Hitorie's nationwide tour concludes in Roppongi, perfecting the world of their album "Friend Chord" with explosive sound
The final performance of Hitorie's nationwide tour, "Hitorie Freaky Friendship Tour 2025," was held on June 22 at EX THEATER ROPPONGI in Tokyo.

A "wicked game" unfolded in Roppongi
Hitorie embarked on this 13-show nationwide tour, "Freaky Friendship Tour," in support of their album "Friend Chord," released in January of this year to commemorate the 10th anniversary of their major debut. This was Hitorie's first live performance at EX THEATER ROPPONGI since their suddenly audience-less live stream in January 2021, held due to the state of emergency declared amidst the spread of COVID-19. It was their first concert there with an audience in seven years, since their "UNKNOWN-TOUR 2018 'Loveless'" tour in 2018.

The opening number was "Tanbi Uta," which is also the first track on the album. Lyrics expressing their feelings about live shows were delivered with a roaring sound, uniting the stage and the floor, creating an atmosphere fitting for the start of a "wicked game" as per the lyrics. Next, following a dynamic series of tom-tom hits by yumao (Dr), they launched into "Juggernaut." Sharp handclaps from the audience and calls in response to Shinoda's (Vo, G) incitement echoed throughout, rapidly raising the temperature in the venue.

Following Shinoda's shout, "Let's give it our all! EX THEATER ROPPONGI, with an audience for the first time since 2018. Let's etch it in here, our three minutes and 29 seconds!" they moved into "3-bun 29-byō." For the frenzied floor, the trio performed "Quadrilateral Vase" from "Friend Chord," followed by fan-favorites "World's End Dancehall" and "Garan Ikaga Mae Zero Banchi" in quick succession. Then, again from "Friend Chord," they delivered "Tsuki o Miru Tabi Omoibito," shifting the venue's mood to a relaxed and melancholic atmosphere. During an MC segment, Shinoda joked about the Roppongi location, making the audience laugh: "Looking at the floor, it seems like a lot of people who don't have much connection to Roppongi have gathered (laughs), but you must have been excited coming here, right?"
The floor that day was "proof that we've all run through it together"

After warming up the floor, Shinoda showed his fighting spirit, saying, "I'm planning to wring out every last bit of energy so you can't even go home properly," and then briskly sang "SLEEPWALK" and "Shadowpray." The highlight of the middle section was "Oyasuminasai," performed from "Friend Chord." The audience listened intently, as if forgetting themselves, to the magnificent ensemble played by the three members, which lasted over six minutes.
Shinoda looked out at the venue and reflected on the 2018 and 2021 shows, "This is the second time I've seen EX THEATER packed like this with people... last time, there was no one. We did two days with no one here (laughs)." While expressing his frustration about the previous audience-less performance, he also shared his thoughts on the days since the COVID-19 pandemic: "I feel happy to be able to do a solo live show for an album release tour in the proper way like this. Hitorie never stopped making albums and touring, which is, in a way, typical rock band behavior, even with various restrictions. I'm convinced that we continued for days like this. I think it's proof that we've all run through it together." Then, he shouted, "The album is completed by playing it with explosive sound! Let's complete it together today!" and delivered the intricate soundscape of "Never Understand."

Following an aggressive bass solo from Igarashi (B), "Odoru Mannequin, Utau Ahō" and then "NOTOK" were dropped, causing the venue's excitement to surge again. Shinoda's words, "There's a song we played here in 2018 too. I want to hear everyone's voices, enough to surpass that moment. Can you lend me your strength?" led into "Unknown Mother Goose." Shinoda, Igarashi, and yumao, who stood up from his drum set, listened with deeply moved expressions to the loud singalong from the audience. The final number, like the album, was "Blue Spring Punk." The live show concluded with its exhilarating, fast-paced sound.
First-ever hall solo concert confirmed for 2026

Before the encore, when asked about his feelings on the tour finale in his hometown of Tokyo, yumao expressed his joy, "We only get to do bigger shows in Tokyo about twice a year, so I'm happy. Over the past two years, we've had more opportunities to play overseas and gain experience, so I think we're able to bring a lot of things back to Tokyo." Next, Igarashi, prompted by Shinoda to take the mic, stated with a calm expression, "When we tour from early spring, there are good things and bad things. The good thing is that Shinoda stopped doing MCs where he says, 'I'm sweating like crazy.' The bad thing is that then he only started talking about the weather," making Shinoda laugh wryly and say, "The way he says that, isn't it something?"

Once the audience's laughter died down, Shinoda continued, "There's a scene I remember when I come to this venue. I dedicate this to the photo of the four of us taken with the cherry blossoms right behind here," and sang "Sakura no Itsuka." Laser lights resembling falling petals flickered on stage, creating a moving spectacle. During "Gekijōgai" and the following "High Gain," the loudest chorus of the day echoed through the venue. The moment the song broke for the outro, an announcement was displayed behind the stage: Hitorie's first-ever hall solo concert would be held on Feb. 26, 2026, at LINE CUBE SHIBUYA (Shibuya Public Hall) in Tokyo. The tour final concluded with tremendous cheers from the floor.
Advance ticket reservations for the hall solo concert "HITORI-ESCAPE IN THE CUBE" are being accepted on their official mobile site "HITORI-ATELIER" until June 30. Official website advance reservations will also begin on July 5 at noon.
Setlist
"Hitorie Freaky Friendship Tour 2025" June 22, 2025, EX THEATER ROPPONGI
01. Tanbi Uta
02. Juggernaut
03. On The Frontline
04. 3-bun 29-byō
05. Quadrilateral Vase
06. World's End Dancehall
07. Garan Ikaga Mae Zero Banchi
08. daybreak seeker
09. Tsuki o Miru Tabi Omoibito
10. SLEEPWALK
11. Shadowpray
12. Oyasuminasai
13. Never Understand
14. Odoru Mannequin, Utau Ahō
15. NOTOK
16. Unknown Mother Goose
17. Blue Spring Punk
<Encore>
18. Sakura no Itsuka
19. Gekijōgai
20. High Gain
Event Information
HITORI-ESCAPE IN THE CUBE
Feb. 23, 2026 (Monday, Holiday) LINE CUBE SHIBUYA (Shibuya Public Hall), Tokyo
Source: Music Natalie
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