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The pop culture festival “KAWAii!! MATSURi,” under the theme of the latest “kawaii,” will open its first series for two days on April 20 and 21 at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium. Groups of artists, casts, and creators will assemble to embody music, fashion, and other aspects of pop culture.
On the first day, artist T.M. Revolution, a self-acknowledged Gundam otaku; singer Shoko Nakagawa, who adores animation, games, and costume play; singer May’n, whose songs for animations including Macross Frontier ranked in the top; and others will perform live. Also, dempagumi.inc from Akihabara and idol group LinQ from Fukuoka will appear.
On the second day, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu (who appeared on Kohaku Uta Gassen for the first time last year), girls band SCANDAL, and up and coming artist group of four, SEKAI NO OWARI will perform live. Popular fashion models such as Shiho Takechi, Rina Tanaka, and Fumiko Aoyagi will also participate to elevate the scene on both days.
[Event Information]
KAWAii!! MATSURi
Venue: Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium (Main arena / sub-arena / outside area)
Address: 1-17-1 Sendagaya Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Dates: April 20 and 21, 2013
Time: Doors open at 1 p.m. and performances start at 2:30 p.m. on both days
Admission: VIP 2-day ticket: 13,650 yen; 2-day ticket: 10,500 yen; 1-day ticket: 5,800 yen
