Kyary Pamyu Pamyu recently announced that she will release her long-awaited fourth studio album Japamyu on September 26―her first album to be released in four years since Pika Pika Fantajin (2014).
To commemorate the release of the new record, Kyary has announced that she will hold a special live stream its day of release at 7:00pm (JST) on Instagram, Twitter and LINE to her 9 million+ followers.
On the stream she will give an exclusive and rare insight into producing the album with Yasutaka Nakata―whom has full confidence with his album―as well as her “Hoshikuzu no Cherry Martini” tour in Japan which began on September 21. Not only will we get to hear her talk about the new album but her experiences at her ongoing tour too. Don’t miss out on this special occasion to get an early listen to each track from the album together with Kyary.
Japamyu is also now available for pre-order on iTunes.
Kyary’s current tour is titled “Japamyu Hall Tour 2018 Hoshikuzu no Cherry Martini” and began in the city of Wako in Saitama Prefecture on September 21.
Cabaret is the concept of this new tour. Speaking enthusiastically about the show, Kyary explained at the first concert, “The theme [of the show] is the most popular cabaret girl holdsing a legendary comeback performance after a long break.”
The concert is an entertainment show full of that classic Kyary humour and cuteness which everyone from kids to adults can enjoy.
Kyary also announced that an additional date had been added to the tour for Tokyo International Forum on December 8, bringing the tour up to 20 dates at which she will perform for close to 40,000 fans.
Catch Kyary live on tour where she has reached new ground and see how performs the songs from her new album.
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“Japamyu”
On Sale: September 26, 2018
・First Press Limited Edition: CD+DVD – ¥4,800 (Pre-Tax) [WPZL-31480/1]
*First press limited edition includes digipak packaging, special photo book and 23-track live DVD at “KPP Japan Iyahoi Tour 2017.”
・Regular Edition: CD – ¥3,000 (Pre-Tax) [WPCL-12900]
iTunes Pre-Order: https://kyary.lnk.to/Japamyu
Live Stream
・Date: September 26, 2018 at 19:00 (JST)
・Stream Links:
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/pamyurin
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyarypappa/
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu Official LINE LIVE: https://live.line.me/channels/388/upcoming/9540186
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu Japamyu Hall Tour 2018 “Hoshikuzu no Cherry Martini”
Tour Website: http://2018hall.kyary.asobisystem.com
■Additional Date
Venue: Tokyo International Forum – Hall A
Date: December 8, 2018
Time: Open 17:00 / Start 18:00
*Purchase tickets below
・Fan Club Pre-Sale Tickets (KPP CLUB members only)
Ticket Window: September 21 at 21:00 – September 26 at 23:59
*Accessible after logging into KPP CLUB.KPP CLUB
*Fan club can be accessed here: http://kyary.net/fcs/fanclub.html#contents
・Homepage Pre-Sale Tickets (Non-KPP CLUB members)
Ticket Window: September 21 at 21:00 – September 30 at 23:59
Ticket Link: https://pia.jp/v/kpp18hpb/
For all other dates on the tour, tickets are now on general sale. Purchase via the following ticket vendors.
・Ticket Pia: https://t.pia.jp/pia/event/event.do?eventBundleCd=b1808203
・Lawson Tickets: http://l-tike.com/search/?keyword=きゃりーぱみゅぱみゅ
・E Plus: https://eplus.jp/ath/word/48398
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu Official Website: http://kyary.asobisystem.com/
Photos By: Aki Ishii
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Kyary Pamyu Pamyu recently announced that she will release her first new album in four years as well as embark on a hall tour around Japan.
The singer set out on her 4th world tour in May and wrapped it up with her final show in Shanghai on July 28.
This is a report of her world tour with photographs taken from her shows in Europe in May, the US in June, and Shanghai in July so you can live or relive the excitement felt at every concert in each country.
The tour was a recreation of her Halloween themed concert titled ‘THE SPOOKY OBAKEYASHIKI ～ PUMPKINS STRIKE BACK’ which was originally held in Japan last year to acclaim. Wanting to bring the show to fans around the world, Kyary and her team took the entire haunted house stage set with them overseas.
May 20, 2018. The first stop on the schedule was London, and this was Kyary’s first time in the capital in two years. The moment she stepped out onto the stage, the cries and cheers of fans who had been waiting in anticipation for the singer’s return echoed through KOKO.
