The new music documentary film “Yoshiki: Under The Sky” will be released in the US and UK under limited engagement showings. 

“Yoshiki: Under The Sky” will be released in the US in this month and in the UK in December. More countries and locations and special events will be announced soon, following the film’s successful run in Japan with a release in over 70 theaters through Toho Cinemas.

Yoshiki and other artists in the music documentary (A List Media Entertainment, contributed photos) 

YOSHIKI: UNDER THE SKY – International Theatrical Release

US –Tickets Available Now: TCL Chinese Theatre

UK – Starting December 1, tickets: ODEON Cinemas

UK Special Event: Yoshiki Live Q&A – Dec. 5: ODEON Covent Garden

Yoshiki, world-renowned composer, pianist, drummer, and leader of rock band X Japan, became the first Japanese artist to be honored with a handprint and footprint ceremony at the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood since the tradition began in 1927.

Yoshiki then returned to headline a sold-out concert at Carnegie Hall in New York City, after dazzling audiences and receiving standing ovations at Royal Albert Hall in London, Tokyo Garden Theater, and Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. The October headlining tour marked the first time a Japanese artist has headlined all of these historic venues.

“Yoshiki: Under The Sky” gathers an extraordinary collection of international artists post pandemic for an emotional journey through the pain of losing loved ones and uniting globally through the healing power of music.

Filmed in Germany, Beijing, Tokyo, and Los Angeles, the movie features interviews, and performances from Sarah Brightman (UK), Nicole Scherzinger (US), St. Vincent (US), Scorpions (Germany), The Chainsmokers (US), HYDE (Japan), SUGIZO (Japan), SixTONES (Japan), Jane Zhang (China), and Lindsey Stirling (USA), to celebrate voices joined from across international borders post Covid.

Throughout the film are interviews with Yoshiki about his passion for music and the pain of having lost loved ones, including a heartbreaking interaction with the husband of a terminally ill fan. Under The Sky celebrates the deep healing power of music and Yoshiki’s resolve to never give up.

Directed by Yoshiki, the project is the artist's first feature film as director and was conceived during the pandemic when musicians could not connect with their fans.

"When I first began working on this project, I didn't know when we would all be able to gather in the same place and share the joy of music,” said Yoshiki. “Coming together with these great artists from around the world, we were able to create a theatrical experience that I'm very proud of. I'm so grateful for everyone who joined us on this journey and I’m incredibly excited to be releasing the film in UK cinemas this December."