.ENDRECHERI./Tsuyoshi Domoto's "learning from the past" tour delivers nostalgic numbers and contributed songs, "REBORN"
Tsuyoshi Domoto's creative project .ENDRECHERI.'s nationwide tour "REBORN" reached its finale yesterday, June 8, at Tokyo International Forum Hall A in Tokyo.

Carrying his mini-album "END RE," released this February, Domoto had been touring hall venues nationwide since April 12, just after his 46th birthday. During the approximately two-month tour, he updated the setlist and changed the content of his MCs, delivering a once-in-a-lifetime live performance each time to present "the freshest .ENDRECHERI." This article reports on the tour's semi-final performance on June 7 at Tokyo International Forum Hall A, along with comments from Domoto.
Being reborn again and again

As the scheduled time arrived and the stage was enveloped in darkness, the band members appeared, and warm applause from the audience echoed through the hall. The live performance for the day was kicked off by the striking guitar playing of Tomoyasu Takeuchi (G). Domoto, appearing as if guided by the sound, also picked up a guitar and first raised the venue's excitement level with "Chance Comes Knocking.," which repeats "Higher." As the last phrase rang out, the tour title "REBORN" boldly appeared on stage, and Domoto, dressed in a gold-based outfit, was revealed to the audience.


"Life is only once, but people can be reborn many times. Please be reborn again and again at this live show." Domoto, who verbalized the tour's theme "REBORN," narrowed his eyes at the exquisite harmony woven by chorus singers Yuho and Chica, and starting with "Let's Get FUNKASY!!!," moved into a block incorporating the essence of funk music from the 1960s to the 80s. "White DRAGON," featuring a guitar session with Takeuchi; "Ai get Bōdō Sekai!!!," with its impressive glittering synth sound by Yuta Ikeda (Key / BREIMEN); and "The Rainbow Star," which, as its title suggests, unfolds a colorful and grand soundscape—numbers Domoto released in his 20s were performed with visual productions that embodied the songs' worlds and a mature band sound. In line with the tour's "REBORN" theme, the audience watched lovingly as Domoto breathed new life into past songs and delivered them vibrantly. Following this block, which could be described as "learning from the past," was a section composed of numbers from his latest work "END RE": "ENDRECHERI_Brother," "Dr. Ancient Funkish," and "REborn." By naturally coexisting songs he made nearly 20 years ago with the latest .ENDRECHERI. numbers, Domoto expressed the universal message dwelling in .ENDRECHERI.'s music through singing, rapping, and guitar playing.
Diverse "love" shown through self-covers

This tour incorporated many attempts that only the current .ENDRECHERI. could realize. Among them, what surprised fans was a block where he sang various songs about "LOVE (愛)," including songs he provided to other artists. Here, Domoto touched upon "Never Ending Love," which he wrote for Jesse of SixTONES, and immediately after saying, "Jesse-san, who just loves me so much," he continued with a joking MC, "Kyonshi-san says he loves me too much, so I think it might be a lie. Besides, he's so tall, it's hard to stick a talisman on him." Then, he thrilled the venue by sharing an episode about Takuya Kimura, for whom he provided "Crazy in Love," who, after a co-performance, coolly left saying only, "Tsuyoshi, thanks."


There was also a moment where he spoke with a gentle expression about episodes of continued interaction with old acquaintances, seniors, and juniors even after advancing into a new field in 2024. After thoroughly warming up the audience with an MC featuring his characteristic Kansai-style talk, full of jokes, while receiving retorts from band members, Domoto first sang the love song "super special love," which has a glamorous presence within "END RE," in a sweet voice. After captivating the audience, he passionately sang "Never Ending Love," a song about grand and earnest love, and "Crazy in Love," blending his cool voice with a sound full of groove, knocking out the venue with his rich expressiveness. Furthermore, as if making a final spurt, Domoto delivered "Super funk market," which repeats the positive messages "Let out the scent of life" and "Live in the now," and passionately performed "Crystal light" amidst flying lasers and beautiful crystal visuals appearing on the screen. As the dynamic outro resonated, the word "REBORN" shone brilliantly on the screen at the end, just as in the opening.
Nostalgic songs also on the "REBORN" theme


After the main set, packed with one topic after another, the encore began gently with "Machi...." In the dim light, Domoto, dressed in an outfit boldly adorned with his own song titles, sang as if savoring each word of the lyrics with a gentle voice, as if reflecting on his past self. As if resonating with his voice, lights slowly shone one by one from the floor towards the ceiling. As the song concluded, a cityscape bathed in moonlight appeared behind him. While leaving a deep lingering feeling and seeming to move to the next song... it appeared the change in procedure hadn't been shared with the band members, and the performance stopped like a comedy skit. Domoto, while laughingly retorting to Takeuchi, the culprit, "We're not a comic band!", also enjoyed the mishap, saying, "This is also live." Then, he announced, "The song I'm about to sing is quite nostalgic. I'll sing a rare song," and surprised the audience by starting to sing "Koi," performed for the first time on this tour.

