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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Japan's FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL '25 Returning to Naeba With Fred again.., Vulfpeck, Vampire Weekend as Headliners
Japan's FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL '25 will return to the Naeba Ski Resort in Yuzawa-cho, Niigata Prefecture again this summer, with dates set for Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27. Fred again.. will headline Day 1, and Vulfpeck Day 2. These festival slots will be the first time either act performs in Japan, and for the latter, one of the three shows announced for this year. On the final day, Vampire Weekend returns to Fuji Rock for the first time in three years as headliner. More from Billboard Shaun Cassidy Gets Ready for the Longest Tour of His 45-Year Career: 'I Felt the Need to Connect with People' 'Luther' Ties 'Not Like Us' for Most Weeks at No. 1 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart Bono Cheekily Weighs in On Springsteen Vs. Trump Squabble: 'There's Only One Boss in America' Now in its 26th year in Naeba, FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL takes place in an expanse of land 4 km long dotted with stages of various sizes, featuring over 200 artists of various genres from around the world each year. The scheduled acts from Japan this year include Ichiko Aoba, Answer to Remember, BRAHMAN, Creepy Nuts, DYGL, EGO-WRAPPIN', Hitsujibungaku, kanekoayano, Kimishima Ohzora Gasso Keitai ('ensemble form'), jo0ji, MIYAVI, Otoboke Beaver, RADWIMPS, Shintaro Sakamoto, Suchmos, Vaundy, Tatsuro Yamashita, and more. From outside of Japan, Balming Tiger, Barry Can't Swim, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, Confidence Man, Ezra Collective, Faye Webster, Fermin Muguruza, Four Tet, James Blake, Haim, HYUKOH, Mei Semones, Mdou Moctar, Night Tempo, OK Go, Perfume Genius, Royel Otis, Sunset Rollercoaster, The Hives, Tycho and more are set to perform. As in previous years, the lineup ranges from veterans to newcomers, making this a festival of music that transcends borders and genres. The recently announced fifth lineup also includes new additions Joy Anonymous, Us, Ginger Root, Jane Remover, YHWH Nailgun, and Little Sims. ROUTE 17 Rock'n'Roll ORCHESTRA, a special band at FUJI ROCK that features unique guests each year, will include Kumiko Yamashita, Hiroto Komoto, Gen Kugiya, Us, and Liam Ó Maonlaí this year. Tickets are 59,000 yen (approx. 413 USD) for a three-day ticket and 25,000 yen for a one-day ticket (approx. 175 USD). Friday night tickets, good from 6:00 p.m. on Friday until 5:00 a.m. the next morning, are 16,000 yen (approx. 112 USD), and Under 22 one-day tickets are available for 18,000 yen (approx. 126 USD). Fans from outside Japan can purchase tickets through e+ (e plus), FRF OFFICIAL SHOP GAN-BAN, Ticket PIA, tixCraft, Ticketmaster Singapore, ticketflap, KKTIX, and interpark. Additional informationa can be found on the festival's official website ( ). An admission-free event is also scheduled for July 24, on the eve of the festival. There will be a bon dance event, a raffle, a fireworks display, a competitive eating contest, and a special gig at the RED MARQUEE stage. Check out the after movie from 2024 below. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Kyodo News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Kyodo News
'New Saga' Anime Adds Takehito Koyasu & Yoko Hikasa to Cast, Theme Song Details Also Revealed
By Koji Uchida, Animate Times - 21 minutes ago - 15:40 | All 'New Saga' anime has just announced that Takehito Koyasu and Yoko Hikasa are joining the cast! Along with this announcement, the details about the opening and ending theme song are also revealed. Messages from the theme song artists, 4s4ki and Mahiru Code, also arrived. TV anime "New Saga" is set to air from July 2025 while the availability for the global streaming is yet to be announced. New Character Information Ganias (CV. Takehito Koyasu) A male demon possessing exceptional physical abilities and immense magical power. With a ruthless personality, he treats human lives like trash. Yuriga (CV. Yoko Hikasa) A female demon who accompanies Ganias. Her combat prowess is formidable enough to give Kyle and his companions a tough fight. Due to her different values from humans, she occasionally makes inappropriate