Bocchi The Rock's Kessoku Band to Hold First Overseas Solo Concert in Korea

Key Facts

• Kessoku Band will hold their first overseas solo concert in Korea on December 6, 2025.
• The concert is titled KESSOKUBAND LIVE in KOREA “From Shimokitazawa”.
• The event will take place at KINTEX Hall 9, starting at 19:30.
• Cast members Yoshino Aoyama, Sayumi Suzushiro, Saku Mizuno, and Ikumi Hasegawa will appear.
• The live band includes Ritsuro Mitsui, Osamu Hidai, Yuichi Takama, and akkin.

Kessoku Band, the in-universe band from the anime Bocchi the Rock!, will hold its first-ever overseas solo concert in Korea. The event, titled KESSOKUBAND LIVE in KOREA “From Shimokitazawa”, is scheduled for December 6, 2025, at KINTEX Hall 9 and will begin at 19:30. The announcement marks a major step in the band's expansion beyond Japan.

Kessoku Band to Perform Solo in Korea This December

The anime-originated music group Kessoku Band, from the series Bocchi the Rock!, will perform their first overseas solo live concert in South Korea on December 6, 2025. Titled From Shimokitazawa, the concert will be held at KINTEX Hall 9, starting at 19:30 local time.

The lineup for the event includes the anime's main voice cast: Yoshino Aoyama (Hitori Gotoh), Sayumi Suzushiro (Nijika Ijichi), Saku Mizuno (Ryou Yamada), and Ikumi Hasegawa (Ikuyo Kita). Supporting the performance is a live band featuring Ritsuro Mitsui on guitar, Osamu Hidai on drums, Yuichi Takama on bass, and akkin on guitar.

Background: From Anime Success to International Stage

Based on the four-panel manga by Aki Hamaji, serialized in Manga Time Kirara MAX (Houbunsha), Bocchi the Rock! follows Hitori Gotoh, a shy high school girl who joins the band Kessoku Band with three other unique members. The anime adaptation aired from October to December 2022 and gained widespread popularity, winning multiple awards and resonating with audiences globally.

Kessoku Band's full album, Kessoku Band, became the top-selling digital album in Oricon’s 2023 year-end rankings. They successfully held a solo concert at Zepp Haneda (Tokyo) in May 2023 and appeared in major events like ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL and music shows including Venue101. In 2024, they launched a five-city Zepp tour titled We will and followed with their first arena solo live We will B in February 2025. The Korea concert reflects the band’s growing international activity.

FAQ

Q: When will Kessoku Band’s first overseas concert take place?
A: It will be held on December 6, 2025, starting at 19:30.

Q: Where is Kessoku Band’s Korea concert being held?
A: The concert will take place at KINTEX Hall 9 in South Korea.

Q: What is the title of the Korea live event?
A: The concert is titled KESSOKUBAND LIVE in KOREA “From Shimokitazawa”.

Q: Who are the main cast members appearing at the event?
A: Yoshino Aoyama, Sayumi Suzushiro, Saku Mizuno, and Ikumi Hasegawa will appear.

Q: Who are the supporting band members for the Korea concert?
A: Ritsuro Mitsui (guitar), Osamu Hidai (drums), Yuichi Takama (bass), and akkin (guitar).

Source : ORICON NEWS