Bathed in the excited atmosphere rising from the audience, Domoto explained, "It's quite nostalgic, isn't it? It's not that I disliked it and didn't sing it; the timing just wasn't right. This time, I tried singing it with a new arrangement under the 'REBORN' theme." He added, "This is also a nostalgic song. It's been so long, I almost wondered whose song it was," and then moved on to "Kizu no Ue ni wa Akai BLOOD" as crimson lights dyed the stage. The phrase "Owari to Iu Hajimari o Susunde Shimaō" (Let's proceed with the beginning called the end) was perfectly suited for a tour named "REBORN." For this song, audience photography was permitted, and fans captured on their smartphones Domoto's captivating performance, as if surrendering to the sophisticated arrangement.
Funk is about not seeking meaning

About two and a half hours had passed by this point, but the real .ENDRECHERI. live show was just beginning. He re-entered funk mode with "Zatsumi," a collaboration song with the revered George Clinton, who saved his life. Domoto declared, "Funk is persistent and incomprehensible. Funk is about not seeking meaning! The musicians will persistently, persistently let out the scent of life," and then, kicking off with his own guitar solo, embarked on an approximately 40-minute free session "journey" involving not only the performers on stage like band members and chorus singers, but also the lighting and visual effects staff, and the 5,000 audience members. Takeuchi delivered a nimble freestyle rap, Yoshio Kishida (Dr) enjoyed call-and-response with the audience while drumming, and Ikeda paraded around the stage with a shoulder keyboard, each showcasing their individuality and energizing the stage. Behind them, various effects were projected in time with the band's music, visually entertaining the audience.

Then, as the session's excitement built, it moved to a part where the audience took center stage. Here, Domoto requested the audience to sing a phrase from Ikuzo Yoshi's representative song "Ora Tokyo sa Iguda," which he had frequently mentioned during the main set's MC. The 5,000 audience members sang "Ora konna mura iyada" (We hate this village), sometimes loudly, sometimes quietly in the dark. To this surreal scene, Domoto muttered, "What are you guys doing...?" and there was also a moment where he sent a mysterious cheer, "When life is tough, when things are hard, please remember this time." Furthermore, as the session neared its end, Domoto, holding his guitar, descended into the audience, exchanging smiles with fans and hyping up the live show's climax. Finally, Domoto offered words of support and encouragement to the fans. Saying, "Thank you for so much love today," with an affectionate expression, he reluctantly left the stage.
Additionally, the tour finale is being archive streamed on OPENREC.tv until 11:59 p.m. on July 6. Also, it was announced at the finale that the "Hōnō Ensō (dedicatory performance)" at Heian Jingu Shrine in Kyoto, which was canceled last year due to an approaching typhoon, will be held from Sept. 19 to 21.
Tsuyoshi Domoto Comments
Thoughts on reaching the tour finale

The reason I feel like the finale arrives in the blink of an eye every year is because it's a continuous series of happiness filled with smiles. While singing is also a battle with myself, I was able to smile a lot because all of you were there. Standing on stage in a venue sparkling with the love of supportive fans, band members, and staff, and being able to live in that warmth, my heart is full of happiness. Thank you very much.
Message to the fans
Thank you for coming to see me in various places again this year! I am very happy that I was able to create many memories with all of you. I am happy that we could connect in this once-in-a-lifetime journey and make many smiles bloom.
The tour has reached its finale. I will continue to create various meeting places from now on, so please come and visit again then. I love you all. Thank you.
Thoughts on the Heian Jingu Shrine performance
I am happy to have this connection again this year.
As history transitions, I wish to offer a dedicatory performance, praying for peace, while holding the meaning of marking "time" and gratitude in both hands.
Please come and visit this mystical space, a place where the sky above and your heart can connect.
Setlist
.ENDRECHERI. "REBORN" June 7, 2025, Tokyo International Forum Hall A
01. Chance Comes Knocking.
02. cho.main session
03. Let's Get FUNKASY!!!
04. White DRAGON
05. Ai get Bōdō Sekai!!!
06. The Rainbow Star
07. ENDRECHERI_Brother
08. Dr. Ancient Funkish
09. REborn
10. super special love
11. Never Ending Love
12. Crazy in Love
13. Super funk market
14. Crystal light
<Encore>
15. Machi....
16. Koi
17. Kizu no Ue ni wa Akai BLOOD
18. Zatsumi
19. 4 10 cake
Performance Information
Heian Jingu Hōnō Ensō 2025
Sept. 19, 2025 (Friday) Kyoto Prefecture, Heian Jingu Shrine
Sept. 20, 2025 (Saturday) Kyoto Prefecture, Heian Jingu Shrine
Sept. 21, 2025 (Sunday) Kyoto Prefecture, Heian Jingu Shrine
Source: Music Natalie
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