As one of the most prolific DJs in the world, Steve Aoki headlined a high-energy one-man show at The Novo at L.A. Live on Saturday, July 2, during Anime Expo 2022. Hosted by Toei Animation, the event served as a massive celebration for the upcoming North American release of One Piece Film: Red. The show was a complete sell-out, with dedicated fans lining up hours in advance to secure their spot in the pit.

Read more: Concert Report: Steve Aoki’s One Piece Film Red Takeover @ Anime Expo 2022

First five photos courtesy AWR Music Productions

Last three photos, all photo editing: Brian Lee

As I write this article, I'm actually on a flight back home. It's been a wild two nights and I'm a far way from home. I had traded the pleasantly sunny skies of California for the snowy streets of Chicago for the weekend. "Why?" you might ask. A very good reason: the premiere of the Nier: Orchestra Concert re:12018 tour. 

Read more: A Report on the Tour Premiere of Nier: Orchestra Concert re:12018

FLOW took the stage and performed at Crunchyroll Expo in San Jose on August 30th.  This was FLOW’s third time performing in San Jose with the first and second at Fanime Con in 2010 and 2011. It's been eight years since then. The concert was sold out with approximately 2,000 people in attendance.

Read more: Concert report: FLOW @ CrunchyRoll Expo 2019

On September 6, MAN WITH A MISSION kicked off the North American leg of their 2019 tour at San Francisco’s Great American Music Hall. The Japanese wolf band made their return with their first solo independent tour in five years. They will travel across the United States before making their way to Mexico and ending the tour in Canada. The tour is titled “Chasing the Horizon” which is also the name of their most recent album. 

Read more: MAN WITH A MISSION Kicks Off North American Tour in San Francisco