The first song on the tour set was Kyary’s internationally beloved hit song Fashion Monster. This was immediately followed by Invader Invader which served to heat up the excitement in the venues even more. Kyary greeted each crowd in each country in their respective languages which the fans loved.
Before beginning Harajuku Iyahoi, Kyary taught the crowd the cues so everybody could join in. This song was a huge hit in Germany. Seeing everybody sing the words ‘Harajuku Iyahoi!’ together was a magnificent sight to behold.
It was then time for a costume change. Kyary put on an outfit that was more mature than her usual looks and gracefully sang Slow Mo.
It was a very different performance, with Kyary showing off sharp dance moves together with the obake dancers.
The second half of the tour set consisted of classic, very well-known tracks from Kyary such as Mondai Girl, Ninja Re Bang Bang and Mottai Night Land. In America, fans copied Kyary’s dance moves for Cherry Bon Bon and sang their hearts out to the tune of Tsukema Tsukeru.
The final song of the main set was the perfect theme for a Japanese haunted house setting: Crazy Party Night ~Pumpkins Strike Back~.
There were cries for an encore at every show on tour. In Shanghai, the Japanese fans who had gone to the show shouted “Kyary!” while the Chinese fans called her by her nickname they gave her in China, “Pon Way Way!”
Kyary returned to the stage for encores, this time dressed as a ‘happy spirit medium.’ She performed Easta and her newest song Kimino Mikata. The final song of the shows was of course her international breakthrough number PONPONPON. She was joined on stage by the dancers and spirits. Fans sang and jumped along at every show before it finally came to a close.
After the Shanghai concert―the last night on her tour―Kyary posted her thoughts on Twitter regarding her shows overseas.
— きゃりーぱみゅぱみゅ (@pamyurin) 2018年7月29日
“My world tour to London, Cologne, Berlin, New York, San Francisco, LA and Shanghai wrapped up today. The shows overseas were amazing. I received so much energy from all the energetic fans, so with that I will work hard every day towards the shows in Japan so I can give the best performance! thank you(๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵)”
It’s been 7 years since the world was introduced to PONPONPON, a song that went on to become a viral hit and led to sudden international exposure for Kyary. She has performed solo outside Japan many times; the fact she can make fans in each country she visits go crazy only singing in Japanese is an extraordinary thing―a testament to her popularity. That’s proven by how she’s able to make people smile and laugh wherever she performs.
Years may have passed since her debut, but the artist Kyary Pamyu Pamyu is loved the world over. She is received warmly by people because those fans know she wants them to have fun – and have fun together with her.
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s schedule is booked up once again from September where she will set out on a hall tour across Japan. Those who have yet to see her perform live must make it their mission to do so and see how she has matured and how far she has come.
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Kyary Pamyu Pamyu World Tour 2018
THE SPOOKY OBAKEYASHIKI ～PUMPKINS STRIKE BACK～
■5.20 @ LONDON – England – KOKO
■5.22 @ GERMANY – Berlin – COLUMBIA THEATRE
■5.23 @ GERMANY – Köln – Die Kantine
■6.18 @ USA – New York – Playstation theater
■6.20 @ USA – San Francisco – The Regency Ballroom
■6.22 @ USA – Los Angeles – The Fonda Theatre
■7.28 @ Shanghai -China – National Exhibition and Convention Center
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu Official Homepage：http://kyary.asobisystem.com/
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Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s New Song ‘Kizunami’ to Feature as Monster Strike The Movie: Sora no Kanata’s Main Theme
2018 is the year of Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, who released her new song Kimino Mikata earlier this year and recently concluded her 4th world tour. Excitement and anticipation surrounding the singer has been high, and this has become even more so with the recent announcement of her first new album in four years. Titled Japamyu, the brand new record will drop on September 26.
In more recent news, it’s just been announced that one of the new songs on the album, Kizunami, will be used as the main theme song for the upcoming anime film Monster Strike The Movie: Sora no Kanata set for release on October 5. The film is an original anime adaptation of the hit mobile game Monster Strike which has over 45 million players worldwide.
The new song Kizunami will be released as a standalone single on September 7 ahead of the album’s release.
The feature film was created by XFLAGTM, who produce entertainment under their slogan Ketahazure na Bouken o (“Embarking on an Exceptional Adventure”). It is produced by Orange who are one of the foremost leading studios in the production of gorgeous CG animation. The film is graced by an exceptional voice cast including Masataka Kubota who plays protagonist Kanata, Alice Hirose who plays the heroine Sora, and voice actor veteran Kōichi Yamadera who plays Senju.
