Official Hige Dandism shows pride as a four-piece live band, completes return-to-roots "FOUR-RE:ISM" tour
Official Hige Dandism's fan club tour "FOUR-RE:ISM" reached its finale today, Jan. 22, at Zepp Nagoya in Aichi.
Groovy interplay between the four performers
"FOUR-RE:ISM" was a tour where Higedan, who usually perform in a large ensemble with around 10 support musicians, toured Zepp venues in five cities across the country as a four-piece. It was a rare series of performances for the group, who continue to scale up, having surpassed 10 billion cumulative domestic streams in 2025 and successfully completing a stadium tour. This report covers the performance at Tokyo’s Zepp DiverCity (TOKYO) held on Dec. 23 of last year, which served as Higedan's final live show of 2025.
Higedan immediately raised the venue's tension with the aggressive guitar sound of "White Noise." Expressing gratitude to the packed audience and urging them to stay hydrated, Satoshi Fujihara (Vo, Piano) said, "We’ve put together a carefully crafted setlist that suits the live house and the four-piece arrangement. Some of you might not know certain songs, but please make today the anniversary of your encounter with that music!" True to his words, the show progressed with rare tracks like "Rolling" and "Driver." Through groovy interplay and outstanding chemistry, they reaffirmed their prowess as a live band. "Anarchy" was performed in its single version for the first time in a while, with its distorted bass inciting a frenzy.
Satoshi Fujihara performs solo piano requests
Despite having played major stages like stadiums, Higedan's stance of staying close to the audience remains unchanged, with relaxed talk between songs entertaining fans. When Fujihara temporarily left the stage, a segment ensued where Daisuke Ozasa (G) took over drums, Makoto Narazaki (B) moved to guitar, and Masaki Matsuura (Dr) handled bass to perform "Ai Nandaga..." up to the first verse, delighting the crowd. The three reportedly only practice this part-swap during live shows. Returning to the stage, Fujihara joked, "Ten years ago, we would have been intimidated just by being at Zepp, so to think you’re practicing on stage..." drawing laughter.
"Everyone proved it today. Live houses are fun after all! Isn't that right?" Fujihara said, drawing cheers. For the next number, "What's Going On?", he delivered a passionate performance while making eye contact with fans throughout the venue using a handheld microphone. After a gentle rendition of "Zero no Mama de Iraretara," Fujihara remained alone on stage to take requests from the audience. He then performed "LADY" and a "stadium version" of "I LOVE..." solo on piano, his voice resonating deeply. He also reacted to the occasional sound of a child crying from the second-floor parent-child seats, saying, "I hear some good sounds. You don't need to worry about it," before moving the audience with solo performances of "Subtitle" and "Nitto no Boushi," perfectly suited for the season.
No matter the lineup, no matter the venue
The members returned to the stage to carefully perform "B-Side Blues," a song reflecting on "the past and the future," before Fujihara spoke about the tour. "It’s fun to perform surrounded by friends, but I felt I didn't want to forget the starting point of the four of us. When we rehearsed just as the four of us, I could hear everyone's sound better than ever, and I felt like I could understand our shared 'language.' While there was a sense of nostalgia, I also felt us being updated little by little. With these four who have become more reliable, I hope to perform with wonderful musicians again," he shared.
Toward the end of the show, Higedan performed "Sanitizer," released as their first non-tie-up single in about seven years, showcasing the band's latest musical mode. They further united with the audience through "Itan na Star" and "Stand By You," spreading a peaceful atmosphere. "No matter the lineup, no matter where we are performing, if the sound of the four of us is at the center of the music, that is the 'essence' of Official Hige Dandism!" Fujihara shouted as they performed "Rashisa" as the final number. The four delivered a soul-stirring performance as if giving their all.
The encore began cheerfully with "SWEET TWEET," followed by talk about local memories from their hometown of Matsue. Narazaki, who claimed his memories of that time were vague, declared, "Today is more memorable!" to great applause. After performing the energetic new song "Make Me Wonder," which was set for release on Dec. 29, the live show reached its finale with the rock tune "FIRE GROUND" as everyone raised their fists. The four left the stage filled with a sense of fulfillment and gratitude toward their fans.
The finale was live-streamed for fan club members. The archive will be available until Jan. 28. On April 4, Higedan will begin a hall and arena tour visiting 17 locations nationwide.
Setlist
「OFFICIAL HIGE DANDISM one-man tour FOUR-RE:ISM」2025年12月23日 Zepp DiverCity(TOKYO)
"OFFICIAL HIGE DANDISM one-man tour FOUR-RE:ISM" Dec. 23, 2025, at Zepp DiverCity (TOKYO)
01. White Noise
02. No Doubt
03. Rolling
04. Driver
05. Anarchy
06. Parabola
07. Ai Nandaga...
08. What's Going On?
09. Zero no Mama de Iraretara
10. LADY (Piano Solo)
11. I LOVE... (Piano Solo)
12. Subtitle (Piano Solo)
13. Nitto no Boushi (Piano Solo)
14. B-Side Blues
15. Sanitizer
16. Itan na Star
17. Stand By You
18. Rashisa
<Encore>
19. SWEET TWEET
20. Make Me Wonder
21. FIRE GROUND
Performance Information
OFFICIAL HIGE DANDISM one-man tour 2026
April 4, 2026 (Sat) Sendai Sunplaza Hall, Miyagi
April 5, 2026 (Sun) Sendai Sunplaza Hall, Miyagi
April 17, 2026 (Fri) Fukuoka Sunpalace, Fukuoka
April 18, 2026 (Sat) Fukuoka Sunpalace, Fukuoka
April 25, 2026 (Sat) Kochi Culture Hall Orange Hall, Kochi
April 27, 2026 (Mon) Kochi Culture Hall Orange Hall, Kochi
May 3, 2026 (Sun) Niigata Civic Center Main Hall, Niigata
May 4, 2026 (Mon) Niigata Civic Center Main Hall, Niigata
May 10, 2026 (Sun) iichiko Grand Theater, Oita
May 12, 2026 (Tue) Arkas SASEBO Main Hall, Nagasaki
May 21, 2026 (Thu) Yamagin Hall (Yamagata Cultural of the Arts), Yamagata
May 23, 2026 (Sat) Akita Arts Theatre Mille Has Main Hall, Akita
May 30, 2026 (Sat) Hiroshima Bunka Gakuen HBG Hall, Hiroshima
May 31, 2026 (Sun) Hiroshima Bunka Gakuen HBG Hall, Hiroshima
June 11, 2026 (Thu) Obihiro Civic Cultural Hall, Hokkaido
June 13, 2026 (Sat) Coach and Four Kushiro Cultural Hall (Kushiro Civic Cultural Hall), Hokkaido
June 20, 2026 (Sat) Sapporo Cultural Arts Theater hitaru, Hokkaido
June 21, 2026 (Sun) Sapporo Cultural Arts Theater hitaru, Hokkaido
July 3, 2026 (Fri) Niterra Nagoya Civic Assembly Hall Forest Hall, Aichi
July 4, 2026 (Sat) Niterra Nagoya Civic Assembly Hall Forest Hall, Aichi
July 11, 2026 (Sat) SGC HALL ARIAKE, Tokyo
July 12, 2026 (Sun) SGC HALL ARIAKE, Tokyo
July 18, 2026 (Sat) Osaka-jo Hall, Osaka
July 19, 2026 (Sun) Osaka-jo Hall, Osaka
July 25, 2026 (Sat) K-Arena Yokohama, Kanagawa
July 26, 2026 (Sun) K-Arena Yokohama, Kanagawa
Source: Music Natalie
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