ayumi hamasaki 25th Anniversary LIVE - 8th April 2023

[munckei]

Four days to go

I wish the online store still had goods, was keen to get a t-shirt and wristband

[Aderianu]

Originally Posted by Ad Eternam

I’ll definitely be there at 9!

I will not be surprised if line for goods start forming from 5 or 6

[Ayufan11]

so did ayu already make her “big announcement”? do we know what she was referring to? haven’t kept up… don’t grill me 🫣

[brener]

^ not yet

i'm hell excited for this concert, tho not attending it, i literally expect something huge like a 30-songs long setlist

[AyuGAME]

Originally Posted by Ayufan11

so did ayu already make her “big announcement”? do we know what she was referring to? haven’t kept up… don’t grill me 🫣

Not yet, but ayu keeps saying that there will be big news, on two variety shows, she mentioned this as well. I'm wondering what the news will be.

[marekcarey]

Originally Posted by AyuGAME

Not yet, but ayu keeps saying that there will be big news, on two variety shows, she mentioned this as well. I'm wondering what the news will be.

shes quitting her career.

[~K8E~]

Anyone else coming to Shibuya 109 today? I'm here now and there's a queue forming

[SunshineSlayer]

^ I’ll be there later this afternoon.

[tokyoxjapanxfan]

Apparently there were only 37 hoodies made for Egoist??? A TA member posted that they asked the staff. They sold out immediately lol.

[voltron]

I have a ticket for the basement pop-up later today, around 5:30.

Long shot here, but does anyone have or know someone who has an extra ticket to sell? My boyfriend was able to join me in Japan last minute and I was able to get him tickets for Koda Kumi on Sunday, but no such luck with Ayu.

[AyuGAME]

Originally Posted by tokyoxjapanxfan

Apparently there were only 37 hoodies made for Egoist??? A TA member posted that they asked the staff. They sold out immediately lol.

37??? why so little

[Aderianu]

Hello, TeamAyu members!

We have decided to open some of the seats for the equipment for the "ayumi hamasaki 25th Anniversary LIVE" to be held tomorrow, and we have decided to accept first-come, first-served orders for TeamAyu members only!

We will start selling from 20:00 on April 7 (Fri.) (tentative).
Please check the LIMITED NEWS in TeamAyu at 18:00 on April 7 (Fri.) for the details and how to apply.

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ayumi hamasaki 25th Anniversary LIVE
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Date, time, and location
April 8, 2023 (Saturday)
Tokyo: Yoyogi National Stadium 1st Gymnasium
Doors open 16:30 / Concert begins 18:00 (tentative)

Ticket prices
All reserved seats 13,000 yen (tax included)
Annotated reserved 13,000 yen (tax included)
(Children under 3 years old are free to sit on the lap. (Children under 3 years old: free on knees, but ticket is required if seats are needed).
Limit 2 tickets per person.

About Annotated Reserved Seats
Due to the structure of the stage, there is a possibility that the performance and images may be difficult to see.
Also, it may be difficult to hear the sound or you may be bothered by the noise of the equipment.
Please note that the feeling of not being able to see, hear, or be bothered by the sound or equipment may vary from person to person, so please make sure you are satisfied that there will be no problems before applying.

Application Period
April 7, 2023 (Fri.) 20:00〜.
*Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Only credit card payment will be accepted.
No refunds, claims or seat transfers will be accepted after purchase. Please understand in advance.
Seats are not selectable.

Please note that seats will be determined by lottery.
Seats will be determined randomly by lottery.
To prevent resale and transfer, you will be asked to enter the venue without changing your seat.

Exchange time: From the time the doors open on the performance date to the time the show starts.
Place of exchange: "Same-day exchange desk" at the Harajuku entrance.
Please be sure to bring an ID card to the venue to verify your identity when you come to the venue.

Please come early as it will be very crowded just before the show starts.

[~K8E~]

Originally Posted by tokyoxjapanxfan

Apparently there were only 37 hoodies made for Egoist??? A TA member posted that they asked the staff. They sold out immediately lol.

Wow no wonder they sold out, I went to Royal Party first and got the full pink set and by the time I'd got to the 5th level and lined up, they had already sold out. The other stores had also sold out by that time too. I just went to the pop up shop and bought lots of items. My bank account is not happy with me today!

[tokyoxjapanxfan]

My friend went and got a bunch of the Love boat pop up stuff (I only wanted the mug) but by the time he went to see the sweatshirt it was gone.

He also went to Basement yesterday. He was #10 in line and we could get everything we wanted, but apparently there wasn’t any limit for purchases, which is really unfortunate. I think with these sorts of things, it’s a bit unfair to not have a set amount put aside per day with a purchase limit as well.

I just wanted socks, but when I saw his tshirt I was a little jealous lol. It looks very good quality (not just a vinyl layer stuck to the tshirt, like her recent tour tshirts have been.)

[Irish_Ayu_Fan]

What’s the deal with photos / videos at Ayu concerts these days? Last time I saw her you were allowed take pics only at certain segments is that still the case?

[~angel*ayumi~]

Originally Posted by Irish_Ayu_Fan

What’s the deal with photos / videos at Ayu concerts these days? Last time I saw her you were allowed take pics only at certain segments is that still the case?

I think she last did that in 2016 or 2017

[Sim']

Originally Posted by tokyoxjapanxfan

Apparently there were only 37 hoodies made for Egoist??? A TA member posted that they asked the staff. They sold out immediately lol.

lol wut, 37 ??? Are they serious ?? xD

Originally Posted by Irish_Ayu_Fan

What’s the deal with photos / videos at Ayu concerts these days? Last time I saw her you were allowed take pics only at certain segments is that still the case?

During the Just the beginning Tour 2017, pictures and videos were allowed during only the Boys & Girls performance (the second chapter only, I don't remember being allowed to take pictures during chapter 3, even during the encore)

During the 21st anniversary in 2019 however, pictures were allowed during the whole show (but no video). I was able to take a load of pictures from the first show, so that I can enjoy the second show without my phone.

If pictures aren't allowed tomorrow, there will be signs (hold by the staff) that say pictures not allowed

[URANUS]

In lees than 24 hours, we will know what the big announcement is. Getting nervous. I still think she is announcing her retirement and releasing “A best 3”

[JinHamasaki]

Anticipation is killing me! I hope someone takes photos of all the pop-up shops and Shibuya 109!

[xLuna&1LOVE]

Checking the forum multiple times than necessary lately, because I wanna know so badly about the "big news"