■Monster Strike The Movie: Sora no Kanata Music Video
The story takes place in a world where 13 years ago, part of Tokyo suddenly breaks away and floats up into the sky. Our protagonist Kanata (Masataka Kubota) is your every day high school student who began living with his grandmother after his parents passed away. He encounters Sora (Alice Hirose), a mysterious girl who came from the sky. The two of them work together to help save the citizens whose worlds are fated to war. Kanata, who still doesn’t know exactly who he is, must learn to mature alongside Sora and his allies as they navigate through the war.
The film’s main theme song Kizunami was written by music producer Yasutaka Nakata who ensured to maintain the story’s theme of strong friendship. It’s an oriental and jaunty track in which you can very much feel Kyary’s essence and outlook. A collaborative music video was also released that features the song together with scenes of the movie.
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s Comments
In the movie, the protagonist Kanata meets characters like Sora and the vampire siblings Tōya and Yūna who he fights and grows alongside while discovering the importance of the bond between friends. I think the lyrics [of the song] convey things like how it’s good to have friends and how wonderful it is to be connected to the heart of those important to you you want to protect. I particularly love the title ‘Kizunami.’ I believe it’s a heartwarming pop song that makes you think about the people precious to you.
The full tracklist has also unveiled, including new songs like Oto no Kuni and Enka Natrium, as well as a cover of CAPSULE’s famous song Koi no Hana (2001). They are all songs that Yasutaka Nakata himself has much confidence in. Digital pre-orders for the album will open on the iTunes Store on September 7 so be sure to check it out.
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu will hold a special live event at LakeTown’s 10th Anniversary Special Live on September 30 at 4:00pm to promote the release of the album.
It’s time to get excited about the next big release from one of Japan’s most internationally celebrated artists.
■Information
“Japamyu”
On Sale: September 26, 2018
・First Press Limited Edition: CD+DVD – ¥4,800 (Pre-Tax) [WPZL-31480/1]
*First press limited edition includes digipak packaging, special photo book and 23-track live DVD at “KPP Japan Iyahoi Tour 2017.”
・Regular Edition: CD – ¥3,000 (Pre-Tax) [WPCL-12900]
“Kizunami” Standalone Release
On Sale: September 7, 2018
Download Link: https://kyary.lnk.to/KizunamiMonster Strike The Movie: Sora no Kanata
Release Date: October 5, 2018
Cast: Masataka Kubota, Alice Hirose, Kōichi Yamadera, Yoshimasa Hosoya, Aoi Yūki
Theme Song: “Kizunami” by Kyary Pamyu PamyuAlbum Release Event
LakeTown 10th Anniversary Special Live – “Kyary Pamyu Pamyu Original 4th Album ‘Japamyu’ Commemorative Special Event”
Venue: AEON LakeTown mori
Date: September 30, 2018
Time: 4:00pm
Location: mori 1F (Ki no Hiroba courtyard)
Programme: Mini live show and handshake session
*Free to watch
Full Details (Japanese): https://wmg.jp/kyary/news/82084/Tour Schedule
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu JAPAMYU HALL TOUR 2018 “Hoshikuzu”: http://2018hall.kyary.asobisystem.comKyary Pamyu Pamyu Official Website: http://kyary.asobisystem.com/
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2018 has been a busy year for Kyary Pamyu Pamyu who digitally released her new song Kimino Mikata and recently concluded her world tour.
But she’s showing no signs of stopping yet as she has just announced her long-awaited fourth studio album Japamyu which will be released on September 26, 2018. Some details have also been unveiled in addition to the CD cover art.
The 10-track album includes hit songs like Sai & Co, Harajuku Iyahoi and Kimino Mikata as well as a cover of CAPSULE’s famous song Koi no Hana (2001). As the album title suggests―a fusion of “Japan” and “Kyary Pamyu Pamyu”―it will include a range of new oriental-sounding tracks different from anything we’ve heard before.
Kyary joined hands with art director Mitsuo Shindo for the new record’s cover art, who has worked on over 1,000 CD jackets. It is a new front from the singer and the image of a representative artist of Japan who has just completed her fourth world tour.
The album’s first press limited edition will include a special photo book featuring the above artwork as well as a DVD of Kyary’s final 23-song performance of her 2017 KPP Japan Iyahoi Tour at NHK Hall.
