Kenshi Yonezu Debuts New Album LOST CORNER & Announces US 2025 Tour Dates - Listen
NEW ALBUM FROM GLOBAL J-POP SUPERSTAR
KENSHI YONEZU
LOST CORNER
AVAILABLE DIGITALLY NOW & AS SPECIAL EDITION CD ON AUGUST 23 – LISTEN HERE
ANNOUNCES KENSHI YONEZU 2025 TOUR / JUNK, WITH
FIRST-EVER DATES HEADLINING DATES IN THE US AND EUROPE
EXCLUSIVE POP-UP EXPERIENCE IN LOS ANGELES CELEBRATING THE NEW ALBUM
FROM AUGUST 23-27 AT THE KIOSK-O-THÈQUE, FANS WILL HAVE ACCESS TO EXCLUSIVE MERCHANDISE, SPECIALLY DESIGNED TOUR PACKAGING, AND DAILY SCREENINGS OF SPECIAL CONTENT
NEW YORK, NY (August 21, 2024) – Global crossover J-pop artist KENSHI YONEZU today releases his sixth studio album LOST CORNER, with a special edition physical CD to be released this Friday, August 23. Available everywhere now, the album features selections from Yonezu's creative output the last four years, including “Chikyugi - Spinning Globe,” his theme to Hayao Miyazaki's Oscar-winning film The Boy and the Heron, “KICK BACK,” his history-making track that became the first-ever Japanese language song to reach RIAA® Gold certification, plus eight brand new never-before-heard songs, including recent singles “RED OUT” and “Garakuta – JUNK.”
Yonezu has also announced a new world tour – KENSHI YONEZU 2025 TOUR / JUNK – in which the J-pop icon will take his new album across the world with shows in Asia, including his first-ever dome performance in Japan and his first-ever headlining dates in Europe and the United States, with stops in London, Paris, New York, and Los Angeles. To celebrate his biggest tour yet, Yonezu has released a teaser video featuring live footage from his “KENSHI YONEZU 2023 TOUR – FANTASY,” giving fans a taste of what can be expected from his electrifying live performances – watch here. A schedule of dates is below, with venue and ticketing information to be announced shortly.
KENSHI YONEZU 2025 TOUR / JUNK – SCHEDULE:
JAPAN
Thursday, January 9: Miyagi, JP (Sekisui Heim Super Arena)
Friday, January 10: Miyagi, JP (Sekisui Heim Super Arena)
Friday, January 17: Niigata, JP (Toki Messe Niigata Convention Center)
Saturday, January 18: Niigata, JP (Toki Messe Niigata Convention Center)
Wednesday, January 22: Kanagawa, JP (Yokohama Arena)
Thursday, January 23: Kanagawa, JP (Yokohama Arena)
Tuesday, January 28: Aichi, JP (Aichi Sky Expo)
Wednesday, January 29: Aichi, JP (Aichi Sky Expo)
Thursday, January 30: Aichi, JP (Aichi Sky Expo)
Saturday, February 8: Fukuoka, JP (Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka)
Sunday, February 9: Fukuoka, JP (Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka)
Saturday, February 15: Osaka, JP (Kyocera Dome Osaka)
Sunday, February 16: Osaka, JP (Kyocera Dome Osaka)
Friday, February 21: Hokkaido, JP (Sapporo Dome)
Wednesday, February 26: Tokyo, JP (Tokyo Dome)
Thursday, February 27: Tokyo, JP (Tokyo Dome)
ASIA
Saturday, March 8: Shanghai, CN
Sunday, March 9: Shanghai, CN
Saturday, March 15: Taipei, TW
Sunday, March 16: Taipei, TW
EUROPE
Sunday, March 30: London, UK
Tuesday, April 1: Paris, FR
UNITED STATES
Friday, April 4: New York, NY
Sunday, April 6: Los Angeles, CA
Gearing up for a massive release week, Yonezu will bring a special experience celebrating LOST CORNER to Los Angeles' Kiosk-o-thèque on Sunset Boulevard from Friday, August 23 to Tuesday, August 27. The unique event will feature exclusive merchandise, specially designed tour packaging, and daily screenings of exclusive Kenshi content. Fans will be able to step into a meticulously curated space that brings the essence of Kenshi Yonezu's artistry to Sunset Boulevard, with the junk-themed design reflecting the album's concept, creating an immersive environment that blends music, art, and Japanese culture in unexpected ways.