or out-of-place remarks without considering the situation. Opening Theme Song "Enja" by 4s4ki Lyrics: 4s4ki Composition/Arrangement: 4s4ki/NUU$HI Message from the artist This is 4s4ki, and I had the pleasure of creating the opening theme. As a huge anime fan, I had a lot of fun creating the music! For this song, I incorporated the story, morality, and characters' emotions from "New Saga" into the lyrics, while also projecting myself as an "actor" portraying these anime characters. I'm super hyped for the anime, and we really put a lot into the sound and melodies. So, I hope you can feel the speed, and the characters' strong will and sense of mission while listening for all the little details! The whole process was incredibly fun! Everyone, make sure to watch it!!! 【Profile】 4s4ki is a new-generation artist from Tokyo, bringing a fresh alternative pop sound to the world stage. She's a multi-talented creator who not only writes lyrics, composes, and arranges music, but also produces tracks using DTM (DeskTop Music) software and performs piano solo acts. While showcasing her diverse skills, she collaborates extensively with various musicians and creators, breaking genre boundaries and establishing new musical values. In 2021, she made her major debut with Victor/SPEEDSTAR RECORDS and performed at Japan's largest outdoor music festival, "FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL '21". In 2025, she completed her largest-scale solo tour to date, "4s4ki Oneman Live Tour 2025 '4444 Year ; C4'", covering six major cities across Japan and concluding with a final performance at Zepp Shinjuku. 4s4ki is recognized as one of the most promising female artists, transcending both national and genre boundaries. ■Official Website ■Instagram ■X ■TikTok ■YouTube Ending Theme Song "her" by Mahiru Coda Lyrics: Mahiru Coda Composition: Mahiru Coda / Yoichiro Nomura Arrangement: Yoichiro Nomura Message from the artist I'm Mahiru Coda, and I'm honored to be in charge of the ending theme. While reading the original work, I was drawn into the unique and exciting elements of this series. While we tend to focus on the main characters' strong drive towards their goal, I realized that the interactions with the women around them are also an essential part of the story. So, I decided to depict their love triangle from a female perspective. The meaning behind the title "her" is part of a poignant story that will spark your imagination. I hope that when you listen to the song, you'll feel as if you've been transported into the world of the anime. 【Profile】 Mahiru Coda is a singer-songwriter with roots in jazz and hip-hop, known for her unrestricted and free-flowing sound. She writes and composes all of her own music. In 2021, she made her debut as a singer-songwriter with her first EP "California," released under Warner Music Japan. In September 2023, she released her first full album "22 Deluxe Edition" on CD. Then in December 2024, she digitally released the EP "STOP ME." Beyond her work as a musician, Mahiru is also active in various fields as an actor, TV personality, and fashion icon. ■Official Website ■Instagram ■X ■TikTok ■YouTube About 'New Saga' Synopsis "It's over... finally... at last..." In a world where humanity was pushed to the brink of extinction by the "Great Invasion," a massive war waged by the demon race. Amidst the chaos, Kyle, a young man, loses his irreplaceable loved ones and his hometown. Rising as a magic swordsman to seek revenge, he engages in fierce battles and ultimately defeats the Demon King. However... The price of victory is far too steep, leaving Kyle on the verge of death, his body battered and broken... At that moment... Enveloped by the light of a crimson gem, Kyle awakens to find himself in his hometown—a place that should have been long destroyed! Having traveled back in time by four years, Kyle reunites with his lost family, friends, and lover. Armed with the memories and experiences of his past life, he embarks on a second chance determined to prevent the same tragedy from unfolding! Now, a "New Saga" to save the world begins! Cast Kyle: Yuma Uchida Seran: Hiro Shimono Lise: Fairouz Ai Urza: Asami Seto Sildonia: Minami Takahashi Milena: Kaori Maeda Zentos: Hiroki Yasumoto Miranda: Riho Sugiyama Go: Rie Hikisaka Gazas: Tetsu Inada Ganias: Takehito Koyasu Yuriga: Yoko Hikasa (C)2025 阿部正行・アルファポリス／強くてニューサーガ製作委員会
