With the world on lockdown as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, everybody is cooped up indoors and spending time at home. If you’re looking for something new to watch or listen to, then we’ve got you covered. MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON has compiled a list of 11 Japanese artists who have or are planning to post live footage of their full concerts and performances on YouTube.

 

The future looks uncertain as it is right now, so in the meantime let’s find time to do the things we enjoy and stay positive as we get through this together.

 

ONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK are set to premiere 6 of their past concerts on YouTube from 2014-2018. They will be the full performances with no cuts and will not be archived, so mark your calendars and be sure to tune in when they drop.

Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/313887

ONE OK ROCK’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ONEOKROCKchannel

 

ARASHI

ARASHI has posted a full concert taken from his “untitled” tour which ran from November 2017 to January 2018. “Untitled” is the theme of the tour which looked towards ARASHI of the future. The stage set up and incredible performance are absolute must-sees.

 

ARASHI’s Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP7Gw_YZAuh4Yg2fcdcuumQ/

 

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu is in the middle of posting 100 videos of her live performances which will be available to watch for a limited time between April 14 to May 17 this year. The videos are being released as a part of the at-home entertainment #ouchiasobi (“Play At Home”) project launched by ASOBISYSTEM, the agency that Kyary is signed to. Now you can have fun too with Kyary by bringing her concerts into your home.

 

Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/313974

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/kyarypamyupamyutv

 

AAA

AAA’s performance at Saitama Super Arena was a highlight of their 2013 tourーa tour which took them to see 150,000 fans across Japan. The full show is now available to watch on YouTube until April 30, 2020 at 23:59 (JST), so be sure to check it out.

 

avex’s Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/avexnetwork/

 

RADWIMPS

RADWIMPS have posted some content from their recently-released live DVD and Blu-ray ANTI ANTI GENERATION TOUR 2019 onto their YouTube channel. Feel part of the crowd with the following thrilling performance.

Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/290378

RADWIMPS’s Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/radwimpsstaff/

 

Taichi Mukai

Taichi Mukai recently posted a video of his performance of his popular song Reset. The song was written as the first ending theme for the anime series Run with the Wind.

 

Taichi Mukai’s Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/0313taichi/

 

Official HIGE DANdism

Official HIGE DANdism’s performance of I LOVE… at Pacifico Yokohama, which was held on February 10, 2020 as part of their “Travelers” tour, is available to listen to on Apple Music. This is another one that makes you feel part of the experience.

 

Apple Music “I LOVE…” Pacifico Yokohama (2020.02.10)

 

TK from Ling Tosite Sigure

TK posted a video on his YouTube channel of footage taken from his live performance at Landmark Studio in Yokohama. His live band line-up includes the familiar faces BOBO (Drums) and Sato Honoka (Violin) as well as Yoshida Ichiro Untouchable World (Bass) who was a support member for TK last year, Hiroko Sebu (Piano) who provided her piano playing on TK’s single katharsis from last year, and Masao Watanabe (Cello).

 

Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/178674

Ling Tosite Sigure’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/sigureSMEJ/

 

amazarashi

amazarashi dropped a trailer last year for his live DVD and Blu-ray release Mirai ni Narenakatta Subete no Yoru ni. His self-cover of Long Hope Philiaーthe theme song of the anime film My Hero Academia: Two Heroes and fifth ending theme of the My Hero Academia anime seriesーis a must-see!

 

Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/270910

amazarashi’s Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/amazarashiSMEJ/

 

Suchmos

A live performance of Suchmos’s hugely popular Mint. It features footage backstage from the band’s tours across three years.

 

Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/207422

Suchmos’s Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ3U5YJLWUr3VmQsO48jcQg/

 

Superfly

Here’s a live music video of Superfly’s song Kakusei, the theme for the anime movie Promare. The video uses live footage taken from Superfly’s arena tour which incorporates gorgeous CG imagery.

 

Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/288707

Superfly’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/user/superfly/

 Japanese rock band amazarashi, which includes Aomori prefecture’s Hiromu Akita as lead vocalist, is set to release their new album boycott on March 11, 2020, which will be their first original full album release in two years. They have also dropped a sneak preview of their artist photo. 

