Nulbarich finishes memorial live with 13 members and announces album release

Live Photo by Teppei Kishida

Nulbarich, who announced that they will be taking a hiatus after 2024, held their last live show before the hiatus, “CLOSE A CHAPTER,” at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo on Thursday, December 5th.

Since forming in 2016, Nulbarich has maintained a positive message and stance: “It’s okay if we can enjoy ourselves at our own pace and progress little by little.” Just two years after their debut, they performed at Nippon Budokan, and in 2019 they held a one-man live at Saitama Super Arena, which was a great success. Musically and as a band, we have continued to be on the front line in our natural way, but as a result of repeated discussions between the members and staff, we have decided to move forward to our next goal in the best possible way as a band. In order to maintain the quality of Nulbarich, they announced in February of this year that they would temporarily go their separate ways.

This will be the second time in six years that they will be at the Nippon Budokan, the venue prepared for their final live performance, since February 2018. The setlist included some of the best songs coveted by fans, and the performances by the 13 members got the venue excited.

At the end of the live show, JQ (Vo.) spoke on behalf of the band while receiving the enthusiasm of the fans, saying, “Life has sad and happy times.But anyway, we have tasted sour, spicy, and sweet tastes. Wouldn’t it be better to have a lot of flashbacks? I’ll savor them all,” he said, and performed the final number, “Sweet and Sour.” It clearly presented the culmination of eight years of activities and the moment when the group’s curtain came to a close.

After the performance, the music video for the new song “Lights Out feat. Jeremy Quartus” was suddenly projected at the back of the stage. Furthermore, it was announced that the album “CLOSE A CHAPTER” containing this song will be released next Wednesday, December 11th.

This work, which has the same title as the performance name “CLOSE A CHAPTER” (= closing the chapter / closing the curtain), will feature the lead single “Yuen” released in collaboration with mabanua for the first time, and the production base in LA. A total of 12 songs will be included, including “Believe It”, which was produced by The release will be in three forms: a complete made-to-order set, a CD-only regular edition, and a regular edition that comes with a sticker with JQ’s autograph. All products will be sold only at the Victor Online Store, and in addition to the CD, the complete made-to-order set will also include an originally designed portable cassette player and a cassette tape containing live sound sources selected by the members from the set list of the Budokan performance. (This set is scheduled to be delivered on March 26th).

Additionally, for those who pre-order within 5 days after the Budokan live performance, there will also be a regular edition that comes with a sticker autographed by JQ (Vo.) as a bonus. This is available to purchasers until 20:59 on Tuesday, December 10th, so if you are interested, please apply early.

Additionally, the Budokan live performance will be archived on WOWOW On Demand for a limited time from today for one week, so be sure to check that out as well.

■Nulbarich “CLOSE A CHAPTER” at BUDOKAN (WOWOW on Demand)

■Nulbarich “CLOSE A CHAPTER” setlist playlist

[Release information]

Nulbarich “CLOSE A CHAPTER”
Release Date：2024.12.11 (Wed.)
Label：Victor Entertainment
(Regular Edition) (CD) NCS-10308 ¥3,500 (+ Tax)
(Regular Edition) (CD / limited time bonus included) VOSF-13589 ¥3,500 (+ Tax)
(Complete made-to-order set) VOSF-13588 ¥11,500 (+ Tax)

Tracklist:
1. Opening -intro-
2. Believe It
3. Amusement park
4. Don’t Waste It On Me
5.Words
6. chapter xxx (demo)
7. Neon Sign
8.DAY (Sunny Remix)
9. Mirror Maze
10. Liberation
11. Traffic Jam -skit-
12. Lights Out feat. Jeremy Quartus

*Limited time benefit: JQ autograph and jacket sticker included)
*VICTOR ONLINE STORE exclusive / complete made-to-order set: CD / original portable cassette player / cassette tape (selected by the members from the set list of the live “CLOSE A CHAPTER” held at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo on December 5, 2024) (includes live sound source)

■Delivery link

■Album special site

■Nulbarich official site