Humbert Humbert's "Utattari Shabattari" tour band edition concludes, captivating audience with career-spanning setlist
The final performance of Humbert Humbert's nationwide tour "Humbert Humbert Tour 2026 'Utattari Shabattari'" Band Edition was held on March 21 at Tokyo International Forum Hall A in Tokyo.
2025: The year they became a household name
In 2025, Humbert Humbert became a household name, providing the theme song "Warattari Korondari" for the NHK morning drama serial "Bakebake" and making their first appearance on the "NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen (the New Year's Eve song contest)" at the end of the year, marking their 27th year since forming. All performances of the eight-city tour were sold out, and the Tokyo International Forum performance on this day was attended by a wide range of people of all ages, from families with children to elderly guests. For this tour, Humbert Humbert performed 22 songs in a band arrangement, primarily featuring tracks from their first official best-of album "Humbert Nyumon" released last November. They delighted the capacity crowd with a setlist that condensed the group's history.
Live opens with their signature witty banter
As the lights in the hall slowly dimmed, Yuho Sano (Vo, Harmonica) and Ryosei Sato (Vo, G) took the stage to thunderous applause. The two thanked the audience and launched into the witty and lighthearted banter that has become a staple of their live shows right from the beginning. The audience watched with smiles as the two recounted episodes from their appearances on "Kōhaku Uta Gassen" and "Music Station" with the brisk tempo of a *manzai* (stand-up comedy) duo. As a peaceful atmosphere filled the hall, the performance began with "Nagai Koto Matteita n da" following Sato’s signal, "Shall we begin?" Sano’s clear singing voice resonated throughout the venue alongside the refreshing melody of the acoustic guitar. In the early part of the set, songs such as "America no Koibito" and "Yoake" were delivered in an acoustic guitar and vocal style, captivating the audience with beautiful harmonies.
From the fifth song, "Isshun no Kiseki," band members Hiroyuki Noritake (Dr), Motofumi Ogiwara (B), Emerson Kitamura (Organ), and Maiko Sekito (Piano) joined them on stage. Their well-coordinated performance added rich colors to the world of songs created by the duo. Following the upbeat "Ganbare Niichan" and the nostalgic "Chiisana Boukensha," Sato played the piano for the ballad "Koi no Tenmatsu." Sano sang soulfully about the bittersweet end of a romance set to the sentimental sound. After performing "Boku no Ohisama," the band members left the stage. The two ended the first half of the concert with a solemn banjo-accompanied performance of "Daienkai."
Second half opens with a familiar classic
After a short intermission, Sano and Sato returned to the stage. The first song of the second half was "Onaji Hanashi." Released in 2005, this is a pivotal track that increased the group's recognition, receiving power play on FM stations across the country. The heartwarming interaction between the two created a warm atmosphere in the hall. Following the ballad "Futatsu no Hoshi," which featured Sato on the piano, they performed rock-tinged numbers such as "Ougon no Futari" and "Babylon." The band’s rough and tough sound resonated powerfully. The concert moved toward its climax with songs like "Tunnel," which featured a beautiful and poignant melody, and "Tora," a soulful rendition about helpless feelings. After playing "Kokugo," a track containing irony toward modern society, the two sang "Message" cheerfully for the main set's finale before leaving the stage.
"Let's keep going somehow without giving up"
Returning to the stage for an encore, Sato and Sano livened up the venue with the upbeat, bluegrass-style track "Uchi no Okaasan." After the song, Sato shared his aspirations with a touch of humor, saying, "Is this our 28th year? From now on, as long as I have the energy, I'll keep going while keeping an eye on my blood sugar levels." He then addressed the audience with a message: "There are many difficult things happening, and the world is in a tough spot, but let's keep going somehow without giving up." Finally, the two performed a heartfelt rendition of "Warattari Korondari," quietly bringing the tour's band edition to a close.
This performance is scheduled to be broadcast on Space Shower TV on May 29 at 10 p.m. Additionally, "Tour 2026 'Utattari Shabattari'" will continue with the acoustic "Futari Edition" and an extra "Quattro Edition" set to take place at CLUB QUATTRO in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka.
Setlist
Humbert Humbert Tour 2026 "Utattari Shabattari" Band Edition
March 21, 2026 at Tokyo International Forum Hall A
01. Nagai Koto Matteita n da
02. America no Koibito
03. Yokogao Shika Shiranai
04. Yoake
05. Isshun no Kiseki
06. Ganbare Niichan
07. Chiisana Boukensha
08. Koi no Tenmatsu
09. Boku no Ohisama
10. Daienkai
11. Onaji Hanashi
12. Futatsu no Hoshi
13. Ougon no Futari
14. Babylon
15. Henji o Kakou
16. Tunnel
17. Tora
18. Soredemo Tomoni Aruiteiku
19. Kokugo
20. Message
<Encore>
21. Uchi no Okaasan
22. Warattari Korondari
Program Information: Humbert Humbert "Tour 2026 'Utattari Shabattari' 3.21 Tokyo International Forum Hall A"
Broadcast Date/Time
Space Shower TV: May 29, 2026 (Fri) 10 p.m.–11:30 p.m.
Source: Music Natalie
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