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Recorded live at Walt Disney Concert Hall, the bilingual Japanese-English performance arrives worldwide August 28 Global music icons YOSHIKI and Josh Groban unite for a powerful new recording of “Forever Love,” arriving worldwide on August 28. One of Japan’s most iconic and enduring ballads, “Forever Love” has resonated with generations of listeners in Japan and … Read more
YOSHIKI made a triumphant return to the American stage with two sold-out performances at The Music Center’s Walt Disney Concert Hall on July 16 and 17, delivering nearly three hours of emotionally and physically demanding performance each night. Presented as two distinct programs, “Scarlet Night” and “Violet Night”, the concerts marked YOSHIKI’s first full-scale U.S. … Read more
Japan’s Biggest Rock Star Returns to the Drums with an All-Star Lineup and a Surprise World Premiere YOSHIKI delivered a triumphant headlining performance at Global Citizen Live: Tokyo on June 18, closing the landmark event with a powerful set that united rock, classical music, anime, and contemporary pop. Held at Tokyo International Forum, the concert … Read more
Four Legendary X JAPAN Hits Sparked One of the Most Influential Anime and Music Collaborations of All Time Crunchyroll has begun global streaming of X2 – Double X, the groundbreaking anime music video compilation from X JAPAN. Originally released on VHS and LaserDisc in 1993, the music videos feature chart-topping songs written by YOSHIKI, accompanied … Read more
Take Action on the Global Citizen App and Get Tickets at eplus and Lawson Ticket Global Citizen, the world’s largest movement to end extreme poverty, today announced additional performers for its first ever music event in Japan, Global Citizen Live: Tokyo. YOSHIKI will join the lineup as a headliner alongside previously announced performers &TEAM, Ai, … Read more
YOSHIKI will perform the U.S. National Anthem at Dodger Stadium on Monday, April 27, as part of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Japanese Heritage Night presented by Daiso.
If you’ve ever dreamed of experiencing Japanese pop culture in the heart of Europe, this summer is your moment. Japan Expo, Europe’s premier festival celebrating Japanese culture, is gearing up to wow visitors in summer 2026, taking place at the Parc des Expositions in Villepinte from July 9 to 12, 2026. And this isn’t just … Read more
If you’re an anime fan, circle your calendars right now: Anime Expo is heading back to Downtown Los Angeles on July 2–5, 2026! That’s right, one of the most anticipated events in the anime world is just around the corner, and it’s going to be epic. What Is Anime Expo, Exactly? If you’ve somehow never … Read more
“Attack on Titan,” the globally renowned anime series by Hajime Isayama, is celebrated for its gripping story, emotional depth, and iconic soundtrack by Hiroyuki SAWANO and KOHTA YAMAMOTO. Its award-winning anime, featuring hits like “at’aek ON taitn” and “Footsteps of Doom,” captivated millions worldwide. The Attack on Titan tour blends rock, orchestral music, and anime visuals in a stunning 20-concert journey.
The special arrangement of “Kimigayo,” performed with piano and drums, began with a serene classical piano melody, evoking quiet beauty. As the drums joined, it built into a powerful rock-infused crescendo, bringing intense tension and overwhelming impact to the moments just before the race started.