8/23/25 Sae's 30th Birthday Show: A Special Event in Japanese Independent Wrestling

As a US-based writer with extensive global experience in the wrestling industry, my blog has many readers in both the US and Japan who share an appreciation for the history and intensity of Japanese wrestling, so many times I have posted about events that would be of interest both domestically in Japan and internationally. This August, there will be an independent event that I am looking forward to taking place.

It's exciting when an independent wrestler produces their own show, entertaining fans while also building their own personal brand. Ever since 2019, Sae has called Yanagase Pro Wrestling her home promotion, and became an original member of Ladius, the ladies' division of YPW. Now, the YPW standout has announced that she will be producing her own 30th Birthday Celebration Show, titled 【サンジュウジャー】 (Sanjujar –"30-Hero"), which is very appropriate, considering Sae's passion for Super Sentai, a Japanese superhero team. A wrestler who is prominent for creating a career that is unique to her in order to showcase her talents, ambition, and individual style, this personal show is a significant milestone for Sae and a great opportunity to celebrate her career in a distinctive way. The event is set to take place on August 23, 2025, at Kobe Motomachi Ring Soul (Hyogo Prefecture, Kobe City, Chuo Ward, Motomachi Dori 2-chome 9-1, Motomachi Plaza Building B1F). Doors will open at 7:00 PM JST, with the show starting at 7:30 PM JST.

The wrestlers who will be participating in Sae's birthday event include:

Shigehiro Irie (former KO-D Openweight Champion)

"brother" YASSHI (former AJPW star)

Yusaku Ito (As seen in DDT, BJW, Ice Ribbon, and WAVE)

Van Vert Jack (former DDT Iron Man Heavy Metal Champion)

Tsuyoshi Okada (former DDT Iron Man Heavy Metal Champion)

Mikiya Sasaki (as seen in AJPW, DDT, BJW, ZERO1, and WAVE)

Van Vert Negro (as seen in DDT)

Hiroaki Taniguchi (as seen in BJW and ZERO1)

Yu Shimizu (as seen in Michinoku Pro)

Maori Kawashima

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In addition, Drake Morimatsu (as seen in DDT, BJW, AJW, Ice Ribbon, JWP, and PURE-J) will be a special guest. Although this event will take place on August 23, Sae's actual birthdate is August 21, which is Moritmatsu's birthday as well.

All-standing tickets for Sanjujar are available for 4,000 yen (with a separate 600 yen charge for a drink). These can be reserved by contacting Sae on X here.

Sae has also announced special sponsor-exclusive seats, limited to just 20 individuals. These come with various tiers of benefits:

10,000 yen Tier: Includes a limited portrait, sticker, and towel (and the all-standing ticket fee).

30,000 yen Tier: Includes everything from the lower tier, plus a T-shirt, acrylic keychain, and a guaranteed reserved seat.

50,000 yen Tier: The ultimate supporter package, includes everything from the lower tiers, plus a limited acrylic keychain, Sae's entrance music CD, and an all-wrestler signed poster art acrylic stand, along with a guaranteed reserved seat.

Being that the number of special sponsor seats is very limited, interested fans are encouraged to inquire early with Sae via direct message.

Sae's initiative to produce her own event speaks volumes about the passion and dedication within the Japanese independent wrestling scene held by Sae and other wrestlers. These wrestler-produced shows are important, allowing talents to enjoy creative freedom and showcase their vision, bring together unique matchups, and connect directly with their most enthusiastic supporters.