YOASOBI Announces North American Tour: "Never Ending Stories" Begins in August!
The shining star of the J-pop world, YOASOBI, is crowning their rise in the international arena with a massive tour. The group announced that their North American tour, titled "Never Ending Stories," will take place between August 4 and August 16, 2026. Organized in collaboration with Crunchyroll, this tour marks the group's largest international solo tour to date.
The tour schedule is quite intense and filled with exciting stops. The journey will begin on July 31 at the OSHEAGA festival in Montreal and continue on August 2 at Lollapalooza in Chicago. The main solo arena concerts will kick off on August 4 at TD Garden in Boston. Following stops at venues like the Barclays Center in Brooklyn and Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, the duo will hold a grand finale on August 16 at the iconic Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.
Composed of composer Ayase and vocalist Ikura, YOASOBI topped global charts, particularly with the song "Idol," the opening theme for the Oshi no Ko anime. The group has also created unforgettable works such as "Yūsha" for Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, "Kaibutsu" for Beastars, and "Shukufu" for Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury. Known for their concept of "turning novels into music," the duo has secured an unshakable place in the anime world by combining storytelling with modern pop sounds.
Along with the tour announcement, fans received more good news: the group's new EP, consisting of nine English songs and titled "E-SIDE 4," will be released on April 24, 2026. This album will feature English versions of beloved tracks such as "HEART BEAT," "UNDEAD" (Monogatari Series), and "Watch me!" (Witch Watch). Having made a huge impact in America with their 2024 Coachella performance, the group aims to further solidify their influence in the West with this new tour.
Excitement for ticket sales is already at its peak, and fans are advised to act quickly. Exclusive pre-sales for Crunchyroll subscribers will begin on April 21, while general sales will open on April 23 via Ticketmaster. Thousands of fans eager to witness this historic moment in J-pop are expected to fill the arenas to capacity.
