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『KEIKO LIVE in the DARK -2026 planetarium- K024〜K025』

Today, Keiko held her two Planetarium Live Shows at Konica Minolta Planetarium Tenku. Wakana and Hikaru came to support Keiko at the event 💙🖤🤍 Tweet by Keiko | Tweet by Hikaru | Tweet by Wakana

Setlist (Source) 1. planetarium 2. Miagete Goran Yoru no Hoshi wo (Cover) 3. Kimi no Sukina Uta 4. Arrietty's Song (Cover/Kalafina) 5. 1st Kimi wo Nosete (Cover) / 2nd Itsumo Nando Demo (Cover) 6. moonfesta (Kalafina) 7. Hitori Janai Kara 8. Michite Hakakeru 9. Burn in the Wind ~Episode Song~ (NEW) 10. Burn in the Wind 11. Chosho (Cover) 12. Manten (Kalafina) 13. YOUR

『KEIKO LIVE in the DARK -2026 planetarium- K026〜K027』

Tickets for "KEIKO LIVE in the DARK -2026 planetarium- K024〜K025," held today on July 10th, 2026, sold out immediately upon general release. In response to the many requests from fans who were unable to secure tickets, an encore performance, "KEIKO LIVE in the DARK -2026 planetarium- K026〜K027," has been scheduled for September 8th, 2026.

As the event title suggests, this live will be a unique performance in which the audience can enjoy live music in complete darkness while watching a planetarium projection. Keiko will once again be accompanied by her guitarist Yas Nakajima as well as keyboardist Hirotaka Sakurada to allow for a very simple arrangement that will highlight Keiko’s singing and the beautiful starry sky. ※Please take into account that the venue is very dark so there will be many instances in which the audience will not be able to see the stage/artist. ※This live will be an encore performance of the show held in July. There are no plans to change the setlist or staging.

Title:  『KEIKO LIVE in the DARK -2026 planetarium- K026〜K027』 Date: 2026/09/08 (Fri) 1st stage | 18:30 Start (18:00 Open) 2nd stage | 20:30 Start (20:00 Open) Venue: Konica Minolta Planetarium Tenku Ticketing Platform: Ticket Board (foreigner friendly) Regular Seat: 8,500円 | Crescent Seat: 18,500円 (for 2 people) KEIKO Official Fan Club Ticket Lottery: 26/07/11 ～ 26/07/20 General Ticket Sale: 2026/08/01~ (first come, first served) ※For both the lottery as well as the general sale, please be sure to read the notes on Ticket Board before applying. You will need to register as a member (free of charge) to use Ticket Board. Event Homepage: https://planetarium.konicaminolta.jp/livedark/keiko2026en/

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2026/06/10 Blog post by Wakana おしゃべりガーデン第33回目‼️〜みんなのコレクションと若奈軒とお知らせと！〜

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Talk Garden Vol.#33‼️〜Everyone's Collections & Wakana Series & Announcement！〜

Today, I uploaded the 33rd episode of "Wakana's Talk Garden"! ＼＼\٩( 'ω' )و //／／

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This month's talk theme was, "Tell me what you collect, or have collected!" ♪ I received so many messages from everyone! Thank you everyone for sharing your favourite things! 🥺✨There was a wide variety, from classic collection items to things I'd never heard of, I was incredibly fascinated! What I realised is that collecting requires patience. 😳Little by little, over time, occasionally looking at what you've collected, cherishing and waiting for the next time you'll encounter a new item for your collection…I feel that enjoying that time is the true joy of collecting. 😊

I tend to be extreme; in the past, I used to be obsessed with wanting to complete a collection all at once *laughs* But now I understand everyone's feelings better and appreciate the joy of working towards a goal little by little! I think it's probably since I started growing plants 🤔As my collection gradually grows, I'm deeply moved and touched by the realisation that I am actually nurturing so many plant babies…😂Those moments are super precious! ♡

Thank you to everyone who submitted entries! By the way, this month's "Wakana's Leaves 🌱" corner features my agave, nicknamed "Mama Agave"! (This is a photo of Mama Agave) In my opinion, she's absolutely massive 😂I recently moved her around a bit so now she looks even bigger 🌴Her leaves are a truly beautiful green…😍They are so glossy ✨The main reason for the name "Mama Agave" is that I now have another agave at home, ↓It's so small and cute ♡ The other reason for calling her "Mama Agave" is the fact that she has grown so much so her name also carries a Mother Earth-like meaning 😂

Also, look at that "thorn at the tip" I was talking about!! Isn't it a really big thorn?? It would hurt if that pricked a human, right?? It's super sharp!! So, I always cut off just the tip. After researching, it seems the reason for this thorny shape is a form of "self-defense" to protect itself from herbivores and other animals that live in arid regions. Fun fact, in the past, humans have used this plant as a sort of everyday tool due to its sharpness! 😳They really can be used as needles… that's amazing! (°_°)🪡 Mother Agave has grown tremendously since coming to my home (about 9 years ago), and she's still growing! 🌴If she reaches the ceiling, I'll have to rethink where to put her! 😅

Now, regarding "Wakana's Talk Garden," I'll be taking a break next month. 🌛✨Next month will be dedicated to FC magazine submissions again, so I'd love for everyone to participate in the member-only project! ＼(^o^)／

Since I have a live performance at Meguro Blues Alley Japan on August 5th, I'd love for everyone to share their impressions of the show so I'll be slightly adjusting the deadline for submissions and broadcast date for the upcoming podcast episode! I'll announce the exact details later, so please wait! The next episode, #34th of "Wakana's Talk Garden," is scheduled to be released on August 15th!! ･:+.(( °ω° ))/.:+:

Last but not least I would like to share some photos but I haven't really taken any of myself lately…Here are some fun photos from last month's live rehearsal 📸Why am I striking this pose? A Y-balance! It's so precise it's almost funny 😂 And at the smug expression on my face.

That's all for today! Until next time! ☆( '▽')/

＊＊＊Wakana＊＊＊

Wakana’s Talk Garden #33

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The podcast will be on hiatus until August so fan club members can focus on submissions for the next fan club magazine. The talk topics for episode #34 will be announced on the blog on July 10th. One of the topics will include impressions from the August 5th live performance, so the release date for the podcast will be changed from August 10 to August 15, 2026.

The submission deadline is 08/08.

