The 4th real live “Paradox Live Dope Show 2024” of the HIPHOP media mix project “Paradox Live” was held on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Below is an event report of the daytime performance in which a total of 25 cast members took the stage.
■About “Paradox Live”
“Paradox Live” is a media mix project centered on a CD series containing voice dramas and songs, and live events. Set in the near future, the story depicts characters from HIPHOP teams who are at the top of their respective music genres as they take on stage battles in order to win No. 1 with their music. A total of 29 voice actors, singers, and actors are participating in this project, including Kensho Ono, Junichi Suwabe, Gakuto Kajiwara, Isamu Hayashi, Natsuki Hanae, Yusuke Kobayashi, Junichi Toki, and Yu Hatanaka, as well as singers. A gorgeous cast including the highly popular 96 cat Shima will sing authentic rap songs. In addition to high-level HIPHOP songs, this work features unique characters who try to shine on stage despite their own traumas, and the strong bonds between the members of each team, which have gained a lot of support, especially from women. The music video published on the official YouTube channel has been viewed over 100 million times, making it extremely popular.
event report
On Sunday, May 19th, Paradox Live 4th real live “Paradox Live Dope Show 2024” was held at Pia Arena MM in Yokohama. Starting with the first real live performance in 2021, it continues to evolve, and a total of 25 gorgeous cast members will gather for this live performance. Introducing the 3rd album “ANTHEM”, which is the culmination of the tournament battle “Road to Legend” held for about two years, a total of 21 songs including existing songs will be streamed live on PIA LIVE STREAM and Animax. Delivered all over the world.
“Paradox Live Dope Show 2024” excited the floor with different setlists for the daytime and nighttime performances. Downer was the top performer for the daytime performance on a stage made up of screens of various sizes centered around a large vertical screen, as if embodying the near future in which “Paradox Live” is set. The twin unit[cozmez].Yusuke Kobayashi, who plays the role of Yatonokami Kanabata, and Toshiyuki Toyonaga, who plays the role of Yatonokami Nayuta, excite the audience, saying, “Look, listen, feel!” They appeared on stage and performed “Make it.” The heads filling the venue responded by waving their penlights shining in cozmez colors up and down. Next, Ryota Takeuchi played the role of Naoaki Nishikado, Isamu Hayashi played the role of Shohei Kanbayashi, and Junta Terashima played the role of Shiki Yamido from the noble and solitary talented four-person unit[The Cat’s Whiskers]. Sings “Get It Back”. After being enchanted by the adult tolerance and stylish production, you will be introduced to Shin Furukawa (playing Yuuto Inukai), Katsugo Batori (playing Ryoga Tosa), and Yuuto Inukai (Goku Luck), a unique four-man outlaw unit made up of prisoners and guards. Shinnosuke Tachibana, who plays Shion Kaida, and Chiaki Kobayashi, who plays Kenta Mikoshiba, appear and passionately sing “Catharsis” with their simmering feelings in their hearts. As the solemn intro played, the characters who appeared under the green spotlight were Marina Inoue (played by Toka Tsubame) and Okiayu (played by Tadanari Shira), members of the zaibatsu master-servant unit[AMPRULE]who bring down all those who resist. Ryutaro. We will create a new world with an overwhelming presence that will compel you to surrender if you look at it with a discerning gaze. At “P△RTY N1GHT”, which has been transformed into a party venue, Gakuto Kajiwara plays the role of Allen Suzakuno, Ayumu Murase plays the role of Jun Natsu, and Anne Faulkner plays the role of Suzakuno Allen, a new generation charismatic three-person unit[BAE (Bay)]full of individuality. Role: Iori Suishi of the 5-member gang[Akan Yatsura]who values honor and chivalry, who appeared on the center stage with 96 Neko’s ad-libs to raise the excitement on the floor and inciting lines. Role: Takayuki Kondo, Gakuni The role of Zen: Shima, Hokusai Seiki: Junichi Toki, the role of Reo Maruyama: Shogo Yano will perform “Akuhan Taiko -This Is How We Roll-” with their powerful energy, creating a festive atmosphere. A four-person idol unit[VISTY]vows to make a comeback from the brink. Yoshiki Nakajima as Tougo Yamato, Toma Hikei as Ryotaro Ito, Aoi Kureha as Manami, Kantaro Sanshuji as Tetsuei Sumiya When they appeared, they demonstrated their idol power with a cute dance while singing “NEVER END” amidst colorful lighting. Amid loud cheers, the unidentified three-person unit[1Nm8 (Inmate)]led by an overwhelming genius, Amatsuki Miyama (playing the role of Amatsuki), Ryo Kitamura (playing the role of Itsuki), and Shoya Chiba (playing Rokuta) appear, and the blue sky spreads out. Performed “EGOlution” with the background. She captivates heads with her gentle and beautiful singing voice.
