Kairi Netsuke

As tech and stylish as they come, Kairi Netsuke has a unique bag of tricks and flawless execution. From Shimada, Shizuoka, Japan, Kairi exploded onto the international skate scene back in 2019 when he won Tampa Am. Known for his preference of heelflips to kickflips, Kairi consistently puts down some of the most technical and unique lines at contest around the world. Heelflip to backside tailslide shove it out has become a go-to for the gifted one. He also has a late backside bigspin that goes unmatched by his peers. In 2023, Kairi earned his spot to skate Street League Sydney (finished 6th) by way of winning the SLS Sydney Select Series event the day before. The following year he showed up to win World Skate Dubai as well as the Red Bull Pool Drop contests. Then, in 2025 Kairia just missed the podium at Tampa Pro to earn 4th, which fueled him to then win it all at X Games Osaka a few months later. Unique tricks, impeccable style and a constant threat at contests because of his consistency—Kairi is always a favorite to watch and to win.