J-pop Phenoms YOASOBI Sell Out Headline Shows in LA & SF in 30 Minutes

In addition to their upcoming Coachella debut, global J-pop sensations and phenoms YOASOBI will perform two headline shows during their time on the West Coast: in Los Angeles at Shrine Expo Hall on April 18, and San Francisco at The Warfield on April 21. Both shows powered by Crunchyroll, the global anime brand offering fans the ultimate anime experience.

Both shows have officially sold out in just 30 mins for pre-sale and 30 mins for general on sale! The record-breaking phenoms continue to dominate globally with no signs of slowing down. The smash hit song “Idol” is the #1 Song of the Year on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart. Originally released last April, the song smashed records, amassing 22 consecutive weeks in the #1 spot.

The duo will also perform at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards! The yearly awards program celebrates the fan-favorite anime series, characters, and creators across streaming, film, and music. The live ceremony on March 2 will be available to stream on YouTube and Twitch beginning at 6 P.M. JST.

YOASOBI recently unveiled an English version of their hit single “Adventure,” marking the one-year anniversary of its original Japanese release. The J-pop superstars made their U.S. debut last August at 88rising’s Head in the Clouds Festival.

About YOASOBI

Comprised of composer Ayase and vocalist ikura, YOASOBI are record-breaking international superstars in the making. Their first song, “Into The Night (Yoru ni Kakeru),” was released in November 2019. It immediately attracting attention by achieving #1 on numerous streaming charts in Japan and appearing on viral charts in several countries. In January 2023 the total plays surpassed 900 million streams marking a first in Japan. YOASOBI gained international attention and reached #1 on the Spotify charts for the Japanese Artist Most Played Internationally in 2021. The song “Monster (Kaibutsu)” was named one of the 10 Best Songs of 2021 by TIME.

In April of this year, YOASOBI’s TikTok LIVE performance achieved the highest ever viewership for a Japanese artist on the platform! It was streamed by more than 630k fans with simultaneous viewers surpassing 120k. Their first arena tour “YOASOBI ARENA TOUR 2023 ‘Denkosekka’” consisted of fourteen shows in seven cities. It had a total of 130k attendees as the duo continues to attract attention in all directions of their career.