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Immersive "junk/lost and found" theme reflecting the album concept and upcoming tour
LOST CORNER physical CDs for sale
Daily surprises, activities, and new merch releases
Special screenings of exclusive Kenshi content
Unique shopping experience featuring exclusive items
EVENT SCHEDULE
PRIVATE PRESS PREVIEW –
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22: 7PM-10PM
OPENING DAY –
FRIDAY, AUGUST 23: 3PM-8PM
DAILY POP-UP HOURS –
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24: 3PM-8PM
SUNDAY, AUGUST 25: 3PM-8PM
MONDAY, AUGUST 26: 5PM-8PM
TUESDAY, AUGUST 27: 5PM-8PM
ABOUT LOST CORNER
With global expectations high since STRAY SHEEP, Yonezu's long-awaited 6th album LOST CORNER will be released worldwide digitally on Wednesday, August 21, along with physical versions released locally on Friday, August 23. LOST CORNER is richly packed with total of 20 tracks, including an illustrious collection of songs Yonezu has released in the last 4 years: “Sayonara, Mata Itsuka! – Sayonara” (theme song to the NHK Morning Drama The Tiger and Her Wings), “Garakuta – JUNK” (theme song to the film Last Mile), ““Chikyugi - Spinning Globe” (theme song to Oscar winning Studio Ghibli film The Boy and the Heron), “M87” (theme song to the film Shin Ultraman), “Tsuki Wo Miteita – Moongazing” (theme song to FINAL FANTASY XVI), “KICK BACK” (opening theme to the anime series CHAINSAW MAN), and more. Rounding out the collection are eight never-before-heard tracks, including a vocal song duet with Japanese singer, actress, idol and former member of BiSH, Aina The End.
LOST CORNER marks Yonezu's highly anticipated follow-up to 2020's STRAY SHEEP, which broke previous IFPI Global All Format Chart records and became the highest-placing Japanese artist ever to appear on the IFPI year-end global ranking chart, shipping over 1.9 million cumulative CD units. When STRAY SHEEP was released, Yonezu attracted attention across the world with “Yonezu Kenshi 2020 Event / STRAY SHEEP in FORTNITE.” This event made him the first Asian artist to have a virtual concert in FORTNITE, a battle royale game that reaches 370 million players worldwide. That same day, New York's Fifth Avenue UNIQLO storefront featured Yonezu's self-drawn illustrations, trending not only in the U.S. but worldwide. The storefront collaboration displays also took place in Japan and China, totaling 8 UNIQLO stores worldwide.
In addition, LOST CORNER physical CDs will be available in localized versions in Taiwan (via Sony Music Taiwan) and Hong Kong (via Sony Music Hong Kong). Meanwhile the North American version will be released in the UK and Europe, and the Taiwanese version will be available in South Korea as well. All international versions released will be the same as the Japanese Standard edition. The international versions of the CD will not be available in Japan.
KENSHI YONEZU – LOST CORNER
TRACKLISTING –
ABOUT KENSHI YONEZU
After taking the Vocaloid scene by storm under the moniker Hachi, Kenshi Yonezu began releasing materials under his real name in 2012.
In 2023, Yonezu wrote “LADY” for the TV commercial of “Georgia” coffee product line, followed by “Tsuki Wo Miteita - Moongazing”, as the theme song of the action role-playing game FINAL FANTASY XVI. In July, he wrote “Spinning Globe” for The Boy and the Heron, Studio Ghibli's latest movie directed by Hayao Miyazaki. The song also turned out to be the 100th song released under Kenshi Yonezu's real name. He also appeared in fashion brand LOEWE's FW23 men's collection campaign, coinciding with the brand's 50th anniversary in Japan. August saw the gold certification of “KICK BACK” by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America), which allowed the artist to achieve such a feat “for the first time in history” as a song “with Japanese lyrics.” He was selected as the first and only Japanese artist to be a part of the “RIAA Class of 2023”, with which the association summarized the artists who had flourished in the year; the news was widely picked up and reported as a highlight of 2023.
In April 2024, Yonezu wrote “Sayonara, Mata Itsuka! – Sayonara” as the theme song of NHK Morning Drama The Tiger and Her Wings and in May released “Every Day” featured in the Coca-Cola Japan, Georgia commercial.
As for Yonezu's music videos, “Lemon” has surpassed 870 million views, continuing to break the records of Japanese artists. It is one of the 16 music videos of his songs that garnered him a commanding record of surpassing 100 million views each (“Lemon,” “Eine Kleine,” “LOSER,” “Peace Sign,” “Haiirotoao (+Masaki Suda),” “orion,” “Flamingo,” “Kanden,” “Fireworks,” “Paprika,” “Shunrai,” “Uma to Shika,” “Spirits of the Sea,” “KICK BACK,” Foorin's “Paprika” and Masaki Suda's “Machigaisagashi”). He has over 7.22 million subscribers on his official YouTube channel.
