Music : What's the line-up for 2025 ?
It's a whisper in your heart, this year in Marseille, Japan Expo is bringing the Asian sun to the stage! J-pop, K-pop, Idol, Hip-hop and even Metalcore ! Discover the musical line-up announced so far.
BALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE
They are 7.
7 singers-rappers-dancers, each holding their own microphone, ready to blow the crowds away!
BALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE is a hip-hop-flavored J-pop boy band that debuted in 2019. They are produced by LDH JAPAN.
PSYCHIC FEVER from EXILE TRIBE
PSYCHIC FEVER from EXILE TRIBE is a boy band made up of KOKORO, WEESA, TSURUGI, RYOGA, REN, JIMMY and RYUSHIN. This is the 7th group in the EXILE TRIBE artist collective, affiliated to LDH JAPAN.
Each member brings his or her own touch to the collective, making the group a unique blend of experience and personality that shines through in dance, rap and song.
Join them for a crazy concert on the Ichigo channel, on the evening of July 4 from 7.30pm!
IDOL TOWN PARADISE
Enter the Idol zone !
Japan Expo opens up a new area dedicated to the stars of J-music: Idol Town Paradise in HALL 6.
In this new area of the festival, you can meet your oshi directly and spend time in their company under the same conditions as Japanese meetings.
With 3 photo studios open all day long, capture those moments closer than ever to your idols!
- CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE IDOL TOWN PARADISE ZONE
U&PIA
The name stands for “You And Personal Impact Amplifiers”, and represents the band's desire to amplify the sense of unity between members and their fans. With a musical style that blends J-Pop and K-Pop, U&Pia transcends boundaries and brings people together around a shared vision of positive change.
Now a festival regular with an ever-growing community, U&Pia are delighted to be back on stage at Japan Expo Paris!
BROKEN BY THE SCREAM
A shout within the silence!
Broken by the Scream is an idol metal band formed in 2016, the forerunner of a genre still in its infancy. An ingenious blend of clear J-pop vocals and a more metalcore, Djent and death metal ensemble, with guttural vocals indistinguishable from extreme metal.
The band's atypical style has won over a wide audience worldwide. Critically acclaimed, Broken By The Scream is gradually establishing itself as a new benchmark on the metal scene.
YOKO TAKAHASHI
Back at Japan Expo after an unforgettable showcase in 2019, the singer-interpreter of the A Cruel Angel Thesis theme song returns for the Evangelion evening.
NIKO NIKO TAN TAN
Their music is an original conception, seeking alternative paths, with synthetic sounds and a free interpretation of music.
NIKO NIKO TAN TAN play what they want, how they want, drawing influence from a wide variety of musical genres to create an indefinable “mixed” style.
HATEANDTEARS
Founded in Nagoya in 2020, HATEandTEARS is a Japanese all-girl dance-electro-pop band that stands out for their hybrid style, fusing elements from drum'n'bass, house, reggae and hip-hop.
Behind the name lies a world of lyrics about the feminin tropes assigned to young girls: kawaii pastiche and the emotions of adolescence mingle with a rebellious spirit.
COOKIESAN
A manga and anime enthusiast, Cookiesan is one of the pioneers of Manga Rap in France.
This musical genre, at the crossroads of rap and manga culture, draws its inspiration from the strong values conveyed by Japanese anime - perseverance, surpassing oneself, honor, friendship - while adopting an authentic, hard-hitting style of writing.
YUKKA
With her melodic voice and guitar, Yukka spreads an engaging music typical of J-pop by blending genres from rock to ballad.Through her songs, Yukka wishes to spread Japanese music to the whole world. Share this moment with her at Japan Expo during her showcases and signing sessions!
MIKA KOBAYASHI
Mika Kobayashi doesn't lose her voice, and she'll be one with her audience!
Japan Expo veteran, singer-songwriter and composer and Hiroyuki Sawano's favorite vocalist. You've already heard her without knowing her name: “Vogel Im Kafir” (Attack on Titans), “Before my body is dry” (Kill La Kill) or “Ego” (Gundam Unicorn).
She has interpreted the music of numerous anime and video games.
STARRYSKY
You don't need no anime to make anisongs.
STARRYSKY is a rock band deeply influenced by Asian music and anime themes. Although their songs are mainly in French or English, the band's musical style has a distinctly J-rock vibe.
In short, Eurock J-rock!
EVENTS NO TO BE MISSED :
- Showcase - Starrysky & Mika KOBAYASHI : For JAPAN EXPO 2025, Starrysky and Mika KOBAYASHI will perform their musical co-creation “THE LAST SONG” together on stage for the first time.
- Samurai Artist KAMUI & Mika KOBAYASHI : Mika Kobayashi's epic vocals are accompanied by the lights of the Ichigo stage and the blades of the Kamui samurai troupe!
MISA
Misa is a world-travelling cosplayer idol, equiped with only her suitcase.
She now has released her own original song, written by the lyricist Nami Nakagawa of "Demon Slayer" fame and "Tales of series" & "Tekken" composer Kazuhiro Nakamura.
She performs cosplayed on stage, participates in conferences to promote otaku culture and Japanese culture.
JIEMEI
Jiemei is an idol and alternative rock band with a total of 4 members.
Through the power of their songs, their lavish costumes and their choreography, the group has managed to capture the hearts of Japanese audiences! By exporting their performances abroad, and notably this year in France at Japan Expo, Jiemei has not finished expanding their fanbase!
YOUNG ILL
Young ill (Dae Young Park) is a hip-hop artist and producer from Gumi, South Korea, now based in Suwon. Since 2017, he has been patiently building his artistic career and establishing himself as a rising figure in Korean rap, with a growing international presence between Seoul, London, Paris and beyond.
SONIKEM
Sonikem is an eminent French music composer, DJ and rapper of Beninese and Cameroonian origin, known for his unique ability to blend different musical genres. His Lo-fi, boombap, hip-hop and jazz compositions blend with Afro, house and sometimes Baile Funk sounds.
HAITA AMATUBU
Grand winner of the Japan Expo ROCKS final, Haita Amatubu is a J-rock band with the ability to charm a wide audience. Their anisong-like style made HAITA-AMATUBU one of the pre-selection favorites.
HAITA-AMATUBU is a mixed group whose concept is based on “telling a girl's story”.
Through music with varied influences, they offer an outlet for everyday emotions, while helping everyone to overcome them.
KANG MINSU
KANG MINSU got his start in the Japanese-Korean band BEE SHUFFLE, which performed at Japan Expo in 2015! He has since embarked on a solo career. After a notable appearance at this year's Japan Expo Marseille, he's back to meet his fans and present his new music!