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Kamenashi and Akanishi Set Two-Man Live at K Arena Yokohama for August 2027

Kazuya Kamenashi and Jin Akanishi will hold a two-man live, "KAZUYA KAMENASHI x JIN AKANISHI LIVE 2027," on August 18 and 19, 2027, at K Arena Yokohama in Kanagawa.

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Why it matters

The pair billed as early KAT-TUN's de facto two top members are reuniting for a concert after Akanishi left the group in July 2010 and KAT-TUN disbanded in 2025, and the jinkame.com countdown tied the reveal to the anniversary of both joining the agency in 1998.

Kamenashi and Akanishi Set Two-Man Live at K Arena Yokohama for August 2027

Key Facts

  • "KAZUYA KAMENASHI x JIN AKANISHI LIVE 2027" will be held on August 18 and 19, 2027, at K Arena Yokohama in Kanagawa.
  • Kazuya Kamenashi and Jin Akanishi last performed a live concert together on the 2009 "KAT-TUN SUMMER '09 Break the Records Tour."
  • Jin Akanishi left KAT-TUN in July 2010, and the group disbanded in 2025.
  • The special site jinkame.com launched on November 8, the anniversary of the two joining the former Johnny's agency in 1998.
  • Ticket advance applications are planned for dual members of Kamenashi's official fan club and app and for premium members of Akanishi's official fan club.

The two former KAT-TUN members last performed a live concert together on the 2009 nationwide tour "KAT-TUN SUMMER '09 Break the Records Tour," about 18 years ago. A special site, jinkame.com, launched on November 8 and ran a countdown to the announcement.

The special site jinkame.com went up on November 8, the anniversary of the two joining the former Johnny's agency in 1998, and counted down to 6 a.m. on November 11. The site now lists the two dates and the venue along with artist photos of both performers.

Kamenashi stayed with KAT-TUN until it disbanded in 2025. Akanishi left the group in July 2010. Their last live together was the 2009 nationwide tour "KAT-TUN SUMMER '09 Break the Records Tour." Ticket advance applications are planned for dual members of Kamenashi's official fan club and app and for premium members of Akanishi's official fan club, with further show details to come on the special site.

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