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KENSHI YONEZU
LOST CORNER
AVAILABLE DIGITALLY NOW & AS SPECIAL EDITION CD ON AUGUST 23 – LISTEN HERE
ANNOUNCES KENSHI YONEZU 2025 TOUR / JUNK, WITH
FIRST-EVER DATES HEADLINING DATES IN THE US AND EUROPE
EXCLUSIVE POP-UP EXPERIENCE IN LOS ANGELES CELEBRATING THE NEW ALBUM
FROM AUGUST 23-27 AT THE KIOSK-O-THÈQUE, FANS WILL HAVE ACCESS TO EXCLUSIVE MERCHANDISE, SPECIALLY DESIGNED TOUR PACKAGING, AND DAILY SCREENINGS OF SPECIAL CONTENT
NEW YORK, NY (August 21, 2024) – Global crossover J-pop artist KENSHI YONEZU today releases his sixth studio album LOST CORNER, with a special edition physical CD to be released this Friday, August 23. Available everywhere now, the album features selections from Yonezu's creative output the last four years, including “Chikyugi - Spinning Globe,” his theme to Hayao Miyazaki's Oscar-winning film The Boy and the Heron, “KICK BACK,” his history-making track that became the first-ever Japanese language song to reach RIAA® Gold certification, plus eight brand new never-before-heard songs, including recent singles “RED OUT” and “Garakuta – JUNK.”
Yonezu has also announced a new world tour – KENSHI YONEZU 2025 TOUR / JUNK – in which the J-pop icon will take his new album across the world with shows in Asia, including his first-ever dome performance in Japan and his first-ever headlining dates in Europe and the United States, with stops in London, Paris, New York, and Los Angeles. To celebrate his biggest tour yet, Yonezu has released a teaser video featuring live footage from his “KENSHI YONEZU 2023 TOUR – FANTASY,” giving fans a taste of what can be expected from his electrifying live performances – watch here. A schedule of dates is below, with venue and ticketing information to be announced shortly.
KENSHI YONEZU 2025 TOUR / JUNK – SCHEDULE:
JAPAN
Thursday, January 9: Miyagi, JP (Sekisui Heim Super Arena)
Friday, January 10: Miyagi, JP (Sekisui Heim Super Arena)
Friday, January 17: Niigata, JP (Toki Messe Niigata Convention Center)
Saturday, January 18: Niigata, JP (Toki Messe Niigata Convention Center)
Wednesday, January 22: Kanagawa, JP (Yokohama Arena)
Thursday, January 23: Kanagawa, JP (Yokohama Arena)
Tuesday, January 28: Aichi, JP (Aichi Sky Expo)
Wednesday, January 29: Aichi, JP (Aichi Sky Expo)
Thursday, January 30: Aichi, JP (Aichi Sky Expo)
Saturday, February 8: Fukuoka, JP (Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka)
Sunday, February 9: Fukuoka, JP (Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka)
Saturday, February 15: Osaka, JP (Kyocera Dome Osaka)
Sunday, February 16: Osaka, JP (Kyocera Dome Osaka)
Friday, February 21: Hokkaido, JP (Sapporo Dome)
Wednesday, February 26: Tokyo, JP (Tokyo Dome)
Thursday, February 27: Tokyo, JP (Tokyo Dome)
ASIA
Saturday, March 8: Shanghai, CN
Sunday, March 9: Shanghai, CN
Saturday, March 15: Taipei, TW
Sunday, March 16: Taipei, TW
EUROPE
Sunday, March 30: London, UK
Tuesday, April 1: Paris, FR
UNITED STATES
Friday, April 4: New York, NY
Sunday, April 6: Los Angeles, CA
Gearing up for a massive release week, Yonezu will bring a special experience celebrating LOST CORNER to Los Angeles' Kiosk-o-thèque on Sunset Boulevard from Friday, August 23 to Tuesday, August 27. The unique event will feature exclusive merchandise, specially designed tour packaging, and daily screenings of exclusive Kenshi content. Fans will be able to step into a meticulously curated space that brings the essence of Kenshi Yonezu's artistry to Sunset Boulevard, with the junk-themed design reflecting the album's concept, creating an immersive environment that blends music, art, and Japanese culture in unexpected ways.
