Yasuharu Takanashi's Far East Groove Sets 10-City European Tour
The tour marks Far East Groove's UK debut and Takanashi's first shows in several countries, while his interview keeps the unreleased Naruto 20th-anniversary episodes in play without a date.
Key Facts
- The Battle for Glory EU Tour 2026 runs from September 30 to October 14, 2026, across 10 cities in 8 countries.
- The London show at Dingwalls in Camden on October 2, 2026 is Far East Groove's UK debut.
- The tour is an officially licensed concert featuring music from Naruto: Shippuden and Fairy Tail.
- Takanashi confirmed Reincarnated as a Sword Season 2 is due in 2026 with more metal tracks to match its increased battle scenes.
- Takanashi said the Naruto 20th-anniversary episodes remain unreleased and asked fans to look forward to them.
Reporting from 2 sources: Anime Corner, Otaku News.
Composer Yasuharu Takanashi and his band Far East Groove will launch their European tour, The Battle for Glory, on September 30, 2026, with shows in 10 cities across 8 countries through October 14. The tour is an officially licensed concert featuring music from Naruto: Shippuden and Fairy Tail, and it includes the band's UK debut at Dingwalls in Camden, London, on October 2. Dates run through Helsinki, Warsaw, Berlin, Munich, Milan, Yverdon-les-Bains, Paris, Barcelona, and Madrid, with guest bands Night People, Anime Symphony Rock, and Strangers on select dates. In an interview with Anime Corner, Takanashi said he is visiting several countries for the first time and that he adjusted the set so fans of both Naruto and Fairy Tail can enjoy the show. He also confirmed that Reincarnated as a Sword Season 2, due in 2026, will feature more metal tracks to match its increased battle scenes, and that the Naruto 20th-anniversary episodes remain unreleased, telling fans to look forward to it. The tour is presented by Colorless Inc., Team-MAX, MACK PROJECTS, and GoodKabl GmbH, and cosplay is welcome at all shows.
The Battle for Glory is an officially licensed concert experience, with Takanashi performing the Naruto: Shippuden and Fairy Tail scores live with Far East Groove. Cosplay is welcome at all shows, subject to venue regulations and local safety guidelines.
The tour is presented by Colorless Inc., Team-MAX, MACK PROJECTS, and GoodKabl GmbH. Tickets are available through the tour's official site and the London show's ticketing page.
- Helsinki, Finland: September 30, On The Rocks, with guest band Night People
- London, United Kingdom: October 2, Dingwalls, the band's UK debut
- Warsaw, Poland: October 4, Hybrydy, with guest band Anime Symphony Rock
- Berlin, Germany: October 5, SO36
- Munich, Germany: October 6, Ampere
- Milan, Italy: October 8, Legend Club
- Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland: October 9, L'Amalgame
- Paris, France: October 11, Pan Piper
- Barcelona, Spain: October 13, Wolf, with guest band Strangers
- Madrid, Spain: October 14, Revi Live, with guest band Strangers
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 2 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.