2026/06/25 Blog post by Wakana 会報誌会員企画テーマ発表‼︎〜夏のヒトコマ大募集とキキと猫〜

FC Magazine Member Only Topic‼︎〜Submissions for Summer Moments & Kiki & Cats〜

I went to see 'Kiki's Delivery Service IMAX' on its opening day the other day!! ＼＼\\٩( 'ω' )و //／／ (Sorry, I was so happy and excited that I took way too many pictures, so please take a look.) The pamphlet is a 2022 reprint, but the content is the same as the 1989 version! Just little old me showing off my pamphlet *laughs* I finally got a poster at the theater, something I couldn't do with 'Princess Mononoke'!! It really is a wonderful film...😭✨ At the beginning, when Kiki sets off on her journey, her neighbours come to see her off, and her friends cheer her on. I cried again at the scene where they cheer her on, "Go go Kiki!! Go go Kiki!!" 😂 After this, Kiki experiences many things, meets many people, and learns about emotions and parts of herself she never knew before, but it makes you realise how much she was loved and watched over by so many people throughout her life. Because she grew up in such a loving environment, Kiki was surprised and hurt by her first experience of city life, and faced many hardships. But I think Kiki, who lives by the motto "Always remember to smile," is truly such a wonderful character. Until now, Kiki had taken love for granted. She could fly without thinking, and I think she had always clearly expressed her will. But when she started comparing herself to others, when she lost confidence in herself, she didn't know how to fly anymore. I just couldn't watch this scene without crying...😭😭 Seeing her anxiety about herself, her jealousy of Tombo, and all sorts of emotions all jumbled together...😭 But what really stood out to me this time was Tombo's line. "It might not be fun for you, but I think it would be putting your talents to work. That's wonderful" How much Kiki was saved by those words...😢 Tombo, you're such a good person! (But I also enjoyed mentally replacing their conversation with that of Kid and Conan 😂) Of course, I also loved Ursula's "special scene." When Kiki confides in Ursula about not being able to fly anymore, Ursula says, "Sometimes I'm unable to paint a thing." Kiki asks, "But then what? What happens??" "Maybe you should just take a break.." When Ursula answers that, I just burst into tears 😭 "Take long walks. Look at the scenery. Doze off at noon. Don't even think about flying. And then, pretty soon, you'll be flying again.." Ugh, Ursula, please be my friend 😭 Sorry, this got long *laughs*

Anyway, I cried from beginning to end 😢 My Ghibli-loving friend who went to see it with me was also crying the whole time 😂 (By the way, all the photos were taken after the movie! My eyes were all swollen!!) I want to see it again while it's still showing! I want everyone to see it!

Hello everyone, this is Wakana (0￣▽￣0)／

That was a really long introduction *laughs* Anyway, today I finally announced the topic for the next member contribution corner of my fan club magazine ! ＼＼\\٩( 'ω' )و //／／ This issue's project is dedicated to a special "Summer Moments Photo Contest"!!! 📸 Please share "your favourite summer moments" with me! ＼(^o^)／ It can be anything from "a memorable summer snapshot from a long time ago" to "the latest summer snapshot from this year," anything is fine♪ Please send me your photos☆ The application form is here! ↓↓↓ http://wakana-fc.jp/contents/1084302

The deadline is July 12th (Sunday)! I'll be waiting for your submissions!! 🥳🎉 So, here's a recent summer moment from me! My grandpa's cats!! They're so cute... Wow, their eyes are so big! 😳♡ ↑Kinako-chan, ↓Anko-chan 🥰 They're adorable...😭💕 Their facial and body markings are so cute 😭💕 Their names are cute too 😭💕 (basically everything is cute) Why is a cat's body so smooth and shiny? ✨🥺✨ I was so healed just playing with them for ages 🥰 Let's play again soon~🐱

That's all for now! Until next time~☆( *'▽'*)/

＊＊＊Wakana＊＊＊

2026/06/19 Instagram post by Wakana (Source)

2026/06/30 Blog post by Wakana 帰福!!〜福岡と博多と天神と〜

Back in Fukuoka!!〜Fukuoka & Hakata & Tenjin〜

The other day, my manager, Sato-san, took this photo for me after work 📸 A look of relief is on my face after finishing a job 😚 (After this, the fast food restaurant closed much earlier than usual for some reason, and we were kicked out.)

Hello, this is Wakana (0￣▽￣0)／

A few days ago, I went back to Fukuoka for the first time in a while 🥳🎉 Fukuoka Airport! Hakata Station! This time, it was a trip for personal reasons, but also for a fan club magazine shoot, so I had a really packed schedule 😂 The number one mistake people from outside the prefecture often make is calling it "Fukuoka Station." It's "Hakata Station," right? ☺️ The second most common mistake is calling it "Hakata Airport." It's "Fukuoka Airport," right? ☺️ (Side note: My manager Sugawa-san flew to Fukuoka with me, she still can't tell the difference between Hakata Station and Tenjin.) That Fukuoka trip was truly an unusual adventure! 🤣 Please wait for the next issue of my fan club magazine for more details! ♡ Until then, I'll be posting photos little by little! ＼＼\\٩( 'ω' )و //／／

This time, I finally got something I've wanted for a long time!! A Goshuincho (a stamp book)!! Everyone in the podcast submissions always talks about Goshuincho, so I've become very interested in them recently. Of course, I knew about the existence of Goshuincho, but I didn't know how to get the stamps, or where to get them... I was ignorant! 💦 This time, I went to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine for the first time in a while, and I found this stylish Goshuincho at BEAMS! Can you see it? It says "DAZAIFU" on it ✏️ I thought the bold red was cool, so I bought it. I went with a friend's family, and we all wandered around looking for the stamp area (none of us had ever owned a goshuincho before), but we finally got our goshuin stamps...!! They placed them so carefully, one by one...🥹 I was so moved 😂✨ More details will be in the newsletter~🌿

Now, I am still accepting submissions for my fan club magazine member project! ＼＼\\٩( 'ω' )و //／／ This time's project is: 【Summer Moments Photo Contest】!!! 📸 Please share your best "Summer Snapshots"!!＼(^o^)／ Anything is fine♪ ↓↓↓ http://wakana-fc.jp/contents/1084302

The deadline is July 12th (Sunday)! ! I'll be waiting for your submissions!🥳🎉

And that's all for today! Until next time~☆( *'▽'*)/

＊＊＊Wakana＊＊＊

206/06/29 Instagram post by Wakana (Source)

