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In Japan, this event took on the feel of a special tour stop in Germany—where IYuki Kajjura has previously performed her own “LIVE V01.#22 -Precious Dieces-”—while she was in the midst of her tour. The vocalists for this event were KAORI, YURIKO KAIDA, Joelle, and LINO L, who performed four songs from *Sword Art Online* TV Anime: This song became a key track in the series and served as the theme song for the first season: - [swordland]. With its dignified strength and a sense of solemn operatic essence, this song truly symbolized the opening of the live performance in Germany.
Next up is “Lighthouse,” which serves as the theme song for the game *Magical Girl Madoka Magica: Exedra* and is also the B-side track on Fiction Junction’s new single, *Magia*, released on September 2. Her crystal-clear vocals leave a lasting impression. In this song, LINOLEA is featured as a guest artist.
During the subsequent MC segment, Kajiura carefully conveyed her feelings to her German fans in her own words, using almost no Japanese. This overseas performance is a unique opportunity to hear an impressive performance that reflects Kajiura’s extensive international experience.
“Beyond Time,” the opening theme for *Okami Kakushi*, followed by *T-So Animation: Phantom Sky*. Yuki Kajiura’s “Kajiura-speak”—a blend of Japanese and other languages—is one of the defining characteristics of her music.
“I” from the TV anime *Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba* is the ending theme, and “Edge,” originally performed by LiSÅ, is a song that became a global hit. The energy of the German audience at the venue was through the roof—and it only grew with the TV anime [Pandora OP Theme “Parallel Hearts”]. The TV anime’s “Sacred Seven” OP theme “Stone Cold” followed, and the upbeat tracks kept the crowd’s excitement soaring to its peak.
Kajiura shared anecdotes from her time living in Germany. She recounted how, as a child, whenever she went to buy bread called “Bretchen” for her family, the baker would correct her pronunciation of “five,” and the audience erupted in laughter at this personal story. After closing remarks wrapped up the concert, she performed the title track from the album released in 2023 [Parade], the title track of the album released in 2023, which has become a song and is now a favorite of FictionJunction, brought the main part of the live performance to a close.
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