Record label Sony Music has officially revealed that acclaimed Japanese singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu will embark on an international concert tour in early 2027. Titled KENSHI YONEZU 2026-2027 WORLD TOUR / GHOST, the ambitious run will see the chart-topping artist headline major arenas across Asia, North America, and Europe.
Tour Dates and Venues
The global leg kicks off in South Korea before heading westward across North America and concluding with major European arena stops:
- January 14, 16, 17: Inspire Arena, Seoul, South Korea
- January 29: Singapore Indoor Stadium, Singapore
- February 4: Oakland Arena, Oakland, CA, USA
- February 6: Kia Forum, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- February 9: Palacio de los Deportes, Mexico City, Mexico
- February 12: Prudential Center, Newark, NJ, USA
- February 14: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Canada
- February 24: The O2 Arena, London, UK
- February 26: Accor Arena, Paris, France
- February 28: Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam, Netherlands
From Vocaloid Origins to Global Stardom
Yonezu first captured widespread attention in 2009 under the moniker Hachi, crafting seminal Vocaloid tracks alongside self-produced animated music videos. Transitioning to his real name with the 2012 solo album diorama, Yonezu quickly ascended to become one of modern Japan's most recognizable musical talents.
His catalog includes prominent anime theme songs such as "Kick Back" for Chainsaw Man, "Spinning Globe" for Studio Ghibli and director Hayao Miyazaki's Oscar-winning feature The Boy and the Heron, and "Peace Sign" for My Hero Academia. He has also contributed major compositions to titles like March comes in like a lion, Children of the Sea, and Square Enix's Final Fantasy XVI.
