EXILE headlines opening day of a-nation 2026 in Odaiba

The music festival ‘a-nation 2026’, organized by Avex, commenced on October 3 in Odaiba, Tokyo. The dance and vocal group EXILE headlined the first day of the event, marking their first appearance at the festival in 13 years.

Celebrating their 25th anniversary, the group performed 12 songs, including hits such as ‘Choo Choo TRAIN’ and ‘I Wish For You’. They also debuted a new song, ‘Gorgeous’, which covers a classic track by Zoo. Member ATSUSHI expressed his joy at returning to the Odaiba stage, noting that despite past challenges, the group remains united in their activities. The first day featured a total of 22 performers, including groups such as Chotokkyu and NCT WISH.