To celebrate the 3rd anniversary of the idol project KAWAII LAB., all members of KAWAII LAB. will be gathered together in February, “KAWAII LAB. 3rd Anniversary Special LIVE ~The cutest thing about us~ supported by UP-T” It was held at K Arena Yokohama on Saturday the 22nd. The idol groups belonging to KAWAII LAB, FRUITS ZIPPER, CANDY TUNE, SWEET STEADY, and CUTIE STREET took part in each stage, and KAWAII LAB. MATES, who is aiming to make their idol debut from KAWAII LAB., attracting approximately 20,000 fans. .
Despite being the largest arena performance ever hosted by KAWAII LAB, tickets have sold out. Unfortunately, this three-day holiday was hit by a severe cold wave, but each fan engulfed the venue with excitement. When the four groups of FRUITS ZIPPER, CANDY TUNE, SWEET STEADY and CUTIE STREET appeared on stage in girly costumes created by the magazine “LARME”, they first got to see FRUITS ZIPPER’s song “Super Merry Song – Is it okay to be so happy? “The show begins with “. The members moved around freely and made eye contact with each other, creating a festive atmosphere. The audience responded enthusiastically to this energetic performance, waving their penlights.
After introducing themselves from the group, FRUITS ZIPPER Chinzei Suzuka and Manaka Mana stayed on stage and headed to the KAWAII LAB.’s reflection section. Chinzei recalls history with a deep look back at the “38 people belong to each other, so it’s been a huge increase in three years. The number of KAWAII LAB families has increased so much!” When Manaka strongly asked, “Can I make more noise from my stomach?”, KAWAII LAB. MATES appeared and performed two songs freshly, including the original song “When My Path Will Be Determined.” Their fresh performances were filled with bright, lively energy, and the entire venue was enveloped in an aura of happy life. It was announced that Suzuki Kari and Yamamoto Rushia will join as new members from KAWAII LAB. MATES, and the audience was surprised.
From here, CUTIE STREET appears as the clap occurs in line with Overture. Following “Pretty Cinderella!” and “Halo Halo Mirai”, FRUITS ZIPPER’s “NEW KAWAII” was performed. The audience cheered loudly at Sakuraba Haruka’s line, and the members of CUTIE STREET were able to deliver their cuteness to the fullest. They also performed a variety of songs, including the “Chikyumeiku App Project” and “Happy World!”, and dyed the venue in “Kyusuto” colors. Their signature song, “Is it okay if it’s just cute?” was the finale. A loud cheer erupted as if to say he had been waiting, and the performance was delivered with a passionate performance, surrounded by fans’ calls.
Next, SWEET STEADY will appear and perform songs that have been carefully sung since their debut last year, such as “What!”, “The Magic of Hearts”, and “Diamond Days,” which have been sung since their debut last year, bringing them into a “Suisute” mood. At Yamauchi Sakina’s appeal, she performed a cover of “Is it okay to just be cute?”, and she set out a stage where the individuality of the seven members is different from CUTIE STREET. At “PajamaPartee!”, fans’ calls resonate at a good pace, creating a live concert with a sense of unity. At the end, they performed their song “The Signal of the Beginning,” and Shoji Nagisa concluded the live performance with gratitude, saying, “I’m happy to be able to stand on such a big stage.”
CANDY TUNE received the baton from SWEET STEADY. The venue was increased with his energy-filled and gorgeous performances, with “Etoseto LOVE YOU” and “Double FIGHT!”, and Fukuyama Rino incited the fans in the MC to give a cover of SWEET STEADY’s “Pajama Paita!” Show off. Not only are they cool, but they also show off their cute CANDY TUNE, and the venue was filled with euphoria. From there they performed a series of warm-up songs with impressive choreography, “No Problems If You’re Prepared,” and a fast-paced “Nanairo Prologue,” filled with the seven-person journey. At the end, the venue was buzzed on TikTok and brought the excitement to the venue a step further with Kiss Me Pastry Cheer, a killer tune for the live show.
The last one that appeared was FRUITS ZIPPER. “NEW KAWAII” won the Best Picture Award at the 66th Japan Record Awards, and the 3rd anniversary live performance has been decided at Saitama Super Arena and Kobe World Memorial Hall, so momentum continues to remain unstoppable. The excitement at the venue was at its peak as the songs that had been thrilling on many floors, such as “Pyuanzawarudo” and “NEW KAWAII.” The new song “Kagami,” which was just released last month, can be filmed on a smartphone, so it was impressive to see fans listen carefully to it. The cover of “Kiss Me Pastry Chef” gives a cute singing voice and adds a touch of color to the vast space of K Arena Yokohama in seven colors. In the second half, “Fruits Basket,” “Challenging Your Bright Future,” and “Perfectionist ☆” were quickly spurred, and we ran through the afterglow of the live performance.
At the ending, all members of KAWAII LAB. reappeared on stage. Matsumoto Karen’s title call brought together the song “My Cutest Things,” which was the song that boosted the popularity of FRUITS ZIPPER and the origin of KAWAII LAB., and “NEW KAWAII” was delivered to the audience. KAWAII LAB. will continue to spread KAWAII culture from Harajuku to the world. It’s only a matter of time before KAWAII LAB. takes over Japanese culture and, ultimately, the world’s culture.
Finally, KAWAII LAB general producer Kimura Misa appeared and said, “I never thought I could take such a big stage on my 3rd anniversary, but thanks to you all, I was able to have four groups and KAWAII LAB. MATES “We were able to take this stage,” he thanked the fans who gathered. Kimura announced that “KAWAII LAB. AUDITION 2025” and “KAWAII LAB. SESSION” will be held at Makuhari Messe Event Hall on Saturday, May 24th and Sunday, May 25th, and the audience members A loud cheer erupted. This time’s “KAWAII LAB. 3rd Anniversary Special LIVE – The cutest thing about us” is currently being distributed archived on OPENREC.tv.
PHOTO: Yoshimori Yuna, Takada Makiko, Shimoyama Haruka
KAWAII LAB. 3rd Anniversary Special LIVE ~The cutest thing about us~ supported by UP-T
Date: Saturday, February 22nd, 2025
Venue: K Arena Yokohama
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Ticket purchase period: Until 23:59 on Saturday, March 22, 2025
Archive viewing period: Until 23:59 on Sunday, March 23, 2025
Distribution page:https://www.openrec.tv/ppv/3rdAnniv_250222
[SET LIST]
FRUITS ZIPPER / CANDY TUNE / SWEET STEADY / CUTIE STREET
1. A super happy song – Is it okay to be so happy? ~
KAWAII LAB. MATES
1. NEW KAWAII *FRUITS ZIPPER Song Cover
2. Once my career path is decided
CUTIE STREET
1. A dedicated Cinderella!
2. Halo Halo Mirai
3. NEW KAWAII *FRUITS ZIPPER Song Cover
4. Chikyumeiku App Plan
5. Happy World!
6. Is it okay to just be cute?
SWEET STEADY
1. What!
2. Heart Magic
3. Diamond Days
4. Is it okay to just be cute? *CUTIE STREET song cover
5. Pajama Paita!
6. Sign of the beginning
CANDY TUNE
1. Etoseto LOVE YOU
2. Double FIGHT!
3. Pajama Paita! *SWEET STEADY song cover
4. If you’re prepared, there’s no problem
5. Nanairo Prologue
6. Kiss Me Pastry Chef
FRUITS ZIPPER
1. Pyuanzawarudo
2. NEW KAWAII
3. Bend
4. Kiss Me Pastry Chef *CANDY TUNE song cover
5. Fruit Basket
6. Chasing your bright future
7. Perfectionism☆
ALL LINEUP
1. My cutest place
KAWAII LAB. SESSION Vol.13 in Makuhari
Date: Saturday, May 24th, 2025
Venue: Makuhari Event Hall
Time: Doors open 13:00 / Show starts 15:00
Cast: FRUITS ZIPPER/CANDY TUNE/SWEET STEADY/CUTIE STREET
Inquiries: HOT STUFF PROMOTION (050-5211-6077)https://www.red-hot.ne.jp/
KAWAII LAB. SESSION Vol.14 in Makuhari
Date: Sunday, May 25th, 2025
Venue: Makuhari Event Hall
Time: Doors open 13:00 / Show starts 15:00
Cast: FRUITS ZIPPER/CANDY TUNE/SWEET STEADY/CUTIE STREET
Inquiries: HOT STUFF PROMOTION (050-5211-6077)https://www.red-hot.ne.jp/
For more information, click here:https://kawaiilab.asobisystem.com/news/detail/41172
KAWAII LAB. × LARME BOOKS COLLECTION
Release date: Scheduled for April 2025
Publisher: LARME Co., Ltd.
Sales URL:https://bit.ly/41okSH4
Reservations now available at Asobi Mall
KAWAII LAB. AUDITION 2025
Official website:https://kawaii-lab-audition.com/main2025/
This project is aimed at Asobi System, a culture production company that has led Japanese pop culture, to share the idol culture that has continued to grow in Japan to the world. The general producer is Kimura Misa, a former leader of Musubizum and model and talent. With the concept of “From Harajuku to the world,” we will work with the aim of discovering, cultivating and producing idols who can be active around the world.
Official site (Fanclub):https://kawaiilab.asobisystem.com/
YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@KAWAII_LAB.
TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@kawaii.lab..new.p
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