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  MAN WITH A MISSION have announced their 15th anniversary HOWLING ACROSS THE WORLD UK & European tour dates for October 2025. The Japanese superstars will play three shows in the UK starting with London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire (Oct 2nd), Manchester O2 Ritz (3rd) and Birmingham XOYO (5th), before heading off across Europe for nine dates. Presale starts at 10am GMT tomorrow (March 5th) with general sale commencing on Friday 7th March at 10am GMT. Full tour dates are listed below and all tickets will be available to purchase via http://lnk.to/MWAM-HATW2025 HOWLING ACROSS THE WORLD UK/EU 2025 TOUR DATES 02.10.25 UK London @ O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire 03.10.25 UK Manchester @ O2 Ritz 05.10.25 UK Birmingham @ XOYO 08.10.25 Germany Berlin @ Metropol 10.10.25 The Netherlands Eindhoven @ Effenaar 11.10.25 France Paris @ Salle Pleyel 14.10.25 Germany Frankfurt @ Batschkapp 15.10.25 France Lyon @ Le Transbordeur 17.10.25 Germany Cologne @ E-Werk 18.10.25 Germany Hamburg @ Markthalle ...

  MAN WITH A MISSION have released the video for their new song ‘REACHING FOR THE SKY’ , the lead single from their forthcoming XV EP to celebrate their 15th anniversary in 2025. The EP will be released digitally on March 12th via Century Media with a physical release to follow later in 2025. The ‘REACHING FOR THE SKY’ video finds the Japanese superstars delivering an electrifying performance of their new fast-paced alternative rock track. The intensity of the song and the band’s dynamic show conjures lighting storms and dramatic weather changes which lead to both the band and dancer being possessed by its power. The video has been directed by Hidenobu Tanabe who has worked with a number of notable Japanese artists including RADWIMPS, MIYAVI, 9mm Parabellum Bullet and 04 Limited Sazabys among many others. MAN WITH A MISSION are currently on their latest headline arena tour across Japan. The MAN WITH A “15th” MISSION PLAY WHAT U WANT TOUR 2025 features a setlist dictated by the f...

  Japanese superstars MAN WITH A MISSION have announced a headline UK & European tour for summer 2024. The new dates announced include their largest UK headline show yet, at the O2 Forum Kentish Town on August 31st 2024, followed by dates in Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin and Koln in September. Tickets are available now via Powered by Crunchyroll pre-sale and general sale will commence on Friday 31st May at 10am BST /11am CEST. All tickets are available to purchase via - https://www.mwamjapan.info/pages/knk The ‘Kizuna no Kiseki’ powered by Crunchyroll tour celebrates the release of the band’s recent single ‘Kizuna no Kiseki’ , which was also the opening theme song for the Crunchyroll 2023 anime series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba –Swordsmith Village Arc- and features Japanese star milet also on additional vocals. The new dates are preceded by ‘Kizuna no Kiseki’ powered by Crunchyroll dates across North America and Mexico throughout June and July. MAN WITH A MISSION are one of th...

  Japanese rockers MAN WITH A MISSION is one of the most successful rock bands in Asia. The half-man, half-wolf collective consist of Tokyo Tanaka (vocals), Jean-Ken Johnny (guitar, vocals, rap), Kamikaze Boy (bass), DJ Santa Monica (DJ), Spear Rib (drums). They have been a part of major cultural moments in Japan and beyond. Their songs have soundtracked numerous films, TV shows, video games, sporting events and TV commercials (as you will find out below). They have recently released two new tracks, which are the opening and closing theme songs for the massively popular anime series Demon Slayer. They will bring their new songs to audiences across the globe with The Wolves On Parade tour, which kicks off in the US on May (14th), and they will hit the UK and Europe for a string of June dates. We caught up with Jean-Ken Johnny to learn more about their new singles, their tour and more! So firstly, let’s get the obvious questions out the way – how did you arrive at your band name and ...

  Japanese sensations MAN WITH A MISSION & milet have unleashed the epic video for their recently released single ‘Kizuna no Kiseki’ , the opening theme song for anime series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba –Swordsmith Village Arc-, out now via Milan Records/Sony Music. The video finds them performing the powerful pop laced rock track from the highest peaks of their homeland. Aided by animation, MAN WITH A MISSION play atop the iconic Tokyo Tower, while milet performs at the tip of Mount Fuji. The pair have also released the new song ‘Koi Kogare’ , an anthemic rock track with searing guitar solos created with renowned composer Yuki Kajiura. The new song closes the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba –Swordsmith Village Arc- series. ‘KOI KOGARE’ – milet & MAN WITH A MISSION: LISTEN HERE ‘KIZUNA NO KISEKI’ – MAN WITH A MISSION & milet: LISTEN HERE MAN WITH A MISSION will bring their new tracks to audiences across the globe when the band sets out on a world tour through No...

  MAN WITH A MISSION and milet have collaborated on the brand new single ‘Kizuna no Kiseki’ out now via Milan Records/Sony Music. The song is of the opener of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba –Swordsmith Village Arc- and is a powerful pop laced rock track sung in their native tongue. MAN WITH A MISSION and milet have also collaborated on ‘Koi Kogare’, which closes the new series on April 17th. Regarding ‘Kizuna no Kiseki’, MAN WITH A MISSION guitarist, vocalist and rapper Jean-Ken Johnny says, “We are honoured to be part of the opening track for this extraordinary work Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -Swordsmith Village Arc-, with the diva of the times, milet. We hope you will enjoy our song with the miraculous story of how the characters’ lives cross, spin, and create bonds together.” Featured collaborator and singer milet adds, “I am so delighted and excited to sing for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -Swordsmith Village Arc-. I hope to support this work that is loved around the w...

  Japanese superstars MAN WITH A MISSION have announced international headline tour dates for May/June 2023. The WOLVES ON PARADE TOUR features three UK shows in June including London’s O2 Academy Islington (16th), Manchester’s Rebellion (18th) and The Garage in Glasgow (21st). The European tour will include headline shows in Amsterdam (13th), Paris (14th), Berlin (25th) and Munich (27th). The band will also perform at festivals including Rock For People in Czechia (11th) and Resurrection Festival in Spain (30th). Ahead of the UK & European dates, the band will complete an eight-date headline tour across the US and Canada calling at major cities throughout May. The exciting return of the half man, half wolf collective will have fans rabid as the band have not played live internationally since 2019. Tickets for the tour will go on sale March 17th, 2023 at 10am local time here - https://mwam.lnk.to/Live2023 Regarding the tour MAN WITH A MISSION’s Jean-Ken Johnny (guitar / voc...

  MAN WITH A MISSION and milet will collaborate on ‘Kizuna no Kiseki’, a new song for the opening of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba –Swordsmith Village Arc-. The new television series is scheduled to start from April 2023. The new opening track was announced through the on-screen event, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba –To the Swordsmith Village- World Tour in Japanese theatres, which comes ahead of the new television series in April. The song surprised fans in the first episode of the Swordsmith Village Arc and the news spread instantly through social media. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Swordsmith Village- World Tour is formed of Episodes 10 and 11 from the Entertainment District Arc and Episode 1 of the new Swordsmith Village Arc. It will begin showing in Japan before hitting theatres in more than 80 countries around the world. Regarding the song MAN WITH A MISSION’s Jean-Ken Johnny (guitar / vocals / rap) says, “We are honoured to be part of the opening track for this ex...