Found Nation Crew (FNC) is a seventeen-member breaking group from Yamanshi, Japan. This crew was founded in 2002. They won the Battle of the Year in 2018 & Best Show at BOTY 2023.
Found Nation Crew Profile
| Founded In | 2002 |
| Active Years | 2002–present |
| Found Nation Crew Members | Kossy, Fly, Dragon, Doverman, Wingzero, Shuvan, Busta Bash, 2Goo, Ryo-flow, Issei, Tetsu, Ryo-spin, Yu-ki, Lilpinscher, Youtee, Zenon, and Mikado. |
| Genre | Breaking |
| Status | Active |
| Former Member | N/A |
Found Nation Crew Facts:
Found Nation Crew was founded in 2002 by Bboy Dragon, Bboy Doverman, and Bboy Wingzero and has members from various regions of Japan. Since 2008, the crew has begun gaining attention worldwide. They did well in many competitions and events. The group has people from different parts of Japan, and many of them now reside in the Kanto area.
In 2008, they won the “UK B-boy Championships” and got a chance to go to the big world finals. Since then, they’ve won many contests in Japan and have become one of the best teams in the country. In the same year, they came in second place in the “Freestyle Session,” , making them the first Japanese crew to achieve that.
Their member Bboy Issei became the first Japanese to win Red Bull BC One World Final at the young age of 19. In 2012, they got a sponsorship deal with Murasaki Sports, which was the first for a breakdance crew in Japan. They’re the top breakdance team in Japan, and Found Nation is highly respected in both the underground and mainstream international communities.
Titles & Achievements:
| YEAR | TITLE |
| 2008 | UK BBOY CHAMPIONSHIPS JAPAN |
| 2010 | CHELLES BATTLE PRO JAPAN UK BBOY CHAMPIONSHIPS JAPAN |
| 2011 | UK BBOY CHAMPIONSHIPS JAPAN |
| 2012 | FREESTYLE SESSION JAPAN World final solo(korea/issei) UK BBOY CHAMPIONSHIPS JAPAN |
| 2013 | R16 2013 World final IBE 7toSmoke Winners Edition IBE Footwork Contest BREAK FREE Fluido Jam 8 (Italy) |
| 2014 | OLD SCHOOL NIGHT VOL,16 |
| 2015 | Freestyle Session 3vs3 Japan |
| 2016 | DANCE@LIVE FINAL Pessac Battle Arena Freestyle Session World Final 3vs3 RedBull BC One World Final 1vs1 Respect Culture (R16) World Final New Taipei Bboy City Solo |
| 2017 | Radikal Force Jam Silverback open championships |
| 2018 | FISE Japan breaking championship BATTLE OF THE YEAR JAPAN |
| 2019 | BREAK THE FLOOR (CANNES) DANCE ALIVE WORLD FINAL |
| 2021 | DANCE ALIVE BREAKSIDE |
| 2023 | SURE SHOT Breakin Battle Crew vs Crew Battle ALL STYLE 2v2 TOPROCK 1v1 Battle Of The Year (Best Show) |
Website:
the-fnc
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Instagram: foundnation_official
Twitter: foundnationcrew
Found Nation Crew Members Profile
1. Bboy Kossy
| Stage Name | Kossy |
| Birth Name | Kossy Rawman |
| Position | B-Boy |
| Birthday | May 16th, 1982 |
| Active Years | 2000–present |
| Age | 42 (in 2024) |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Height | 170 cm (5’6”) |
| Weight | N/A |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Blood Type | N/A |
Bboy Kossy Facts:
Bboy Kossy, also known as Kossy Rawman, hails from Mie prefecture, later moved to Kobe, Hyōgo Japan. He started breaking at the age of 18 and joined the Found Nation Crew in 2010. He recklessly challenges top Bboy’s to cyphers and battles at a club in Nagoya and gradually rises to prominence.
He has won the number one position in Japan in numerous domestic battles and is expanding his career around the world. It shows connections and expansion not only with dance but also with the music scene and art scene. In 2020, he was featured in various media, including Yahoo News, as a maverick of the breakdance scene.
