HERO & BabyKingdom Lead "Rengeki" Event Lineups
The legendary “Rengeki” showcase series is back with two stacked lineups, and the roster reads like a masterclass in current Visual Kei momentum.
Held at the iconic Shibuya REX in Tokyo, Rengeki has built its reputation as the battleground where established acts and hungry newcomers collide. HERO and BabyKingdom anchor both events, with a carefully curated selection of rising and veteran bands trading the stage across two dates in late August and early September.
The first date (August 24) introduces fresh faces to the circuit: Kra makes their Rengeki debut, while 惡抱味 (Akuhoumi)—the new project from 真宵 (Masayo), former vocalist of HOWL—brings intrigue and pedigree. 黒蜜 (Kokuromitsu), who literally kicked off their career with a nationwide one-man tour across all 47 Japanese prefectures, joins the chaos alongside 東京花嫁 (Tokyo Hanayome), now energized by fresh lineup additions. The mysterious 마키나 (Makina) and the cryptic TØ-MA round out a lineup that balances fresh blood with calculated star power.
By September 1, the second bill swaps some faces but maintains that same dynamic voltage. Mitsu returns—a Rengeki regular—while the debut-stage excitement of マキナ and TØ-MA promises continued discovery. 黒蜜 appears again, cementing their presence in the conversation.
Both events run doors at 4 PM, with performances starting at 4:30 PM. Advance tickets run ¥5,000 plus drink charge; general admission day-of is ¥6,000 plus drink.
Pre-sale registration opens June 26 at 6 PM JST through the official ticket link. General public sales begin July 12 and July 19 respectively. This is the kind of event where you discover your next favorite band—expect the unexpected, and bring your energy.
Grab your tickets directly through the official Eplus platform linked on the VR Label website, and track these bands across your usual streaming platforms to get familiar before the pit opens up.