Hitsujibungaku's annual Christmas live "Mahou ga Tsukaeru" Tokyo performance where they enjoyed music "as they are"
Hitsujibungaku held their Christmas live "Mahou ga Tsukaeru 2025" on December 19 at LINE CUBE SHIBUYA (Shibuya Public Hall) in Tokyo, and today, the 25th, at Festival Hall in Osaka. This article reports on the Tokyo performance.
In October, Hitsujibungaku released their full album *D o n' t L a u g h I t O f f*, their first in about two years. In addition to the release of this work, 2025 became a leap year for them that accelerated their worldwide activities, including the success of their largest Asia tour to date, "Hitsujibungaku Asia Tour 2025 'Ima, Koko (Right now, right here.)'," which included their first performances at Osaka-Jo Hall in Osaka and Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, as well as their first European tour, "Hitsujibungaku Europe Tour 2025." The Christmas live "Mahou ga Tsukaeru" is held every year to wrap up such a year. Hitsujibungaku performed a total of 17 songs, mixing old and new, in front of a packed audience filling the venue.
When Hitsujibungaku appeared on stage with support drummer Yuna (Dr / ex. CHAI), signaled by the beautiful sound of wind chimes rung by Moeka Shiotsuka (Vo, G), they brilliantly kicked off the live with the popular number "Aimaide Iiyo" from their major debut album *POWERS* released in 2020. After heightening the heat in the venue by powerfully delivering "Itooshii Hibi," which sings of the self-questioning of a protagonist living busy days, the three captivated the audience with wistful singing voices and careful playing in the following "Shinkokyu." Then, attracting the audience again with "mother," which features impressive noise guitar drifting with a sense of frustration, they built a thick wall of sound with the rock number "doll" as if presenting the band's current position.
With the slow number "Ai ni Tsuite" performed on a stage gradually dyed red, the venue was filled with a dramatic mood, and the live moved into the second half. Just when it seemed Hitsujibungaku unfolded a beautiful and delicate sound world by placing "cure" and "tears" in this mid-section part, they then delivered "Mayoiga," which drew cheers from the intro, and "Party wa Sugu Soko," packed with the band's popness, raising the temperature of the venue. During the MC, the two members of Hitsujibungaku chatted with gentle expressions, saying, "This live has a sense of being 'as we are,' doesn't it?" "That's right. Even though everyone is watching, I'm doing it naturally with peace of mind. On tours, we act cool and don't even say 'Thank you' (laughs)." Then, in response to Shiotsuka's call, "I came today with the feeling that I want to enjoy a Christmas party with everyone! Thank you for 2025, even with us being like this," warm applause was sent from the audience seats.
In the final stages of the live, Hitsujibungaku resumed the performance with "Addiction," accelerating the show with a heavy beat created by the noisy guitar and rhythm section. During the killer tune "more than words," which made their name known to a wide range of demographics as the ending theme for the anime *Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2*, Yurika Kasai (B) strummed the bass while swaying her body happily. Afterward, Hitsujibungaku performed "mild days," the ending theme song for the anime *Silent Witch: Chinmoku no Majo no Kakushigoto* included in the special single released in conjunction with the holding of "Mahou ga Tsukaeru 2025," and the band's hidden Christmas song "Carol." Finally, they delivered "OOPARTS" under fantastical lighting, leaving a deep lingering tone in the venue as they left the stage.
In the encore, Kasai's goods introduction corner, familiar to fans, was revived for the first time in a while. Proceeding with backing from Yuna's drums, the venue was enveloped in a peaceful mood by Kasai's very laid-back goods introduction. While looking back on the year's activities, Shiotsuka addressed the fans, saying, "This is a secret but... next year, a song where my mouth suddenly becomes bad might be released (laughs). I will play one last song praying that everyone spends time in good spirits and health until the end of the year. Thank you." Finally, they carefully played the Christmas song "1999," which recorded a smash hit during their indie era, and concluded "Mahou ga Tsukaeru" amidst great success.
Hitsujibungaku will visit five cities nationwide starting in February on their latest album release tour, "SPRING TOUR 2026."
Setlist
Hitsujibungaku "Mahou ga Tsukaeru 2025" Tokyo Performance December 19, 2025 LINE CUBE SHIBUYA (Shibuya Public Hall)
01. Aimaide Iiyo
02. Itooshii Hibi
03. Shinkokyu
04. mother
05. doll
06. Ai ni Tsuite
07. cure
08. tears
09. Mayoiga
10. Party wa Sugu Soko
11. Addiction
12. more than words
13. mild days
14. Carol
15. OOPARTS
<Encore>
16. Feel
17. 1999
Performance Information
Hitsujibungaku "SPRING TOUR 2026"
February 24, 2026 (Tue) KT Zepp Yokohama, Kanagawa
March 1, 2026 (Sun) SENDAI GIGS, Miyagi
March 5, 2026 (Thu) Zepp Fukuoka, Fukuoka
March 10, 2026 (Tue) Zepp Nagoya, Aichi
March 19, 2026 (Thu) Zepp Sapporo, Hokkaido
Source: Music Natalie
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