Kana Hanazawa's diverse UK sound transformed the venue into the city of London! Kana Hanazawa live 2017 "Opportunity"" first day report

Popular voice actress Kana Hanazawa will hold a live tour "Kana Hanazawa live 2017 "Opportunity"" in 5 cities in Japan with her 4th full album "Opportunity". The 4th album is based on the theme of "UK Sound" and includes various songs inspired by the participating creators, and the tour is inviting the audience to the atmosphere of London at each venue. This report is from the first day of the tour, held on April 15 (Sat.) at Olympus Hall Hachioji.

This report contains spoilers. Please be careful if you plan to attend future live tours.

Performing all the songs from the album at the place of memories

As the venue was filled with a sense of anticipation unique to the first day of the tour, photos taken in London were projected on the huge screen behind the stage. Ms. Hanazawa appeared on the upper stage in a way that synchronized the opening of the door of that image with the actual set. Dressed in a royal-inspired pure white dress, she was greeted with cheers from the assembled audience.

The opening number was "Swinging Girl," performed by the backing band "Destinations," which adds a powerful and gorgeous touch to each of Ms. Hanazawa's live performances. The band, which included brass instruments such as trumpets and saxophones, complemented Ms. Hanazawa's appealing singing voice.

The band continued with "FRIENDS FOREVER. She sang beautifully on the pop melody written by Mick Hucknall of the British band Simply Red. After the song, Mr. Hanazawa greeted the audience, saying, "This is not Hachioji, but London! (laugh) I'm going to do it as London Boy, London Girl," she smiled. In this exotic Hachioji venue, "Stagnant Time" and "Kaleidoscope" were performed.

Kaleidoscope," sung with a galloping melody, showed glimpses of the actor as well, not only in the way she sang but also in the way she walked on stage, as if she were a character in the story. Ms. Hanazawa's singing voice is soft but has a core, and her presence is as strong as the powerful live band's performance.

The song "Invisible Girl," performed in a casual outfit of a green top and denim jeans, had a natural feel to it, just as Ms. Hanazawa said it was created with her voice in mind. With a calm expression on her face, she seemed to be enjoying the comfort of this moment.