VOW WOW’s evolution goes beyond just recreating the 80s

The evolution of VOW WOW goes beyond recreating the 80s ​ Kyodo Medias Co., Ltd. Press Release: September 5, 2025 To Members of the Media VOW WOW’s evolution goes beyond simply recreating the 80s. There’s a band in Japan’s rock scene that continues to make rapid progress. That band is VOW WOW. Last year, they reunited for the first time in 14 years, and then again in January of this year, selling out tickets in a row. With each performance, new fans are born, and they’re expanding at an ideal pace. Amid all this attention, they’ve announced their next year’s live show.
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The Tokyo performance will be at Tokyo Garden Theater on January 16th, a venue perfect for showcasing VOW WOW’s band sound most effectively. The Osaka performance will be at Namba Hatch on January 23rd. The title of the concert, which many are curious about, is “The 40 Years of VOW WOW III Celebration.” It looks like the stage will feature the classic album “III,” as well as plenty of timeless hits. VOW WOW’s current members are Kyoji Yamamoto (guitar, vocals), a captivating guitarist with his exceptional technique and one-of-a-kind tone; Rei Atsumi (keyboards, vocals), who wields a fortress of vintage synthesizers; and Motoki Hitomi (vocals), whose singing voice is unlike anything you’d find in a Japanese band. They debuted in 1984 with the album “BEAT OF METAL MOTION.” In the 1980s, when Japan’s rock scene still had a barrier to entry into the world, the UK-based band had an overwhelming presence, releasing six albums. However, in 1990, they sadly disbanded after a performance at the Nippon Budokan. They reformed in 2009-2010 and showed the same bravery, but there was no further activity after that. More time passed, and they reunited last year in 2024, on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the release of “BEAT OF METAL MOTION.” This year’s live performance also saw a clearly younger audience, and they delivered a performance that could be called the triumphant return of champions.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/12949/3134/12949-3134-62adfe51c3b147ef69bbeed69f75eddd-3900×2598.jpg Photo by Koichi Morishima 2026 marks the 40th anniversary of VOW WOW’s relocation to the UK. Supporting members include bassist Toshiki Nagai, and drummer Maoki Yamamoto, son of Kyoji Yamamoto and a talented drummer with ample stage experience. This isn’t a simple recreation of the ’80s. VOW WOW’s evolution and rapid progress continues. Come experience the current Japanese hard rock scene for yourself. Advance ticket sales (lottery) will begin on Sunday, September 21st, ahead of the general release. For details, please refer to the official performance website. CITTA’WORKS PRESENTS SUPER LIVE 2026 VOW WOW “The 40 Years of VOW WOW III Celebration” Cast: Kyoji Yamamoto, Genki Hitomi, Rei Atsumi Toshiki Nagai (Support Bass) Maoki Yamamoto (Support Drums) Tokyo Performance: Friday, January 16, 2026, Tokyo Garden Theater, 7:00 PM Osaka Performance: Friday, January 23, 2026, Namba Hatch, 7:00 PM Organizers: Citta Works / BS Asahi / BAYFM78 “POWER ROCK TODAY” (Tokyo) Advance tickets: ¥13,000 (tax included) / Same-day tickets: ¥14,000 (tax included) [All seats reserved] *Drinks not included for the Osaka performance Official Early Bird (Pia/Lottery) (Application Period: 9/21 (Sun) Noon – 10/5 (Sun) 23:59) Reception URL: https://w.pia.jp/t/vowwow-40/ General ticket sales begin Saturday, November 1st at noon Official website: https://www.cittaworks.com/event/vow-wow-2026/ Inquiries: Tokyo Performance, Citta Works, 044-276-8841 (Weekdays 12:00-13:00 / 16:00-18:00) Osaka performance YUMEBANCHI 06-6341-3525 (Weekdays 12:00-17:00)
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/12949/3134/12949-3134-78f1624a9c159d7b6caed261c2e4e516-3900×2597.jpg ​Photo by Koichi Morishima Advertisement: Kyodo Medias For more information about this release