From a 5.5-tatami-mat room to the Budokan! imase's first Budokan concert a grand finale: "It became the best day ever"
imase's solo concert "imase LIVE 'Have a nice day' in NIPPON BUDOKAN" was held on July 25 at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo.

Less than a year after starting his music career, imase's popularity ignited on TikTok, and with the viral hit "NIGHT DANCER" released in 2022, he quickly became one of the defining artists of the Reiwa era. Continuing his momentum into this year with a series of live shows and releases, he stood on the Budokan stage for the first time on this day, delivering a radiant performance of 23 songs.
Today, I have just one goal
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The opening featured a video on the venue's screen showing imase's routine from waking up to working on his DAW, shot from a first-person perspective. Linking with the video's content, imase, seated in a chair, appeared on a sub-stage at the end of a runway extending from the main stage, and kicked off the concert with "Analog Life" while playing a pad. For "NIGHT DANCER," which drew exceptionally loud cheers, he welcomed the dance crew Hoodie fam for an energetic stage performance, instantly enveloping the Budokan in a dazzling atmosphere like a dance floor. Shifting from that warm mood, during "LIT," imase fired up the crowd, shouting, "Is that all you've got, Nippon Budokan?! It'll be over before you know it! Can you get fired up!?" and thrilled the venue with an aggressive performance alongside a live band.
"Today, I have just one goal. And that is to make it a 'good day' for everyone, and for myself. Let's all live this day, this time, this moment, right now, to the fullest and enjoy it," imase called out, before resuming his performance with "Shine Out." He then delivered a string of numbers incorporating elements of EDM, 2-step, and hip-hop. During "Nagisa" and "Heroine," he energized the audience with a powerful, full-body performance, jumping and waving towels along with the crowd.
In the middle of the show, imase and his support members moved to the sub-stage for an acoustic session. Going beyond a simple acoustic setup, they delivered "I say bye" and "Demo ne, Tamani wa" in a calm mood, with a fresh approach that included electronic drums and an electric piano. Returning to the main stage, they performed "Tohiko" with a noisy arrangement unique to a live setting. Continuing with that momentum, they unleashed the powerful rock number "Dried Flower," showing a darker side different from his usual gentle image.
A finale with laughter and tears
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When imase revealed that the show was nearing its end, disappointed sounds of "Ehh?" rose from the audience. While jokingly retorting to an unreasonable request from a fan to "Start over from the beginning!", imase addressed the crowd, saying, "There aren't many songs left, so I'd be happy if you could listen carefully without missing a single one and enjoy them together with me." Following these words, they performed "EGOIST." From this song onward, a brass section joined in, adding even more splendor to the Budokan stage. During "FRIENDS!!!", there was a special surprise unique to the day, with imase using a bazooka to launch presents into the audience. Surprised by the unexpected range that reached from the sub-stage in the center of the venue all the way to the second-floor seats, imase exclaimed, "It flies that far?! Ehh?!", filling the venue with laughter.
"Everyone, did you have a good day? Thanks to all of you, it became the best day for me. Thank you very much," imase said, expressing his gratitude to the fans. He shared his thoughts, "I think there are days in life that feel like the worst. But I think that's okay. I believe it's wonderful just to be able to live with the hope that 'Tomorrow will be a good day.' When I look back on a life lived that way, I'm sure that even the worst days of my life will feel very fulfilling and have become wonderful days for me." The last song of the main set was his debut song "Have a nice day," which also gave the concert its title. As imase, at times choking up with tears, called out, "Let's sing together," a powerful chorus from the fans echoed throughout the Budokan.
Thanks to everyone, it was a good day


During the encore, imase announced the release of his first-ever photobook, then thrilled the venue by performing his newly released song "Mr. Moonlight." Hailing from Gifu, he reflected on his career, which began with making music in a 5.5-tatami-mat room and posting it on social media. With an emotional expression, he said, "I truly never expected that I would be able to perform live at the Budokan. I feel that this is a truly happy thing." And for the final song, he passionately sang "BONSAI," which he said was the first time he had written lyrics about himself. He expressed his gratitude to the fans, saying, "Thanks to all of you, it became a really great day. Let's definitely meet again in good health," and left the stage, which was filled with a sense of happiness.
Setlist
imase "imase LIVE 'Have a nice day' in NIPPON BUDOKAN" July 25, 2025 - Nippon Budokan
01. Analog Life
02. Metro City
03. NIGHT DANCER
04. LIT
05. Shine Out
06. Rainy Driver
07. Pale Rain
08. Wakusei Romance
09. Nagisa
10. Heroine
11. I say bye
12. Demo ne, Tamani wa
13. Tohiko
14. Dried Flower
15. Namae no nai Hibi
16. Outline
17. EGOIST
18. Utopia
19. FRIENDS!!!
20. Happy Order?
21. Have a nice day
<Encore>
22. Mr. Moonlight
23. BONSAI
Source: Music Natalie
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