2026/07/10 Blog post by Wakana 次回の『おしゃべりガーデン』は8月15日!!〜旅のお供と芋けんぴ🍠〜

Next Podcast Episode on Aug 15!!〜Travel Essentials & Sweet Potato Fries🍠〜

Photos from Fukuoka 📸 I went to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine with my best friend from elementary school (Ayu-chan) and her family, and we stopped at a sweet potato snack shop along the way! ! 🍠🍠🍠 She said, "It's super delicious! You should buy some as a souvenir from Fukuoka!", so I happily went shopping♪ I even got to sample some freshly made ones, and they were absolutely delicious! I bought a lot! ...But after I bought them, I realized something when looking at the package. They're a specialty of Kochi Prefecture!🤣🤣 Ayu-chan?? 😂 They have nothing to do with Fukuoka, do they? 😂 Well, they're delicious, so it's not a problem at all! ! 😂 We all thought they were a Fukuoka specialty, so I guess it's fine to just call them a Fukuoka specialty! ＼＼\\٩( 'ω' )و //／／ (Great story, isn't it?😂)

Hello everyone, this is Wakana! (0￣▽￣0)／

Even more interestingly, this Imoya Kinjiro shop also has a store in Tokyo! 😂 I could have bought them anytime! (Of course, I still handed them out to everyone around me saying, "A specialty sweet potato souvenir from Fukuoka! 🍠" They all looked at me like I was crazy😂)

Now everyone, the 10th of every month is usually the upload day for my podcast 'Wakana's Talk Garden'! ...But as mentioned before, I am taking a break this month! 😴💤 The next episode is scheduled to be uploaded on the 15th of next month! ♪＼(^o^)／ Today I'd like to announce the "talk theme" for next month's 'Talk Garden'! ! ! ! ＼＼\\٩( 'ω' )و //／／ The topic for next month's August 15th episode is... 【Tell me about your "travel essentials"!!】 ＼(^o^)／

When I went to Fukuoka the other day, I packed my suitcase full of things that I absolutely couldn't compromise on!! For me, first of all, I always bring my favourite pajamas (*^^*) Also, since I always grind my own coffee beans in the morning, I grind enough for the number of days I'm traveling and put it in small Ziploc bags ☕ (When it's too much trouble or I don't have time, I bring drip coffee from my favourite place for the number of days I'm traveling) And the things that take up the most space in my suitcase are clothes and skincare products! When it comes to clothes, if I'm also working, I bring enough for the number of days plus a little extra 👘👚 For skincare, I always portion out my usual products, of course, but I also bring extra facial masks, and of course, my favorite YA-MAN beauty device!😆 I also pack my usual shampoo and conditioner! (I use a lot for my long hair, so it's heavy!) I used to bring a pillow when I traveled abroad 😂 I think everyone has their own essentials, right?☺️ Please tell me about your preferences!! ↓↓↓Submit your messages here✉️ https://wakana-fc.jp/answers/botanical_oshaberi_34/new

Also, I have a live performance at Meguro Blues Alley Japan on August 5th, so if you're coming, I'd love to hear your thoughts on the show!!♪🎹🎤🎶 We have created a section for comments, so please write your thoughts about the live show there!! 🤗✏️

The submission period is a little longer than usual! The deadline is August 8th (Saturday)! ＼(^o^)／ August 8th!! August 8th!! I'll be waiting for your messages!! 👏👏👏

That's all for today♪ Until next time~☆( *'▽'*)/

＊＊＊Wakana＊＊＊

2026/07/07 Instagram post by Wakana (Source)

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『Hikaru B-day LIVE 2026 -ROUND-』 Tokyo

Hikaru finished her nationwide tour today with a special birthday live! Wakana and Keiko were also there to support her. Tweet by Keiko | Tweet by Wakana | Tweet by Hikaru | Tweet by Yumi | Tweet by Kenta Kusanagi | Tweet by Marina | Tweet by DJ Miu

May 31st (Sun) Chiba, Inage K’S DREAM June 6th (Sat) Niigata, Live Hall GOLDEN PIGS RED STAGE June 13th (Sat) Akita, Akita Club SWINDLE June 20th (Sat) Yamaguchi, LIVE rise SHUNAN June 27th (Sat) Okinawa, Live House Sakurazaka Central July 2nd (Thu) Tokyo, duo MUSIC EXCHANGE

Setlist (Source & Source) Chiba/Okinawa/Tokyo/Akita/Niigata/Yamaguchi

0. Singularity (Instrumental) 1. Alive 2. COLD SIGNAL 3. Acknowledge 4. Luxuria 5. Breathe (CH+ NI + YA) / Gula (AK + OK + TO) 6. Fragments 7. disclose 8. Ignavia 9. Superbia ac. (CH + NI) / Awe ac. (AK) / Survivor ac. (YA) / Under the Rain ac. (OK) / Embrace ac. (TO) 10. Kiseki ac. (CH+AK) / Ambient Border (NI) / Embrace ac. (OK) / Avaritia ac. (YA + TO) 11. Let Me Out 12. SNECK 13. JUST DO IT 14. Escape 15. Grayscale Encore 16. Gekkouka 17. Survivor (CH+ NI) / Breathe (AK) / Treasure (YA + OK) 17. Happy Halloween (NEW SONG) (TO) 18. TSUMUGU

【LIVE NEWS】 Halloween LIVE

Hikaru announced that she will be holding a special Halloween Live on October 31st!

Live title: Halloween Live Date: October 31st (Sat) Venue: Shimokitazawa ReG

This event is a great opportunity for kids to join one of Hikaru's concerts ♪ On the day of the live, all costumed guests aged 12 and under will get free admission and a seat in the first row! Guardians will be seated in the second row. General audience members will start from the third row!

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Botanical Tsushin Vol#21 HQ Scans

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Contents Botanical Tsushin 2026 Spring Vol.21

03 Wakana Special Interview 08 "Wakana Anime Classics 2025" LIVE PHOTO 12 "Kalafina Anniversary Live 2026" LIVE PHOTO 14 Gyoza Taste Test 17 Talk Corner Vol.23 18 Member Contribution Corner Vol.23 20 Information

Harmony Magazine Vol: 5 | 6&7

Botanical Land: Vol 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20

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『Hikaru LIVE TOUR 2026 -ROUND-』 1st Live in Chiba

Hikaru kicked off her nationwide "LIVE TOUR 2026 -ROUND-" in Chiba today! She'll be in Niigata next weekend! Tweet by Hikaru

May 31st (Sun) Chiba, Inage K’S DREAM June 6th (Sat) Niigata, Live Hall GOLDEN PIGS RED STAGE June 13th (Sat) Akita, Akita Club SWINDLE June 20th (Sat) Yamaguchi, LIVE rise SHUNAN June 27th (Sat) Okinawa, Live House Sakurazaka Central July 2nd (Thu) Tokyo, duo MUSIC EXCHANGE

🎫https://eplus.jp/hikarulive2026/

【New Album】 Singularity Physical Release @ Animate

We got some great news today! Hikaru's new album "Singularity" won't just be exclusively available at her tour venues. The new album also drops digitally on a variety of streaming platforms and physically in Animate stores on July 2nd, the date of Hikaru's final tour concert. You can pre-order your copy at Animate Online starting June 1st. Be sure to use this rare opportunity! (Source)

Hikaru to Appear on Day 1 of 『animate Theater LIVE 2026 ～summer～』

Yet another great announcement! Hikaru will be one of the participating artists on Day 1 of the upcoming Animate Summer event 『animate Theater LIVE 2026 ～summer～』!

