a-nation 2025 will be streamed live on August 30-31, featuring various artists including XG and Ayumi Hamasaki. Free access available.
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The live stream for 'a-nation 2025' has been decided to be held on August 30 (Saturday) and 31 (Sunday), 2025, at Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo. We hope you enjoy the unique excitement of this year's a-nation, delivered with a diverse lineup over two days. On the first day, August 30 (Saturday), the headliner will be the 7-member HIPHOP and R&B girl group XG, who have achieved numerous global feats since their debut in 2022 (first appearance). Other artists include Ana Mena (first appearance), ITZY's Yeji (first appearance), Zico from Block B (first appearance), TREASURE (first appearance), NiziU, Novelbright, Hirai Dai, MAZZEL, Miura Daichi, and shooting acts I Don't Like Mondays., Girls² (first appearance), and Bi-ray, totaling 13 groups. On the second day, August 31 (Sunday), the headliner will be Ayumi Hamasaki, celebrating her 27th year since debut and her 20th appearance at a-nation, the most in its history. Also appearing for the first time is Toshinobu Kubota, celebrating his 40th anniversary this year. Other artists include NCT WISH, THE RAMPAGE, GENIC, GENERATIONS, Da-iCE, Chō Tokimeki♡Sendenbu (first appearance), TRF, NEXZ (first appearance), Hey! Say! JUMP (first appearance), and shooting acts SHOW-WA & MATSURI, HIKKA (first appearance), totaling 13 artists. This grand performance by diverse artists active worldwide will conclude the summer of 2025. For more details, please check the official event website. ■Event Overview 'a-nation 2025 YouTube Live ~Day1~' scheduled to start streaming: August 30, 2025 (Saturday) at 12:25. Viewing URL here. 'a-nation 2025 YouTube Live ~Day2~' scheduled to start streaming: August 31, 2025 (Sunday) at 12:25. Viewing URL here. *Streaming artists and times may change. Some artists may only be partially streamed due to production reasons. *Anyone can watch for free. *There will be no repeats or archive streaming. *No rewinding or delays. *Please be cautious of malicious spam posts or suspicious links pretending to be live broadcasts of this event from impersonating accounts. ■Related Links 'a-nation 2025' official site.
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