For the MC part of the first half, four teams gathered: The Cat’s Whiskers/cozmez/ 1Nm8/Goku Luck. Starting with a heartwarming greeting from The Cat’s Whiskers, each team’s unique greeting battle began, and the audience continued to cheer. The cast members enjoy interacting with each other beyond team boundaries, bringing smiles from the audience.
On the following live stage,[BAE]was surrounded by a sense of unity due to the cohesiveness that had been built up so far with “EmBlem!!!”, and during[AMPRULE]’s “Do as I say”, Inoue slowly sat down on the throne, There was a huge cheer the moment I crossed my legs. Behind him, Okiayu is standing close to him like a butler, and his eyes and consciousness are captivated by the world of just the two of them, which is completely different from the rest of the team. In “CALL FOR FAMILIEZ -Akukantoku is Forever-“, Kondo and Shima held hands as they walked along the flower path, and Toki and Yano huddled together, giving a performance that could only be expressed by[Akukantoku]. “You guys are family too,” Kondo says, confirming his bond with the heads. It was[VISTY]who appeared on stage and said, “We’ll make everyone at Stella happy.” While delivering “For my Stella” to Stella (the name of VISTY fans), Cinnamon appeared as a special guest. The venue is filled with loud cheers as they dance and sing together. Still excited by the pleasant surprise, when the video for “Paradox Live THE ANIMATION” (hereinafter referred to as “Para-Ani”) was played, four teams, including BAE/The Cat’s Whiskers/cozmez/Rogue Guys, appeared and performed Para-Ani’s opening theme “RISE UP”. Sing passionately. The voltage in the venue soared as the performance seemed to be linked to the anime footage.
During the MC part in the second half, the four teams BAE/Akukan Totoko/VISTY/AMPRULE and special guest Cinnamon also gathered on stage. Kondo, who loves cinnamon, was moved to tears and was surrounded by a friendly atmosphere, as we headed to the announcement corner. As a special news, the biggest cheer of the day will be when it is announced that Paradox Live’s first two-man live “Paradox Live 2MAN SHOW” will be held in October/November 2024. Since it’s a special live performance with two teams each, the thing to be curious about is the “combination.” Details will be announced at a later date, so please look forward to it!
With feelings for Natsuki Hanae (playing Ryu Natsume from The Cat’s Whiskers) and Tasuku Hatanaka (playing Satsuki Ito from Villains), who couldn’t appear in the live performance this time, the live show enters the second half. From here, each team performed one song at a time, giving an overwhelming performance non-stop. cozmez “Two Crowns”, Rakukan Totoko “License To Kill”, VISTY “BE A STAR”, AMPRULE “True Pride”, 1Nm8 “S∀G∀”, The Cat’s Whiskers “Shooting Arrows”, Goku Luck ” SWAG,” and each team delivers their thoughts on the lyrics. And the last one will be[BAE]who won the tournament battle “Road to Legend” that started in March 2022. The three members, who achieved glory through a year-long battle, exude the dignity of champions and demonstrate their strong will to “go further than anyone else” with the song “Ch△mp1on,” which lives up to their name.
A total of 25 people from all 8 teams gathered on stage and it was time for the ending. Although feeling a sense of regret, each team expressed their gratitude, and the 4th real live performance of Paradox Live “Paradox Live Dope Show 2024”, which was filled with enthusiasm, came to a close.
Please note that both the daytime and evening performances of this performance are being archived until May 26th (Sunday). Streaming tickets are now on sale, so please enjoy this even higher level live performance as many times as you like.
Also, the Blu-ray & DVD of this performance will be released on November 27th (Wednesday)! Please check this out as well.
“Paradox Live Dope Show 2024” Performance Overview
★Distribution tickets are now on sale!!
https://paradoxlive.jp/event/dopeshow_2024/
◆Date and time
Sunday, May 19, 2024
Daytime performance Doors open: 13:30 Start: 14:30
Night performance Doors open: 18:00 Start: 19:00
◆Venue
Pia Arena MM (3-2-2 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture)
◆ Cast
BAE: Gakuto Kajiwara, Ayumu Murase, 96 cats
The Cat’s Whiskers: Ryota Takeuchi, Isamu Hayashi, Junta Terashima
cozmez: Yusuke Kobayashi, Toshiyuki Toyonaga
Villains: Takayuki Kondo, Shima, Junichi Toki, Shogo Yano
VISTY: Yoshiki Nakajima, Ryotaro Ito, Manami, Tetsuei Sumiya
AMPRULE: Marina Inoue, Ryutaro Okiayu
1Nm8: Amatsuki, Ryo Kitamura, Shoya Chiba
Prison Luck: Makoto Furukawa, Katsugo Batori, Shinnosuke Tachibana, Chiaki Kobayashi
◆Distribution ticket
Distribution tickets (daytime performance/evening performance) ¥4,400 each (tax included)
●Daytime performance benefits: Daytime performance version digital ticket (1 type)
●Night performance bonus: Night performance ver. Digital ticket (1 type)
Panoramic ticket (daytime performance/evening performance) ¥3,300 each (tax included)
Delivery ticket ¥8,000 (tax included)
●Bonus: Daytime performance ver.&Nighttime performance ver.Digital ticket (2 types)
Complete ticket ¥12,980 (tax included)
●Bonus 1: Daytime performance ver. & nighttime performance ver. Digital tickets (2 types)
●Bonus 2: 10 people will be randomly selected to receive goods with duplicate cast autographs.
✓Digital ticket DL period May 27, 2024 (Monday) 18:00 to June 8, 2024 (Saturday) 23:59
■Ticket reception period
[Streaming & panoramic ticket]April 28, 2024 (Sunday) 10:00 to May 26, 2024 (Sunday) 22:00
[Through distribution ticket]April 28, 2024 (Sunday) 10:00 to May 26, 2024 (Sunday) 20:00
[Complete ticket]April 28, 2024 (Sunday) 10:00 to May 26, 2024 (Sunday) 16:00
●Distribution platform PIA LIVE STREAM
●Viewing period Each performance starts ~ May 26, 2024 (Sunday) 23:59
Click here to purchase delivery tickets:https://paradoxlive.jp/event/dopeshow_2024/
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Fall 2024 Pararai’s first two-man live will be held!!!!
■Schedule
October 5th (Sat) October 6th (Sun)
Saturday, November 16th and Sunday, November 17th
■Venue
Nissho Hall
■Appearance
B.A.E.
The Cat’s Whiskers
cozmez
villains
VISTY
AMPRULE
1Nm8
Hell Luck
Further information will be updated from time to time on the official website and official X.
Paradox Live product information
BAE’s solo album that won “Paradox Live -Road to Legend-“!!
Before Anyone Else
Release date: 2024-06-26
Price: ¥3,300 (¥3,000 excluding tax)
Product number: EYCA-14346
Purchase:https://paradoxlive.jp/discography/detail.php?id=1020234
“Paradox Live on Stage THE LIVE ~All ARTISTS~”
★To be held on July 28th (Sat) and 29th (Sun)!! Tickets are now on sale
detail:https://paradoxlive-stage.jp/news/detail.php?id=1116087
This time THE LIVE is a “standing live”!!
Please also look forward to the “switching corner” where the songs will be different for each performance.
■Schedule
Saturday, July 27, 2024
[Daytime]Doors open 13:30 Performance starts 14:30
[Night session]Doors open 17:30 Performance starts 18:30
Sunday, July 28, 2024
[Daytime]Doors open 12:00, performance starts 13:00
[Night session]Doors open 16:00 Performance starts 17:00
*The number of performances and dates and times are subject to change.
July 27th (Saturday) Afternoon: Villains
Saturday, July 27th Evening: The Cat’s Whiskers
July 28th (Sunday) Afternoon: cozmez
Sunday, July 28th Evening: BAE
■Venue
Shinagawa Prince Stella Ball
https://www.princehotels.co.jp/shinagawa/stellarball/
Paradox Live work information
near future.From the saturated HIPHOP culture
A new movement “phantom live” is born.
Rappers wear accessories containing metal called “phant metal”.
By causing a chemical reaction with your own DNA,
He created illusions linked to emotions and excited young people with his gorgeous stage performance.
It was held at the legendary club “CLUB paradox” which suddenly revived.
“BAE” and “The Cat’s Whiskers” in “Paradox Live”
Four teams, “cozmez” and “thugs,” clash.
The victory was won by “cozmez”, but
The heat wave of battle stirs the hearts of the legendary team “Bu Raikan”,
This served as the spark for a new event.
After that, “Bukaikan” spread the message of holding a new event nationwide.
“This event will decide the next legend. There is only one condition for participation.
Being a phantom rapper. Position and title don’t matter. Everyone, come on. ”
With this message as the starting point, many fierce warriors approached Mutoko.
Takeraikan selected eight teams that stood out among them.
The battle intensifies, and its momentum elevates the “phantom live” to new heights.
Who will be the next legendary artist?
A new generation charismatic three-person unit with unique personalities
◆BAE
Suzakuno Allen: Takehito Kajiwara, Yan Xiajun: Ayumu Murase, Anne Faulkner: 96Neko
A noble and solitary talented 4-person unit
◆The Cat’s Whiskers
Naoaki Nishimon: Ryota Takeuchi, Shohei Kambayashi: Isamu Hayashi, Ryu Natsume: Natsuki Hanae, Yamido Shiki: Junta Terajima
A downer twin unit from the slums who are worried about society.
◆cozmez
Yatonogami Kanabata: Yusuke Kobayashi, Yatonogami Nayuta: Toshiyuki Toyonaga
Close-knit gang of five
◆Thugs
Iori Suishi: Takayuki Kondo, Yoshi Gakuni: Shima, Seiki Hokusai: Junichi Toki, Satsuki Ito: Yu Hatanaka, Reo Maruyama: Shogo Yano
A four-person idol unit vows to make a comeback from the brink.
◆VISTY
Tougo Yamato: Yoshiki Nakajima, Toma Hikei: Ryotaro Ito, Kureha Aoi: Manami, Sanshuji Kantaro: Tetsuei Sumiya
A chaebol master-servant unit that subjugates all those who resist.
◆AMPRULE
Swallow Toka: Marina Inoue, Tadanari Shiro: Ryutaro Okiayu
An unidentified three-person unit led by an overwhelming genius.
◆1Nm8
Kyo Miyama: Amatsuki, Itsuki: Ryo Kitamura, Rokuta: Shoya Chiba
A four-person outlaw unit from prison.
◆Goku Luck
Yuto Inukai: Makoto Furukawa, Ryoga Tosa: Katsugo Batori, Shion Kaida: Shinnosuke Tachibana, Kenta Mikoshiba: Chiaki Kobayashi
【Official site】https://paradoxlive.jp/
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[Official YouTube]https://www.youtube.com/c/ParadoxLive
[Official TikTok]https://www.tiktok.com/@paradoxlive_pr
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