KREVA, a leader in the Japanese hip-hop scene, performs for the first time with a full orchestra. Produced by Satoshi Takebe, the album recreates KREVA’s classic songs.

KREVA, a leader in Japan’s hip-hop scene, performs for the first time with a full orchestra. Produced by Satoshi Takebe, KREVA’s classic songs are recreated. ​ Hankyu Hanshin Holdings, Inc. Press Release: September 19, 2025 To Members of the Media KREVA, a leader in Japan’s hip-hop scene, performs for the first time with a full orchestra. Produced by Satoshi Takebe, he recreates KREVA’s classic songs. Billboard Japan (Hanshin Contents Link Co., Ltd.) has announced the holding of KREVA’s first full orchestra concert, billboard classics “KREVA Premium Orchestra Concert” – produced by Takebe Satoshi.
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This concert, the third in the orchestral concert series produced by Takebe Satoshi, following performances by Hiroko Yakushimaru and Takaya Kawasaki, marks KREVA’s first appearance on Billboard Classics. Following the December 18th performance at the Hyogo Performing Arts Center, one of the Kansai region’s leading music halls, KREVA will perform with a full orchestra at the Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, renowned as the “Hall of Fame for Classical Music,” on Christmas Eve, December 24th. Under musical supervision by Satoshi Takebe, a leading Japanese music producer who has worked with many top artists, KREVA, a leading artist in Japan’s hip-hop scene, resonates with a full orchestra across genres. We hope you will come and experience these two special nights, where KREVA’s classic songs will be reconstructed through Takebe’s production and Naoya Iwaki’s brilliant conducting and arrangements, creating new music. ◎KREVA’s Comment I’ve only ever worked with Takebe-san for short periods of time, at festivals and TV recordings, so I’m really looking forward to creating a show together this time. This will be my first time rapping in front of a large orchestra, so I’m looking forward to having a blast. Please come and join us! ◎Comment from Takebe Satoshi For the third installment of my production series, I contacted KREVA, who I’ve been keeping an eye on for a long time, and he gladly agreed. Previously, when I performed “Hanamizuki” with a high school choir and myself on piano, KREVA joined us for a rap performance with new lyrics he wrote himself. This will be our first time performing together on stage since then. I’m already excited to see what kind of session will result from the fusion of hip hop and a full orchestra. I’m sure KREVA’s
genre-transcending, wonderful musicality will move us deeply. ◎Performance information billboard classics “KREVA Premium Orchestra Concert” ~produced by Satoshi Takebe [Hyogo] Thursday, December 18, 2025, Hyogo Performing Arts Center, KOBELCO Main Hall. Doors open at 6:15 PM, performance begins at 7:00 PM. [Tokyo] Wednesday, December 24, 2025 Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Large Hall Doors open 18:00 Performance starts 19:00 KREVA Music Supervision & Piano: Satoshi Takebe Conductor & Arrangement: Naoya Iwaki Orchestral: [Hyogo] NIPO x Osaka Symphony Orchestra [Tokyo] Naoya Iwaki Pops Orchestra (NIPO) All seats reserved: ¥12,908 (tax included) Ticket sales schedule: KREVA Fan Club Pre-sale (lottery) September 19, 2025 (Friday) 9:08 AM – September 25, 2025 (Thursday) 11:59 PM Billboard Live “Club BBL” Members Pre-sale (lottery): Saturday, September 27, 2025, 3:00 PM – Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 11:59 PM General Release: Saturday, November 8, 2025, 10:00 AM https://billboard-cc.com/krevaXtakebe Organized, planned, and produced by: Billboard Japan (Hanshin Contents Link) Production cooperation: Halftone Music Sponsors: Pilot Corporation, Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd. (Hyogo Prefecture) Sponsored by: Billboard USA, Victor Entertainment Inc., FM802 (Hyogo), J-WAVE (Tokyo) *Preschool children not allowed *Ticket limit: Each person may purchase up to four tickets per performance *Wheelchair users, please contact us for inquiries *One ticket is required per person. Those who lose their tickets or forget them on the day of the event will not be allowed entry. *When purchasing tickets, please be sure to read the important notes posted on the official website before purchasing. (Request to attendees: https://billboard-cc.com/notice/ ) [Hyogo] Kyodo
Information 0570-200-888 (Weekdays 12:00-17:00 / Closed Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) [Tokyo] Disk Garage
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/5179/2391/5179-2391-579c12d723e6c228fc68919d51ea2c5b-200×66.jpg This concert series was launched by Billboard Japan in 2012 to bring the best music and new experiences to music fans. With the mission of “delivering artists’ music in the best possible form,” the group has held over 400 performances to date in music halls and other venues across the country. Reference materials: Billboard Japan
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https://www.hankyu-hanshin.co.jp/release/docs/f281e6ef1c486bad6f5eda15098bbf88b334f8f4.pdf : Hankyu Hanshin Holdings 1-16-1 Shibata, Kita-ku, Osaka
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