ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION adds Los Angeles to their world tour this summer! The show kicks off at Zepp DiverCity!
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION will be making an appearance on 5 stages across South America for their tour this summer. In addition to the tour, they will also be performing at the Teragram Ballroom in Los Angeles, America on Sunday 2nd July.
To open their world tour, they will be a support act at Zepp DiverCity Tokyo on Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th June.
The tour will hit up 5 locations – Japan, America, Brazil, Peru and Mexico. It has been 2 years since their live full house live public performance in 2015 entitled “Yoihai Forever”. Being able to watch the band members closer than usual is an exciting and unforgettable experience.
The band’s official homepage will be selling advanced tickets from 12:00 on Frifay 19th May (Japanese time), so don’t miss out!
For further information on Zepp’s support acts, news and for other tickets, please check out ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION’s official website as updates can be published at any time!
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ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION official homepage: www.asiankung-fu.com/
– JAPAN – ◆
26/06/2017 (Mon) Zepp DiverCity (TOKYO)
※ Each Support Act: 1 group
Doors open: 18:00/Start 18:45
【Fee】1F standing ¥5,300 / 2F Designated seats ¥5,800 (tax included) *separate drink fee
【Homepage early bird tickets】 Limited sale period: Friday 19th May (12:00) 〜Tuesday 23rd May (23:00)
Reservations: URL:https://l-tike.com/st1/akgzepp2017
【General tickets release date】Sunday 4th June
-USA- ◆ 2017.7.2(sun) Teragram Ballroom, Los Angeles
【Tickets】http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/090052B108A752E0
Further information: http://www.teragramballroom.com/calendar/
– Brazil- ◆ Sat 8th July 2017 – Transamerica Expo Center, Sao Paulo
◆ Sun 9th July – Transamerica Expo Center, Sao Paulo
※ Performance on stage
【Tickets】http://ticketpop.com.br/sales/
Further information: www.transamericaexpo.com.br/
– Peru- ◆ Weds. 12th July – Barranco Arena, Lima
【Tickets】www.tuentrada.com.pe
Further information: https://www.facebook.com/cconvencionesbarrancoarena/
– Mexico- ◆ Fri 14th July – Plaza Condesa, Mexico DF.
【Tickets】www.ticketmaster.com.mx/
– Brazil- ◆ Sun 16th July – Centro de Eventos do Ceará, Fortaleza
※ Performance on stage
【Tickets】https://www.bilheteriavirtual.com.br/
Further information : http://www.portalsana.com.br
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ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION Tour 2020 SUI CUP 2 ~The Song of Apple~
2020/5/21 @ Zepp Sapporo (Support Act: NOT WONK)
2020/5/25 @ KT Zepp Yokohama (Support Act: Kiyomaru Togo)
2020/5/27 @ Zepp Nagoya (Support Act: Jurassic Boys)
2020/5/28 @ Zepp Osaka Bayside (Support Act: YeYe)
2020/6/9 @ Zepp Tokyo (Support Act: the chef cooks me)
2020/6/11 @ Zepp Fukuoka (Support Act: totsuzensyonen)
2020/6/12 @ Hiroshima CLUB QUATTRO (Support Act: ohzora kimishima)
*All shows have standing and reserved seating except Hiroshima CLUB QUATTRO which is all standing
Times: OPEN 18:00/START 18:45
Price: Standing ¥5,800 / Seating ¥6,300 (Tax Included)
*Standing tickets are numbered and so attendees must enter in order
*Separate mandatory drink fee charged upon entry
*Everyone aged 3+ years must hold their own valid ticket
*Student discount is available for high schoolers and below, they need simply show their student ID
*Elementary to high school students can get ¥1,500 cashback at the venues
*Elementary school students must show something that proves their age; junior high and high schoolers must take their student IDs
Pre-sale Tickets
Running: January 24, 2020 at 15:00 (JST) to February 2, 2020 at 23:59 (JST)
Purchase: Via the band’s official website
Standard Tickets
On Sale: April 19, 2020 at 10:00AM (JST)
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION Official Website: www.asiankung-fu.com/
SUI CUP 2 Tour 2020 Official Website: www.akglive.com/tour2020/
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DVD and Blu-ray: –Shu 15 Kan – Tour 2019 Hometown-
Release: December 4, 2019
DVD (KSBL-6337): ¥5,300 + Tax
Blu-ray (KSXL-289): ¥6,000 + Tax
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION Official Website: www.asiankung-fu.com
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Dororo / Kaihouku
Release Date: May 15, 2019
First Press Limited Edition (CD+Blu-ray): ¥3,241 (Before Tax) [KSCL-3146～3147]
Regular Edition (CD-Only): ¥1,000 (Before Tax) [KSCL-3148]
Tour Information: http://www.akglive.com/tour2019/
Official Website: www.asiankung-fu.com
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A creditless version of the anime's opening video was officially released on YouTube, so be sure to check out the song there. Information
Dororo / Kaihouku
Release Date: May 15, 2019
First Press Limited Edition (CD+Blu-ray): ¥3,241 (Before Tax) [KSCL-3146～3147]
Regular Edition (CD-Only): ¥1,000 (Before Tax) [KSCL-3148]
“Dororo” Digital Download
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/jp/album/id1459240323?at=10lpgB&ct=4547366407198_al&app=itunes
Recochoku: http://recochoku.com/s0/dororo/
mora: http://mora.jp/package/43000001/4547366407181/
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION Official Website: www.asiankung-fu.com
Dororo Official Website: https://dororo-anime.com/
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ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION Music Video Extra Sign-Up Page
http://www.sonymusic.co.jp/event/101474Dororo / Kaihouku
Release Date: May 15, 2019
First Press Limited Edition (CD+Blu-ray): ¥3,241 (Before Tax) [KSCL-3146～3147]
Regular Edition (CD-Only): ¥1,000 (Before Tax) [KSCL-3148]
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION Official Website: www.asiankung-fu.com–
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Dororo / Kaihouku
Release Date: May 15, 2019
First Press Limited Edition (CD+Blu-ray): ¥3,241 (Before Tax) [KSCL-3146～3147]
Regular Edition (CD-Only): ¥1,000 (Before Tax) [KSCL-3148]
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION Official Website: www.asiankung-fu.com
Dororo Official Website: https://dororo-anime.com/