Japan's boy band collective
EBiDAN held their live event,
EBiDAN THE LIVE CRUISE 2024, which consisted of three performances at Yoyogi National Gymnasium First Gymnasium, on August 17th and 18th. This annual major event, known
as
EBiDAN THE LIVE, featured nine groups:
BULLET
TRAIN,
M!LK,
SUPER★DRAGON,
Sakurashimeji,
ONE N’ ONLY,
Genin wa Jibun ni Aru. (
GNJB),
BUDDiiS,
ICEx and
Lienel,
comprising a total of 62 members.
This year's concept was a luxurious cruise ship, with each show featuring a different theme: the bright and cute
YELLOW ISLAND, the cool
BLUE ISLAND, and the passionate
RED ISLAND. Not only did each group perform live,
but they also showcased collaborations such as shuffle units and "dream" units, delighting the audience of 40,000. This report covers the
YELLOW ISLAND show held on August 17th.
Kicking off the event with a new song created especially
for this performance,
What's up, Voyagers!, the 62 members took the stage before diving into their group-specific performances. At the
YELLOW ISLAND show,
Lienel charmingly presented
Mr. Sister, while
ICEx,
appearing on the main stage, delivered a cool and adorable performance of
Maniacs, followed by
BUDDiiS with
Brightness.
Transitioning the mood, GNJB performed the anime theme song P-P-P-PERO.
ONE N’ ONLY captivated the audience with the heartfelt love song My Love, and two-member unit Sakurashimeji impressed with their powerful vocals in Ending.
SUPER★DRAGON dropped their drama theme song Sweets, and M!LK chose their latest single Blue Shower. The group performances concluded with BULLET TRAIN’s MEMORIAL.
Then came time for the renowned EBiDAN shuffle units. Gensen wa Chika ni Aru. took on GNJB's Suirontekini Uchūjin, impressively replicating the high-speed and intricate choreography.
The second group, NICEx, covered ICEx's CANDY, showcasing high skill with cute dance moves, embodying an “adult cuteness” style.
As the lights came up, the EBiDAN SPECIAL BAND appeared on the main stage. The band consisted of five members: Hayato Sano from M!LK on vocals, EIKU from
ONE N’ ONLYon drums, KEVIN from BUDDiiS on the keyboard, Gaku Tanaka from Sakurashimeji on guitar and Hyoga Takada from Sakurashimeji on bass. They captivated the audience with a cover of THE BLUE HEARTS' classic
TRAIN-TRAIN. On stage, Sano surprised everyone by removing his wig to reveal a very short hairstyle.
Immediately following, all 62 members returned to the stage to perform the heartfelt song Koi no Ding Dong, showcasing the deep bonds and camaraderie within EBiDAN and concluding the first half of the event.
The second half, a collaboration project with EBiDAN's TV show, featured performances by "dream" units. The first to perform was the IKE! IKE! Fukuotoko Ranking Dream Unit, who charmed the audience
with their adorable, rarely-seen personas as they performed the pop tune Lucky Ageru yo! The Generation Dream Unit, comprised of four members from each generation, conveyed the message "Let's Draw the Future Together,"
showcasing
EBiDAN's evolving teamwork and strength across generations.
Additionally, the special unit EBiDAN SUPER CREATIVE performed their new song HERO. The track, created by KEVIN from BUDDiiS and Jean from SUPER★DRAGON,
captivated the audience with its impressive vocals and rap skills.
In a seamless transition, Ryota Nagano from GNJB and Milo Takaoka from Lienel enlivened the venue with a DJ set. Following this, the EBiDAN dance crew took the stage, beginning with ICEx member Toshiaki Tsutsui's tap dance and showcasing a variety of unique dance styles including breakdancing, krumping and freestyle.
The finale featured a collaborative stage that transcended individual groups. ICEx and BULLET TRAIN performed the BULLET TRAIN song My Buddy, offering a rare and
delightful collaboration between the oldest and youngest groups, a unique experience exclusive to EBiDAN THE LIVE.
The final show ended the voyage on a bright note with the group song New day! New Wave! During the encore, all of the acts performed Koigokoro and Believe yourself, riding through the stands
on trolleys to engage and thrill the audience members in every corner.
Yuki from BULLET TRAIN reflected on the members' growth day by day, saying, "Next year, we'll surpass this year's live performances by far, so look forward to it even more. EBiDAN is truly the best." These three performances made it clear that the path towards each of their dreams, as well as EBiDAN's collective dream, is already clearly visible.
Set list
Day 1 ~YELLOW ISLAND~
OP. ONE LOVE ONE HEART - Aise, shigoku sanzan na bokura no hi o
01. EBiDAN - What's up, Voyagers!
02. Lienel - Mr.Sister
03. ICEx - Maniacs
04. BUDDiiS-
Brightness
05. Genin wa Jibun ni Aru. - P-P-P-PERO
06. ONE N' ONLY - My Love
07. Sakurashimeji - Ending
08. SUPER★DRAGON - Sweets
09. M!LK - Blue Shower
10. BULLET TRAIN - MEMORIAL
Shuffle Units
11. Gensen wa Chika ni Aru. - Suirontekini Uchūjin
12. NICEx - CANDY
13. EBiDAN SPECIAL BAND - TRAIN-TRAIN (THE BLUE HEARTS cover)
14. EBiDAN - Koi no Ding Dong
DAN!DAN!EDiDAN! Units
15. IKE! IKE! Fukuotoko Ranking Dream Unit - Lucky Ageru yo!
16. Generation Dream Unit - Hiyaku
17. Utaou! Dream Unit - More Than Precious
18. EBiDAN SUPER CREATIVE-
HERO
19. DJ Corner
20. EBiDAN Dance Crew
21. Sakurashimeji- simple (with ICEx)
22. M!LK - Telepathy (with Lienel)
23. BUDDiiS - The One (with ONE N’ ONLY)
24.
ONE N’ ONLY - EVOL (with BUDDiiS)
25. Genin wa Jibun ni Aru. - Genin wa Kimi ni Aru. (with SUPER★DRAGON)
26. SUPER★DRAGON - So Woo (with Genin wa Jibun ni Aru.)
27.
EBiDAN- My Buddy
28. EBiDAN - New day! New Wave! (2024 ver.)
Encore
01. EBiDAN - Koigokoro
02. EBiDAN - Believe yourself
