Coca-Cola X Fes 2025 featured performances by XG, Creepy Nuts, and more, celebrating music, art, and unique experiences.

On October 11 (Saturday) and 12 (Sunday), the 'Coca-Cola X Fes 2025' hosted by Japan Coca-Cola was held at Saitama Super Arena. The event gathered a total of 7 groups, centered around artists active at the forefront of Japan and the world, including XG, Creepy Nuts, &TEAM, and ano. Furthermore, graphic artist VERDY, who has garnered much support both domestically and internationally, was appointed as the art director, handling the overall design of the venue and the design of collaboration goods sold inside the venue. The theme of 'Coca-Cola X Fes 2025' is 'A Festival Created with You.' The title 'X (Cross)' embodies the idea that visitors, artists, and the diverse experiences enjoyed at the festival intertwine, creating new special moments. On the day of the event, in addition to impressive live performances by luxurious artists, various booth contents that made attendees 'fully immersed' in fashion, food, and games were developed. The entire venue was enveloped in excitement from the special experiences only available at 'Coca-Cola X Fes 2025.' ◆XG performed the Coca-Cola CM song 'MILLION PLACES'! As the introduction video played, silhouettes were projected in the venue, and there was a great cheer as XG, dressed in red outfits reminiscent of 'Coca-Cola,' made their first live debut of the latest song 'GALA.' As the performance began, the seven members showcased beautiful dances with perfectly synchronized formations in 'TGIF' and 'SOMETHING AIN'T RIGHT.' During the MC, they revealed their 'Coca-Cola' stories, saying, 'We have a reward time after the live to drink Coca-Cola!' and 'JURIN has been drinking Coca-Cola every day since her trainee days!' They further energized the venue by saying, 'Let's drink a lot of Coca-Cola today, sweat, and get excited!' The impressive performance of 'UNDEFEATED,' featuring green lasers and flame effects, included the first reveal of a dance break, raising the venue's energy to its peak with powerful hip-hop dance. During the live, when CHISA called out 'Coca!', the audience responded loudly with 'Cola!' In the finale, they performed 'MILLION PLACES,' which was also used as the Coca-Cola CM song, and the last song 'SHOOTING STAR' received an especially loud cheer from the intro. After XG left the stage, the audience remained buzzing with excitement, unable to calm down. ◆The final act of the first day was Creepy Nuts! They performed a total of 12 songs, including 'Bling-Bang-Bang-Born.' Creepy Nuts, who closed the first day, performed all 12 songs. As the audience clapped, the venue shook, and they shouted, 'Still got energy left, Saitama—!' starting with the song 'Billiken,' which overlaps R-Shitei's childhood and the local god of Osaka. In songs like 'Yofukashi no Uta' and 'Datten,' themed around the night, they incited the crowd by saying, 'Those who can stay up late and get excited, raise your hands!' and ad-libbed lyrics like 'I came to Saitama Super Arena!' The MC energized the venue by saying, 'Thank you for staying even after XG finished.' They showcased songs from their album released this year, including 'Chudai,' themed around desire, with overwhelming rap skills and vocal power. Next, DJ Matsunaga's incredibly difficult DJ routine reached a peak atmosphere, and they performed the globally hit song 'Bling-Bang-Bang-Born,' creating the biggest excitement of the day. R-Shitei's MC stated, 'Today was incredibly exciting. But, you know, there's still tomorrow; X Fes is at the halfway point. There’s still 'nobishiro' (room for growth).' The final song was the popular track 'Nobishiro.' The entire venue sang, 'There’s only room for growth!' as the anticipation for the next day filled the venue, concluding the first day. ◆&TEAM's stunning dance created a frenzy in the venue! They surprised everyone with the original song 'Houkago Uchuu.' Amidst colorful penlights illuminating the venue, the &TEAM members appeared in street-like outfits. As the intro sounded, K incited the audience with 'Make some noise~!' and the venue heated up with flame effects. They started with a medley of 'FIREWORK,' the title track of their 3rd single that achieved its first million certification, and 'Go in Blind (Gekirou),' and 'Run Wild,' raising the excitement to its peak from the first song. They performed six songs, including 'Scent of You,' featuring impressive rap by NICHOLAS, and 'Wolf-type Boys,' which showcased a captivating performance using a stand microphone. During the MC, while talking about wanting to drink 'that' ice-cold drink, the members held 'Coca-Cola' bottles and surprised everyone with the original song 'Houkago Uchuu,' featuring the 'Kochiru Dance.' The audience joined in dancing the 'Kochiru Dance,' and leader EJ expressed happiness, saying, 'I was very happy to be able to Kochikochi with everyone!' In the final song 'Feel the Pulse,' they energized the entire venue, and MAKI said, 'Bye-bye!' as they left the stage. After the performance, NICHOLAS and MAKI also participated in the 'X Fes Radio' recording, sharing their thoughts right after the live, saying, 'The heat of the venue was incredible, and we were able to perform our best!' keeping the excitement alive until the end. ◆ano performed all 7 songs, including 'Chuu, Diversity!' They appeared in outfits with distinctive back decorations, saying, 'I’m ano! Let’s have fun! Nice to meet you!' and from the beginning, they were fully in the 'ano world.' They started with the hit song 'Chuu, Diversity!' that once heard, sticks in your head. The venue gradually became colored with ano's vibe, and the audience waved blue penlights in unison to the conductor-like choreography of 'Smile Agenai,' followed by the shocking 'Bubble Me Face,' featuring metal guitar sounds and the range of ano's pretty voice and shouts. During the MC, they recreated a line from the 'Coca-Cola' CM, saying, 'Kochikochi Kochikochi♪ It’s a feast♪' They showcased guitar performances in 'Buhen' and 'KILL LOVE.' In 'Kotsubaki☆Yugure Diary,' they resonated with powerful death vocals from the intro to the outro, raising the venue's voltage to its peak. In the last song 'Zetsuzetsuzetsuzetsu Seiki,' they walked around the stage singing alone. ano concluded by shouting, 'Thank you very much!' in a long tone and cheerfully said, 'Enjoy until the end! Bye-bye!' The performance overview of 'Coca-Cola X Fes 2025' on October 11 (Saturday) includes setlists from XG, Creepy Nuts, &TEAM, and ano.