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Manila Bulletin devider Entertainment devider J-rock band My First Story to hold first show in Manila

J-rock band My First Story to hold first show in Manila

Published Apr 28, 2025 02:36 pm

Japanese rock band My First Story will be making their debut performance in the Philippines in July. 

My First Story will hold their Asia Tour 2025 in Manila on July 24 at the New Frontier Theater, presented by Pulp Live World. 

Formed in Shibuya, Tokyo in 2011, My First Story quickly soared to popularity with their music - a distinct fusion of post-hardcore intensity, melodic rock, and poignant lyricism. 

My First Story’s vocalist is Hiroki “Hiro” Moriuchi, the younger brother of One OK Rock’s Takahiro Moriuchi and son of two equally legendary Japanese singers. 

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My First Story (Pulp Live World)

The other members are Teruki “Teru” Nishizawa on guitar, a longtime friend and high school bandmate; Shohei “Kidz” Sasaki on drums (who joined in 2016 after previously performing with the band Loth…); bassist and founding member Nobuaki “Nob” Katou; and Sho Tsuchiya, the band’s original guitarist, co-founder, and creative force. (Though Tsuchiya has been on hiatus since 2015 due to personal circumstances, his contributions as the band’s lead songwriter and producer continue to shape their music today). 

Their self-titled debut sold over 20,000 copies, earning them a nomination as “Next Break Artist” at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards, which led to their first sold-out independent show. 

Their subsequent albums “Antithese” (2016) and “S·S·S” (2020) both peaked at No. 4 on the Oricon Singles Chart and No. 7 on Billboard Japan’s Hot 100 charts. 

Their peak came in 2020 as their album “V” reached No. 2 on Oricon and No. 3 on Billboard Japan, marking their highest chart performance to date. 

Their 10th anniversary compilation album, “X”, also ranked at No. 6 on various charts, and their award-winning hit “I’m a Mess” earned “Best Lyricist Award” citations at the 2023 Japan Record Awards. 

My First Story’s songs have been featured in PS4’s “Let It Die,” SEGA’s “Hortensia Saga: Ao no Kishidan,” and have been used as both the opening and ending themes of the fourth season of “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba,” (alongside another notable Japanese group HYDE) and the ending themes for “Nobunaga Concerto” and films like Shinjuku Swan II.“

Tickets for the Manila show will be available starting May 18, at 12 p.m. via TicketNet outlets and online at ticketnet.com.ph. 

Royalty tickets are priced at P9,500, which include priority entry, the official lanyard, souvenir ID, official poster, tote bag, and access to the soundcheck party; 

VIP A tickets are priced at P8,500 and they include the official lanyard, souvenir ID, official poster, and access to the soundcheck party. 

Other tickets range from P3,500 to P6,000. Ticketing charges apply.  

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