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Instagram: kossyrawman
2. Bboy Fly
| Stage Name | Fly |
| Birth Name | N/A |
| Position | B-Boy |
| Birthday | April 8th, 1982 |
| Active Years | 2000–present |
| Age | 42 (in 2024) |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Height | 174 cm (5’7”) |
| Weight | N/A |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Blood Type | N/A |
Bboy Fly Facts:
Bboy Fly hails from Fukui, Prefecture, Japan. It has been 15 years since he started breakdancing under the influence of his older brother, and he loved his activities because he was with the crews that helped her grow, such as Sasuke and Found Nation Crew. With the Found Nation Crew, he has gone on expeditions to battle overseas and achieved good results in various places.
Currently, he is working at a dance studio in Fukui as a representative of Advance Star, devoting all her efforts to revitalising the dance scene and organising events such as battle contests.
He is also working on regional revitalization projects, strengthening the connection between the town and people and dance and continuing to explore new forms of dance.
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Instagram: fnc_fly
3. Bboy Dragon
| Stage Name | Dragon |
| Birth Name | N/A |
| Position | B-Boy |
| Birthday | November 17th, 1983 |
| Active Years | 2000 –present |
| Age | 40 (in 2024) |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Height | 168cm (5’5”) |
| Weight | N/A |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Blood Type | N/A |
Bboy Dragon Facts:
Bboy Dragon hails from Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. He started dancing in 1998 due to the influence of TV “RAVE 2001.” (The influence of BRONX, Rotating Club, Waseda Breakers, and Yokohama City Breakers at that time was large.) After that, in 2000, he narrowed down his genre to babysitting.
In 2002, he formed the Found Nation Crew after meeting Bboy Bounce.
Due to an injury to his left wrist, he went from using only power moves to an all-around dance style that combines footwork, top rock, and power moves, leading to his current dance style. He has won numerous championships at home and abroad and continues to make his name known throughout the world.
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Instagram: dragon1117
Twitter: DragonBboy
Facebook: Bboy-dragon
Tiktok: @dragonbboy
4. Bboy Doverman
| Stage Name | Doverman |
| Birth Name | N/A |
| Position | B-Boy |
| Birthday | July 24th, 1985 |
| Active Years | 2000 –present |
| Age | 38 (in 2024) |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Height | 167 cm (5’5”) |
| Weight | N/A |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Blood Type | N/A |
Bboy Doverman Facts:
Bboy Doverman hails from Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. He started dancing under the influence of his older brother Bboy Dragon. In 2002, he met Bboy Bounce and formed the Found Nation Crew with his brother. Unlike his older brother, he is active in various contests with his supple body and freeze ability. He is currently active in a wide range of activities based in Yamanashi.
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Instagram: doverman
Twitter: doverman
5. Bboy Wingzero
| Stage Name | Wingzero |
| Birth Name | Marumo Tsubasa |
| Position | B-Boy |
| Birthday | October 9th, 1986 |
| Active Years | 2002 –present |
| Age | 37 (in 2024) |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Height | 166 cm (5’5”) |
| Weight | N/A |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Blood Type | N/A |
Bboy Wingzero Facts:
Bboy Wingzero, also known as Marumo Tsubasa. A core member of Found Nation Crew who has been active on the front lines since its formation. Besides his solid foundational footwork, his amusing and fashionable dancing style receives high acclaim from dancers across different genres. He won the footwork category of IBE, a world breakdance competition held every year in the Netherlands, in 2012 and 2013. In 2016, he won in the 3v3 division of the FREESTYLE SESSION WORLD FINAL with members Bboy Ryo-Flow and Bboy Issei.
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Instagram: wingzero
Facebook: wingzero
Twitter: wingzero
6. Bboy Shuvan
| Stage Name | Shuvan |
| Birth Name | N/A |
| Position | B-Boy |
| Birthday | May 20th, 1986 |
| Active Years | 2000–present |
| Age | 37 (in 2024) |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Height | 165 cm (5’5”) |
| Weight | N/A |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Blood Type | N/A |
Bboy Shuvan Facts:
Bboy Shuvan hails from Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. He started breaking in 2000 and learned the basics of breaking from Mr. Kid of Imperial JB’s. He was greatly influenced by the Bboy Ivan video that his senior showed him at the time. He moved to Tokyo at the age of 19 and joined the Found Nation Crew after meeting Bboy Wingzero.