 

amazarashi are pushing full steam ahead, constantly producing new and exciting content. Since the release of Chihou Toshi No Memento Mori in December 2017, amazarashi followed up with their first ever live performance at the Nippon Budokan under the concert title Rodoku Enso Jikken Kukan Shin Gengo Chitsujo, subsequently releasing the Dororo anime ending theme song Sayonara Gokko and the music video for their song Miraininarenakatta Anoyoruni, which worked up a sensation for featuring famous actor Ryusei Yokohama among other big names. 

 

The upcoming album will come in three formats including two first press limited editions and one regular edition. Each format contains 14 songs. The two first press editions will also include original video contents, music videos, the live video of their performance that took place at the end of the year and a short story detailing the early years of Hiromu Akita in the form of a special booklet.  

 

If you are a fan, keep your eyes peeled for more updates.

Aomori-based Japanese rock band amazarashi, which is centred around its vocalist and guitarist Hiromu Akita, has released the music video for their song Mirai ni Narenakatta Ano Yoru ni taken from their upcoming live DVD/Blu-ray Mirai ni Narenakatta Subete no Yoru ni which is set for release on November 27, 2019.

 

amazarashi – “Mirai ni Narenakatta Ano Yoru ni” Music Video

The music video features a cast of notable Japanese actors. When it was revealed that the likes of Ryusei Yokohama, Yosuke Sugino, Yuki Izumisawa, and Tokio Emoto, the news blew up on Japanese television and trended across social media. amazarashi became close with Japanese film director Michihito Fujii as they wrote the song Tarareba as the main theme song for his movie Ao no Kaerimichi. This led to Fujii writing the story for the music video, which is centred on past stories of amazarashi member Hiromu Akita.

 

The video was shot over a three-day period in 21 different locations. Some of the scenes were difficult and took a lot of effort to get right too, like the part when Ryusei Yokohama cries and screams into the falling rain along the train track at the exact same moment the train passes by.

 

The video also sees additional casting from actors Yurika Nakamura and Shodai Fukuyama, both of whom have starred in leading film roles, as well as young up-and-coming actor Keisuke Tomita, Takayuki Hamatsu who played the leading role in One Cut of the Dead, a cameo of music Youtuber Kobasolo who has over 2.2 million subscribers, and more.

 

Comments from Ryusei Yokohama, Yosuke Sugino, Yuki Izumisawa, and Tokio Emoto were published on the special site for amazarashi’s forthcoming DVD/Blu-ray release. Below are their comments translated into English.

Ryusei Yokohama: “I am overwhelmed that I could be a part of such a great cast alongside director [Michihito] Fujii and the wonderful staff for amazarashi’s music video. I saw that they were filming it on such an emotional and grand scale like a movie, and how beautiful of a music video it was to be, so I knew I had to be involved with this team and make that movie with them. I met amazarashi during [the shoot for] Ao no Kaerimichi and began listening to them from then onward. Their music feels close to me at any time. It’s indispensable for me. Their song Mirai ni Narenakatta Ano Yoru ni is full of their extraordinary thoughts. It’s a song I can relate to. It hits home. I think it’s one a lot of people will be able to relate to. I hope amazarashi’s appeal attracts a lot of people.”

 

Yosuke Sugino: “Akita from amazarashi made me feel what it’s like to step into his shoes for a bit with this song and music video. It was a unique music video shoot. I was looking forward to seeing how they were going to do everything, and after I did, I ended up even more attracted to the idea than I had imagined. It moved me. I hope you all get on board too. This was my first time acting alongside Izumisawa and Emoto, but we had the band members too, so thanks to them I was able to get close to them early on into the shoot. I felt there was a good air for the session. It had also been a while since I co-starred with Ryusei Yokohama, so I was just beaming.”

Yuki Izumisawa: “I had the opportunity to be in amazarashi’s music video. It’s the same in Mirai ni Narenakatta Ano Yoru ni, but amazarashi’s messages in their music is so powerful. Each and every word leave a delicate impression on you. Plus, Michihito Fujii was the director, and was able to make [the music video] pull you in like a movie. I hope it reaches a lot of people, even one. Please look forward to seeing it.”

Tokio Emoto: “I wasn’t too familiar with amazarashi’s music, so I came to learn more about them with this music video. One thing that I thought when shooting the music video was how difficult and scary it is for something to come to an end. But it also means the start of something new. I felt that the end of this song was the start of another. I’m not sure if that’s what they were going for. I had fun being involved. Thank you to everyone.”

