japanese music

We Are X

Sat, 12 Mar 2016

As glam rock's most flamboyant survivors, X Japan ignited a musical revolution in Japan during the late '80s with their melodic metal. Twenty years after their tragic dissolution, X Japan’s leader, Yoshiki, battles with physical and spiritual demons alongside prejudices of the West to bring their music to the world.

Tokoyami Towa 1st Solo Live - "Break Your xxx"

Fri, 13 Oct 2023

Hololive 4th Generation's Tokoyami Towa first ever solo live concert! The Devil with a voice of an Angel debuts her first ever concert after going through many different experiences and making new friends throughout her VTuber career. Setting soon after the release of her first full-length album "Aster", this features many new her newest hits along with her classics including from her EP released in 2022 titled "Scream". Held at the Tachikawa Stage Garden in Tachikiawa, Tokyo on October 13, 2023, and streamed online via Z-AN and SPWN.

Tipsy Life

Thu, 04 May 1933

The film generally regarded as Japan’s first true musical was also the first film made entirely in-house by the pioneering studio P.C.L., a company founded specifically to take advantage of emergent sound technology. P.C.L. worked in collaboration with a brewer’s firm, Dai Nihon Biru, who met the production costs of the film in full, and whose products are featured in the film in an example of the sophisticated and modern merchandising typical of the studio’s early work. The film is partially set in a beer hall, and its story concerns a beer seller at a train station and her relationship with a music student trying to create a hit song. Director Sotoji Kimura was to become a company stalwart, making such films as Ino and Mon, while actress Sachiko Chiba would emerge the studio’s first real star, appearing in such films as Wife Be Like a Rose.

Ado SPECIAL LIVE "Shinzou" in Cinema

Fri, 11 Apr 2025

Attracting 140,000 fans over two days (April 27–28, 2024), “Shinzou” was a legendary performance that established Ado the first solo female artist to perform at the iconic Japan National Stadium. The setlist featured 26 songs including her on-stage duet of “Sakura Biyori and Time Machine (with Hatsune Miku),” the highly acclaimed “DIGNITY” featuring guest guitarist Tak Matsumoto (from B’z), and “Show,” a collaboration song with Universal Studios Japan. The theatrical release promises a fresh and immersive experience for fans who missed the live event or want to relive the moment.

LiSA Another Great Day

Tue, 18 Oct 2022

Glimpse into the world of the songstress known as the "Rock Heroine" as she reflects on the first decade of her career and looks to the future.

Kodō: Live at the Acropolis

Sun, 01 Jan 1995

Live action documentary footage of a concert by the Kodo drummers of Japan at the Acropolis, Greece, in 1995, with commentary by members of the drum group concerning the concert and the drum troupe

King Gnu Live at TOKYO DOME

Fri, 31 Mar 2023

King Gnu's first ever performance at Tokyo Dome, which marked the ultimate culmination of their 5 years since the start of the band. Over a two-day run, nearly 100,000 fans flocked to this show with a breathtaking live performance of 24 songs including their classic and the latest hits.

Whereabouts of Sound

Sat, 03 Sep 2022

As they play carefree music, their musicianship is met with surprise, wonder, and sometimes even laughter. Captivating all who watch, Otoasobi Project’s rich variety of expression reshapes the concept of improvised music. Formed in 2005 in Kobe, Japan, Otoasobi Project has some 50 members, including people with intellectual disabilities, musicians, and music therapists, who pursue music and well-being through improvised performances. After many years of numerous workshops, concerts, and other activities, they even held their first tour in the UK in September 2013. The movie “Whereabouts of Sound” depicts the appeal of the improvised music Otoasobi creates, and the beauty of its natural, honest expression.

KANDYTOWN LIFE

Wed, 15 Mar 2023

Make-Believers

Sat, 13 Apr 2024

Masa hires rental actress and aspiring dancer, Kanako, to pose as his fiancée to impress his estranged, terminally-ill father. But as his father's death delays, Masa is forced to confront the spiraling web of lies and to learn to follow his heart.

THE RAMPAGE SOUL SURVIVOR ~4 nenkan no kiseki~

Wed, 12 Sep 2018

Documentary of THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE's 2017~2018 live tour.

BABYMETAL LEGEND - 43 The Movie

Fri, 23 Aug 2024

In April 2023, SU-METAL (vocal, dance), MOAMETAL (scream, dance), and MOMOMETAL (scream, dance) entered a new stage as the new BABYMETAL, and since then, they have embarked on their largest-ever world tour, "BABYMETAL WORLD TOUR 2023-2024," visiting 25 countries including Japan. The 98 performances, excluding festivals and guest act appearances, recorded a total audience of over 280,000 people.

BABYMETAL Live at The Forum

Fri, 11 Oct 2019

"Babymetal: Live At The Forum" is the eighth live video release by BABYMETAL. Featuring concert footage of BABYMETAL's first US arena headline show, METAL GALAXY WORLD TOUR LIVE AT THE FORUM. Performed in Los Angeles, CA on 2019.10.11.

BABYMETAL Live at Wembley - WORLD TOUR 2016 - The SSE Arena, Wembley

Sat, 02 Apr 2016

LIVE AT THE SSE ARENA, WEMBLEY was a show held on April 2, 2016, at Wembley Arena. BABYMETAL became the first Japanese band to headline Wembley Arena, breaking the venue’s merchandise sales record on that night, selling everything at their merch stand.

I Want to Destroy America

Sun, 01 Jan 2006

A documentary film by Peter I. Chang which traces the life of the Japanese musician Hisao Shinagawa through his early years as a folk singer in Tokyo to his current occupation as a street performer in Los Angeles.

THE RAMPAGE LIVE TOUR 2021 "REBOOT" ~WAY TO THE GLORY~

Tue, 25 Jan 2022

Tour final at Tokyo Dome for THE RAMPAGE's 2021 tour.

THE RAMPAGE LIMITED LIVE 2024 *p(R)ojectR® at TOKYO DOME

Wed, 05 Mar 2025

Tour final of THE RAMPAGE from Exile Tribe at Tokyo Dome.

Usada Pekora 1st PekoLive - "USAGI the MEGAMI!!"

Wed, 06 Dec 2023

Konpeko, konpeko, konpeko! Hololive 3rd Generation's Usada Pekora debuts her first ever solo-live! Featuring songs from her newly released album also titled "Usagi the MEGAMI!!". Contains 9 songs in total, including 4 new songs written by a talented team of writers! Guest singers include Houshou Marine, Shirogane Noel, and Shiranui Flare! Held at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo on December 6th, 2023 and streamed online via SPWN.

dream Party 2006 ~Love & dream~

Sat, 25 Mar 2006

The concert film for dream Party 2006 ~Love & dream~ was filmed on March 25, 2006 at Yokohama Blitz. The concert was part of their "dream live 2006" concert tour in support of their latest album Boy meets Girl.

KOKIA 2011 Christmas concert "music like a prayer"

Mon, 02 Jan 2012

Concert film capturing KOKIA's annual Christmas live she performs every December for the first time. This special concert took place and was filmed at Shinagawa Church's Gloria Chapel. This is also the first Christmas concert of KOKIA's to be held in a Church.