It has been one year and eight months since her last hall tour. Tickets for the new Japamyu Hall Tour 2018 “Hoshikuzu no Cherry Martini” go on sale from August 18.
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s Comments
Sorry for making everyone wait so long. My first album in four years ‘Japamyu’ is finally here! You can look forward to enjoying an oriental vibe. There’s lots of songs that are going to be fun live, so definitely listen to the album and come to the hall tour!
Art Director Mitsuo Shindo’s Comments
I’ve watched her since her debut, but to actually finally be working on one of her designs makes me so happy. I think it might come as a surprise to some people, but it feels natural to me. I’m a fan of Yasutaka Nakata to begin with! The most important thing for Nakata right now too for Kyary’s projects is probably what’s catchy. My aim was to create something fantastical to show off to the world, and something that’s Japanese fantasy. Just what’s about to happen with Kyary! Please look forward to seeing it.
■Information
“Japamyu”
On Sale: September 26, 2018
・First Press Limited Edition: CD+DVD – ¥4,800 (Pre-Tax) [WPZL-31480/1]
*First press limited edition includes digipak packaging, special photo book and 23-track live DVD at “KPP Japan Iyahoi Tour 2017.”
・Regular Edition: CD – ¥3,000 (Pre-Tax) [WPCL-12900]
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu Official Homepage: http://kyary.asobisystem.com/
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On Saturday, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu announced a hashtag challenge on TikTok via her official account for her new song KAMAITACHI which is set to run from May 1, 2020 at 12:00 (JST) to May 4, 2020 at 12:00 (JST).
Kyary invites fans to use the duet function to and dance the choreography from her new song KAMAITACHI. The hashtag for this challenge is #この糸は切れない, which translates to “this thread can’t be cut,” a reference to her music video for the track in which the characters she plays are bound by fate, represented by them being tied by the fingers with string.
TikTok Duets enables users to line their video up side by side with another’s video. For this #この糸は切れない challenge, Kyary and fans can feel connected together through the dance and using the string. Even if they cannot meet as a result of the lockdown, they can dance together on TikTok.
Kyary has posted a video on TikTok to show us how to do the dance, so copy her and make your own duet. Select videos that are posted will also be officially liked by Kyary via her official TikTok account.
Get involved and brighten your day a little while you’re cooped up at home. Check below for full details on participating.
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How to Participate
Pattern ①: Dance duet with Kyary!
Post a dance duet using Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s video (tap the Share button in the bottom right and select Duet)
Kyary’s Video: https://vt.tiktok.com/hPu68y/Pattern ②: You be the instigator of a duet!
Post your own solo dance video and have everyone duet with you.Pattern ③: Duet with lots of different people!
Duet together with other people’s videos and create a long connecting string with everyone. Your dance video might even cross the ocean and reach those in faraway places around the world.Hashtags:#この糸は切れない #StayHome #おうちASOBI
#この糸は切れない Challenge
Running: May 1, 2020 at 12:00 (JST) to May 4, 2020 at 12:00 (JST)
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kyary_offcialKyary Pamyu Pamyu – “KAMAITACHI” (Lyrics/Composition: Yasutaka Nakata)
Stream/download here: https://kppm.lnk.to/kamaitachi
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Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s new song KAMAITACHI finally dropped today on April 24, 2020 at 00:00 across all major music streaming services, including Spotify.
Kyary also premiered the music video on YouTube in line with the song’s release. It’s a must-see for fans, especially if you’ve ever wondered what Kyary would look like as a bald priest! Popular Japanese comedy duo Kamaitachiーwhose stage names happen to be the same as Kyary’s new trackーalso make a cute appearance wearing SFX makeup.
Kyary also took part in responding to fans’ comments in the live chat box for the premiere. They commented things like, “You’re even cute as a monk” and “You shaved it all off!” to which she responded, “It’s just SFX makeup!”
Japanese fans were also entertained by comedy duo Kamaitachi turning into Kamaitachi themselves.
KYARY PAMYU PAMYU – KAMAITACHI (Music Video)
A bonus video was also posted showing how they created the makeup for Kamaitachi as well as the duo shooting their scenes. Another making-of video is scheduled to be posted on April 25 at 12:00 (JST) showing Kyary recording her scenes.
Making Video (Kamaitachi ver.)
Kyary is set to live stream on TikTok on April 25 at 20:00 (JST) to commemorate the release of her new track. She will talk about the song itself, show fans how to do the dance, and comment to fans in real time. Don’t miss out – follow her on TikTok below.
