LUNA SEA, one of Japan's most iconic rock bands, have kicked off their national tour “LUNA SEA TOUR 2026 UNENDING JOURNEY -FOREVER-” with a historic hometown show in Hadano, Kanagawa on May 29 — the band's first-ever performance in their birthplace. During the concert, vocalist RYUICHI announced an additional arena run, “LUNA SEA TOUR 2026 UNENDING JOURNEY -TO RISE-,” set for December.
Tour Details
The newly announced arena shows will take place:
- December 12 (Sat) — World Memorial Hall, Hyogo (Kobe)
- December 13 (Sun) — World Memorial Hall, Hyogo (Kobe)
- December 19 (Sat) — Ariake Arena, Tokyo
- December 20 (Sun) — Ariake Arena, Tokyo
Ticket details for the official fan club SLAVE's advance lottery reservations will be announced shortly.
Hometown Triumph
The Hadano concert marks an emotional milestone for the band, who formed in the Kanagawa prefecture city in the late 1980s before rising to nationwide fame. Despite selling out Tokyo Dome and Yokohama Stadium multiple times over their decades-long career, LUNA SEA had never performed in their hometown until tonight. The setlist drew from across their extensive catalog, spanning from their early indie days to recent material.
About LUNA SEA
Formed in 1989, LUNA SEA consists of RYUICHI (vocals), SUGIZO (guitar, violin), INORAN (guitar), J (bass), and Shinya (drums). They debuted under YOSHIKI's (X JAPAN) Extasy Records in 1991, followed by a major debut in 1992 with the album “IMAGE.” The band's 1994 single “ROSIER” became a long-running hit, establishing them as one of Japan's premier rock acts. After announcing their “final chapter” in 2000, they reunited in 2007 and fully rebooted in 2010. 2026 marks their continued journey as enduring legends of Japanese visual kei and rock.
Community Reception
The hometown show and arena announcement generated nearly 2,000 interactions on Natalie and strong engagement on social media. Fans on Twitter expressed emotional reactions to the historic Hadano show, with many noting the significance of the band finally playing their hometown after 35+ years. The December arena dates have sparked anticipation, with speculation about potential special guests and setlists for the TO RISE extension. LUNA SEA's enduring popularity was evident in the rapid fan response, with many SLAVE members already coordinating their attendance for both the Kobe and Tokyo runs.