YOASOBI’s North America tour concludes at Hollywood Bowl: "We’ll be back even bigger"
YOASOBI’s North America tour, "YOASOBI NORTH AMERICA TOUR 2026 'NEVER ENDING STORIES'," came to a close on August 16 (local time) at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.
A historic venue where The Beatles and Prince once performed
On this tour, YOASOBI visited six North American cities—Boston, Brooklyn, Hamilton, Seattle, Oakland, and Los Angeles—drawing a total of 70,000 attendees. The duo thrilled audiences at every stop with a setlist featuring their latest track "Orion" (a collaboration with the global hit game *Overwatch*), "Probably" (which reached No. 1 on the U.S. TikTok charts and enjoys immense popularity abroad), and hits like "Idol" and "UNDEAD," which garnered a worldwide following through their connection to anime series.
The Hollywood Bowl, located in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles, is one of the world’s premier outdoor concert venues, boasting a history of over 100 years. As the summer home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, its stage has been graced by numerous generation-defining artists across genres from classical and jazz to rock and pop, including legendary stars like The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Prince, Madonna, and Lady Gaga. YOASOBI’s performance marked the first time a J-POP artist has held a solo concert at this historic venue.
Winning over the night breeze
The stage featured a massive book-themed LED display, symbolizing YOASOBI’s core concept of "turning novels into music." The moment the countdown on the screen hit zero, the pages of the book turned rhythmically to the music, displaying lyrics from YOASOBI’s songs alongside passages from the original novels that inspired them. Amidst a production that felt as if a new story was beginning with every page turn, Ayase and ikura appeared from both sides of the stage to kick off the night with "Idol," a massive hit with immense international popularity. As sparks flew during the intro’s "ten-sai-teki-na-idol-sama" lyrics, the audience’s energy skyrocketed. The momentum continued with upbeat live favorites like "The Blessing" and "UNDEAD," pushing the venue’s excitement even higher.
During an MC segment, YOASOBI expressed their joy and gratitude for the Los Angeles show being the North America tour finale and for the honor of being the first J-POP artists to perform at the venue. They also engaged the crowd in a Japanese-language call-and-response, using the phrase "mou ikkai" (one more time) as a cue to start "PLAYERS." During the chorus’s "mou ikkai, mou ikkai," the call-and-response from the earlier MC transitioned seamlessly into the music, with the audience shouting a powerful "mou ikkai" back at the stage.
In the following song "Biri-Biri," ikura asked the crowd, "Do you know Pokémon?" This track, created to commemorate the first anniversary of *Pokémon Scarlet and Violet*, united the venue through the shared love for Pokémon that transcends generations and borders. The mid-section of the set featured medium-tempo tunes such as "BABY," "Probably," "Halzion," and "Loving You." As the night breeze unique to an outdoor stage blew through, ikura’s vocals seemed to win over the wind itself, reaching every corner of the arena.
"We’ll be back even bigger"
The MC segments utilized real-time translation technology. When YOASOBI asked, "We will definitely be back even bigger. Will you come see us again?" the audience responded with thunderous cheers and applause. Following this exchange, they launched into "Monster," where Ayase passionately urged the crowd, "Not enough, not enough, give me more!" prompting a powerful "Oi! Oi!" chant from the seats. Carrying that momentum into "Seventeen," ikura then began an a cappella rendition of "Tracing A Dream." As if painting the summer night sky, the LED screens displayed vibrant fireworks, creating a dreamlike atmosphere throughout the venue.
Afterward, ikura picked up a guitar and began sharing her memories of America in English. She spoke about living in Chicago as a child, discovering many artists and music through the Disney Channel, and how those influences became part of her roots that shape who she is today. She expressed her happiness at being able to deliver J-POP in the United States, which she considers her second home. Following the MC reflecting on her roots, ikura began singing "On the Stage." The lyric "I am standing now in the future I dreamed of" overlapped perfectly with the two members of YOASOBI standing on a massive stage in America at that very moment, and those genuine emotions were delivered to the audience through ikura's voice.
During the final song of the main set, "Blue," the audience naturally rose to their feet. As clapping spread and the entire venue kept a singular rhythm, the singalong "Let your true voice, which you’ve been hiding unknowingly, resonate out" echoed throughout the Hollywood Bowl. Responding to calls of "mou ikkai! mou ikkai!", the encore featured "Adrena" (the opening theme for the TV anime *Hanazakari no Kimitachi e*) and their debut song "Into The Night." Amidst continuous fervor, the "YOASOBI NORTH AMERICA TOUR 2026 'NEVER ENDING STORIES'" reached its grand finale.
YOASOBI will hold the Asia tour "YOASOBI ASIA 10-CITY DOME & STADIUM TOUR 2026-2027 'Chowakusei'" starting in October.
Setlist
"YOASOBI NORTH AMERICA TOUR 2026 'NEVER ENDING STORIES'" August 16, 2026 (local time) at Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, USA
01. Idol
02. The Blessing
03. UNDEAD
04. PLAYERS
05. Watch me!
06. Biri-Biri
07. BABY
08. Probably
09. Halzion
10. Loving You
11. Comet
12. Orion
13. The Brave
14. Monster
15. Seventeen
16. Tracing A Dream
17. On the Stage
18. Blue
<Encore>
19. Adrena
20. Into The Night
Tour Schedule
"YOASOBI ASIA 10-CITY DOME & STADIUM TOUR 2026-2027 'Chowakusei'" Japan Dates2026-2027 “超惑星”」国内公演
Oct. 24, 2026 (Sat) Kyocera Dome Osaka, Osaka
Oct. 25, 2026 (Sun) Kyocera Dome Osaka, Osaka
Nov. 7, 2026 (Sat) Vantelin Dome Nagoya, Aichi
Nov. 8, 2026 (Sun) Vantelin Dome Nagoya, Aichi
Nov. 14, 2026 (Sat) Daiwa House Premist Dome, Hokkaido
Nov. 15, 2026 (Sun) Daiwa House Premist Dome, Hokkaido
Nov. 28, 2026 (Sat) Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka, Fukuoka
Nov. 29, 2026 (Sun) Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka, Fukuoka
Dec. 5, 2026 (Sat) Tokyo Dome, Tokyo
Dec. 6, 2026 (Sun) Tokyo Dome, Tokyo
**Source: Music Natalie**
*This content has been translated from Japanese into English using machine translation. We apologize for any mistakes in the current version, and will update accordingly.