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s Official TikTok account.
*Please note that “TikTok Live” is not yet an official function on the TikTok app. This live stream will be limited in some aspects.
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Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – “KAMAITACHI” (Lyrics/Composition: Yasutaka Nakata)
Stream/download here: https://kppm.lnk.to/kamaitachi
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Kyary Pamyu Pamyu just announced on her Instagram Live that her new song KAMAITACHI will be released across all major music streaming services on April 24, 2020 at 00:00 (JST). Kyary also announced that the song’s music video will premiere on YouTube on the same day and at the same time.
KAMAITACHI was written by Yasutaka Nakata and sees the worlds of the oriental and fantasy come together through Kyary’s unique lens. It’s a song of puppy love laced with sad lyrics that echo against a bright springtime melody.
Fans joined Kyary Pamyu Pamyu at home on her Instagram Live where they listened to her new song ‘KAMAITAICHI’ together with her. She teased them with some of the track’s choreography, as well as spoke about the production of the music video.
In the run up to the music video’s release, teaser videos will also be posted over the next three days, starting from today on April 20. Who on earth could the two mysterious figures in the teasers be!? Be sure to tune in every day for the teasers in the run up to the official release.
Kyary will be reading and commenting in the chat when the video premieres too, so be sure to tune in and watch it together with her.
Kyary is also set to host another Instagram Live stream just before the music video’s release on April 23, 2020.
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – “KAMAITACHI” YouTube Premiere
*YouTube Premieres is a feature that lets viewers watch and experience a new video together at the same time, much like a movie or TV show premiere. Viewers and the channel owner can type in the chat box in real time for free while the video plays.
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‘KAMAITACHI’ – Kyary Pamyu Pamyu (Lyrics/Composition: Yasutaka Nakata)
Stream/download here: https://kppm.lnk.to/kamaitachi
*Link will be directed to the new song from April 24, 2020 at 00:00 (JST)
Official YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/kyarypamyupamyuTV
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Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, ONE OK ROCK & Other Japanese Artists to Watch Live On YouTube During the Lockdown
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/
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Kyary Pamyu Pamyu is releasing a curated selection of her past live concerts on YouTube starting from April 14, 2020.
Her previously planned tour ‘Kaimachi Tour 2020’ was set to begin at the end of April but has has to be been cancelled due to lockdown measures. Her overseas shows have also been postponed.
Unable to perform live for everyone during the current situation, Kyary wondered if there was some way she could still have fun together with everyone while they’re cooped up indoors. Fans can now look forward to watching professional footage from several of her live shows.
These videos are being released as a part of the at-home ‘Self Entertainment’ project “ouchiasobi(PlayatHome)” launched by ASOBISYSTEM.
The first release will be the first 10 songs from her ‘Dokidoki Wakuwaku Pamyu Pamyu Revolution Land 2013’ concert. More performance footage is set to follow after that.
We pray that the day comes soon when she can perform live and tour for fans againーwhen we can all feel safe while we have fun.
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Video Release Line-Up
・Dokidoki Wakuwaku Pamyu Pamyu Revolution Land 2013
・Magical Wonder Castle
・2014 JAPAN ARENA TOUR COLORFUL PANIC TOY BOX
・KPP 5iVE YEARS MONSTER WORLD TOUR 2016 BudokanKyary Pamyu Pamyu Official YouTube Channel
[kyarypamyupamyu channel]
https://www.youtube.com/kyarypamyupamyutv#StayHome #WithMe #ouchiasobi
– What’s the project “ouchasobi(PlayatHome)”?
Having fun at home with Self Entertainment
The project with a hope that it would be grateful you don’t forget playfulness in any situation.
Get involved and post what you’re doing to have fun now on social media using the hashtag #ouchiasobi.
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Kyary Pamyu Pamyu and Yasutaka Nakata performed a two-man show entitled “Yasutaka Nakata x Kyary Pamyu Pamyu Presents SPECIAL DJ & LIVE TOUR 2020 YSTK×KPP Vol.02” at Toyosu PIT in Tokyo tonight on February 21, 2020.
The background music provided before the start of the show was music that was like from a car game. As excited fans waited with bated breath, the PlayStation startup sound rang throughout the room, at which point Kyary shouted “Time to dance!” and appeared on stage together with Nakata. They opened the show with Invader Invader -Extended Mix-.
