Hitsujibungaku, the artist Jujutsu Kaisen S2 ED, captivates its largest audience

Hitsujibungaku, a Japanese various rock band, actively contributes music to TV anime. Their songs “more than words” and “Hikaru Toki” had been chosen because the ending theme for Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 and the opening theme for Heike Monogatari, respectively, incomes reward from anime followers for his or her lyrics and melodies that completely complement the anime’s ambiance.

Hitsujibungaku’s attract lies in its easy but highly effective sound and the profound themes expressed in Shiotsuka’s lyrics. Even on the grand stage of Yokohama Enviornment, they resonated with a powerful sound and captivated the viewers with Shiotsuka’s melodious voice.

Yokohama Enviornment was full of roughly 12,000 spectators, and because the venue was plunged into darkness, thunderous applause erupted from the viewers. After a quick silence, the trio of musicians—guitar, bass, and drums—stirred anticipation with a sonorous notice.

Because the anticipation reached its peak, they dived into the primary track, “Addiction.” When Shiotsuka shouted “Yokohama Arena,” the viewers cheered as if they’d been ready for it. The screens divided into three sections, every projecting a larger-than-life picture of a band member, reinforcing the grandeur of the venue.

Their widespread Christmas Eve track, “1999,” was elevated by a fascinating ambiance created with mirror balls and golden lighting, enhancing the musical expertise.

Nevertheless, if requested in regards to the spotlight of the live performance, it could undoubtedly be “more than words” and “Hikaru Toki.” Because the intro to “more than words” performed, the viewers erupted into applause. This track, as defined by drummer Hiroa Fukuda in an interview, completely embodies Hitsujibungaku’s goal of balancing mainstream and underground, retaining their edgy parts whereas additionally resonating with mainstream audiences. Naturally, the viewers’s pleasure was at its peak throughout this efficiency.

Within the following track, “Hikaru Toki,” all the venue responded to Shiotsuka’s expansive vocals, marking the second of biggest unity between the band members and the viewers that day.

When Shiotsuka reappeared for the encore, there have been tears in her eyes. Regardless of stumbling in her speech, she expressed, “It almost feels like someone else’s life. When I entered the venue, I could see all the way to the back, and it felt like people were looking forward to it. Thank you for supporting me.”

Within the last track, “Yoru wo Koete,” Shiotsuka sang along with her most enchanting voice of the day. Because the display screen displayed bassist Yurika Kasai, her face mirrored deep emotion, but she performed with vigorous depth. After the track ended, she moved to the nook of the stage, acknowledging the cheers of the viewers.

By anime tie-ups, Hitsujibungaku has been steadily stepping up their sport. Please keep watch over this trio sooner or later!

Setlist

April 21, 2024
Hitsujibungaku LIVE 2024 “III”
at Yokohama Enviornment

[Main Show]
Intro: Yokan
1. Habit
2. Odoranai
3. Romance
4. 1999
5. truthfully
6. mom
7. GO!!
8. Ningen Datta
9. The Youths
10. Mayoiga
11. Eien no Blue
12. Koi-nante
13. OOPARTS
14. greater than phrases
15. Hikaru Toki
16. FOOL

[Encore]
Yoru wo Koete

Hyperlinks

Setlist playlist of Hitsujibungaku LIVE 2024 “III”
https://filtrjapan.lnk.to/fjYj0CPITW

TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 Shibuya Incident ending: greater than phrases
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fR0tqhqM7Yg

TV anime Heike Monogatari opening: Hikaru Toki
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iL0Nh-Ir4Y8

Hitsujibungaku official web site: