Tomoyasu Hotei to release two 45th-anniversary video works

Japanese musician Tomoyasu Hotei will release two video works on December 16, 2026, to commemorate his 45th anniversary in the music industry: ‘HOTEI 45th CELEBRATION GIGS’ and ‘HOTEI FES’.

‘HOTEI 45th CELEBRATION GIGS’ features the second day of a special live performance held at Keio Arena TOKYO. The setlist includes 23 songs spanning his career, such as hits from his time with BOØWY, tracks from his COMPLEX era like ‘BE MY BABY’, and his globally recognized ‘Battle Without Honor or Humanity’.

‘HOTEI FES’ documents Hotei’s first self-organized festival held at G Messe Gunma. The event featured various artists including Momoiro Clover Z, 10-FEET, MAN WITH A MISSION, Aina The End, BUCK-TICK, and THE YELLOW MONKEY. The release will include Hotei’s headlining performances and special collaborations with the participating artists.

Both titles will be available on Blu-ray and DVD. A ‘Deluxe Edition’ combining the complete limited editions of both works will also be released.