Dancers joined the stage next for Minna no Uta -Extended Mix- and PON PON PON. The audience responded with great pleasure to Nakata and Kyary’s high-speed and ingenious song mashup. It was non-stop jumping and dancing as the performers continued to roll out more bangers like Enka Natrium, Ninja Re Bang Bang, and Mi, the bass grabbing hold of the crowd’s heart at every moment.
When Kyary and Nakata’s set reached its middle portion, they went full hardcore club mode as they performed Level Up from Nakata’s solo album Digital Native. Things got crazy when they mashed Kyary’s Fashion Monster into a trap beat with Star Wars as a Star Wars-style opening reel ran across the LED monitors.
They continued with a string of internationally-known pop songs, like Kyary’s Tsukema Tsukeru and Sokenbicha no Uta, as well as Harajuku Iyahoi. The ever-changing set kept the crowd on their feet with its mix of live music and club music.
Kyary and Nakata weren’t anywhere near finished yet however. They returned to mashup mode with Kyary’s Cherry Bon Bonーa track from her early days with a Eurobeat soundーand performed a cover of AIAIAI, which Nakata wrote for virtual YouTuber Kizuna AI, during which Kizuna AI appeared as a hidden character.
The internationally iconic SEGA logo sound then rolled across the venue before Nakata and Kyary performed a special version of Ichibanka which Nakata wrote for Japanese reggae band Shōnan no Kaze. The song is used as the main theme for the PS4® game Yakuza: Like a Dragon which will be released worldwide this year. Kyary provided some cute “Soiya Soiya!” chants during the song.
In the last spurt, they rolled out the hit tunes Kizunami and Mondai Girl before wrapping up with Oto no Kuni. Kyary pulled fans into her “Japamyu” world while Yasutaka Nakata smashed out some 8-bit video game beats.
But fans needed more, and the call for an encore didn’t die down. Kyary came out and said excitedly, “Thank you for the encore! Who’d’ve thought I’d sing some Shōnan no Kaze?! ” She also thank Nakata, before announcing the release of a new digital single entitled KAMAITACHI. Release details are TBA.
She also announced a mini 5-show tour to promote its release. The song’s lyrics have a traditional Japanese-feel to them, and so the tour too will take place at kabuki theatres around Japan.
To wrap up the concert, Kyary and Nakata performed KPP’s pop anthem Sai & Co -Extended Mix-.
Pre-sale tickets for Kyary’s “KAMAITACHI TOUR 2020” will go live on her fan club, KPP CLUB, on February 22, 2020 at 10:00 A.M (JST). Check her official website for the latest information.
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Original Text: Fukuryu (Music Concierge)
Photo: Aki Ishii
Translation: Joshua Kitosi-Isanga
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Yasutaka Nakata x Kyary Pamyu Pamyu Presents SPECIAL DJ & LIVE TOUR 2020 YSTK×KPP vol.02
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Kyary Pamyu Pamyu KAIMACHI TOUR 2020
2020/4/26 @ Yachiyo-za (Japanese: 八千代座), Kumamoto
2020/5/2 @ Kyōto Minami-za (Japanese: 京都四條南座), Kyoto
2020/5/6 @ Misono-za (Japanese: 御園座), Aichi
2020/5/9 @ Nagame Yokyujo (Japanese: ながめ余興場), Gunma
2020/5/23 @ Uchiko-za (Japanese: 内子座), Ehime
KPP CLUB Pre-Sale Tickets
Ticket Window: February 22, 2020 at 10:00 (JST) – February 26, 2020 at 23:59 (JST)
Price: All Reserved Seating – ¥9,500 (Before Tax) *Comes with zabuton floor cushion
*These details are for the Kumamoto, Gunma, and Ehime shows only. Kyoto and Aichi ticket details TBA at a later date (as of publishing this article).
Cautions
*Ticket tout resales are strictly forbidden
*All photography, sound recording and video recording is prohibited
*Select first floor seats and all second floor seats do not fall under the reservation status and so are designated in order of arrival
*Preschool children are not permitted entry
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu Official Website: http://kyary.asobisystem.com/
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Crayon Shin-chan: Crash! Rakuga Kingdom and Almost Four Heroes is the 28th and newest anime film to enter the beloved Crayon Shin-chan series, which is set to release in Japan on April 24, 2020.
