L’Arc-en-Ciel closes Summer Sonic 25th anniversary festival

The 25th anniversary edition of the Summer Sonic music festival, held from August 14 to 16 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba and Expo ’70 Commemorative Park in Osaka, drew approximately 308,000 attendees. The event featured notable performances, including a two-hour set by the Japanese rock band L’Arc-en-Ciel, who closed the festival.

L’Arc-en-Ciel vocalist hyde drew mixed reactions from social media users following his performances. While many fans enjoyed his stage presence, some expressed disapproval regarding his visible tattoos, with some commenters suggesting the aesthetic was unappealing.

Additionally, the festival saw significant discussion surrounding J-pop singer Ado. After facing social media criticism regarding her headlining role, Ado performed a cover of Metallica’s ‘Enter Sandman,’ a move that received praise from metal artists on social media.