『animate Theater LIVE 2026 ～summer～』 Date:August 29, 2026 (Sat) Time: OPEN 16:00 / START 17:00 Venue: 📍Animate Theater (Animate Ikebukuro Main Store B2F) Day 1 ReoNa, Hikaru, Suupeas Day 2 Shoko Nakagawa, halca, Mashiro Ayano, METANICK ■Ticket Price: 6,500 yen (tax included) ※ALL Standing ▼Advanced Lottery Application: May 31, 2026 ～June 14, 2026 🎫https://animate-ticket.com/events/184

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2026/05/25 Blog post by Wakana ”my music box”ありがとうございました‼︎〜金曜日にお会いしましょう♡〜

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Thank You, ”my music box”‼︎〜Let's Meet on Friday♡〜

Last Saturday on the 23rd, I held my concert, "Wakana Live 2026 ~my music box~"!! ＼＼\٩( 'ω' )و //／／

Today, I'd like to look back on the event with lots of photos taken by photographer Okawa-san📸! 🥳🎉We had lots of fun during the member introductions" were fun too!

During the 2nd Stage, I accidentally addressed my guitarist Fukuhara Reon by his father's name (Fukuhara Masanobu)…!! 😂) Reon-kun was kind enough to excuse my little mistake and told me that the mix-up was understandable😂

Next, I was very interested in the percussion instruments of Yamashita Asuka-chan!! Here she introduces her favourite instrument ♪ And here we have the instrument that created those lovely sounds of water used for the Mizu no Akashi performance during the 2nd stage. It was a basin filled with water, and she was using this round, coconut-like, helmet-like thingy (sorry, can't remember what it was called) to scoop up the water and make the sound…! ! 😆

And then there's our bandmaster, Hori Kuraaki! Kuraaki is always so reliable! He has a kind of teacher-like feel to him. He's very good at talking and explaining things. And he is super tough, he was actually working in Korea until the day before!

For the encore, I wore a denim dress~♡

Finally, I was able to introduce everyone to my manipulator, Oliver! He's also a martial artist, so it's no wonder he looks strong…!! 😂 Everyone's smiles after the show were so lovely, it's one of my favourite photos! 🥰

All photos were taken by Shinji Okawa. He always takes photos at my live shows, you have probably seen him take photos at the after-event for my December Classics Concerts♪📸)

Thank you so much to everyone who came! 🥰I'll also use the opportunity to post the setlists for the two stages!! ︎＼＼\٩( 'ω' )و //／／

【1st Stage】 M01 Yakusoku no Yoake M02 Tsubasa M03 Hard Rain M04 Kinmokusei M05 Aki no Sakura M06 Love is Always M07 Yureru Haru M08 Romance no Kamisama M09 Kaze no Toori Michi M10 Where the Lights Are M11 Shirushi M12 Butterfly Dream M13 Flag M14 Sono Saki e EC Happy Hello Day

【2nd Stage】 M01 Toki wo Koeru Yoru ni M02 Tsubasa M03 Ruriiro no Sora M04 Kinmokusei M05 Orange M06 Koi wa Itsumo M07 Yureru Haru M08 Romance no Kamisama M09 Get Wild M10 Mizu no Akashi M11 Shirushi M12 Rapa Nui M13 Flag M14 Asu wo Yumemite Utau EC magic moment

I still have so much more I want to talk about~😆So, this Friday the 29th, I'll be holding an after-talk event via live stream, and I'd like to talk even more there!! ＼(^o^)／I'd also like to answer everyone's questions! 😊

Event Details Botanical Land Member-Exclusive Live Stream Event "🦈Premium After "Shark" Event🦈 ~More!! ︎my music box〜』 Date: May 29, 2026 (Fri) Time: 19:00~ Performer: Wakana ‖Ticket Purchasing Period May 25 (Mon) 15:00 - June 14 (Sun) 23:59 Link: https://wakana-fc.jp/contents/1076094

For those who attended the live performance, I would be very happy if you could also participate in the survey! 😊If you'd like, I would be even happier if you could use the survey to ask me any questions for the online event! ! ＼(^o^)／♡ http://wakana-fc.jp/contents/1075792

I'm looking forward to interacting with everyone through this online event! ! ＼＼\٩( 'ω' )و //／／I'm not only going to talk about the live performance, I'm also planning some fun games♡ Feel free to share your suggestions if there is anything you'd like me to do! ! 😊I'm looking forward to everyone's participation! !

And lastly, we finally got to announce my next live performances!! 🥳🎉🎉First up, I'll hold a concert in the summer! Another live performance with Kuraaki-san! 🎹🎤♫ Wakana Live 2026 with Hori Kuraaki Date: August 5th, 2026 (Wed) Venue: Meguro Blues Alley Japan

And I am doing my annual Wakana Classics again!! 🎹🎻🎻🎤🎶 Wakana Classics 2026 Date: December 23rd (Wed) Venue: Hamarikyu Asahi Hall (Music Hall) More details will be announced soon, so please stay tuned! 😊♡

That's all for today!! See you on Friday the 29th! ＼(^o^)／Until next time~☆( '▽')/

＊＊＊Wakana＊＊＊

2026/05/31 Blog post by Wakana 5月最後の日‼︎〜配信とシャークとコレクション〜

Last Day of May‼︎〜Live Stream & Sharks & Collections〜

Last Friday, I held an exclusive live stream event for all Botanical Land members, '🦈Premium After "Shark" Event🦈 ~More!! My Music Box~'!! ＼＼\\٩( 'ω' )و //／／ There were more shark plushies than usual 🦈🦈🦈🦈 So fluffy 🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈The Sumikko Gurashi shark series is super cute even from behind. So chubby.