7. Bboy Busta Bash
| Stage Name | Busta Bash |
| Birth Name | Kojiro |
| Position | B-Boy |
| Birthday | August 4th, 1986 |
| Active Years | 2003–present |
| Age | 37 (in 2024) |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Height | 163 cm (5’3”) |
| Weight | N/A |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Blood Type | N/A |
Bboy Busta Bash Facts:
Bboy Busta Bash, also known as Kojiro started breaking in 2002 in his hometown Fukui, Japan. He moved to Tokyo in 2006, and joined the Found Nation Crew. After that, he achieved good results in Freestyle Session USA and UK B-Boy Championship, and in 2013, he won the title of world number one at the world tournament “Fluido Jam” in Italy. Recently, he has expanded his activities by participating in the short film “Bustin”, supervised by Shing02. He is currently pursuing his own style. He is also part of Paris Olympic Qualifiers 2024 with 336th ranking and has 90 breaking points.
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Facebook: bustabash
8. Bboy 2Goo
| Stage Name | 2Goo |
| Birth Name | Masatsugu Uemura |
| Position | B-Boy |
| Birthday | July 14th, 1987 |
| Active Years | 2003–present |
| Age | 36 (in 2024) |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Height | 164 cm (5’4”) |
| Weight | N/A |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Blood Type | N/A |
Bboy 2Goo Facts:
Bboy 2goo, also known as Masatsugu Uemura, first stepped into the world of dancing during his elementary school days at Okinawa Actors School. He dabbled in breakdancing then and began taking it more seriously during his first year of high school. Upon finishing high school, he relocated to Tokyo, where he crossed paths with Found Nation Crew in 2007 and joined the group. As a solo performer, he has garnered impressive achievements in diverse battles and is actively engaged in showcases, stages, and commercials.
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Instagram: 2goo_fnc
Twitter: 2goo10
Facebook: BBOY-2GOO
9. Bboy Ryo-flow
| Stage Name | Ryo-flow |
| Birth Name | Sonobe Ryo |
| Position | B-Boy |
| Birthday | January 28th, 1994 |
| Active Years | 2008–present |
| Age | 30 (in 2024) |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Height | 163 cm (5’3”) |
| Weight | N/A |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Blood Type | N/A |
Bboy Ryo-flow Facts:
Bboy Ryo-Flow also known as Sonobe Ryo started Bboying in 2008. He joined the Found Nation Crew in 2014. He has a unique flow and is good at connecting delicate footwork and skills. In 2016, he won the Freestyle Session World Final with Bboy Issei and Bboy Wingzero, earning him the title of number one in the world of breaking.
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Instagram: ryoflow_fnc
Twitter: ryo_fnc
10. Bboy Issei
| Stage Name | Issei |
| Birth Name | Issei Hori |
| Position | B-Boy |
| Birthday | June 1st, 1997 |
| Active Years | 2006 –present |
| Age | 26 (in 2024) |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Height | 163 cm (5’3”) |
| Weight | N/A |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Blood Type | N/A |
Bboy Issei Facts:
Bboy Issei, also known as Issei Hori,hails from Tokyo, Japan. Through the introduction of his instructor, Bboy Shuvan, he met the Found Nation Crew and became a member.
In 2012, he won the solo category of R16 Korea, one of the world championships. After that, he achieved the impressive milestone of winning the championship for three consecutive years, in 2013 and 2014. He also holds the prestigious award of Red Bull Bc One World Final Champion in 2016. He is also part of Paris Olympic Qualifiers 2024 with 165th ranking and have 200 breaking points
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Instagram: fncbboyissei
Facebook: BboyIsseiJapan
11. Bboy Tetsu
| Stage Name | Tetsu |
| Birth Name | Teppei Maseda |
| Position | B-Boy |
| Birthday | January 14th, 1998 |
| Active Years | 2006 –present |
| Age | 26 (in 2024) |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Height | 174 cm (5’7”) |
| Weight | N/A |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Blood Type | N/A |
Bboy Tetsu Facts:
Bboy Tetsu, also known as Teppei Maseda, a supernova from Fukui who has been making headlines at events in Hokuriku, has finally landed in Tokyo. His teaching skills are proven by his mentoring with Found Nation Crew’s Bboy Fly, who is also from Fukui, and has worked as an instructor at a studio in his hometown of Fukui.
