Queen Bee captivates with overwhelming sound and storytelling at "PERSONAL DISTANCE" tour finale
The final performance of Queen Bee's nationwide hall tour "PERSONAL DISTANCE" was held on July 10 at Tokyo Garden Theater in Tokyo. This tour was held across 13 performances nationwide, bringing along their latest single "PERSONAL" released in February this year. A variety of numbers were performed with overwhelming playing, including songs from the single, familiar songs from their live shows, and even songs performed for the first time in a while.
The early stages that conveyed a message about "living"
The curtain covering the stage rose, and Yashichan (B) and Hibarikun (G), clad in black outfits, along with support members Minori Nagashima (Key) and Miyoko Yamaguchi (Dr), appeared to a round of applause from the audience. When Avuchan (Vo), who appeared next, cast a glance over the audience seats, even louder cheers erupted. The first song performed was the single's title track, "PERSONAL." After instantly drawing the audience in with a richly emotional ensemble, they performed "Hinaichi" under red lighting. Queen Bee inspired the audience by unleashing a powerful message about "living" with the first two songs. Following that, when "Kaen" began, voices of delight arose, and the audience lightly fluttered the Juri-sen (feather fans) in their hands, responding to the members' passionate performance.
Heading into the middle of the show, they consecutively dropped upbeat killer tunes: "Desco," where the venue fell into a state of frenzy as if driven by Yashichan's dynamic bassline; "Kubi no Nai Tenshi," which tossed the audience about with its undulating melody; and "Venus," where Hibarikun's splendid guitar cutting and Avuchan's provocation of "Can you sing?" further raised the audience's tension. From "BL," performed as the ninth song, they once again invited the audience into a dark and heavy world. During "SAILOR," smoke covered the stage, creating a scene as if the members were performing amidst raging waves.
"Baishun," "Sensei," and "Kaishun" evoked a sense of storytelling
After Avuchan calmly left for the side of the stage, the remaining four played "Yakyoku." While the audience's bodies swayed pleasantly to the lighthearted sound, Avuchan's poetry reading, declaring loudly, "Now, take control of everything," signaled the start of the second half of the live performance. Changing into a white and blue-toned outfit that evoked a sense of divinity, Avuchan reappeared, and under the shining of dazzling lighting, performed "Violence." The audience fought back against the explosive sound blasted by the five with cheers resembling angry roars.
The members left the stage, and Avuchan, remaining alone, sang "Shinju Date." While the audience was intoxicated by the world expressed through the distinct use of two voices, the members, having changed outfits, joined in and treated them to an arrangement with increased glamor. From here, they rolled out a setlist evoking a sense of storytelling with "Baishun," "Sensei," and "Kaishun." The audience listened intently to each song while projecting their thoughts onto the feelings of the characters.
A new tour also announced
Near the end of the live show, they performed "HELTZ," the coupling track to "PERSONAL." The lyrics depicting the sorrow of loss and the fresh start from there were delivered as if gouging into the audience's hearts along with a mystical sound. As if to support the step taken forward once again, the intro to "Mephisto" echoed vividly. Avuchan roared out a singing voice tinged with sheer intensity while occasionally showing a fearless smile. During the outro, a profound session by the members unfolded, drawing massive cheers from the audience. With Avuchan's words, "Thank you so much, everyone!" they went into the final number, "Serenade." The magnificent and energetic sound vividly colored the ending of the live show.
After the end of the tour finale, the holding of "Queen Bee Nationwide Tour 2026 'Hoshi'" was also announced. This tour will be held at five Zepp venues nationwide in October this year. The official fan club "CLUB OF qb" is accepting advance ticket reservations until July 26. Advance reservations on the official website will be accepted from 12 p.m. on July 27, and general sales will begin at 10 a.m. on Sept. 19.
Source: Music Natalie
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