Here's a look at the game we played. There is actually another game aside from the one we played during the stream, and apparently playing both makes it even more difficult!! (I've fallen in love with this game 🌿)

The event included behind-the-scenes stories from the live shows, conversations with guests, game segments, and a lot more… a full two-hour-plus event! I always feel like this, but time really flies by! 😳 When I'm reading everyone's comments and answering questions, I completely lose track of time! ＼(^o^)／ Thank you to everyone who joined the live stream!! 🥰 This live stream archive will be available until June 14th (Sun) so be sure to check it out 🥳 Please experience the memories of that live performance "even more!!" ＼＼\\٩( 'ω' )و //／／

https://wakana-fc.jp/contents/1076094

Hello, this is Wakana (0￣▽￣0)／

I love Instagram Lives where I can talk freely without a script, but I also love live streaming events that are packed with lots of fun ideas!! *･゜ﾟ･*:.｡..｡.:*･'(*ﾟ▽ﾟ*)'･*:.｡. .｡.:*･゜ﾟ･*

Well everyone! May ends today!!! Whoaaaaaa (￣◇￣;) But the world is already experiencing summer-like temperatures, making me wonder if we've skipped the rainy season and are already in summer? Well, summer will probably be much hotter than this 😇 Right now it's still somewhat dry and the breeze feels nice and cool. Summer is all hot winds, after all. Anyway, please let me remind you again about the talk theme for next month's "Wakana's Talk Garden"! The next topic is: "Tell me what you collect, or what you used to collect!" For example, "I collect plates by my favourite artist!" or "I collect stuffed animals in a series!" Or maybe you like collecting stickers you can get at shopping streets! Or you collect commemorative medals from past events! Or stamp rallies! Or cute stationery... and so on! ! Please tell me what you're collecting, or have collected! 😊💕 The deadline is today, May 31st (Sun)! ! ! Submit your message here! ↓↓↓

http://wakana-fc.jp/answers/botanical_oshaberi_33/new

I've become a collector myself with all the Ghibli and shark goods you've given me! ! 😂 Thank you everyone ♡

That's all for today! ! Until next time! ☆( *'▽'*)/

＊＊＊Wakana＊＊＊

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Kajiura Yuki - tiny desk concerts JAPAN | NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Kajiura Yuki's Anime Universe Comes to tiny desk Kajiura Yuki, the composer whose music has captivated audiences around the world, arrives a

For those who want to watch the Tiny Desk performance, the NHK site have the full performance (with English subtitles!) available online until April 5th.

If hearing "Alleluia" being performed by people who weren't involved in the original recording makes you sad or uncomfortable, that's perfectly understandable. Emiko does an excellent job though, and of course it's cool to see Yuki herself performing with everyone else (I suspect that newer fans who only started listening to them after the 2018 controversy happened are probably wondering what the fuss is all about). I personally don't think that there's much point in "taking sides" or inventing grievances, and I don't see the need to talk down one artist in order to appreciate another either. "Different" doesn't necessarily mean "better" or "worse" where lineup changes are concerned.

Anyway. On its own merits, it's pretty great. It starts with solo guest appearances from LiSA and Yuuka Nanri, then there are some well-known songs with the full band. If, like me, you're still emotionally invested in the YK/FJ project and want to hear what they sound like today, you'll have a great time here. It reminds me a bit of the "MTV Unplugged" recordings that used to happen back in the 90s.

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KEIKO FC Kalafina Goodies💙🖤🤍

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All right, these are too precious not to share. Keiko has been adding a ton of super cute photos to her fan club gallery. As of right now, she has two folders, a more "off-duty" one for her "Travel" memories and another one for all her "Kalafina" activities. The "Travel" pics are very candid so if you wanna get a glimpse into her private life, these are definitely for you! The Kalafina photos include solo shots, two-shots and group pics. if you enjoy this sort of content and always wanna be up-to-date, please consider joining Keiko's fan club now! Eventually, I will be sharing all of this of course since I don't believe in withholding content but I always feel like I am discouraging people from subscribing if I share too much stuff too early, I hope that makes sense.

Anyway, here is an excerpt of some of my favourite Kalafina pics!

🚫🔐Check below the cut🔐🚫

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Kalafina Anniversary LIVE 2026 - signal

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“Ghibli wo Utau” Concert Vol.#2 Osaka Live

To commemorate the release of the second tribute album, “Ghibli wo Utau/Singing Ghibli Vol.#2,” two special concerts are held in Tokyo as well as Osaka. Today, on March 20, the second concert took place at Grand Cube Osaka. Kalafina was part of the line-up!! Find my post about the Tokyo concert and the upcoming WOWOW broadcast HERE.

Tweet by Ghibli wo Utau| Tweet by Hikaru | Instagram post by Wakana | Tweet by Keiko | Instagram post by Hikaru | Instagram post by Keiko

Setlist (appearance in a total of 4 songs incl. collab/encore) Seems like some people on Twitter got it wrong so there was a bit of a mix-up regarding the setlist last time. I had really hoped they would have sung "さくらんぼの実る頃/Le Temps des Cerises" but alas, fake news T_T

いつも何度でも/Itsumo Nando Demo (Collab with Win Morisaki)

時の歌/Toki no Uta/Song of Time (Kalafina)

Arrietty's Song (Kalafina)

やさしさに包まれたなら/Yasashisa Ni Tsutsumareta Nara (everyone)

[Event Details] ■ Performance Title “Ghibli wo Utau” Concert Vol.#2 ~ Produced by Satoshi Takebe ■ Date , Venue 📅Date: March 13, 2026, Open 18:00 / Start 19:00📅 📍Venue: Tokyo International Forum Hall A📍 📅Date: March 20, 2026, Open 17:00 / Start 18:00📅 📍Venue: Grand Cube Osaka📍 ◾ Producer/Music Director: Satoshi Takebe ◾ Performers: Sakurako Ohara, Tokiko Kato, Kalafina, GLIM SPANKY, Shiori Tamai (Momoiro Clover Z), Shintaro Namioka & Maho Oshima (Penthouse), Takahisa Masuda, Win Morisaki ※Please note that not all artists featured on the album are expected to appear. [Official Website] https://ghibliwoutau-concert.com

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2026/02/28 Blog post by Wakana ライブの詳細を発表しました!!〜Newキービジュアルと旅とジブリ〜

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Live Details Announced!!〜New Key Visual & Travel & Ghibli〜

Yesterday, the details for "Wakana Live 2026 (tentative title)," to be held at Nikkei Hall on May 23rd were announced! ＼＼\٩( 'ω' )و //／／

http://wakana-fc.jp/contents/1041912

Here are the new key visuals ♡＼(^o^)／Every day, countless thoughts are running through my head and many different feelings arise within my heart. By examining those feelings, I can discover a side of myself I never knew existed. I'm always determined to search for those new aspects of my myself in my music. Please come to the live and discover all those feelings I want to express and share with everyone at this point in my life.

