Kanon Masaki, exist†trace and More Highlight June Japanese Live Shows
Japanese artists have embraced live streaming shows, and every month Japanese artist-empowerment platform and events leader Zaiko helps put on dozens of shows that can be enjoyed from all around the world. Every month, Zaiko highlights some of the biggest shows happening in the coming weeks, in an effort to help share the best in Japanese music with the globe.
exist†trace "Neo Japanese Heroine" (Saturday, June 11, 6:00 p.m. Japan Standard Time, About $25 USD For A Ticket With Special Benefits And About $19 USD For A Regular Ticket, Archive Available Until Saturday, June 18) — Visual kei powerhouse exist†trace have been pushing the boundaries of the Japanese rock style since forming in Tokyo in 2003. The five-member group has scored hits thanks to their melodic take on the heavy guitar-rooted sound, while also developing a fervent following abroad. This special livestreamed show — featuring no in-person audience — finds them showing off how they continue to challenge familiar sonic tropes in 2022. See the event page here.
Plastic Tree “Peep Plastic Partition #18 (Saturday, June 18, 6:00 p.m. Japan Standard Time, About $35 USD, Archive Available Until Tuesday, June 21) — Japanese rock band Plastic Tree were one of the earliest adopters to livestreamed concerts in 2020. They've made the style an art form since, with each new event offering some new angle on the medium. The latest arrives in mid June, further highlighting the group finding new angles to their art. See the even page here.
Melon Batake A Go Go “SICK×IDOLS×SICK JAPAN TOUR 2022” (Saturday, June 18, 8:30 p.m. Japan Standard Time, About $20 USD, Archive Available Until Tuesday, June 21) — Japanese idol music always has a way of finding an exciting twist on a familiar style. Five-member outfit Melon Batake A Go Go, clad in black masks and super-hero-like costumes, offers a cheerful spin on genres such as rockabilly, picopop, garage rock and much more. It's a clever interpretation of sound resulting in a lot of exciting music, and it will be on display as part of this livestreamed stop on their latest tour. Includes a guest set from their sister group The Grateful a MogAAAz. See the event page here.
Tokyo Revengers (Sunday, June 19, 6:30 p.m. Japan Standard Time, About $33 USD, Archive Available Until Sunday, June 26) — The anime series Tokyo Revengers has become one of the biggest hits of recent times, wowing viewers in Japan and abroad. Based on an award-winning manga, Tokyo Revengers celebrates two years on the air this year, and this special event brings together voice actors from the show to celebrate. See the event page here.
Kanon Masaki “EP Release Event” (Sunday June 26, 7:00 p.m. Japan Standard Time, About $47 USD For A Livestreaming Ticket With CD And About $22 USD For A Livestreaming Ticket Only, Archive Available Until Tuesday, July 26) — Singer-songwriter Kanon Masaki is a rising creative force in Japan's online music world, performing music behind colorful illustrations and anime-style characters, adding extra depth to her work. She has a new EP out this month, and to celebrate she is sharing the release event with viewers all over the world. Get to know an intriguing — and animated — act. See the event page here.
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