Live / Concert

Morning Musume ’18 at Anisong World Matsuri and Anime NYC

Morning Musume 18 (モーニング娘。'18)

Morning Musume ’18 will participate in Anisong World Matsuri in New York.

Anime NYC powered by Crunchyroll announced the globally renowned Anisong World Matsuri concert series will host its first edition in New York City in partnership with Anime NYC on November 16 and 17, 2018.

Anisong World Matsuri NYC brings together headlining Japanese pop stars for show-stopping concerts. It will feature major performances from Morning Musume ’18, Haruna Luna, Nakagawa Shoko, and more for two nights in New York’s historic Hammerstein Ballroom.

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Michishige Sayumi – SAYUMINGLANDOLL -Shukumei- Original Soundtrack

Michishige Sayumi - SAYUMINGLANDOLL -Shukumei- Original Soundtrack

The new soundtrack by Michishige Sayumi (ex-Morning Musume) was released on July 4th.

It is entitled “SAYUMINGLANDOLL -Shukumei-” Original Soundtrack (「SAYUMINGLANDOLL～宿命～」オリジナルサウンドトラック) and this is the second soundtrack from a solo performance Michishige Sayumi.

It follows the success of SAYUMINGLANDOLL ~Saisei~ in 2017. It takes place from 20 March to 8 July 2018 at the Cotton Club in Tokyo and Osaka STUDIO PARTITA.

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Morning Musume ’17 20th Anniversary Concert

Morning Musume '17 (モーニング娘。'17)

Morning Musume ’17 announced that they will hold a special concert to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the idol group.

Though this announcement was made in early August ; the concert will take place on September 14 at Shinkiba STUDIO COAST.

For this concert, the fans could vote for their favorite songs of Morning Musume and the combination of members that they want to perform these songs ; the voting period ran until August 14, and tickets went on sale on August 19.

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FES☆TIVE – Brand New FES☆TIVE #BNF0903

FES☆TIVE - Brand New FES☆TIVE #BNF0903Matsuri-themed idol unit FES☆TIVE held their live performance Brand New FES☆TIVE #BNF0903 at Akasaka BLITZ on September 3rd.

The summer of 2017 has been one of success after success, with appearances in three major music festivals: Tokyo Idol Festival, @JAM EXPO 2017, and Idol Yokocho Natsu Matsuri!! 2017. Compared to previous years, FES☆TIVE has performed on more stages and more major venues; their effort, drive, and perseverance are obvious.

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Juice=Juice World Tour 2017

Juice=JuiceJuice=Juice will hold a world tour and give concerts in 7 countries : the United States, Great Britain, France, Germany, Mexico, Thailand and Malaysia.

This announcement was made by the members of the idol group from Hello! Project on Hello! Station #214 on April 12.

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FES☆TIVE in Indonesia

FES☆TIVE in IndonesiaFES☆TIVE, who released their first album Wasshoi Record on July 27, have begun skyrocketing. A matsuri-themed idol group, they rose to stardom via YouTube, receiving offers to perform at Japan Festivals in Indonesia, Thailand and Hong Kong. They appeared on popular SCTV program, Inbox, and as the main act of The University of Indonesia’s Japan Fest, Gelar Jepang UI 22.

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Iwasa Misaki Live at Japan Expo 2016

Iwasa Misaki (岩佐美咲)Iwasa Misaki was present at Japan Expo 2016 this year to introduce enka and Japanese traditional pop music to foreign fans.

The former member of AKB48 held live performances and participated in several shows along with the band Hayabusa.

Watch the video and some photos of Iwasa Misaki’s live.

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