Cody・Lee(Lee)'s first Hibiya Yaon concert sold out, a 3rd major label anniversary show where they "felt like I had become somebody"
Cody・Lee(Lee)'s solo concert "Cody・Lee(Lee) Live at Hibiya Yaon" was held yesterday, May 25, at Hibiya Kouen Dai Ongaku Dou (Hibiya Yaon) in Tokyo.

Cody・Lee(Lee) made their major label debut in 2022 with the album "Shinpakusuu to Love Letter, Soreto Yasashisa." This concert commemorated their 3rd major label anniversary and was held on the anniversary day itself. Although it was their first solo concert at Hibiya Yaon, tickets were sold out. In front of a large audience, they performed an extensive live show lasting two and a half hours.
"We're glad we made it to Yaon in time"

As their familiar opening SE (sound effect), "NOT WAR, MORE SEIKATSU," played, Hibiki Takahashi (Vo, G), Riki (G, Cho), Kei Nishima (B, Cho), and Taiki Hara (Dr, Cho) appeared with their support members, and handclaps immediately began to resonate throughout the venue. They started the live show with "Kimi no Kareshi ni Naritai." Just as they created a pleasant atmosphere in the pre-dusk Yaon, they played the intense rock tune "W.A.N.," getting the audience to move energetically. They then followed up with "Honno Kimochi Desuga!," with Cody・Lee(Lee) captivating the audience with their edgy yet clear sound. In "I'm sweet on you (BABY I LOVE YOU)," an expansive melody spread, enveloping the entire venue in an open, free atmosphere.

After expressing relief that the weather had somehow held up despite rain being forecast until a few days prior, the four members performed "Hiyashi Negi Soba." They transformed Yaon into a dance hall with their mellow sound, encouraging singalongs and handclaps while building up the audience's excitement. In "Odoru Hikari," Cody・Lee(Lee)'s characteristic vivid scene-setting and delicate guitar riffs overlapped with the unique atmosphere of the outdoor venue, stirring the audience's sentimentality. A new song was also performed in the middle of the concert, and its intense ensemble reverberated throughout the venue.

When the thick bass sound signaled the start of "Monmon," a loud cheer erupted from the audience at that moment. During the interlude, Riki, who had jumped to the front of the stage, heavily distorted his guitar, riveting the audience's gaze. During the MC segment, Nishima expressed his deep emotion at being able to perform at Hibiya Yaon, which will enter a hiatus period from October, saying, "We're glad we made it to Yaon in time." Takahashi shared his thoughts, saying, "I truly longed for this. I never thought it would sell out. Thank you very much."
"That I might have become somebody"

Towards the end of the concert, they performed "Setagaya Daita," which was released three years ago as their last indie song. The sound, melody, vocals, and chorus, blending a sentimental atmosphere with a sense of youthfulness, gently enveloped the darkening Yaon. Furthermore, "Tokyo," a song about their feelings right after moving to Tokyo, and their signature songs "Iseijin to Nettaiya" and "Wo Ai Ni" were performed. The audience enjoyed this lineup, which seemed to trace the band's journey, each in their own way—sometimes immersing themselves, sometimes shouting out.

Takahashi, while once again expressing his gratitude to the fans gathered at Yaon, also spoke of his feelings for former members, saying, "I'm grateful to Rino Ozaki, who walked with us this far, and to all the previous members. Thank you." He then reflected on his past, saying, "I've always been somewhat dominated by the feeling of 'wanting to become somebody.' But there were days when that didn't quite lead to results." "Seeing this view at Yaon today, I feel like I might have become somebody, even if just a little, and it's given me confidence. It's all thanks to everyone. Thank you," he said, showing his confidence. Lastly, Cody・Lee(Lee) performed "Yellow" and "drizzle." They single-mindedly thrashed out a roaring sound brimming with intense emotion and left the stage.
"To think we'd see a view like this"

Cody・Lee(Lee), who appeared for the encore, announced the simultaneous release of their live Blu-ray "Cody・Lee(Lee) Live at Hibiya Yaon" and new EP "SILVER," and the holding of their solo tour "Cody・Lee(Lee) SUPER GALAXY TOUR." They resumed the live show with the new song "Dansu Suru Wakusei." They once again got the audience moving with their exotic, foreign-feeling sound, bringing a cheerful atmosphere to the completely darkened Yaon. Furthermore, after announcing a solo concert at Hanamaki City Cultural Hall in Takahashi's hometown of Iwate, they performed "Sakuramachi," which is themed around his hometown, the fresh power-pop number "Namida wo Kakushite (Boys Don't Cry)," and the impulsive "When I was cityboy." During "When I was cityboy," Takahashi spoke mid-song, saying, "When I was making music in a one-room apartment in Saitama, I never imagined I'd see a view like this. I'm truly happy to be able to stand here today with such wonderful members and all of you. Thank you." They finished the live show by blasting out an intensely powerful sound. "NOT WAR, MORE SEIKATSU" played again from the empty stage, and as if guiding everyone back to their respective lives, their first Yaon concert concluded.
Setlist
"Cody・Lee(Lee) Live at Hibiya Yaon" May 25, 2025, Hibiya Park Great Music Hall (Hibiya Yaon))
01. Kimi no Kareshi ni Naritai
02. W.A.N.
03. Honno Kimochi Desuga!
04. I'm sweet on you (BABY I LOVE YOU)
05. Hiyashi Negi Soba
06. Odoru Hikari
07. LOVE SONG
08. New song (Title unannounced)
09. Monmon
10. DANCE Hentoutai
11. Setagaya Daita
12. Tokyo
13. Casper
14. Iseijin to Nettaiya
15. Wo Ai Ni
16. Yellow
17. drizzle
<Encore>
18. Dansu Suru Wakusei
19. Sakuramachi
20. Namida wo Kakushite (Boys Don't Cry)
21. When I was cityboy
Source: Music Natalie
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