Hitsujibungaku, the Artist Responsible for the Ending Theme of Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2, Captivates Its Largest Audience Yet: 12,000 People!

Date: 2024-04-26 18:10:01

[ad_top1 class="mb40"] [sourceLink asin="" asin_jp="" cdj_product_id="" text="Yosuke Torii" url="" ] On April 21, 2024, Hitsujibungaku held their largest solo concert to date at Yokohama Arena. During the encore, vocalist and guitarist Moeka Shiotsuka was moved to tears, demonstrating that it was a deeply emotional performance for the band members as well. [sourceLink asin="" asin_jp="" cdj_product_id="" text="Daiki Miura" url="" ] Hitsujibungaku, a Japanese alternative rock band, actively contributes music to TV anime. Their songs “more than words” and “Hikaru Toki” were selected as the ending theme for Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 and the opening theme for Heike Monogatari, respectively, earning praise from anime fans for their lyrics and melodies that perfectly complement the anime’s atmosphere.Hitsujibungaku’s allure lies in its simple yet powerful sound and the profound themes expressed in Shiotsuka’s lyrics. Even on the grand stage of Yokohama Arena, they resonated with a strong sound and captivated the audience with Shiotsuka’s melodious voice. [sourceLink asin="" asin_jp="" cdj_product_id="" text="Daiki Miura" url="" ] Yokohama Arena was packed with approximately 12,000 spectators, and as the venue was plunged into darkness, thunderous applause erupted from the audience. After a brief silence, the trio of musicians—guitar, bass, and drums—stirred anticipation with a sonorous note. [sourceLink asin="" asin_jp="" cdj_product_id="" text="Daiki Miura" url="" ] As the anticipation reached its peak, they dived into the first song, “Addiction.” When Shiotsuka shouted “Yokohama Arena,” the audience cheered as if they had been waiting for it. The screens divided into three sections, each projecting a larger-than-life image of a band member, reinforcing the grandeur of the venue. [sourceLink asin="" asin_jp="" cdj_product_id="" text="asami Nobuoka" url="" ] Their popular Christmas Eve song, “1999,” was elevated by an enchanting ambiance created with mirror balls and golden lighting, enhancing the musical experience.[ad_top2 class="mt40 mb40"] [sourceLink asin="" asin_jp="" cdj_product_id="" text="Yosuke Torii" url="" ] However, if asked about the highlight of the concert, it would undoubtedly be “more than words” and “Hikaru Toki.” As the intro to “more than words” played, the audience erupted into applause. This song, as explained by drummer Hiroa Fukuda in an interview, perfectly embodies Hitsujibungaku’s aim of balancing mainstream and underground, retaining their edgy elements while also resonating with mainstream audiences. Naturally, the audience’s excitement was at its peak during this performance. [sourceLink asin="" asin_jp="" cdj_product_id="" text="asami Nobuoka" url="" ] In the following song, “Hikaru Toki,” the entire venue responded to Shiotsuka’s expansive vocals, marking the moment of greatest unity between the band members and the audience that day. [sourceLink asin="" asin_jp="" cdj_product_id="" text="Daiki Miura" url="" ] When Shiotsuka reappeared for the encore, there were tears in her eyes. Despite stumbling in her speech, she expressed, “It almost feels like someone else’s life. When I entered the venue, I could see all the way to the back, and it felt like people were looking forward to it. Thank you for supporting me.” [sourceLink asin="" asin_jp="" cdj_product_id="" text="Yosuke Torii" url="" ] In the final song, “Yoru wo Koete,” Shiotsuka sang with her most enchanting voice of the day. As the screen displayed bassist Yurika Kasai, her face reflected deep emotion, yet she played with vigorous intensity. After the song ended, she moved to the corner of the stage, acknowledging the cheers of the audience. [sourceLink asin="" asin_jp="" cdj_product_id="" text="asami Nobuoka" url="" ] Through anime tie-ups, Hitsujibungaku has been steadily stepping up their game. Please keep an eye on this trio in the future! [sourceLink asin="" asin_jp="" cdj_product_id="" text="Daiki Miura" url="" ] SetlistApril 21, 2024Hitsujibungaku LIVE 2024 “III”at Yokohama Arena [Main Show]Intro: Yokan1. Addiction2. Odoranai3. Romance4. 19995. honestly6. mother7. GO!!8. Ningen Datta9. The Youths10. Mayoiga11. Eien no Blue12. Koi-nante13. OOPARTS14. more than words15. Hikaru Toki16. FOOL[Encore]Yoru wo KoeteLinksSetlist playlist of Hitsujibungaku LIVE 2024 “III”https://filtrjapan.lnk.to/fjYj0CPITWTV anime Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 Shibuya Incident ending: more than wordshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fR0tqhqM7YgTV anime Heike Monogatari opening: Hikaru Tokihttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iL0Nh-Ir4Y8Hitsujibungaku official website:https://www.hitsujibungaku.info/[ad_bottom class="mt40"]

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