Crayon Shin-chan is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yoshito Usui. It was first serialised in Weekly Manga Action in 1990, and subsequently received its first anime adaptation in 1992. Since then, it has become one of the most recognisable and loved series in Japan.
The story of Crayon Shin-chan: Crash! Rakuga Kingdom and Almost Four Heroes is as follows: For many years, a giant kingdom fuelled by doodles created by humans has been peacefully floating in the sky. As time has gone by, less and less people have been doodling, resulting in fuel supplies running critically low. As the kingdom crumbles, doodles have been falling from the sky. As the kingdom starts to face the threat of complete collapse, the kingdom’s forces soon get on the case, forcing the innocent people of earth to produce more doodles to save the kingdom. The kingdom just happens to be floating above the city of Shin-chan’s residence: Kasukabe. Knowing that the lives of many are at stake, the princess of the Rakuga Kingdom entrusts the Kingdom’s sacred Miracle Crayon to a hero – the five-year-old, mischievous and carefree Shin-chan. Shin-chan harnesses the power of the miracle crayon, drawing up a superhero team to save the world. Shin-chan’s three drawings jump right out of the sketch book and right into action in an attempt to save the day.
Voicing the part of the princess, who entrusts Shin-chan with saving the Rakuga Kingdom, is none other than Kyary Pamyu Pamyuーwho herself is a huge fan of Crayon Shin-chan.
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s song Kimi ni 100 Percent (2013) was used as the 15th opening theme for the Crayon Shin-chan anime series, and maintains the record for being used the longest out of all of the series’ opening themes. It was also used as the opening theme for the 2014 film Crayon Shin-chan: Intense Battle! Robo Dad Strikes Back. Kyary even appeared in the series as herself. Her history with the series has led her to being recognised as a member of the Shin-chan family.
Kyary received the offer to voice the princess in the upcoming new film after the production team heard her voice work for the character Mecchaka in the NHK Educational TV series u&i. They were impressed by the voice work, and initially didn’t know it was Kyary. After finding out it was, they sent her the offer.
Kyary is a huge fan of Crayon Shin-chan and read the manga religiously. She is now taking this opportunity to challenge herself to some real seiyū anime voice acting. But it doesn’t stop there either, as she will also perform the opening theme for the film too. Titled Rakugaki Ouen Taishi (“Support Ambassador for Rakugaki”), the song is centred around the Rakuga Kingdom.
Kyary and Shin-chan released some words of their own regarding this dream collaboration. Read them below.
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu | Comment
“I appeared as myself in the anime series once before, but this time I’m challenging myself to some authentic voice acting as the princess, so I hope everyone enjoys seeing a completely different side to me. I’ve been collecting and reading the Shin-chan manga since elementary school. Whenever I scored 100 in a test my dad would buy me a volume. I was bad at studying, but Shin-chan helped me work hard. He’s like the hero who scooped me up and saved me! As a fan I’m super happy too, since this movie is based on a part from the manga series. I hope everyone who loves Shin-chan will look forward to it too!” *Translated from Japanese
Shinnosuke Nohara | Comment
“Kyary-chan, I’m super happy I get to see you again! So you’re gonna be the princess who trusts me with the Rakuga Kingdom treasure, the ‘Miracle Crayon,’ right? I’ll make sure to catch your love baton. And you’re gonna be the Rakugaki Support Ambassador with me too. I’m way too excited. We’re a dream combination! Enjoy yourself at the cinema.”
©Yoshito Usui / Futabasha・Shinei・TV Asahi・ADK 2020
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Crayon Shin-chan: Crash! Rakuga Kingdom and Almost Four Heroes
Release Date: April 24, 2020
Official Website: http://www.shinchan-movie.com/
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After announcing that she will invade the stage at Mexico’s music festival VIVE LATINO2020 and America’s Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival 2020, Japanese pop princess Kyary Pamyu Pamyu has now revealed that she will conquer Los Angeles with a solo live show on April 14.
The last time Kyary struck America with a solo live show was two years ago in 2018 for Kyary Pamyu Pamyu World Tour 2018 THE SPOOKY OBAKEYASHIKI -PUMPKINS STRIKE BACK-. As she previously announced that she will perform in San Francisco on April 16, this now means that two cities are scheduled for a kawaii invasion at the same time as Coachella.
Don’t miss out on Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s kawaii invasions of 2020.
