Japanese sensation B-Girl Ren, who is just 13 years old, is turning heads across the international scene with her fearless power moves and technical performance. Mentored by B-Boy Nori, this rising talent has already made waves on global stages like France’s Battle Pro. Balancing schoolwork with dancing and emerging as one of the most exciting young forces in B-girling today, she took the time to answer a few of our questions because we are fans and wanted to know, how does she do it?
• Home: Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
• Mentor: B-Boy Nori
• Signature Move: Air Flare (Air track)
• Socials: Instagram | TikTok
What part of Japan is home?
B-GIRL REN: I live in Kanagawa Prefecture, it’s south of Tokyo.
How did you become a B-girl? Do you have mentors?
B-GIRL REN: I started because it was a lot of fun once I learned how to do power moves. As for my mentor, B-Boy Nori!
What does your schedule look like? When do you practice and when do you go to school?
B-GIRL REN: On days I go to school, I leave the house at 7:30 AM. From the evening, I go to lessons four days a week. After lessons finish, I practice by myself at the station or at home until 11:00 PM. On days when I don’t have lessons, I practice by myself at the station or at home.
What is your favorite power move?
B-GIRL REN: Air flare (Air track).
If you could be an anime character, who would you compare your style to?
B-GIRL REN: I like Demon Slayer. I want to be able to dance fast and cool like Zenitsu. My favorite character is “Monchhichi.”
How was the energy of the European battlers at Battle Pro compare to what you’re used to back home?
B-GIRL REN: I was surprised by the sheer scale of the Théâtre du Châtelet. The way the audience got hyped up was also incredible.
If you could battle anyone, who would it be?
B-GIRL REN: B-Girl Syssy, France!
If you had to pick an anime character to battle who’d it be?
B-GIRL REN: Zenitsu from Demon Slayer, lol.
Favorite place to eat?
B-GIRL REN: McDonald’s.
Favorite sneakers if you had a sponsorship?
B-GIRL REN: NIKE.
For more on B-Girl Ren, follow her on Instagram and TikTok.