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Immersive "junk/lost and found" theme reflecting the album concept and upcoming tour
LOST CORNER physical CDs for sale
Daily surprises, activities, and new merch releases
Special screenings of exclusive Kenshi content
Unique shopping experience featuring exclusive items
EVENT SCHEDULE
PRIVATE PRESS PREVIEW –
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22: 7PM-10PM
OPENING DAY –
FRIDAY, AUGUST 23: 3PM-8PM
DAILY POP-UP HOURS –
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24: 3PM-8PM
SUNDAY, AUGUST 25: 3PM-8PM
MONDAY, AUGUST 26: 5PM-8PM
TUESDAY, AUGUST 27: 5PM-8PM
ABOUT LOST CORNER
With global expectations high since STRAY SHEEP, Yonezu's long-awaited 6th album LOST CORNER will be released worldwide digitally on Wednesday, August 21, along with physical versions released locally on Friday, August 23. LOST CORNER is richly packed with total of 20 tracks, including an illustrious collection of songs Yonezu has released in the last 4 years: “Sayonara, Mata Itsuka! – Sayonara” (theme song to the NHK Morning Drama The Tiger and Her Wings), “Garakuta – JUNK” (theme song to the film Last Mile), ““Chikyugi - Spinning Globe” (theme song to Oscar winning Studio Ghibli film The Boy and the Heron), “M87” (theme song to the film Shin Ultraman), “Tsuki Wo Miteita – Moongazing” (theme song to FINAL FANTASY XVI), “KICK BACK” (opening theme to the anime series CHAINSAW MAN), and more. Rounding out the collection are eight never-before-heard tracks, including a vocal song duet with Japanese singer, actress, idol and former member of BiSH, Aina The End.
LOST CORNER marks Yonezu's highly anticipated follow-up to 2020's STRAY SHEEP, which broke previous IFPI Global All Format Chart records and became the highest-placing Japanese artist ever to appear on the IFPI year-end global ranking chart, shipping over 1.9 million cumulative CD units. When STRAY SHEEP was released, Yonezu attracted attention across the world with “Yonezu Kenshi 2020 Event / STRAY SHEEP in FORTNITE.” This event made him the first Asian artist to have a virtual concert in FORTNITE, a battle royale game that reaches 370 million players worldwide. That same day, New York's Fifth Avenue UNIQLO storefront featured Yonezu's self-drawn illustrations, trending not only in the U.S. but worldwide. The storefront collaboration displays also took place in Japan and China, totaling 8 UNIQLO stores worldwide.
In addition, LOST CORNER physical CDs will be available in localized versions in Taiwan (via Sony Music Taiwan) and Hong Kong (via Sony Music Hong Kong). Meanwhile the North American version will be released in the UK and Europe, and the Taiwanese version will be available in South Korea as well. All international versions released will be the same as the Japanese Standard edition. The international versions of the CD will not be available in Japan.
KENSHI YONEZU – LOST CORNER
TRACKLISTING –
- RED OUT
- KICK BACK
- MARGHERITA + Aina The End
- POP SONG
- Shinigami
- Mainichi - Every Day
- LADY
- Yumeutsutsu - Daydream
- Sayonara, Mata Itsuka! - Sayonara
- Tomaremiyo - Stop Look Both Ways
- LENS FLARE
- Tsuki Wo Miteita - Moongazing
- M87
- Pale Blue
- Garakuta - JUNK
- YELLOW GHOST
- POST HUMAN
- Chikyugi - Spinning Globe
- LOST CORNER
- OHAYO
ABOUT KENSHI YONEZU
After taking the Vocaloid scene by storm under the moniker Hachi, Kenshi Yonezu began releasing materials under his real name in 2012.
In 2023, Yonezu wrote “LADY” for the TV commercial of “Georgia” coffee product line, followed by “Tsuki Wo Miteita - Moongazing”, as the theme song of the action role-playing game FINAL FANTASY XVI. In July, he wrote “Spinning Globe” for The Boy and the Heron, Studio Ghibli's latest movie directed by Hayao Miyazaki. The song also turned out to be the 100th song released under Kenshi Yonezu's real name. He also appeared in fashion brand LOEWE's FW23 men's collection campaign, coinciding with the brand's 50th anniversary in Japan. August saw the gold certification of “KICK BACK” by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America), which allowed the artist to achieve such a feat “for the first time in history” as a song “with Japanese lyrics.” He was selected as the first and only Japanese artist to be a part of the “RIAA Class of 2023”, with which the association summarized the artists who had flourished in the year; the news was widely picked up and reported as a highlight of 2023.
In April 2024, Yonezu wrote “Sayonara, Mata Itsuka! – Sayonara” as the theme song of NHK Morning Drama The Tiger and Her Wings and in May released “Every Day” featured in the Coca-Cola Japan, Georgia commercial.
As for Yonezu's music videos, “Lemon” has surpassed 870 million views, continuing to break the records of Japanese artists. It is one of the 16 music videos of his songs that garnered him a commanding record of surpassing 100 million views each (“Lemon,” “Eine Kleine,” “LOSER,” “Peace Sign,” “Haiirotoao (+Masaki Suda),” “orion,” “Flamingo,” “Kanden,” “Fireworks,” “Paprika,” “Shunrai,” “Uma to Shika,” “Spirits of the Sea,” “KICK BACK,” Foorin's “Paprika” and Masaki Suda's “Machigaisagashi”). He has over 7.22 million subscribers on his official YouTube channel.
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