CANDY TUNE Celebrates 3rd Anniversary at Sold-Out Nippon Budokan and Announces Nationwide Tour

On June 5th and 6th, the 7-member idol group CANDY TUNE held their debut 3rd-anniversary concert, "CANDY TUNE 3rd ANNIVERSARY LIVE 2026 'CANDY CANDY CANDY PARTY'," at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo. During the performance, they announced a nationwide tour covering 23 shows across 18 cities.

CANDY TUNE, consisting of members Hian Murakawa, Mizuki Kirihara, Rino Fukuyama, Nanako Ogawa, Natsu Minami, Shizu Miyano, and Kotomi Tachibana, debuted in 2023 under the "KAWAII LAB." idol project by Asobi System. Last year, they made their first appearance on the NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen and have been garnering significant attention with nominations for music awards.

The monumental 3rd-anniversary concert was held at the Nippon Budokan, a first for the group. Both days were sold out, drawing a total of approximately 20,000 fans over the two days. The performance featured a 360-degree stage that delighted their fans.

During the live show, they performed their debut song "Kiss Me Patissier," along with tracks backed by a live band, and the group's first-ever unit performances. Toward the end, they premiered their new song, "Special Thanksgiving," composed by Tamaya 2060%.

During the encore, they announced a tour that will span 18 cities and 23 shows from August to December. The members expressed their gratitude to the fans and vowed to continue their ascent in the future.