To celebrate the 70th anniversary of his debut and his 88th birthday, Akira Kobayashi will hold the 'AKIRA EIGHTY-EIGHT' concert at Asakusa Public Hall on June 4, 2026. The 21-month project also features AI-recreated video works of his youth. Tickets go on sale April 22 via Confetti.
AKIRA EIGHTY-EIGHT 'Akira Kobayashi Concert: The Immortal Mighty Guy' will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at the Asakusa Public Hall (1-38-6 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo).
Tickets are scheduled to go on sale at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, via Confetti (operated by Longrun Planning Corporation, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Hiroyoshi Kurematsu).
Ticket sales on Confetti
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AKIRA EIGHTY-EIGHT kicked off with a concert at the Shin Kabukiza on March 6, 2026.
The memorable second concert will be held at the Asakusa Public Hall in Tokyo.
What is AKIRA EIGHTY-EIGHT?
Akira Kobayashi celebrated his Pre-70th anniversary in 2024, his 70th anniversary in 2025, and the 70th anniversary of his Nikkatsu debut in 2026. He will turn 88 (Beiju) this November and will host events touring 88 locations over the 21 months until he turns 89. This event consists not only of concerts, but also collaborations with various people he has worked with so far, including Nikkatsu. We are planning movie events, video works that bring the young Akira Kobayashi back to life using AI, and the announcement of new songs.
Event Overview
AKIRA EIGHTY-EIGHT 'Akira Kobayashi Concert: The Immortal Mighty Guy'
Date and Time: Thursday, June 4, 2026, Doors open 16:15, Start 17:00
Venue: Asakusa Public Hall (1-38-6 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo)
Ticket Prices
SS Seats (1st floor, front of 2nd floor) 10,000 yen
S Seats (rear of 2nd floor) 8,000 yen
A Seats (3rd floor) 5,000 yen
Ticket site 'Confetti'
Ticket purchase process / Confetti member benefits
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FAQ
When and where will the AKIRA EIGHTY-EIGHT concert featuring Akira Kobayashi take place, including date and venue details?
The concert will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Asakusa Public Hall, located at 1-38-6 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo, with doors opening at 16:15 and the performance starting at 17:00.
Through which online platform and on what date and time can fans purchase tickets for the AKIRA EIGHTY-EIGHT event, and who operates that platform?
Tickets become available at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, via the Confetti website, which is operated by Longrun Planning Corporation based in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, under CEO Hiroyoshi Kurematsu.
What are the three ticket price categories for the AKIRA EIGHTY-EIGHT concert, including their seat locations and respective costs in yen?
The concert offers SS Seats on the first floor front of the second floor for 10,000 yen, S Seats on the rear of the second floor for 8,000 yen, and A Seats on the third floor for 5,000 yen.
How does the AKIRA EIGHTY-EIGHT celebration relate to Akira Kobayashi’s age milestones and his 70th anniversary of Nikkatsu debut?
Akira Kobayashi will turn 88 years old this November 2026, marking his pre‑70th anniversary in 2024, his 70th anniversary in 2025, and specifically the 70th anniversary of his Nikkatsu debut in 2026, all of which are highlighted by the AKIRA EIGHTY‑EIGHT events.
Besides concerts, what additional types of events and collaborations are planned as part of the AKIRA EIGHTY‑EIGHT tour, and over how many locations and months will these activities occur?
The AKIRA EIGHTY‑EIGHT tour will include movie screenings, AI‑generated video works that revive young Akira Kobayashi, new song announcements, collaborations with Nikkatsu, and will travel to 88 different locations over a span of 21 months until his 89th birthday.