Out of a record-breaking total of 5,796 entries, only 40 individuals and teams have successfully advanced through the fiercely contested first and second rounds to reach the finals.
We are pleased to announce the finalists. Congratulations to all!
This marks the first time the event has been held in both landscape video category and portrait video category formats. We sincerely thank you for the overwhelming number of submissions—far exceeding last year's total—and for the outstanding works you have shared.
※The list is arranged in order of entry numbers.
※Finalists will be notified separately regarding the final judging process.
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We are pleased to announce the 91 individuals and teams who have advanced to the second round from a record total of 5,796 entries.
Congratulations to all who made it through the fiercely competitive first round!
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Total number of
submissions
5,796works
Thank you for the record
number of entries
far exceeding last year's total
and for your outstanding works!
Who will claim the top prize,
the Grand Prix,
from among 5,796 entries?
Stay tuned for the finals!
KAMI-1 GRAND PRIX is the first video contest in Japan and the pride of the hairdressing and barbering industry.
The event is designed to fulfill the dreams of young aspiring hairdressers and barbers who want to be famous and recognized.
The contest is held as a video clip, providing the next generation of the industry with an opportunity to be active.
For the first time ever, the event will be divided into two categories, “landscape” and “portrait,” so that both world views can be better expressed.
「 A video clip that inspires the next generation through hairdressing. 」
Apply and enter before June 30, 2025
*Valid until 23:59 on the day of the deadline
*Film corrections and resubmissions are possible within the period.
*Duplicate entries are not allowed.
(1) Licensed hairdresser or barber (2) Up to 40 years old *40 year-olds are eligible to apply.
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A copy of your barber's or cosmetologist's license will be required at the time of registration for finalists.
Age as of December 31, 2025 will be considered.
Individual or teams (2-4 people)
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Entries can be made by either individuals or teams. Teams are limited to a maximum of four participants.
Landscape video clip category or Portrait video clip category.
*You will be in the category you chose upon entry until the final.
For example, you will not be able to submit a portrait video for 1st round, a landscape for 2nd round, and vice versa (there are no restrictions on filming equipment for either division.)
For the 1st and 2nd rounds
Submit 2 videos of 1 minute or less
Materials for the final round
Submit 1 video of 1 minute or less
*please clearly indicate which is for the 1st and 2nd rounds, and provide a title and brief explanation of the concept for each
*Please submit video file sizes of 512 MB or less for the first and second rounds.
*finalists will be informed of more details
* We recommend that you use music from the following copyright-free music and sound source websites.
* After entering, please register as a member of the dedicated “KAMISMA ONE” website. You can correct or resubmit your video entries from My Data.
KAMI-1 2023 artworks are available on KAMI-1 2023.
Other works are also available at KAMISMA ONE.
Check the KAMI-1 GRAND PRIX 2025 official website for a summary of the competition.
※This is our site.
Fill out the entry form ※Click on “Enter the KAMI-1 GRAND PRIX now!” to proceed to the entry form.
Upload video for 1st and 2nd rounds on the form ※After uploading, click “Entry” to complete your application.
Please enter the competition using the entry form on the dedicated “KAMISMA ONE” website.
Please click on the entry button on this website to proceed to the entry form.
(No other methods will be accepted.)
( Entry Period )
June 30, 2025
( 1st and 2nd screening period )
July 1, 2025 ~ August 31, 2025
*The screening will continue at the same time.
September 1, 2025
( Entry Period )
September 1, 2025 ~ October 31, 2025
*The screening will continue at the same time.
( Final Judging )
November 1, 2025
December 9, 2025
Presented at KAMI CHARISMA 2026 AWARD
Finalists will be invited to the final judging results presentation to be held within the KAMI CHARISMA 2026 AWARD.
( 1st and 2nd round judges )
Creative and music industry professionals
( Final round judges )
Famous creators and KAMI CHARISMA beauticians
(These are the judges from KAMI-1 GRAND PRIX 2024. Please note that this is subject to change.)
GUNJI
Sayumi
SAWAMOTO
Yoshimitsu
NAKAUCHI
Akihiro
MIURA
Daichi
MUTO
Masashi
OKAMURA
Takahisa
KAWABATA
Takeru
TAKAGI
Takuya
NARA
yuya
MIYAMURA
Hiroki