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Episode 135: BUCK-TICK Revises Song During Concert?

Hi everybody! This is musicJAPANplus writer kanako! Long time no see! Or wait, did we meet recently?
It's officially autumn here in Tokyo...it has become a bit chilly lately. But in Ikebukuro, where anime is a deeply rooted culture, events were being held and hollers from fans were going up throughout the streets! While eyeing the fired up crowds I made my way to Zepp Tokyo near Tokyo Bay! Ikebukuro wasn't the only place that was hotter than summer! A very exciting concert was about to begin inside Zepp Tokyo!



The day I went to Zepp Tokyo was on a holiday, so lots of tourists were walking about. But even among them a certain group of people were attracting attention. They were all wearing concert T-shirts! As I neared the venue the crowds grew thicker, and finally I reached the entrance! Although there was an hour left until the gates opened, there was already a huge crowd!! One person from a foreign country was just passing by, and the person asked me "What's going on here?" I replied "A Japanese rock band called BUCK-TICK is going to perform live!" The person seemed very interested. Let's hope the person remembers about BUCK-TICK and eventually becomes a fan♪

After going inside the venue soon became jam-packed with fans. It was difficult just to walk! I waded through the crowd wearing concert T-shirts and holding towels, and eventually found a place to sit. It was a long time since I last had attended a BUCK-TICK concert, so I was very excited. Since they are still continuing their tour we cannot reveal the set-list. But we will proudly present the list alongside an in-depth live report so stay tuned!

During the second encore, Higuchi made a 'cute' mistake while playing the first song. The performance ground to a halt. Higuchi with palms together gestured 'sorry' to the members and the audience. The fans called out "Kawaii! (かわいい; cute)' At the end of the show Sakurai 'supported' Higuchi by saying "Lots of interesting things happened today. As for that song, that was a revised edition (laugh)." Everyone roared with laughter, from the audience, members, staff and all other people supporting the band.

For a detailed look at the concert, check out the live report! It will soon become available so please wait for a little while longer☆ See you again! Bye-bye!