Also, I've come up with a "🦈Premium Shark Seat🦈" exclusively for Botanical Land members ＼＼\٩( 'ω' )و //／／You're probably thinking, "What's that???" 😂, basically, I just want to provide you with my own version of a premium shark-themed seat experience! ！Stay tuned for more details to follow soon! 😊♡

Well, my podcast "Wakana's Talk Garden" will be on hiatus in March but we'll still have a member submission corner for my next newsletter!! I'd like to remind you of that today♪😆This month's theme is, "Share your 'Travel Memories'!" Please tell me about your "best travel memories" and "memorable travel anecdotes"! ＼(^o^)／Click here for details♪

http://wakana-fc.jp/contents/1049177

The deadline is March 15th! There's still time~♡ Take your time to think about it, and be sure to send in a submission!!

And finally, here are some photos from yesterday's live stream! Yesterday, we appeared as Kalafina on the YouTube live broadcast 「Takebe Satoshi Talks About 'Ghibli wo Utau Vol.#2'」!! 🥳🎉🎉We had the chance to chat with the participating artists about the album which was released on the 25th.♫ It seems like there were some issues with the video freezing, but I hope everyone was still able to watch it properly…😳💦Once a livestream starts, time really flies by, but it was a fun experience, packed with the performers' passion for the songs and their excitement for the concert.😆Here's a photo of Takebe-san and Kalafina🐣And here I am trying to balance the acrylic stand on my forehead again. Thank you everyone for watching!! ･:*+.(( °ω° ))/.:+

That's all for today! Until next time~☆( '▽')/

＊＊＊Wakana＊＊＊

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Kalafina Anniversary Live 2026 Day 3 (Osaka)

Today is the day of Kalafina’s final anniversary concert! I am so sad this mini tour is almost over. I wonder what changes they will make to the setlist.

Side note: This time, they had us queue up inside the venue🥵I put on extra layers so I wouldn’t freeze like last time but it was a total waste😅Oh well🤷‍♀️

Tweet by Kalafina staff | Tweet by Hikaru | Instagram post by Wakana

Setlist

1.consolation - ring your bell - oblivious

2.believe

3.progressive

MC

4.storia - moonfesta - storia

5.neverending

6.Hikari no Senritsu

MC

7.interlude 01

8.Kimi ga Hikari ni Kaete Iku

9.ARIA

10.sprinter

Madoka Medley Instrumental (Hikari Furu-Mirai-Kimi no Gin no Niwa-Misterioso)

The girls return in gorgeous red dresses😍

11.Magia(quattro)

12.red moon

13.obbligato

MC

14.Kagayaku Sora no Shijima ni wa

15.Märchen - in every nothing- Märchen

16.to the beginning

MC

17.adore

18.Signal

19.blaze

20.Ongaku

MC

21.Yume no Daichi - Far on the Water - seventh heaven

En.ring your bell acoustic - into the world - into the world

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Kalafina Live Ticket Lottery ePlus and Pia

📢Great news, everyone!!📢 They just announced yet another ticket lottery round and this time it is finally a bit more inclusive, meaning that it's not limited to e-tickets only. We have one lottery on "e+" which most of you should be familiar with. There's another lottery on "Pia" which is also a very popular ticketing system in Japan. Please note that this round is only for the concerts in Tokyo on January 14 and 15. But you do have the option to get a regular paper ticket issues so there's no need to deal with any app verification. So if you are already working with a proxy service, they should be able to get a ticket for you. Homepage: https://www.red-hot.ne.jp/sp/kalafina/ Lottery Application period: Nov 29th - Dec 07th e+: https://eplus.jp/kalafina/ Pia: https://w.pia.jp/t/kalafina26/

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Botanical Tsushin Vol#19 HQ Scans

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Contents Botanical Tsushin 2025 Summer Vol.19

03 Wakana Special Interview 08 Wakana Spring Live 2025 ～Little Dance～ LIVE PHOTO 12 Omatsuri Days 2025 LIVE PHOTO 14 Talk Corner Vol.21 16 Join Wakana on the Ghibli x Tokyo Metro Stamp Rally 18 Member Contribution Corner Vol.21 20 Information

Harmony Magazine Vol: 5 | 6&7

Botanical Land: Vol 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18

Wakana Special Interview

This was such beautifully candid interview in which Wakana shared some of her recent troubles. I had no idea she was struggling so much. Everyone, be sure to give this a read!

– This interview is conducted three days after “AirTrip presents Omatsuri Days 2025” which was held on July 11th. It seems like you are still not over the excitement of that day *laughs*?

The “Omatsuri Days 2025” live show was really a lot of fun!

– First, I'll tell you what I thought. Your singing voice resonated freely and beautifully. I got the impression that your singing was more liberated and free than usual. Also, the atmosphere of the MC felt like watching you in your most candid and natural state which was also great!

I thought the same thing. That day, I was in a state of excitement where I was able to just be myself. It was like, “ah yes, this is the me I know so well!” For some reason, it was that concert on July 11th which allowed me to rediscover the fundamental basics that make up who I truly am as a person.

– I see.

I couldn't experience that feeling at the Kalafina concert in January, or at Wakana Spring Live 2025 ~ Little Dance ~ in April. Rather, the concert in April... Well, it's hard to put into words but it's something I want to share with everyone who reads the newsletter... After the Kalafina concert in January, I held my Wakana solo concert in April... To me, Kalafina is Kalafina, and my solo work is my solo work. The songs I sing are different too so I always thought of them as separate things. It's been that way up until now. But when I actually stood on the stage in April as a solo artist, I was more confused than I ever thought I could be by the differences between Kalafina and my solo work, it was unsettling in so many ways. I knew there was a completely different kind of joy and reward to my solo activities which I had pursued for many years until that point but I was more influenced by Kalafina's live show than I had expected. Kalafina's live shows have always had quite strict rules when it comes to singing, performing and direction. Within those rules, within this structure, there is beauty and joy to be found, it’s a special way how the three of us get to express ourselves. On the other hand, Wakana's solo live shows are something I have done with the desire to enjoy even the unexpected happenings during a concert, to convey the joy of music, the joy of a live performance, the joy of a unique moment in a more casual manner that is not planned as strictly. However, I had lost sight of that. Later, when I looked back at the live performance and reflected on my feelings, I realised that I was just incredibly confused and had lost sight of myself but right after the performance in April, I was super depressed and close to despair wondering, “why did this happen? Why can't I do this anymore? I can't sing the way I want to.”

