Lemino MUSIC FES showcased artists WATWING, MAZZEL, and NEXZ at Kansai Expo 2025, delivering an unforgettable musical experience.

The video distribution service "Lemino" hosted the "Lemino MUSIC FES - BEYOND EXPO STAGE -" on October 6, 2025, at the Osaka Kansai Expo. Born as a service to deliver an environment where one can meet their favorite music, responding to the voice of "let me know," "Lemino" embodies this thought not only in the digital realm of video distribution but also in real-life settings, providing a special music experience. Artists showcasing overwhelming performances gathered on the stage of the Osaka Kansai Expo amidst the globally enthusiastic dance vocal scene. The event on October 6 featured WATWING, the first male dance & vocal group from Horipro, which held its first Budokan performance in 2024; MAZZEL, born from the BMSG audition program "MISSIONx2" and who held a solo tour this year; and NEXZ, a boys' group from the Japan-Korea joint audition project "Nizi Project Season 2," which is the younger brother of the popular girl group "NiziU" from the same project. Three artists, transcending borders and soaring into the future, gathered at the "BEYOND EXPO STAGE" in the EXPO Arena "Matsuri," leading a large audience into excitement. As the sunset dyed the expo venue, WATWING appeared in wild costumes primarily in black. Ryo Kobata called out, "Let's enjoy music together!" and the venue's voltage surged. They opened the show with energetic staging that overwhelmed the audience from the start. In the first song "Blast off," the venue shook with a dynamic sound and dance, followed by a powerful dance break in "BREAK OUT," eliciting excitement from the audience. During the MC, Rintaro Yamamura expressed gratitude, saying, "Thank you for sticking with such intense performers from the start of the festival!" and shared his joy in meeting everyone that day. Towards the end of the live, they performed their new song "KEEP IT GOING ON," released in September, captivating the audience with an impressive performance over a groovy beat. The finale was marked by the song "YO MA SUNSHINE," where the call of "SUNSHINE!" echoed through the venue, creating an excitement fitting for the festival's opening. Next, MAZZEL took the stage. Their opening number was "Parade," with cheers erupting from the start. Their sharp dance and powerful rap instantly raised the audience's energy, and SEITO's breakdancing drew cheers from all around. During the MC, the members smiled at the audience's enthusiasm, with NAOYA looking up at the moon and saying, "The moon is beautiful, but you all are beautiful too!" creating a warm atmosphere. There was also a moment when all members raised their drink bottles and, with a cheer of "Cheers!", hydrated with the audience, enveloping the venue in a warm ambiance. In the latter half, they captivated the audience with the summer song "Seaside Story." The refreshing rhythm and their singing held the audience's attention. Additionally, fireworks launched into the night sky of Osaka Kansai Expo synchronized with fireworks effects during the song, creating an emotional atmosphere and eliciting loud cheers. Towards the end, they showcased their latest song "DANGER," which combined elements of traditional and street sounds, delivering high-quality dance performances such as popping and breaking, leading to great excitement in the venue. Headliner NEXZ took the stage, and despite it being the end of the live, the venue was filled with fervor. They opened with "Simmer (Japanese Ver.)" and delivered a powerful performance, further elevating the excitement in the venue. During the MC, each member introduced themselves, and cheers erupted with each introduction. Additionally, SOGON greeted in Korean, and YUUKI included English greetings, bringing smiles to global fans. The following song "One Bite" featured flawless synchronization in formation. Their powerful singing resonated, and cheers erupted from the audience with every move. They also performed "Eye to Eye," "Make it better," and "Keep on Moving (Japanese Ver.)" in the middle of the set, shifting from the wild and powerful stage to deliver refreshing and bright charm. In the finale, during "Next Zeneration," the audience repeatedly called out "NEXZ!" with each chorus, fully integrating the stage and audience. This was the peak of excitement for the day. In the end, all members ran from one end of the stage to the other, expressing their gratitude and concluding with smiles. They closed the day with an impressive performance, receiving loud applause and cheers from the audience. The "Lemino MUSIC FES - BEYOND EXPO STAGE -" strongly conveyed the world-class appeal of Japanese pop culture on the international stage of Osaka Kansai Expo. The top performances by each artist and the dream collaboration that could only be realized here delivered emotions to all fans who participated in the venue and via streaming. The event will be available for PPV replay from October 14, 2025, at 12:00 PM to November 13, 2025, at 11:59 PM on Lemino.