Star-Studded Lineup Including ALI, Yoko Kanno, and Yoko Takahashi! "J-POP SOUND CAPSULE" Returns to North America's Largest Anime Expo 2026

Amuse Inc. (Headquarters: Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi; Representative Director, Chairman & President: Yokichi Osato; hereinafter "Amuse") announced that it will co-host the music event "J-POP SOUND CAPSULE" at "Anime Expo 2026" (hereinafter "AX2026"), one of the largest Japanese pop culture events in North America, to be held in Los Angeles, USA, in July 2026. The event is co-produced with SPJA (Headquarters: California, USA; President & CEO: Ray Chiang), Pia Live Creative Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Higashi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President: Naoki Mori), Earkth Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Hiroo, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President: Shunji Inoue), and EUPHORIC PRODUCTION (Headquarters: Shanghai, China; Representative: Xuanhong Chai).

Broadcasting the Excitement of J-POP and Anime Music to the World

"J-POP SOUND CAPSULE" is a live event that delivers Japan's proud music and performances on the Anime Expo stage, where fans from all over the world who love Japanese pop culture such as anime, manga, games, and cosplay gather. The title "J-POP SOUND CAPSULE" embodies the concept of surprises popping out one after another like a "capsule toy." The stage condenses powerful anime theme songs, uplifting rock sounds, and genre-crossing, unexpected musical experiences into a single night.

At the first "J-POP SOUND CAPSULE" held at Anime Expo last year, about 5,000 spectators gathered at the Peacock Theater and went wild. From Amuse, the rock band FLOW, which has conducted a world tour across five continents, and the instrumental metal band ASTERISM, which garnered attention for its transcendent technique as an opening act, participated. Live performances by Japanese artists left a strong impression on North American pop culture fans, spreading the appeal of Japan's proud "Anisong" to the world, which led to high expectations for regular occurrences. For 2026, the venue has moved to Crypto.com Arena, and the appearances of ALI, Roselia, SPYAIR, Yoko Takahashi, and Yoko Kanno have been confirmed.

Bringing Japan-Born Entertainment to the Global Stage

Under its mid-term vision of "Becoming a production house that challenges the world alongside all kinds of talent," Amuse has been continuously working on the overseas expansion of artists and the international broadcasting of content originating in Japan.

As part of these activities, "J-POP SOUND CAPSULE" is a project developed with the aim of delivering the diversity of the Japanese music scene and the unique appeal of Japanese live entertainment to fans worldwide. By transcending national borders and regions, it aims to create new musical experiences as a place connecting Japanese artists with global audiences.

Through entertainment centered on music, live performances, and culture, Amuse will continue to expand the possibilities of Japanese creativity to the world and take on the challenge of cross-border and cross-lingual communication and value creation.

[Event Overview]

- Name: J-POP SOUND CAPSULE - Date and Time: Thursday, July 2, 2026, Doors open at 20:00 (Los Angeles Time) - Venue: Crypto.com Arena (Los Angeles, USA) - Performing Artists: ALI, Roselia, SPYAIR, Yoko Takahashi, Yoko Kanno - Organizer: SPJA - Producers: Amuse, Pia, Earkth, EUPHORIC PRODUCTION - Tickets: VIP $200 / GA 1 $160 / GA 2 $140 * A separate ticket/credential for Anime Expo 2026 is required. Details: https://events.leapevents.com/event/ax26-jsc-scx26-t06/listing * VIP ticket applications for Japan: Starts from Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 10:00 AM Application URL: https://w.pia.jp/t/jscapsule/

[Related Information]

- Official Website: Anime Expo https://www.anime-expo.org/ - AnimeExpo Official Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/animeexpo/ - Event Official X: https://x.com/JPopSC_Official