TAKEFUJI CORPORATION   15-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 8-chome,Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-8654 Japan

July 4, 2005
For release    Immediately
Representative Hikaru Kondo, President
Contact Investor Relations
Tel: 81-3-3365-8011
Fax: 81-3-3365-8070
Stock Code No. 8564 TYOSE



The New Takefuji Dancers
Debuting in an Upcoming Cinema Ad and on the New Website
TRF Members SAM, CHIHARU, and ETSU Invited as Choreographers




  Since 1991, the Takefuji Dancers have been a popular presence on Takefuji Corporation's TV commercials and in other media. The reborn Takefuji Dancers debut in an upcoming cinema advertisement (a commercial film for movie theaters) and on a website that will go live on Friday, July 8.

  The fourth team of Takefuji Dancers consists of 15 talented dancers who have passed strict, objective auditions. SAM, CHIHARU, and ETSU, TRF members and leaders in the Japanese dance scene, have been invited as choreographers to add a hip-hop flavor to the speedy and original moves.

  The film features "Synchronized Love," a familiar song performed by Joe Rinoie. It has been rearranged into "Synchronized Love Central," a more sophisticated version with greater impact.

  The new website, scheduled to open on Friday, July 8, shows a full 80-second video clip in addition to information and the dancers' blog pages.

  The Takefuji Dancers were first formed in 1991 as an image leader representing youth and energy, Takefuji's corporate image. Since then the dancers have undergone a number of member changes. The new, reborn, and upgraded Takefuji Dancers is set to excite and inspire.

  The New Takefuji Dancers will be seen in the following media.
  • Upcoming cinema advertisements (Note 1)
  • Outdoor visions including the 109 Forum Vision on Shibuya 109 building (Shibuya, Tokyo)
  • Newspapers, magazines, public transportation, and other advertising media
  • Takefuji Dancers' website (www.dance-ch.tv)
 
A teaser site will open on15:00 on July 4 (Mon) - 7 (Thu)
The website opens onJuly 8 (Fri)
 Etc.

(Note 1)For more information the dancers are on air at "Shinjuku Academy" at Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, "Sotetsu Movil" at Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture and other famous movie theaters nationwide.


<Appendix>
The Takefuji Dancers: Profile
 
  • HISAYO, 161cm (5'3''), born on June 19
  • NAOKO, 162cm (5'4''), born on February 27
  • KEIKO, 158cm (5'2''), born on July 1
  • SAYAKA, 158cm (5'2''), born on August 6
  • ERIKA, 162cm (5'4''), born on September 19
  • MARIE, 160cm (5'3''), born on October 27
  • ASUKA, 161cm (5'3''), born on December 5
  • NATSUKI, 170cm (5'7''), born on September 21
  • SONG AE, 156cm (5'1''), born on October 17
  • RINA, 157cm (5'2''), born on October 29
  • MINAMI, 163cm (5'4''), born on May 9
  • NANAMI, 166cm (5'5''), born on December 18
  • MEGUMI, 161cm (5'3''), born on March 22
  • KAZUE, 165cm (5'5''), born on July 3
  • VERONICA, 166cm (5'5''), born on February 17


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