What you need to know:
- The three voice actors signed by the Lantis label, Shugo Nakamura, Yu Hata Naka, and Makoto Furukawa, held the Lantis MENS GIG “A・C・E” 2024 live event at Zepp Shinjuku on October 13. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but reinstated in response to overwhelming public demand. The three artists brought passionate performances to the audience with the theme of “A·C·E” (ATTRACTIVE, CURIOUS, ENERGY).
- The concert kicked off with a relaxed introduction by the three, which instantly brought smiles to the audience. The first to take the stage was Hatanaka, accompanied by dancers. He sang “Promise for the future,” a song with sharp electronic sounds and a strong rhythm. It was the second ending theme of the tokusatsu TV series “Ultraman Z.” to Fly!》. After singing this relaxing song of his own, he stopped to greet the audience and said, “Holmes is at A.C.E., right? So, we have to sing this song!” The crowd erupted in excitement as “DYING WISH” (the opening theme of the TV animation “Moriarty the Patriot”) changed gears.
- Next, Hatanaka invited Nakamura to the stage for a special collaborative performance “Feng Zuo Zuo”. “Singing together was better than I thought,” Nakamura smiled as he left the stage. Hatanaka then called the dancers back to perform his final song, the dance number “Manatsu BEAT,” a killer A superb tune that brings the warmth of summer back into the cool autumn air.
- Furukawa took the stage next and performed “Kaleidoscope” with dramatic string accompaniment, filling the venue with vibrant sound. The following song “Incomplete” is an urban rhythmic dance song that leaves the audience mesmerized by its charm and charm. After the song ended, Furukawa shared his excitement for the performance, asking, “Why do you never fall asleep before field trips?” He then launched into the standout song “Place Your Bets,” a jazz-filled song that Throw the audience into a frenzy.
- Hatanaka returns to the stage for a special collaboration with Furukawa, “Doukeshi to♠︎”, which features shimmering piano notes and big band elements. Their duet felt like a fun conversation, and afterwards, they talked about how great it felt to sing together. After Hatanaka left, Furukawa performed a dramatic composition, “Ash Glass,” in which melancholic guitar melody intertwined with lively rhythms, enveloping the venue in his musical world.
- Nakamura then became the center of attention and lit up the venue with his colorful rock ending song “WINNER” from the TV anime Blue Lock. The sound of the audience joins in, transforming the venue into a true live performance room. “It’s great to perform live at Landis with fellow artists of my generation!” he exclaimed. He then followed up with a soulful rendition of “Oh No!!,” marked by lively horn blasts and an infectious beat that prompted the crowd to raise their hands in response.
- During the collaboration session, Nakamura invited Furukawa back on stage to sing “Chocolate,” a bittersweet and seductive song. Their mature duet, accompanied by guitar and bass, creates an interesting back-and-forth. “How was it? Very sexy, right?” Nakamura asked with a smile, and Furukawa replied: “That’s great. What a great song!” After Furukawa exited, Nakamura returned to the spotlight with his guitar and began “Imitation” ” improvisation. This simple rock song exudes raw emotion and electrifies the entire venue. During his finale, he performed the song “JUMP” from the TV anime “Skate-Leading Stars”. The emotional piano rocker was full of energy and rocked the audience, their voices rising in unison and uniting the entire floor.
- Hatanaka and Furukawa joined Nakamura on stage to introduce merchandise and share their thoughts on the collaborative performance. They then performed a cover of “Butterfly Flight”, the theme song from Digimon Adventure. The voices of the audience blend into one another, creating a sense of unity at Zepp Shinjuku. The concert reached its climax with the theme song “Never-Ending” of Lantis MENS GIG “A·C·E” 2024. Their harmonious voices, filled with extraordinary skill and positivity, resonated throughout the venue and embodied the potential of “A·C·E”. At the end of the fun night, the audience left with smiles on their faces, looking forward to the day when the three artists would reunite again.
Playlist
Commitment to the future/Hataka Yu
It’s time to fly! / Hataka Yu
Dying Wish/Hataka Yu
Style/Hatanaka Yu & Nakamura Shugo
Manatsu BEAT / Hata Naka Yu
Kaleidoscope/Makoto Furukawa
Incomplete/Makoto Furukawa
“Place a Bet”/Makoto Furukawa
Tokoko to♠︎ / Makoto Furukawa & Yu Hataka
Gray glass/Makoto Furukawa
Winner/Shugo Nakamura
Oh no!
Chocolate/Shugo Nakamura & Makoto Furukawa
Imitation / Shugo Nakamura
JUMP / Shugo Nakamura
Butter-Fly (Cover) / Shugo Nakamura & Yu Hatanaka & Makoto Furukawa
Never Ending/Shugo Nakamura & Yu Hatanaka & Makoto Furukawa
The playlist can be found at:
Spotify: open.spotify.com/playlist/6RbK64OiPnM0TEHAoS5LPw
Apple Music: music.apple.com/jp/playlist/pl.u-EdAV79esDr1dNvW
Introduction to Shugo Nakamura
He made his debut as a voice actor in 2015, playing the role of Teru Tendo in the game “Idol Master SideM”. Currently playing roles such as Ryota Miyagi in “First Slam Dunk” and Gin Gagamaru in “Blue Lock”. In 2019, he made his debut and embarked on an aggressive national tour, performing at five venues. He wrote and composed most of his songs, and his heartfelt lyrics and catchy melodies won him the attention of his peers. He will celebrate his fifth anniversary in October.
Official website: shugo-nakamura.com
X: x.com/ShugoAbc
Instagram: instagram.com/nakamura_shugo_official
Introduction to Hata Nakayu
In 2006, he made his voice acting debut as Edmund Pevensie in the dubbed version of the film The Chronicles of Narnia. Since then, he has been involved in many voice-over and animation projects. He made his debut as an artist in July 2017 with the release of “STAND UP”, the first single released by Landis. He is actively involved as a voice actor and artist, contributing to anime and TV series such as “Moriarty the Patriot” and “Ultraman Z.”
Artist page: lantis.jp/artist/hatanakatasuku
X: x.com/tasuku_kenpro
Introduction to Makoto Furukawa
Makoto Furukawa is known for his many roles, including Shirogane Miyuki in “Kaguya-sama: Love is War”, Saitama in “One Punch Man”, and Sadik in “Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury” Zenili and Spinel from Pokémon. Won the Best Supporting Actor Award at the 14th Seiyu Awards. On July 4, 2018, he debuted as an artist with the first single “miserable masquerade” released by Lantis. .
Artist page: lantis.jp/artist/furukawamakoto
X: x.com/M_Furukawa929
Source: Official press release