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KYARY PAMYU PAMYU: Solo Live Performance in Los Angeles 2020
*Title subject to change
April 14, 2020
Tickets: https://www.axs.com/events/393183/kyary-pamyu-pamyu-tickets
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Having already hyped up fans enough with the news of her taking part in Mexico’s 2020 Vive Latino and California’s Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival 2020, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu has taken things one step further by revealing a solo live show in San Francisco, America.
This will mark the kawaii princess’ first solo tour in America since Kyary Pamyu Pamyu World Tour 2018 THE SPOOKY OBAKEYASHIKI -PUMPKINS STRIKE BACK– which was held two years ago.
General tickets will be released for sale from February 7, 2020. Just what kind of Kyary Pamyu Pamyu world lies ahead in store? You’ll just have to see it with your own eyes.
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KYARY PAMYU PAMYU LIVE in San Francisco 2020 (Name subject to change)
Date: April 16, 2020
Ticket Sales Schedule (Local Time)
February 5 (10:00am) – 6 (10:00am): American Express Presale
February 6 10:00am – 10:00pm: Goldenvoice Presale
2月7日 10:00am: General Ticket Sales
More Information: https://www.axs.com/artists/1262/kyary-pamyu-pamyu-tickets?skin=goldenvoice
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu Official Website: http://kyary.asobisystem.com/english/
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Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival is one of America’s largest and most famous annual festivals. The lineup for Coachella 2020 has been announced, revealing Kyary Pamyu Pamyu.
Coachella 2020 will be held from April 10 to 12 and April 17 to 19 with Kyaryu Pamyu Pamyu performing on April 12 and 19.
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Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival 2020
Official Website: https://www.coachella.com/
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In 2020, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu and Yasutaka Nakata will be following up on their ultimate three-city tour that took place in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya in 2016, returning to the three cities on tour again for vol.02.
The duo’s performance at SUMMER SONIC 2019 saw both Osaka and Tokyo venues overcrowded with fans to the extent that entry had to be strongly regulated. Following the success of SUMMER SONIC and vol.01 of the duo’s tour in 2016, there’s no doubt that their upcoming 2020 tour will see an exponential increase in fans.
The long-awaited 2020 tour is bound to fill Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya with excitement. This powerhouse duo is the perfect recipe for an explosive atmosphere that you just cannot miss.
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Yasutaka Nakata × Kyary Pamyu Pamyu Presents SPECIAL DJ & LIVE TOUR 2020 YSTK × KPP vol.02
Schedule
February 12 (Weds): Zepp Osaka Bayside, Osaka
Doors Open: 18:00, Performance Start: 19:00
February 13 (Thurs): Zepp Nagoya, Aichi
Doors Open: 18:00, Performance Start: 19:00
February 21 (Fri): Toyosu PIT
Doors Open: 18:00, Performance Start: 19:00
YSTK × KPP vol.02 Official Website Advanced Tickets
Preorder Period: November 22 (19:00) – November 26, 2019 (23:59)
Audience Zones
1st Floor Standing: ¥5,500 (Tax Included, Drink Fee Not Included)
2nd Floor Designated Seats: ¥6,050 (Tax Included, Drink Fee Not Included) * Only available at Osaka and Nagoya Venues
Where to Purchase
Advanced tickets will be available for purchase from the following Official Websites:
Yasutaka Nakata: http://yasutaka-nakata.com/
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu: http://kyary.asobisystem.com/
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In May 2019, Harajuku fashion monster Kyary Pamyu Pamyu released her latest single KIMI GA IINE KURETARA on streaming services. The single was used as the theme song for the Nippon Television Network drama Mukai no Bazuru Kazoku. The single will be released in late February 2020 in the form of a kawaii pink 7-inch vinyl. The last time Kyary Pamyu Pamyu released a single in analog format was in 2015 with Mondai Girl.
KIMI GA IINE KURETARA was produced entirely by Yasutaka Nakata. In the song, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu transforms into a modern social media expert, singing an encouraging message aimed at people who are lost in their obsession with getting likes on social media. The single’s B side contains the instrumental version of the song which has never been released.
As the vinyl release is still quite far away, all we can do is wait in excitement.
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KIMI GA IINE KURETARA
CATNO.：KMGI-0001
Price: ¥1,600 (Tax Included)
Release Date: Late February 2020 (Subject to change)
Contents
Side A – KIMI GA IINE KURETARA
Side B – KIMI GA IINE KURETARA (Instrumental Version)
Streaming Services: https://kppm.lnk.to/kik
Official Website: http://kyary.asobisystem.com/english/