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Instagram: tetsufnc
Twitter: tetsufnc
12. Bboy Ryo-spin
| Stage Name | Ryo-spin |
| Birth Name | N/A |
| Position | Dancer |
| Birthday | march 14th, 1998 |
| Active Years | 2006–present |
| Age | 26 (in 2024) |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Height | 163 cm (5’3”) |
| Weight | N/A |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Blood Type | N/A |
Bboy Ryo-spin Facts:
Bboy Ryo-Spin initiated her dance journey at the young age of 5 in his hometown, Fukuoka, Japan. His exceptional high-speed and high-level skills, along with his remarkable ability to deliver top-notch performances, are truly astonishing. His speed is considered one of the best globally.
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Instagram: ryo_spin
Twitter: Ryospin983
13. Bboy Yu-ki
| Stage Name | Yu-ki |
| Birth Name | Yuki Minatozaki |
| Position | B-Boy |
| Birthday | July 25th, 1999 |
| Active Years | 2006–present |
| Age | 24 (in 2024) |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Height | 160 cm (5’2”) |
| Weight | N/A |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Blood Type | N/A |
Bboy Yu-ki Facts:
Bboy Yu-ki, also known as Yuki Minatozaki, hails from Kissimmee, Florida. A 28-year-old who also goes by Bboy Victor has mastered the foundations of the dance form. He has power and he has the flavour and swagger expected of a diehard Bboy. His movement syncs with the breakbeat flowing from the DJ’s turntables. He is also Part of Paris Olympic Qualifiers 2024 with 373rd ranking and has 50 breaking points.
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Instagram: yu_ki.fnc
Twitter: bboy_yuki
14. Bboy Lilpinscher
| Stage Name | Lilpinscher |
| Birth Name | N/A |
| Position | B-Boy |
| Birthday | November 24th, 1999 |
| Active Years | 2012–present |
| Age | 24 (in 2024) |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Height | 170 cm (5’6”) |
| Weight | N/A |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Blood Type | N/A |
Bboy Lilpinscher Facts:
Bboy Lilpinscher an all-round Bboy whose mentor is Found Nation’s Bboy Doverman, with its supple frieze and musicality, has won many contests in its hometown of Yamanashi. From 2023, he will move to Tokyo and expand his activities as a Found Nation Crew in earnest.
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Instagram: bboy_lilpinscher
15. Bboy Youtee
| Stage Name | Youtee |
| Birth Name | N/A |
| Position | Dancer |
| Birthday | October 14th 2000 |
| Active Years | 2005 –present |
| Age | 24 (in 2024) |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Height | 185 cm (6’1”) |
| Weight | 149 |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Blood Type | N/A |
Bboy Youtee Facts:
Bboy Youtee started dancing at the age of 5 and moved to the United States at the age of 7. Taking advantage of his experience winning contests and battles, he has appeared on TV, commercials, magazines, artist music videos, live performances, contests, and events as a dancer. While studying and promoting hip-hop culture, he continues to take on challenges in battles and contests.
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Instagram: youteersc
Twitter: youteersc
16. Bboy Zenon
| Stage Name | Zenon |
| Birth Name | Zenon Tomita |
| Position | B-Boy |
| Birthday | July 15th, 2001 |
| Active Years | 2008 –present |
| Age | 22 (in 2024) |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Height | 160 cm (5’2”) |
| Weight | N/A |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Blood Type | N/A |
Bboy Zenon Facts:
Bboy Zenon also known as Zenon Tomita, A young rising star based in his hometown of Tokyo who has achieved good results in numerous tournaments by taking advantage of his high skills and flowing flow In 2022, he became a member of Found Nation Crew and expanded the scope of his activities.
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Instagram: bboyzenon
Twitter: bboyzenon
Youtube: UCGfou8IGD-pDJdPZevWowOg
Tiktok: bboy-zenon
17. Bboy Mikado
| Stage Name | Mikado |
| Birth Name | Mika Dolphin |
| Position | B-Boy |
| Birthday | September 8th, 2002 |
| Active Years | 2014–present |
| Age | 21 (in 2024) |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Height | 175 cm (5’7”) |
| Weight | N/A |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Blood Type | N/A |
Bboy Mikado Facts:
Bboy Mikado, also known as Mika Dolphin, met Bboy 2GOO at a certain event in 2015 and started taking private lessons after that. He met the Found Nation Crew through an introduction from 2GOO and became a member.
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Instagram: mikadolphin_fnc
Twitter: bboy_mikado
Facebook: 100009751275457
Tiktok: bboy-mikado
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