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Ninomae Ina'nis performed her first duo concert with Takanashi Kiara at the Wiltern in Los Angeles on March 27 and 28, 2026, selling out both days.
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Ninomae Ina'nis, a hololive English talent, performed her first duo concert alongside Takanashi Kiara at the Wiltern in Los Angeles on March 27 and 28, 2026. The concert, titled 'Drawn to Dawn,' sold out both days. Fans lined up as early as 7 AM. The show was delayed 20 to 30 minutes to ensure all attendees entered. Kiara opened the first day with a high-energy set featuring flames and smoke, performing songs including 'Hinotori,' 'Chimera,' 'Mirage,' 'Perfume,' and 'Tasty,' and debuted several new outfits. Ina followed with a chill set, singing 'Violet,' 'Meconopsis,' and 'Temari,' also showing new outfits. The duo performed together on songs including 'Pineapple' and closed the encore with 'Our Bright Parade,' during which orange and purple streamers shot into the crowd.
An after-party hosted by holoTakeover at Apt 503 Lounge featured DJs and live performances by indie VTubers Rachie and Yukinoshita Peo. COVER Corp CEO Motoaki Tanigo posted on social media that he was moved by the performances. The sold-out weekend and CEO acknowledgment mark the first time two hololive English talents have headlined a standalone duo concert at a major Los Angeles venue, signaling the branch's growing live-event pull.
Key facts
- Concert name
- Drawn to Dawn ↗
- Venue
- Wiltern in Los Angeles ↗
- Concert dates
- March 27 and 28, 2026 ↗
- Attendance status
- Both days sold out ↗
- Songs performed by Ina
- Violet, Meconopsis, Temari ↗
- Duo songs performed
- Pineapple, Our Bright Parade ↗
- CEO reaction
- COVER Corp CEO Motoaki Tanigo posted that he was moved by the performances ↗
Timeline
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