Kodo and Hatsune Miku Reunite for All-Traditional Japanese Instrument Live
This live drops the electric guitars and drums of past Kodo and Hatsune Miku collaborations for an ensemble of only traditional Japanese instruments, centering the performance on Kodo's physicality.
Reporting from 1 source: Denfaminicogamer.
NHK announced a new live event, "Kodo x Hatsune Miku Kyoei ~Wagakki Special Live~," on November 20 and 21 at NHK Hall in Tokyo. Hatsune Miku songs will be arranged using only traditional Japanese instruments, including taiko drums, koto, and shamisen. Kodo, koto player Shoko Kikudake, and shamisen player Reimoto Fujii will perform. Hatsune Miku will sing some songs but will not appear on stage.
NHK will hold "Kodo x Hatsune Miku Kyoei ~Wagakki Special Live~" on November 20 and 21 at NHK Hall in Shibuya, Tokyo. The event is a new concept distinct from the "Hatsune Miku x Kodo Special Live" series held in 2017, 2018, and 2023, which used electric guitars and drums. This time, the ensemble will consist only of traditional Japanese instruments such as taiko drums, koto, and shamisen.
Performers include Kodo, koto player Shoko Kikudake, and shamisen player Reimoto Fujii. Hatsune Miku will participate by singing some songs but will not appear on stage. Tickets range from 7,700 yen for B seats to 9,900 yen for S seats, with an official logo ring light ticket option. The official website advance reception runs on Ticket Pia until August 16.
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- Denfaminicogamer 『初音ミク』楽曲を“和楽器のみ”で再構築する新ライブ「鼓童×初音ミク 響演」が開催決定。11月20日よりNHKホールで実施