20th Anniversary LIVE 2023 at TOKYO DOME “BEST Hit Parade!!! ~I will do all the singles~” held at Tokyo Dome.
2023-12-22 00:04 Three-person group NEWS (Keiichiro Koyama, Takahisa Masuda, Shigeaki Kato), which celebrated its 20th anniversary in September this year, performs 20th Anniversary LIVE 2023 at TOKYO DOME “BEST HIT ” at Tokyo Dome on the 20th PARADE!!!~I’ll do all the singles~”Held. This is an unprecedented concert where all of the singles will be performed, giving a sense of the group’s journey to date, which celebrated its 20th anniversary in September. This was the first time in around 5 years that the group had reached the dream stage of the Tokyo Dome as a trio.
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This time, they will perform a total of 47 songs from all 30 single titles, from their first CD in 2003 to their latest single “Gifted.” Carrying the weight of the band’s sound, the voices of the three singers were full of energy, and it was impressive to see them sincerely trying to “deliver music.”
The trio appeared under the spotlight with their song “UR not alone” and were greeted by 55,000 cheers, making an emotional start that brought Masuda, who usually overwhelms with his powerful singing voice, to tears. There are plenty of highlights, like the flashy production using flames and gunpowder, Koyama singing the big chorus of “The Red Burning Sun,” and Masuda belting out the words “Dome Come!” which are written on the palm of his hand. We paid special attention to the way each song is delivered, including a giant fountain, a crane, and a moving stage.
As it was a major turning point, there were scenes and performances that gave a sense of history. Monitors set up on the left and right of the stage displayed song titles, release dates, live footage and music videos from the era, and Kato coyly said, “It’s a little embarrassing.”During “Pen -Happy birthday,” the fans congratulated the trio as they sat on the moving stage, creating a warm atmosphere.
On the other hand, “ROOOTS”, a song written and composed by the members included in “Gifted”, is a song created during their 20th anniversary tour, and is full of their own passionate messages and shows. off the evolution of “Three NEW”.
The MC was held in the center on a moveable stage carefully designed to avoid being overlooked, and the three of them were gathered together in a small group on a wide dome stage. The audience was surprised when Koyama announced that there were only 19 songs left. However, since the three of them were still in their prime, Kato asked the two of them, “I said, can you really do (the whole single)? We’re not even half done yet, but can you guys do it?”It made me laugh.
Once again, Koyama expressed his gratitude, saying, “It’s thanks to everyone that the three of us were able to see this scene.” Smiling bitterly at the fact that none of the three were used to it. with the dome, Kato straightened her back and said, “It felt like we made our debut today,” and Masuda said, “We can all keep watching this. opinion because we know there’s more to find.”I want to do my best,” he said, expressing his hope.
Since 2010, Masuda, who worked on the costumes, has been creating costumes to match the sunny stage, and in the second half, Masuda will give fans a pleasant surprise. “I want to take this opportunity to show you something,” Masuda pursued after leaving the stage, and when Kato, Koyama, and the camera sneaked to the back of the set, he said, “I’ve been making costumes for NEWS live performances for just over 10 years…But…I brought all the costumes!” he said as he led us into a space lined with colorful costumes, including six and four person stage costumes. .
To Koyama and Kato, who excitedly grabbed the costumes and said, “It’s nostalgic!”, Masuda explained, “This is a corner where the two of you can decide on your own costumes for the next song i’ w sing!” Without telling each other, we decided to choose one outfit and perform the last song. However, when the shutter was opened, for some reason Masuda appeared wearing a dinosaur costume that he said he had just bought online, causing a commotion at the venue.
Actually, according to Masuda, it was a replacement for the Zodiac cosplay he has been showing off at the annual countdown concert. Kato raised a banner saying, “First, I’m Dragon Mr. Masuda! Happy New Year and a little early!”Koyama said, “Everyone! , Happy New Year!” and quickly went into “New Year mode.”
The last thing prepared was a video message addressed to each member. The words full of love for the friends with whom he has shared the joys and sorrows of the last 20 years are woven together in a life size form. The 47th song is “Gekiban” provided by GReeeeN. The expressions on the faces of the three members who sang with all their might as they crossed the finish line with a total of 47 songs were full of a sense of achievement.
As Koyama said in a comment before the performance, “News from any age is like a treasure to me,” and the three of them will embrace each of them and steer into the future. Starting with a “NEWS” call from the fans, the call and response corner, clapping, and choreography filled the air with a sense of unity, and as if in response, the three of them poured their souls into the song and singing loudly in the Tokyo Dome. I kept shaking it for about 3 hours. This was proof of the strength of the bond between “Team NEWS”.
■ Set list
～ 1st BLOCK～
M 00. Overture
M 01. UR not only
M 02. To the future
M 03. BURNING
M 04. The red burning sun
M 05. Snow peas
M 06. CARPETS
M 07. Chankapana
M 08. EMMA
M 09. Sakura’s daughter
M 10. Aim for the stars
～2ND BLOCK～
M 11. Delicious chincha
M 12. Chum Chum
M 13. Touch
M 14. Fighting Man
M 15. Koi no ABO
M 16. THE WORLD QUESTION
M 17. ONE -for the win-
M 18. BLUE
M 19. Slope
M 20. Happy Birthday
～Call, Response～
M 21. LOSER
～3rd BLOCK～
M 22. For those who do not know love
M 23. SNOW INDEX
M 24. Endless Summer
M 25. KAGUYA
M 26. Rebirth
M 27. LPS
M 28. A Love Story
M 29. Gun Uchaf
M 30. Full swing
～BAND INTER～
M 31. Gifted
M 32. ROOT
M 33. “Alive”
M 34. Namida the Sun
M 35. Beautiful
M 36. Happy
M 37. Three Counsels
M 38. Four Urns
M 39. Hikarinosizuku
M 40. SUMMER TIME
M 41. Pokoponpekoriya
M 42. Barefoot Cinderella Boy
～4TH BLOCK～
M 43. Nippon NEWS
M 44. Hope~Yell~
M 45. We are a NEWS Team
～Greetings～
M 46. week
M 47. Theater companion
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