– At the Kalafina concert, I remember you overcame some trouble when you lost your voice right before the performance, so you may have been feeling a sense of determination to avoid that happening again.

That's right, actually, on the day of the performance, I suddenly found it difficult to sing, it felt like I couldn’t produce my singing voice but because I only had that one performance that night, I thought, “it's fine if my vocals get damaged after this live and I can't sing anymore but I will do everything within my power to deliver a great performance, even if it completely burns me out!” I concentrated on keeping my voice strong until the very last song and did my very best. Because of that, for my solo live in April, I was even more determined, “I need to put even more effort into this, I have to do this properly!” I thought I was prepared and ready to deliver a good performance but on the contrary, emotionally I was dragging myself down too much with Kalafina. I got stuck during 'believe' and couldn't sing at all, I also made a big mistake at the beginning of 'Sekai no Yakusoku'. These songs are so very important to me so it was more than just being frustrated about making a mistake, I was really shocked. More than anything, I had prepared for the concert with the sole desire to deliver good singing to everyone in the audience and yet I ended up disappointing them. I felt so sorry that it had turned out like this. I thought this is what despair feels like. After the concert, I received many messages from fans saying they were worried, and I felt even more apologetic.

– I see...That being said, it was your first solo band live performance in about a year, and I think your vision to “feel the happiness and fragrant wind that herald the arrival of spring,” was conveyed well to the audience through the setlist and the entire concert. The energy that only a band can create and the emotions of the audience all came together, and I really enjoyed it as a member of the audience.

All the band members, including Takebe-san, it's all thanks to the support of everyone, and the fans who are always so warm and kind to me... I can really feel that they believe in me, in my music, they cherish me more than I do myself. I'm truly blessed...!

– I think it's because you are working so hard.

After the live in April, I didn't know what to do or how to continue, it was very stressful. I was confused, hopeless, and lost, wondering what would become of me. I wanted to do my best, but I just kept hitting dead ends.

– But you did a great job of getting yourself out of this hole.

I had been worrying about it for a long time, but actually, around that time, I suddenly got a call from my agency’s president saying, “the structure of the agency is going to change drastically.” I was like, “What!? What does that mean!?” *nervous laughter*. It was like these huge waves were hitting me from all sides, it literally felt like I was drowning.

– The change in management structure from an artist's perspective can represent a fundamental change in the way they work as artists.

Yes. So, from that point on, I was almost forced to make a new start, or to move towards a new phase. What was going to happen with the sudden change in management?! What's more, I couldn't sing the way I wanted to and couldn't find a way out of my dilemma! It might be all over! I was on the verge of panicking! But surprisingly, it all worked to my advantage. It gave me the courage to move on *laughs*.

– I guess it was a little bit like shock therapy *laughs*?

That's right *laughs*. While I myself and my inner circle were in a state of panic, the biggest motivation was that I realised how blessed I was to have so many people around me who never gave up on me. The president, the staff members, Takebe-san, and of course, all the fans. They all kept telling me to do my best, they encouraged me to do another live show because the last one was fun, they came up with lots of exciting ideas to try this and that for the next time. Not a single one of them had any intention of ending my activities as a solo artist, they all believed in me. I was just so grateful. I didn’t know why I couldn't sing the way I wanted to, I had no idea but I wanted to show my gratitude to everyone who supported me through my music! I don't know what’s going on but it's okay! I just have to keep singing! I just have to do it. I thought, “yeah! I should believe in myself because everyone else believes in me!” That was right before the “Omatsuri Days 2025” live performance from the other day.

– This might have been the first time you've ever sung and spoken so freely and comfortably at a live performance?

That's true. Before the performance, I was nervous as usual and my body was shaking. But on that day, I wanted to make the audience happy! In order to do that, I thought it might be important to just be my natural and normal self. Whether it's for my solo stuff or for Kalafina, when I'm in front of people, I naturally always want to look my best and do a good job but I think I end up forcing myself in some way.

– During the MC part, I thought you were talking very casually and candidly. Friendly, lively, and sometimes saying things that don't make sense *laughs*.

That's right *laughs*. Everyone accepted me as I was with a smile on their face, they laughed and enjoyed the moment together with me. CHiCO's fans too. It's the most fun to sing when I am just being my natural self! I wondered why I hadn't been doing that before! For the past 17 years, I had been suppressing these feelings. Then again, I always thought that I wouldn't ever make it as a professional if I continued to sing in the carefree manner I was used to from back home in Fukuoka. It feels like I've taken a very roundabout way to get back to my origins.

– Maybe it’s because you have been struggling day by day, trying all sorts of things, that now, at this exact moment in time, you've finally been able to rediscover your true self. If you had continued living your life as a singer for the past 17 years with the same mindset you had when you were still young and auditioning, things might have turned out completely differently and the Wakana we all know might not be here today.

Ah yes, maybe that's true... When I think about it, I realise that truly nothing on my journey so far has been a waste. I hate going through rough and painful times though *laughs*. I've been writing in my diary recently and on the night of July 11th I wrote, “I always try to act in a way that doesn't hurt anyone. But I shouldn't worry too much. I’ll create an atmosphere where everyone can be happy. I want to be happy myself. To achieve that, the most important thing is not to put on a facade. I just want to be myself.” I will try my best to remember this from now on, I'm going to prove it to all of you with my music.

