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Anime hitmaker LiSA fulfills 15-year dream with sold-out Taipei Arena concerts

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Japanese singer LiSA held two sold-out concerts at the Taipei Arena, attracting 24,000 fans.
  • She performed 20 songs, including theme songs from "Demon Slayer" and "Sword Art Online," and sang in Mandarin.
  • The concerts marked a significant milestone for LiSA, fulfilling her dream of performing at the venue after 15 years.

Japanese singer LiSA, known as the "Demon Slayer Diva," captivated a crowd of 24,000 fans over two nights at the Taipei Arena, fulfilling a 15-year dream. The concerts, held on June 19 and 20, marked her highly anticipated return to Taiwan, where fans have followed her career growth.

Hello everyone, I'm LiSA! I'm back! It's great to see you, I've missed you so much.

— LiSALiSA greets her Taiwanese fans in Mandarin during her concert.

LiSA showcased her powerful vocals and stage presence, performing 20 songs that included iconic theme tunes from popular anime such as "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" and "Sword Art Online." She also demonstrated her commitment to her Taiwanese audience by practicing Mandarin phrases, greeting the crowd with "Hello everyone, I'm LiSA! I'm back! It's great to see you, I've missed you so much."

Are you ready? Taipei Arena! It's my dream, Taipei Arena!

— LiSALiSA expresses her excitement about performing at the Taipei Arena.

The concerts were a vibrant celebration of LiSA's 15-year career. She engaged the audience enthusiastically, encouraging them to stand and dance, even playfully referencing the "Chang Hui-mei clause" which typically restricts standing in certain arena sections. During her performance of "DOCTOR," LiSA brought a fan on stage for an interactive segment that included a playful, close-contact dance, adding an element of surprise and excitement.

Who wants to go on stage?

— LiSALiSA playfully interacts with the audience during her performance.

A particularly emotional moment came during the "Demon Slayer" triple-song performance, featuring "Akeboshi," "Shirogane," and "Homura." The screening of clips from the "Demon Slayer" films, especially the "Mugen Train" arc, brought many fans to tears. LiSA expressed her gratitude, stating, "When I first came here, I hoped to perform at the Taipei Arena. Thanks to you, I can be here today. Thank you, my dream has come true!" Her sincere words resonated deeply with the audience, marking the concerts as a memorable milestone in her career.

When I first came here, I hoped to perform at the Taipei Arena. Thanks to you, I can be here today. Thank you, my dream has come true!

— LiSALiSA expresses her gratitude to her fans for making her dream of performing at the Taipei Arena a reality.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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