Trickline Ranking List Winners
Join us as we celebrate the outstanding achievements of the 2025 trickline champions, whose remarkable talents have dazzled audiences and set new standards in the sport. Freestyle tricklining competitions are held worldwide, with finalists earning points based on their rank and the scale of the event (e.g., Masters or World Cups) to determine their final year-end score.
The yearly winners in our system are defined by the sum of the highest points ranking at the two largest events they participated in 2025.
Below are the top three athletes who earned the most points in the female and male categories during this past year of competition. As in previous years, Japan continues to dominate the scene, with its youngest athletes proving to be the best in the world.
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Mao Takebe
Freestyle Trickline Female 3rd Place: Mao
- Name: Mao Takebe
- Age: 20 years old
- Nationality: Japan
After a dominant four-year stretch at the top of the podium, the legendary Mao Takebe secured the third-place global ranking for the 2025 season. As a multi-time world champion and the yearly winner in 2020, 2021, 2023, and 2024, Mao’s legacy as one of the sport’s brightest stars is firmly cemented.
Now tricklining for a decade, this 20-year-old Japanese sensation continues to be a cornerstone of the dynamic trickline world. Her 2025 season was defined by consistent high-level performances, highlighted by a 1st place victory at the Gibbon Cup Kobe-Sannomiya and a strong bronze medal finish at the Trickline World Cup in Stuttgart. As she continues to push the boundaries of what is possible on the line, Mao’s unmatched skill and relentless drive remain a gold standard for athletes worldwide. We look forward to seeing her continue to push the sport’s progression in 2026!
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Mirai Kuwabara
Let’s meet Mirai, 2nd place in the ranking 2025:
Name: Mirai Kuwabara
Age: 15 years old
Nationality: Japan
Mirai Kuwabara’s 2025 season further solidified her status as one of the most technically gifted athletes in the world. Recognizing the immense prestige of high-tier events, Mirai delivered her best performances where the pressure was highest. Her season was headlined by a spectacular 1st place victory at the Outdoormix Festival, a prestigious Masters-level event.
She further proved her elite standing by securing the silver medal at the Trickline World Cup in Munich, a critical World Cup-size competition where she faced the toughest field in the sport. As the first woman to ever land the CAD flip(Butt Frontflip 180 to backflip to butt), Mirai continues to use her daily training—ranging from floor flips to precise line techniques—to push the boundaries of freestyle tricklining. By maintaining her second-place global ranking for two consecutive years, she remains a dominant force and a primary contender for the top spot in 2026.
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Kanon Ito
Freestyle Trickline Female 1st Place: Kanon
- Name: Kanon Ito
- Age: 11 years old
- Nationality: Japan
Kanon Ito has delivered one of the most meteoric rises in the history of freestyle tricklining. After entering the global rankings at 10th place in 2022 at age 8 years old and climbing steadily to 5th in 2024, she has officially reached the pinnacle as the 2025 Yearly Winner. At just 11 years old, Kanon has transformed from a rising prospect into the sport’s premier athlete through a season of absolute dominance.
Her 2025 campaign was a masterclass in competitive excellence, highlighted by 1st place victories at nearly every major event she entered, including the Trickline World Cup stops in both Munich and Stuttgart, the 13th Nippon Open Championship, and the Gibbon Cup events in Tokyo (Odaiba) and Hyogo. Her ability to perform high-difficulty combinations with such consistency at such a young age has redefined the standards of the discipline. We look forward to seeing this young phenom continue to lead the sport into the 2026 season!
Congratulations to all the female winners, we can’t wait to see you in action in 2026!
Let’s move on to the male category. Let´s meet them!
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Takushi Nakamura
Freestyle Trickline Male 3rd Place: Takushi
- Name: Takushi Nakamura
- Age: 14 years old
- Nationality: Japan
Following in the footsteps of his brother and fellow champion, Rikuto Nakamura, Takushi has carved out his own impressive legacy in the freestyle trickline world. After entering the rankings at 5th in 2022 and holding steady within the top ten in 2024, Takushi has officially reached the global podium as the 2025 Bronze Medalist.
His 2025 season was a showcase of high-level competition and consistent performance across the globe. Takushi secured a significant 1st place victory at the Full Combo Slackline World Cup Japan and claimed the silver medal at the 13th Nippon Open Championship. Furthermore, he demonstrated his ability to compete on the world stage with strong podium finishes at the Trickline World Cup in Stuttgart (2nd place) and Munich (3rd place). With his technical precision and competitive drive, Takushi has proven that the Nakamura family remains a powerhouse in the sport. We look forward to seeing him continue his ascent in 2026!
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Eishin Hayashi
Freestyle Trickline Male 2nd Place: Eishin
- Name: Eishin Hayashi
- Age: 18 years old
- Nationality: Japan
Eishin Hayashi has become a prime example of what relentless dedication can achieve in the world of tricklining. Since entering the global rankings at 19th in 2020, Eishin has delivered a spectacular upward climb every single year. After securing the bronze medal in 2024, he has reached a new career high as the 2025 Global Silver Medalist.
His 2025 season was nothing short of elite, marked by high-stakes victories on the world stage. Eishin proved his dominance by taking 1st place at the Trickline World Cup in Stuttgart and another major win at the Natural Games. He also showcased his incredible consistency with a silver medal at the Full Combo Slackline World Cup Japan and the Munich Trickline World Cup. With his explosive style and ability to podium at almost every event he enters, Eishin is undoubtedly one of the most exciting athletes to watch. We look forward to seeing him continue his pursuit of the top spot in 2026!
His 2025 season was nothing short of elite, marked by high-stakes victories on the world stage. Eishin proved his dominance by taking 1st place at the Trickline World Cup in Stuttgart and another major win at the Natural Games. He also showcased his incredible consistency with a silver medal at the Full Combo Slackline World Cup Japan and the Munich Trickline World Cup. With his explosive style and ability to podium at almost every event he enters, Eishin is undoubtedly one of the most exciting athletes to watch. We look forward to seeing him continue his pursuit of the top spot in 2026!
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Rikuto Nakamura
And the 2025 winner, in male category, is Rikuto!
- Name: Rikuto Nakamura
- Age: 17 years old
- Nationality: Japan
Rikuto Nakamura continues to stand at the absolute summit of the freestyle trickline world. In a display of consistency rarely seen in such a high-impact sport, he has officially secured the yearly winner title for the fourth consecutive year (2022–2025). Now 17 years old, this Japanese virtuoso has transformed his “prodigy” status into a legacy of undisputed dominance.
His 2025 season was another whirlwind of global victories. Rikuto dominated the scene with spectacular first-place finishes at the Trickline World Cup in Munich, the GoPro Mountain Games, and the 13th Nippon Open Championship. He further showcased his unmatched versatility by winning the Slackline Tournament Shinshu and the Slackline Tournament Kyushu. Whether performing for mountain crowds or on the World Cup stage, Rikuto’s ability to combine technical difficulty with flawless execution keeps him ahead of the field. As he prepares for 2026, he remains the gold standard of freestyle excellence.
