Concerts and a Workshop by Anime Music Artists to be Held in Egypt!
MYTH & ROID, sajou no hana, and MAESHIMA Mayu to Perform in Africa for the First Time Ever

The Japan Foundation (JF) will organize anime song concerts, a workshop, and social events for local Japanese-language learners in Egypt to serve as bridges for cultural exchange between Japan and Egypt.

In Africa and the Middle East, interest in Japanese pop culture such as anime and manga has been increasing rapidly in recent years, accompanied by a further burgeoning of interest in Japanese culture.

It is against this backdrop that the artists MYTH & ROID, sajou no hana, and MAESHIMA Mayu, who have been in the spotlight for their theme songs to hit anime, will be dispatched to Cairo and Alexandria to give their first-ever live performances in Africa.

The concerts in Alexandria will also feature three Egyptian artists, bringing together diverse performances in a festival-like format. The two days of joint performances will infuse fresh energy into cultural exchange between Japan and Egypt.

In addition to the concerts in two cities, a workshop by Japanese musician and composer Tom-H@ck for local musicians and social events for Japanese-language learners will also be held to deepen mutual understanding and goodwill through close exchanges with local people.

The concerts are aimed at promoting understanding of Japan through anime culture and are also expected to spread interest in Japanese culture among new and younger generations through the transnational artistic medium of anime music.

Japanese Pop Music Night in Cairo ～ with Anime Music Artists ～

Date	Thursday, October 23, 2025, 7:30P.M.
Venue	El Sawy Culturewheel
Admission	150EGP (El Sawy Culturewheel Official Website)
Organizer	The Japan Foundation (JF)
Co-organizer	Embassy of Japan in Egypt

Music without Borders "Egypt-Japan"

Date	Friday, October 24 – Saturday, October 25, 2025, 7:00 P.M.
Venue	Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Admission	Free (no reservation required)
Organizer	The Japan Foundation (JF)
Co-organizer	Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Embassy of Japan in Egypt

Music Production Workshop by Tom-H@ck

Date	Saturday, October 25, 2025
Venue	Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Organizer	The Japan Foundation (JF)
Co-organizer	Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Embassy of Japan in Egypt

The concerts and exchange program will be organized as partner projects to the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), which was held in August 2025.

Artist Profiles

【MYTH & ROID】

MYTH & ROID is a Japanese artist boasting a full-scale international sound with sharp, catchy melodies and commanding vocal performances.
Since their major debut in 2015, MYTH & ROID have performed the theme songs for several hit anime series and accumulated over 150 million views on their music videos and related contents.
With the theme of “Extremes of Emotion”, their music and visuals break through any cultural or generational boundaries with a universal appeal, earning international praise and enabling live appearances in over 20 countries.
In 2016, their 3rd single “STYX HELIX” and 4th single “Paradisus-Paradoxum” consecutively reached the number 1 position on the iTunes overall top songs chart in Japan. Furthermore, the music video for their 10th single “TIT FOR TAT” amassed over 5 million views in just the first year after it’s release in 2019.
2020 saw the release of MYTH & ROID’s 1st digital album, “Future is Mine”, released exclusively on streaming and digital distribution services. The album reached the number 1 position on the iTunes top anime album chart in Norway, as well as ranking in the top 10 in other countries such as New Zealand, Macao, United Kingdom and Italy.
The grouping of the words "Myth" and "Android" is reminiscent of the past, while simultaneously calling to the future.

【sajou no hana】

sajou no hana made her debut in 2018 with the ending theme “Hoshie” for the TV anime “Tenrou: Sirius the Jaeger”. Known for creating songs that perfectly complement the worlds of the anime she works on, she has contributed to numerous anime theme songs.
In January 2019, she was featured on the opening theme “99.9” for the TV anime “Mob Psycho 100 II” under the name MOB CHOIR feat. sajou no hana. She also performed the ending themes “Memosepia” and “Gray” for the same series.
She has sung various theme songs for the “Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?” anime series.
For the second season of the TV anime “Ishura”, she took on lyric writing for the first time with the ending theme “THE IOLITE”, showcasing her refined lyrical sensibility.
She is highly regarded for her powerful voice and wide expressive range, which often defy expectations based on her appearance.

【MAESHIMA Mayu】

In 2015, Mayu joined the contemporary creative unit MYTH & ROID as the lead vocalist.
With their music reaching #1 on the iTunes overall chart and earning widespread recognition both domestically and internationally, she was highly praised as a vocalist. However, in November 2017, she left the unit amid much admiration.
In April 2019, Mayu began her solo career under the name MAESHIMA Mayu, releasing her digital single “YELLOW”.
Later that year, she released her solo debut album “From Dream And You” in September.
The album, which was crafted through co-writing collaborations with various creators who were captivated by her powerful vocals, showcased her as a solo artist. Mayu also took on the role of lyricist for all of the tracks, which were written entirely in English, solidifying her unique presence in the music scene.
In early 2021, she contributed the opening theme for the second season of the TV anime “Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World”. Since July 2025, she has been responsible for numerous anime theme songs, including the opening theme for the TV anime “CLEVATESS”.
Through her lyrics and voice, Mayu channels even the most negative emotions into positive energy, leaving them behind in her songs.