Aomori-based Japanese rock band amazarashi, which is centred around its vocalist and guitarist Hiromu Akita, have released a trailer for their upcoming live DVD/Blu-ray Mirai ni Narenakatta Subete no Yoru ni which is set for release on November 27, 2019.

The release will feature amazarashi’s performance at Nakano Sun Plaza which was held as the finale of the band’s 18-show tour which began in April 2019. It also features the band’s set at SUMMER SONIC 2019 Spotify on Stage in MIDNIGHT SONIC. Fans can look forward to watching the first-ever live performance of their new song Mirai ni Narenakatta Ano no Yoru ni, as well as a self-cover of Long Hope Philiaーthe theme song of the anime film My Hero Academia: Two Heroes and fifth ending theme of the My Hero Academia anime seriesーwhich was composed and written by amazarashi for Masaki Suda. In total, the DVD/Blu-ray includes 19 songs.

 

Mirai ni Narenakatta Ano Yoru ni will be released digitally on November 20.

 

We look forward to seeing the newest live release from amazarashi, whose Budokan concert live DVD/Blu-ray won the Spikes Asia Creative Award and ACC TOKYO CREATIVE AWARD.

The long-awaited music video for amazarashi’s new single Sayonaro Gokko has finally arrived. A short version was posted on his official YouTube channel which can be checked out below.

 

amazarashi – “Sayonara Gokko” Short Music Video

Sayonara Gokko is used as the ending theme for the ongoing anime adaptation of Osamu Tezuka’s manga series series Dororo of the same name. The song tackles the series characters’ Hyakkimaru and Dororo’s ability to move forward even during hardships.

The music video was produced by YKBX who has been in charged in much of the artwork for amazarashi’s releases. This is amazarashi’s first fully-animated music video since Mudai in 2015 and sees Hiromu Akita himself wandering the streets aimlessly.

As well as Sayonara Gokko the single includes the new songs Sore o Kotoba Toiu and Aizakku. The First Press Limited Edition will include a 70-minute DVD featuring amazarashi’s performance at Nakano Sunplaza, an additional concert on their 11-date 2018 tour.

 

Dororo is a manga series by Osamu Tezuka about a rōnin named Hyakkimaru whose father bartered away 48 of his body parts to 48 demons so he could obtain the power to rule the country. The story follows Hyakkimaru who now has fake body parts as he tries to defeat the 48 demons to retrieve his real parts. On the way he meets a young thief called Dororo.

Japanese rock band amazarashi has released a trailer for their 2018 live tour “Chihou Toshi no Memento Mori” which is featured on the DVD included with First Press Limited Edition copies of their new single Sayonara Gokko set for release on CD on February 13.

 

The trailer contains footage taken from the band’s performance at Nakano Sunplaza, an extra show that was added to the 11-date tour from last year. It teases performances of the band’s songs Word Processor, Philosophy and Starlight.

Sayonara Gokko is used as the ending theme for the ongoing anime series Dororo. The song was released digitally on January 30, 2019.

A website has launched featuring the artwork and details surrounding amazarashi’s new single Sayonara Gokko which will be released on February 13, 2019.

 

The song is used as the ending theme for the ongoing anime adaptation of Osamu Tezuka’s manga series of the same name.

Regular Edition CD Cover

As well as Sayonara Gokko the single will include the new songs Sore o Kotoba Toiu and Aizakku. The First Press Limited Edition will include a 70-minute DVD featuring amazarashi’s performance at Nakano Sunplaza, an additional concerts on his 11-date 2018 tour.

First Press Limited Edition CD Cover

Limited Pressing Edition CD Cover

The Limited Edition and Limited Pressing Edition copies come in a glow-in-the-dark box. The Limited Edition box features artwork of Hiromi Akita, the lead member of the band, while the Limited Pressing Edition features Dororo character illustrations by YKBX who is in charge of amazarashi’s artwork.

 

There are four glow-in-the-dark stickers to get your hands on when purchasing the CD.

It was announced last week that QUEEN BEE is performing the opening theme song Kaen for the upcoming TV anime adaptation of Dororo which is set to begin airing on January 7, 2019. It has now been revealed that amazarashi’s new song Sayonara Gokko will be used as the ending theme.

Dororo is a manga series by Osamu Tezuka about a rōnin named Hyakkimaru whose father bartered away 48 of his body parts to 48 demons so he could obtain the power to rule the country. The story follows Hyakkimaru who now has fake body parts as he tries to defeat the 48 demons to retrieve his real parts. On the way he meets a young thief called Dororo.

