DaizyStripper's NEVER ENDING SIRIUS Final at Shinjuku Blaze

On September 27th, DaizyStripper came to the finale of their one-man tour NEVER ENDING SIRIUS which started on July 3rd. With guitarist Mayu's return to performing live, the band enjoyed a nationwide tour to promote their latest mini album SIRIUS, released on May 20th. The tour final was broadcast live across the globe online via Nico Nico Douga.

A loud ovation rose as the five members appeared in their new outfits. These featured new designs as well as homages to previous costumes worn over the last eight years. Vocalist Yugiri, guitarist Nao, guitarist Mayu, bassist Rei, and drummer Kazami took their places and immediately had fans dancing around with the opening song, La Vie en Rose. Yugiri’s powerful high-tone vocal captured fans’ hearts from the beginning, and they responded by clapping their hands and singing along. The well-disciplined audience held each other’s hands as they swayed together during the song’s chorus.

Yugiri continued to stir up fans with his shouts during DIRTY STARRY while the two guitarists incited fans to headbang along with their powerful guitar strokes. “Let’s enjoy the end of our summer holidays together!” Yugiri shouted before SUMMER VACATION. The uplifting groove of Kazami’s drums and Rei’s bass made fans dance and shout, but the photogenic bassist later stole the spotlight with his bass solo. DaizyStripper carried on with one of their classics, Shikisai Vivid, a melodious number in which Mayu’s clear guitar sound mesmerized fans. Many girls in crowd screamed when Yugiri and Nao kissed each other on the mouth during the song. The unpredictable band continued to thrill fans with -Z-UNIVERSE. Fans swayed and moshed with the jazzy rhythm. In the following HELLO, again, Yugiri pierced fans’ hearts with his rich, androgynous falsetto while Mayu played emotional guitar riffs alongside his bandmate. After the song, each member took time to speak to fans.

“I think we’ve been able to develop stronger bonds not just among members, but also with you guys and even with people working in this industry,” said Yugiri. Kazami was next to speak: “It was quite overwhelming for me to see Yugiri playing a piano at yesterday’s show. It reminded me of the importance of courage to be not afraid of failure.” Then came Rei: “I am really thankful to you guys. ‘Tresor’ (fans) is what I live for. We will show you the best future.” Then, Mayu spoke to fans. “Rei, Kazami and myself played the song we used to perform together before we joined DaizyStripper during the show in Yokohama. It was actually the very song that brought the five of us together. This is the power of music.” Finally, Nao shared his heart: “It meant a lot to me to be able to have a show in Fukushima, which is the hometown of my late mother. We will take you guys to bigger stages.”

However, Yugiri changed an emotional mood in the venue as he introduced fans to the next song Sanketsu Kakumei. “This is our time! We will start a revolution! We are not leaving anyone behind!” the vocalist declared during the song. The fans responded enthusiastically to his call with shouts and pumping fists. DaizyStripper and the crowd went on a rampage during the show’s climax: audience members swung their heads around at enormous velocities during Hysterica. The ruthless aggressions and overflowing love of the five men onstage communed with fans’ hearts during ARREST. Nao went crowdsurfing during BLACK DROPPer. Fans also got physical, rushing to the front row when the members started throwing water from the stage. Later during the song, Kazami came centerstage while Yugiri took over on drums. Kazami made certain to ask Yugiri to give him the fastest possible beat before enjoying a crowdsurf while the singer played full-throttle drum with all of his might.

“I can sing this song because of you guys,” Yugiri thanked fans before kicking off DEAR MY SIRIUS. The band’s music and fans’ chorus embraced each other during the song, and the frontman looked overwhelmed to be in the midst of this show of deep spiritual unity in the venue. At the end of the show, the band expressed their gratitude towards fans by playing the benevolent SWEET DREAM.

During the first encore, Yugiri stirred fans up with a powerful declaration: “We will take you guys to bigger stages: Nippon Budokan and Tokyo Dome in future. Follow us!” The band then celebrated the grand finale of the tour with STAY GOLD, in which Mayu’s sensitivity and Nao’s strength created a splendid harmony when they played a synchronised guitar solo together. As were saying their farewells, faithful fans actually sung DEAR MY SIRIUS to five men. However, the band still had one last big surprise for everyone.

After the encore, the band held a press conference where announced plans for their tenth anniversary project, decade. Gasps of amazement filled the venue as fans watched the press conference broadcasted on the stage’s screen. Moreover, DaizyStripper actually came back for a second encore, treating fans to their favorite number, decade. The song left both band and fans with strong anticipation for great times ahead.

You can find more about the band’s tenth anniversary project decade on DaizyStripper's official website.

Set List

01. La Vie en Rose
02. Awairo no yume
03. DIRTY STARRY
04. SUMMER VACATION
05. Setsubouno Freesia
06. Shikisai Vivid
07. MISSING
08. -Z-UNIVERSE
09. HELLO, again
10. Sanketsu Kakumei
11. Hysterica
12. ARREST
13. MANNEQUIN〜BLACK DROPPer
14. DEAR MY SIRIUS
15. SWEET DREAM

Encore #1

01. Tresor
02. KISS YOU
03. STAY GOLD

Encore #2

01. decade