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AsiaOne
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Ado concert review: Singer without a face ignites fans while in cage with only silhouette visible, Entertainment News
Intimacy is one of the key allures of a concert, where you're just metres away from your favourite artiste — you would be forgiven for thinking you had a personal connection with them, even if just for a moment. But could you experience that intimacy if she appears in a cage on stage, obscured, with only her silhouette visible? Ado's Crunchyroll-powered Hibana world tour concert at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Wednesday (May 21) proved you certainly could, and perhaps far more than a casual listener might expect. Kicking off the show with her debut single Ussewa (2020), Ado ignited the crowd with her iconic, powerful vocals packed with raw emotions. In the confines of her cage, her silhouette danced, tumbled and thrashed, making the most of the small space she had. But the visuals were far from lacklustre — the laser lightshow more than made up for it, with beams of light spinning and overlapping, reminiscent of a rave. On the ground, the audience reciprocated with that same energy, waving their lightsticks and moving to the beat as the beams brushed over them. Ado's cage — purely physical — could do nothing to restrict the auditory delight that is her signature raspy-yet-tuneful screams as she belted out hit after hit. Each stood in stark contrast to the mellowed whispers that interspersed her songs, causing the audience to erupt in passionate cheers. Ado sang fan-favourite from One Piece Film: Red such as Fleeting Lullaby (2022) and Spy X Family season two's Kura Kura (2023), also powering through newer songs like Rockstar (2025) and Elf (2025). An impactful rendition of Sia's Chandelier (2014) was also delivered in the encore, which she closed with the rousing and hopeful New Genesis (2022) from One Piece Film: Red. 'Beyond language, beyond borders' During her encore, Ado also thanked fans present for their support. "These days, so many people know who I am... across oceans, around the world," she began. "No matter how much I think about it, it still feels surreal. I don't quite feel like myself, because at the beginning, I was completely alone." Recalling her past, Ado revealed that she used to sing alone in her closet at home, the only light in her room from her computer screen. "I sang and sang every single day," she reminisced, laughing as she shared how her mum used to yell at her to "turn it down" because she was too loud. There were people who criticised her voice or the way she sang, days when she felt very much alone and days where she felt like giving up on her dream of being a singer, Ado said. "Now, look at this," she said, her silhouette gesturing at the audience before her. "So many of you are right here in front of me. There are people all over the world who say they love my music. "I still can't believe it. This view feels like a dream, and I'm just... truly, deeply happy." Ado also wondered if there were people in the audience who were feeling the loneliness that she felt before. She empathised: "It's okay to be alone. It's okay to dream. Loneliness isn't something to be ashamed of. Even if you have insecurities, even if you feel like you're all alone — You're still allowed to dream. "No matter how lonely you are, you can still sing. That's the message I want to share — beyond language, beyond borders — with the world." Perhaps that's the secret behind Ado's popularity despite the impersonality of never showing her face — she isn't just a mysterious singer or an artiste to her fans, but more of a concept. In that concept is a silhouette — an outline which fans can fit themselves within, for them to find catharsis among other likeminded individuals and keep their own dreams alive. [[nid:716529]] bingchenghu@ khooyihang@
Broadcast Pro
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Broadcast Pro
Viu partners with Azuki to expand Web3 entertainment offerings
The initiative kicks off this April with Viu streaming 'Enter the Garden' on its platform. Viu, the pan-regional OTT video streaming service by PCCW, has announced a strategic collaboration with Azuki, a global innovator in anime-driven decentralised IP and fan engagement, to expand its Web3 initiatives. The partnership launches this April with Viu streaming Enter the Garden, an anthology created by Azuki in collaboration with creative producer Goro Taniguchi (Code Geass, One Piece Film: Red). This move strengthens Viu's commitment to immersive storytelling and Web3-driven content. Speaking about the collaboration, Lofai Lo, COO of Viu, said: 'We are thrilled to embark on this journey with Azuki, whose strong digital presence opens doors for Viu to interact with a new generation of highly participatory viewers. By connecting our entertainment services with the dynamic Web3 ecosystem, we are catering to the evolving preferences of today's audiences.' Alex 'Zagabond' Xu, CEO of Azuki, added: 'Collaborating with Viu amplifies Azuki's presence, introducing Enter the Garden to Viu's vast global audience across 16 markets.' The second episode, Enter the Garden: Fractured Reflections, is now available on Viu. This installment showcases the artistic brilliance of director Yukio Takatsu, animator Kazuto Nakazawa (Samurai Champloo, Kill Bill (Animation Part)) and series composer Taku Kishimoto (HAIKYU!!, BLUELOCK). As part of its broader content strategy, Viu will integrate three of Azuki's community NFTs into a spin-off digital comic. This project will be featured on TN7, a new content platform anchored by Viu's first digital comic series, which encourages fan participation and co-creation. To celebrate the partnership, Viu is hosting an exclusive giveaway. Fans can enter by following Azuki, Viu Singapore and TN7 on X, retweeting the giveaway post, and tagging friends. Prizes include exclusive Azuki merchandise such as the coveted Twin Tigers Jacket and a unique TN7 Digital Pack.
