ITO Kashitaro to Hold Concerts in the Philippines and Vietnam Commemorating 50 Years of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation

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logo of the 50th year of ASEAN-Japan friendshipThe Japan Foundation (JF) will hold concerts by singer-songwriter and anime song singer ITO Kashitaro in the Philippines and Vietnam to commemorate the 50th year of ASEAN-Japan friendship and cooperation.

Japanese anime, manga, and other pop culture have captivated youth worldwide, transcending borders and language barriers. Their popularity continues to grow also in Southeast Asia day by day.

Known as a vocalist (utaite) of unparalleled talent and boasting tremendous support among young social media users, in recent years, ITO Kashitaro has expanded his anime song portfolio with hits like Kioku no Hakobune (ending theme for the anime Deca-Dence) and Silent Minority (opening theme for the anime Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games Is Tough for Mobs), and Vita Philosophica (ending theme for the anime My Happy Marriage). He has also broadened his range by voicing the character Hikage Toma in the HIPHOP media mix project Paradox Live. Through anime, ITO Kashitaro continues to widen the scope of his activities. His gentle, encouraging songs will be brought to the Philippines and Vietnam to inspire the generation that will build future ties between these two countries and Japan.

In each city, he will also hold a talk event and a university visit to share his music up close with students majoring in music and those interested in Japanese culture. These are opportunities for him to directly convey the emotions and messages for the future in his music.

In the Philippines, he will collaborate with popular singer-songwriter Armi Millare, furthering musical exchange between both countries.

Ito Kashitaro ASEAN Tour 2023 in the Philippines and Vietnam

  • Organizer: The Japan Foundation
  • In cooperation with ALL NIPPON AIRWAYS CO., LTD.　logo of ALL NIPPON AIRWAYS CO., LTD
  • Supported by Embassy of Japan in the Philippines (Concert in the Philippines), Embassy of Japan in Vietnam (Concerts and a talk event & live performance in Vietnam)
Philippines Concert
Schedule 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 27, 2023 (Philippine time)
Venue Brooklyn Warehouse (Manila)
Tickets Advance reservations required (free admission)
For tickets, please check the website of the Japan Foundation, Manila.
https://jfmo.org.ph/events-and-courses/ito-kashitaro-asean-tour-philippines/
*Ticket reservations are expected to open on October 1.
Performer ITO Kashitaro, Armi MILLARE
Vietnam Concerts
Schedule 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 29, 2023 (Vietnam time)
Venue National Youth Theater (Hanoi)
Tickets logo of the 50th year of Vietnam-Japan friendshipAdvance reservations required (free admission)
For tickets, please check the website of the Japan Foundation, Vietnam.
https://hn.jpf.go.jp/events/ha-noi-live-concerts-talk-voi-ito-kashitaro
*Ticket reservations are expected to open on October 16.
Performer ITO Kashitaro
Talk Event & Live Performance in Vietnam
Schedule 7:30 p.m. on Monday, October 30, 2023 (Vietnam time)
Venue Polygon Musik - COMPLEX 01 (Hanoi)
Tickets Advance reservations required (free admission)
For tickets, please check the website of the Japan Foundation, Vietnam.
https://hn.jpf.go.jp/events/ha-noi-live-concerts-talk-voi-ito-kashitaro
*Ticket reservations are expected to open on October 16.
Performer ITO Kashitaro

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image of ITO Kashitaro 2Having started his singing career on video platforms, ITO Kashitaro became a sensation, often referred to as an unparalleled vocal talent. To date, his videos have amassed over 150 million views. His social media presence is considerable, boasting 710,000 followers and 300,000 official friends on LINE, making him a highly revered artist among younger netizens and social media users. After his major debut, he transitioned to creating original compositions and blossomed as a singer-songwriter, releasing three albums: Ichii Senshin, Niritsu Haihan, and Niten Ichiryu.

In spring 2018, he penned his debut novel Katei Kyoshitsu. In 2020, he released his first single Kioku no Hakobune (the ending theme for the anime Deca-Dence) and his first collected essays Bokutachi ni Niau Sekai (The World that Suits Us), published by KADOKAWA. These ventures showcased his prowess as a “singer-songwriter-novelist.” Since then, he has consistently released anime theme songs, including Shinjuiro no Kakumei (ending theme for Deep Insanity: The Lost Child), Silent Minority (opening theme for Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games Is Tough for Mobs), Hinata no Kuni and Neko Neko Biyori (theme songs for Nights with a Cat), and Vita Philosophica (ending theme for My Happy Marriage). In February 2022, he launched his first best-of album Sanzen Sekai, continuing his streak of having four consecutive albums ranked in the Oricon Top 10 chart.

From 2021 onward, he has been voicing the character Hikage Toma in the HIPHOP media mix project Paradox Live. While his primary activities revolve around singing, music production, and streaming, ITO Kashitaro’s endeavors span songwriting/music production for other musicians, voice acting, writing, and being a DJ and radio host, truly exemplifying his multifaceted talents. Interestingly, he refrains from showing his face in the media, using a fox mask as his trademark.

　　　

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