A standout member of Japan’s youth brigade, Shuichiro Shigeno made waves ahead of the 2024 season by landing the first-ever frontside 1800 in the pipe while training at Laax. He’s consistently been in the top 10 in every World Cup start, with two third-place finishes in Calgary. At the 2024 X Games, he narrowly missed the podium, finishing in fourth place. Shuichiro’s impressive progression and groundbreaking tricks make him one to watch as he continues to rise in the sport.