA ESP 17 17p PFC
#DDRA20
#PFC
POSSESSION CSP-18 14p PFC 🌟 and BLACK JACKAL ESP-15 MFC 💫
I'm super happy that I closed these out, but I didn't realize I was at an SDP before the last section of POSSESSION until afterward. About 10 Perfects just from the 12th note crossovers. 🥲
Maybe next time. 👀
#DDR_A3
Back at GamePanic Akihabara for more DDR World for the night! Come and join!
GamePanic秋葉原店にてDDRワールドを開催します! ぜひご参加ください!😁
#DDR_World
#GamePanic
#Akihabara
My 3rd Level 17 MFC on DanceDanceRevolution A3, now fully edited!
Sparkle Dreams ESP-17 MFC!💫
Please consider checking it out on YouTube and thank you all for your support!
#DDR_A3
#KAC
#MFC
#YouTube
Cosmic Hurricane CSP-15 Offline MFC! 💫
I finally managed to pull this one out. 1st Play for today as well.
What an amazing song and chart.
Shoutouts to
@bevinkoddy
, this play is for you. 😁
#DDRA20PLUS
#MFC
Today marked my final day in Seattle before returning to Canada. I'd like to express my gratitude to everyone who came out to spend time with me. This was the best experience I have ever had, and I will always cherish the memories we made during this week. Thank you! ❤️
#Seattle
I'm here, Seattle!!! 🥳
Got 7th Dan World Record with a GFC today! I got a Pad Great on one of the drills to Last Card ESP. 😞
I'll beat the record with a PFC next time! 👀
#DDR_A3
#Seattle
1st play of this today and knocked down MAX 360 ESP-18 to a 7p SDP PFC from 21 Perfects! 🌟
I'll aim to get it lower once I get to play A3 again at Round 1! 😁
#DDRA20PLUS
#PFC
#SDP
Won my 2nd Match against MOO-G.56! It was a close match! Japanese players are so strong!
MOO-G.56との2試合目に勝利! 接戦でした! 日本の選手は強いですね!🤯
Songs:
TLOM (X-S) CSP-17▪︎NAT8 Pick
Run The Show CSP-16▪︎MOO-G.56 Pick
DIGITALIZER CSP-18▪︎Tiebreaker
Another successful and memorable trip in
#Seattle
!
Despite how busy this time of year is, I am so grateful to everyone who took the time to spend it with me. Thank you all for being absolutely welcoming and accommodating once again. ❤️
I am looking forward to my next visit! 😊
Well, that's embarrassing. I thought Pluto CSP-16 was the last one I needed. But this one was still lurking around. 😅
1 Level 16 Left for A20+ PFC Lamp.
Fascination ~eternal love mix~ ESP-16 10p PFC 🌟
#DDRA20PLUS
#PFC
Over The "Period" DSP-15 23p PFC!! 🌟
DDR A20+ Level 14 & 15 PFC Lamp!! 🥳
Let's go! It's about damn time.
Now I have to do it again for A3. Because none of this carries over. 🤣
Enjoy me getting the 1st Note Great Curse as an extra. 🟢💀
PFC on next play!
#DDRA20PLUS
#PFC
Healing-D-Vision Challenge 18 Offline 28p PFC. 🌟 It is so entertaining to watch this section. Definitely want to lower the perfect count and do better while the servers aren't on maintenance. 😅😅
#PFC
#28p
#DDRA
#Round1