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KEIKO LIVE in the DARK -First Letter- K022～K023

Yay!! Today is the day! First Solo Keiko Live in ages!!! I’ve missed her so much!!!🥹

Got to Solamachi Skytree pretty early in the morning and just spent my day there shopping and eating my way through the shops. I wore a complete Keiko outfit for this special occasion. She’s been wearing these pants so often these days, I’m so glad I managed to find a used pair on Mercari last year.🤗

Bought all my goods✨🌌Thanks to some fellow fans, I got the complete set of acrylic cards🤗I was so scared I wouldn’t get it🫣Man, they really fucked it up at the merch sale. The cards weren‘t shuffled at all so most people got a lot of the same design😒Oh well, after a very stressful exchange, I managed to get all five designs. BANZAI 🎉As always, I also got a bunch of snacks from everyone. Thank you so much ☺️🙏

1st Stage 18:30-19:45

2nd Stage 20:30-21:45

Keiko wore a gorgeous black sparkly dress, similar to the one on her merch although it has a different cut. It has straps with a v-neck and is definitely not floor-length. She had her hair in a side ponytail with lots of sparkly hair accessories adorning it. I added some photos at the bottom which she shared on Yodel and in her Instagram Story. I got lucky for the first show, I won a ticket in the FC lottery. I ended up in the second row with a pretty clear view of Keiko🥰

This time, Keiko introduced a new instrument, she used wind chimes for some lovely transitions. During the medleys, they were particularly effective.

Not sure about the title of the intro. This was a super short song mostly in English with just the final few words in Japanese (輝けるきっと?), absolutely gorgeous high notes from Keiko, I’m obsessed 🤩 Update: Okay, it’s actually called “planetarium” and it’s a brand new song! Keiko shared the setlist on Yodel and a brief video that was taken during the beginning of the live (also available on her Instagram Story). Side note: For this live, Keiko had a camera man film some (maybe all) of her performance and she is planning to upload more footage soon because she is eager to share the planetarium experience with more of her fans, although the rest might be fan club exclusive or it might be added as bonus feature on her upcoming release? Either way, I’ll be sure to keep everyone updated. As for this current video ➡️📹OMG!! Do you understand now what I mean when I say “gorgeous high notes”? Amazing right?! The intro was a bit longer but not by much. I hope the full version will be longer but that might just be it🥲Liked it even more the second time around and this video footage officially made me fall in love with it. I want more! This really is my type of song 🎶 It’s not a cover as far as I can tell…? I think she may already have sung this in one of her Instagram Lives but I am not sure…? Will have to check later or in the next few days. Update: Keiko also posted a YouTube Short so be sure to check that out!

To think that I didn’t like “Yuyami no Uta” at first, it has really grown on me, I am actually a pretty big fan now. Also such a perfect fit for her Planetarium Lives. This new acoustic arrangement almost makes it a different type of song, it has improved so much. Don’t really like Yuki’s arrangement to he honest🫣Kudos to Yas for his skills. “Close to you” has definitely never been my cup of tea ☠️So sorry, Keiko😣 I am just not a fan of her vocals in it. Keiko mentioned on Yodel that she picked mostly songs where she is using her higher register for the live and yup, that’s certainly true. I would typically prefer her to use her lower register but she has gotten really good with those high notes so for the most part, the songs work for me. Bu now, I am actually looking forward to hearing her high notes. But this one is just meh. Generally not a big fan of the song itself I guess so there’s probably no chance I’ll ever start liking it. A big YES for “Yoru no Uso to”!!! One of the few proper ballads in the setlist and you know how much I love me some good ballads. I’ll say that I much preferred the setlist of the very first Planetarium Live that I had the privilege of attending. It had more of those ballads I love and overall a quite somber atmosphere. More up my alley than the vibe she was going for during this event. She clearly had more fun with this one though so I am happy as long as she is happy🥰

The Kalafina corner was surprisingly long and so good, OMG!! I adore all the acoustic arrangements!! Bless Yas for creating them for us🙏“al fine” is one of my all-time favourite songs, I actually use it as my alarm to wake me up every morning 😅Since I love it so much I was pleasantly surprised to hear it. It was basically an acappella version with just a bit of percussion from Yas. Honestly almost brought me to tears 😭. “to the beginning” and “Manten” was more of a medley with only the final verse of TTB leading straight into “Manten” (check out Keiko’s TikTok here!. They used gorgeous visuals for the show that were very reminiscent of the TTB music video. “Mune no Yukue” once again hit me in the feels 🥹It was during the MC in the 2nd show right after performing this song that Keiko had hinted at Wakana and Hikaru possibly being there and as we all know, that turned out to be true💙🖤🤍 Keiko once again explained that having Yas create special arrangements for her creates some sort of reset so she has an easier time singing them. It is usually difficult for Keiko to bring herself to sing Wakana’s and Hikaru’s part (it feels kinda wrong to her) so the changes almost make it feel like a different song.

The Ghibli addition was super nice, didn’t expect that. Wonder if it is a tiny hint for Kalafina’s track on the upcoming album…?😅I doubt it though. That performance of “Kaze no Toori Michi” reminded me so much of Wakana’s cover version. I am dying to hear a duet🥹She transitioned into the song by doing a short lalala intro. Pretty sure it was a different song during the first show but during the second show it was “Kimi wo Nosete”. “Burn in the Wind” was great, no notes. Both this somg as well as “Latte” have become true staples of Keiko’s Planetarium Lives, they match the atmosphere perfectly. They might have some of the best and most interesting visuals, especially “Latte”!! Definitely the most fun part of the concert. Finally we got to hear her two new songs live!! At least an acoustic arrangement. I am not sure which one I like more, probably “Kimi no Sukina Uta” because it is her love letter 💌 to us. Cannot wait to sing the lalala section at a future live. “Jiyu Chizu” still has to grow on me, very curious about the studio version for this one…(Update: We now have an Instagram Reel and TikTok for this!!) I had no idea that Keiko loved “Your” so much. The way she fondly speaks about the song makes me want to fall in love with it. Again, I am not 100% sold on some of those high notes but I do really like parts of the melody

At the end of the show Keiko came to the audience area and waved at us, she was so close😍

I didn’t have that much luck for the second show. From second row to last row😢 Guess I should still consider myself lucky since I managed to win in the general sale🙏Anyway, no chance of seeing Keiko properly. Oh well, a better opportunity to watch the planetarium show.🌌

Setlist (the same for both shows)

Intro: planetarium (New Song)

1.Yuyami no Uta

2.Close to you

3.Yoru no Uso to

4.al fine (Kalafina)

5.to the beginning (Kalafina)

6.Manten (Kalafina)

7.Mune no Yukue (Kalafina)

8.Kimi wo Nosete intro ~ Kaze no Toori Michi (Ghibli)

9.Burn in the Wind

10.Latte

11. Kimi no Sukina Uta (New Song)

12. Jiyu Chizu (New Song)

13. Your

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Wahhhhh!!! 😳Hikaru and Wakana were there to support Keiko 💙🖤🤍I was looking through the crowd (hoping they would be there snd then during ond of the MCs Keiko gave a small hint) but I didn’t notice them anywhere near me.