JO1 completes first dome tour, taking a new step toward 'EIEN' under new 9-member system
JO1's first performance at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi, "JO1DER SHOW 2026 'EIEN 永縁' FINAL," was held on July 19 and 20.
'EIEN' finally reaches its finale
"JO1DER SHOW 2026 'EIEN 永縁'" was JO1's first dome tour, taking on the theme of "EIEN" and marking a new step as a 9-member group. Held at Tokyo Dome on April 8 and 9, and at Kyocera Dome Osaka in Osaka on April 22 and 23, this Vantelin Dome live bearing the title "FINAL" was held as an additional performance. Furthermore, JO1 drew approximately 70,000 people over the two days of this Aichi performance.
The live kicked off with "Venus" after an opening video that traced the trajectory of each member before their debut. Popular songs exuding JO1's unique style, such as "ICARUS," "MONSTAR," and "Design," followed in rapid succession without a moment to catch a breath. The live band performance, now a familiar staple at JO1 shows, added further depth and realism to the sound, more vividly depicting the worldview of the songs they express.
A descent into darkness that shakes the dome
"I'm home!" "We're back!" In the opening MC, Nagoya natives Shoya Kimata and Keigo Sato rejoiced at their triumphant return. Their innocent banter, mixing in phrases from local commercials, brought a warm sense of unity to the group's long-awaited first performance at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi.
However, that at-home atmosphere was suddenly overwritten in the following stage. When "Fairytale," newly added to the setlist from the Nagoya performance, was performed in a special mashup version with "Phobia," the stage rapidly underwent a "descent into darkness." As the outro played, Ren Kawashiri bit deeply into Ruki Shiroiwa's neck on the center stage, and cheers resembling screams and an uproar from JAM (the name for JO1 fans) echoed throughout the dome.
After the VCR ended, Kimata appeared speeding through the arena on a motorcycle. Sho Yonashiro and Sato made a surprise appearance from the audience seating, while Takumi Kawanishi slid vigorously down a slide holding a Sue-chan doll, the mascot of Sugakiya, a ramen chain familiar in the Tokai region. During the four-member unit song "LA CHA CHA," comical staging unfolded as other members joined in midway, enveloping the venue in a peaceful atmosphere filled with the smiles of the members and fans.
On the other hand, in "SLOW" by Sukai Kinjo and Junki Kono, they captivated the audience with bewitching dance moves involving female dancers and expressions brimming with mature allure. Furthermore, during the stage for the ballad song "Hiraku," added from the Nagoya performance, Kono resonated an emotionally rich piano and vocal performance, and gentle, warm applause was sent from the audience.
As the live approached its final stages, the venue's excitement rose another notch. After the unit song "ENEMY" by Kawashiri, Shiroiwa, and Mamehara, JO1 unleashed a succession of dance numbers riding that momentum. To conclude the main part of the show, Yonashiro flexed his toned body and powerfully beat a giant Japanese taiko drum. An Okinawan shishimai (lion dance) also joined in, and "Handz In My Pocket" was performed over an extremely profound sound, bringing the performance to its finale.
"Because I have members who overcome things together with me"
In the encore, welcomed amid lingering enthusiasm, the members appeared riding in five massive balloons. They exchanged smiles with the JAM who filled even the fifth-floor seats of the dome. In the final greetings, Kinjo commented to thank the fans and members, saying, "The fact that we can perform a live show in a first-time location like this and be active as JO1 is thanks to all of you, and I exist because I have members who overcome any kind of days together with me." Sato also forcefully declared another triumphant return, saying, "We will absolutely come back here again," as the members conveyed their sincere gratitude to JAM after completing the two-day performance.
Furthermore, during this performance, it was announced that they will release their 11th single "AAO" on Nov. 18, and that the single's lead track "IGNITE" has been chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime "Tokyo Revengers" Three Deities War arc. This will be JO1's first new single release in about a year since their 10th single "Handz In My Pocket," released in October last year.
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Source: Music Natalie
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