This time, we conducted an exclusive interview with Ao Nishikawa, a 12-year-old skateboarder and one of Japan’s leading young talents.

Recently, he gained even more attention after successfully landing the world’s first fakie 720 ollie at “The Ollie 7 Challenge” hosted by Tony Hawk.

In this interview, we spoke with him from various angles, including the story behind his Ollie 720 landing, his relationship with Tony Hawk, and how he is viewed by his school friends.

Filming support: Chichibu Skatepark

Ao Nishikawa Profile

A skateboarder from Aichi Prefecture, Japan. He began skateboarding at the age of five and has built a strong track record in both domestic and international competitions from an early age.

Specializing in vert skating, he is known for his high airs and bold tricks, establishing himself as one of the most promising riders of the next generation.

He gained global attention early in his career after successfully landing a 900 at just nine years old, and continues to be regarded as a future top contender in the world skateboarding scene.