 

A new promotional video for the anime series was released where you can hear an early snippet of the ending theme.

Sayonara Gokko will be released in three editions on February 13, 2019. First press limited edition copies come with a slipcase and a DVD featuring over 70-minutes of live footage from amazarashi. Limited pressing edition copies features Dororo artwork on the cover illustrated by YKBX who has produced much of amazarashi’s artwork.

amazarashi released their fourth album Chihou Toshi no Memento Mori at the end of last year, and Aimer just released her fourteenth single Ref:rain/Mabui Bakari in February this year. The rock group and singer concluded their 2018 Asia Tour on April 5^th.

 

The tour took the two artists to Shanghai, Taiwan, Singapore and Tokyo for a total of five concerts, all of which sold out almost immediately.

 

They began in Shanghai at BANDAI NAMCO BASE (DREAM HALL) where they performed two days. They then went on to perform in Taiwan at Legacy MAX where 2,000 excited fans filled the venue, before taking over Zepp@BIGBOX in Singapore which they also opened in summer last year.

 

The tour ended at Toyosu PIT in Tokyo on April 5^th. They brought their unparalleled originality to the stage for this at-home performance, which successfully wrapped up their one-month excursion.

 

Stay tuned for the latest news on amazarashi and Aimer.

 

It was recently announced that amazarashi, who just released their 4^th studio album Chihou Toshi no Memento Mori last month, and Aimer, who is set to release her 14^th single Ref:rain/Mabui Bakari on February 21st, are teaming up to embark on a tour together entitled amazarashi × Aimer Asia Tour 2018.

3 locations for the Asia tour were originally planned which would see the rock group and J-pop singer tour Shanghai, Taiwan and Singapore. However, a new date for Toyosu PIT in Tokyo has been announced for April 5^th, totaling five dates across four countries for the tour.

This dream collaboration between two original and unique artists comes in response to the burning desire emitted from people for them to play in Japan, garnering them much attention from fans of both artists.

Early-bird tickets are about to become available for the Tokyo concert via the fan clubs of both artists. Tickets will be available from January 14^th at 1pm to January 31^st via amazarashi’s mobile site “APOLOGIES” and Aimer’s official fan club “Blanc et Noir.” General sale tickets are scheduled to go on sale at 10am on March 17^th.

Comment from amazarashi’s Hiromu Akita

“We will head on an Asia tour together with Aimer. Whatever feelings and experiences we may face – whether its new encounters or reencounters, going to new places or revisiting them, succeeding or failing, having fun or feeling regret – I am excited for what’s to come. I hope to understand through this experience how our music resonates with those outside Japan, or if it doesn’t.”

Comment from Aimer

“It’s an honour to be able to travel with the members of amazarashi on my first Asia tour. I’m really looking forward to seeing how the lyrics of Akita’s songs penetrate the hearts of people in faraway lands separated by the sea, and what kind of songs can be sung.”

It has been announced that Japanese rock group amazarashi, who just released their fourth album Chihou Toshi no Memento Mori, and Aimer, who released her first ever Nippon Budokan solo concert Aimer Live in Budokan “blanc et noir” held in August this year on Blu-ray, are both teaming up to head on tour together.

 

The tour is titled amazarashi × Aimer Asia Tour 2018 and will see the two artists play 4 shows in Shanghai, Taiwan and Singapore.

The tour is sure to be a roaring success as amazarashi has performed solo shows in countries around Asia before, including Shanghai and Taiwan, and Aimer has played solo concerts in Taiwan as well as appeared at numerous events in Asia.

Comment from amazarashi’s Hiromu Akita

“We will head on an Asia tour together with Aimer. Whatever feelings and experiences we may face – whether its new encounters or reencounters, going to new places or revisiting them, succeeding or failing, having fun or feeling regret – I am excited for what’s to come. I hope to understand through this experience how our music resonates with those outside Japan, or if it doesn’t.”

Comment from Aimer

“It’s an honour to be able to travel with the members of amazarashi on my first Asia tour. I’m really looking forward to seeing how the lyrics of Akita’s songs penetrate the hearts of people in faraway lands separated by the sea, and what kind of songs can be sung.”

 

We will have to wait to find out what kind of performance this dream collaboration between two original and unique artists plan to deliver.