Before last year, it had been a while since I saw DIR EN GREY. Pre-pandemic, actually, way back in December 2019. I figured, you know what, I'm going to Japan for a couple of other shows, diru is playing too, why not? So I bought a ticket for their huge show at Yoyogi National Gymnasium with PIERROT. Great show, just like I remember. Lo and behold, they announced they're finally coming back to America not too long after.
Well, part of America. The greater Los Angeles area at least.
Read more: DIR EN GREY Returns to America for Three Concerts in April 2025
Anime and video game music fans are in for a treat as renowned vocalists Lotus Juice takes the stage at the Legends of Anime concert on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at DNA Lounge in San Francisco along with special guest, Raj Ramayya. This event will feature live performances from some of the most iconic anime and game soundtracks, including Persona, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Cowboy Bebop, Made in Abyss, and Tower of God.
Read more: Lotus Juice Live Concert Coming to San Francisco in March
What can be said about Phantom Siita? I had initially thought that the name was Phantom Theater but no, it is instead based upon the words "phantom," the scientific name of the Chestnut Tiger butterfly "Parantica sita," and the scientific name of the moth "Epicopeia hainesii," which has a very close resemblance to a butterfly. Are they idols? Or are they something else, pretending to be idols?
Read more: Live Report: Phantom Siita Makes Their US Debut With the "Moth to a flame" World Tour
Hanabie. will be making the rounds on another US tour for 2025. They've been going around the world at a frenetic pace, this time paired together with Kim Dracula as co-headliners. For most of the tour they will also be accompanied by the bands Kaonashi and fellow Japanese band Crystal Lake.
The Arch Enemy Blood Dynasty Tour begins on April 14 in San Diego, CA, and winds its way north up the coast before traveling east and looping around towards the midwest. The final date will be May 18 in Milwaukee, GA.
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