RAISE A SUILEN SPECIAL LIVE「Repaint」Official Breaking News Report

RAISE A SUILEN SPECIAL LIVE「Repaint」Official Quick Report
Reported by 宮﨑 大樹
Photo by ハタサトシ
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RAISE A SUILEN, a band from BanG Dream!（バンドリ！）, a next-generation girls band project where characters and real live performances are linked, held "RAISE A SUILEN SPECIAL LIVE「Repaint」" on February 7, 2022 at Zepp DiverCity (TOKYO), inviting Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas as a guest, a band that has publicly stated they were influenced by their live performances. This miraculous double bill, which could be said to have been long-awaited by both members and fans, became a heated time where both bands delivered performances condensed into their respective one-hour time slots.

Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas, appearing as a guest act, captivates the hearts of the gathered BanG Dream fans (「バンドリ!」fans) from the opening track「Return to Zero」with relentless sound pressure, technical prowess, and soul-stirring performance, instantly transforming the venue into their territory. With headbanging, hand clapping, and dancing signature to Las Vegas, the floor becomes unified, resembling a one-man live. From the middle section onward, supported by So (Clean Vo.), they create a rare sight at Las Vegas live shows—a sea of pen lights. In the end, their blazing thirteen-song set makes you forget they were guest performers.

RAISE A SUILEN (RAS), taking the stage now fully warmed up, counters Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas with an equally fierce setlist. Starting with「SOUL SOLDIER」followed by「OUTSIDER RODEO」,「A DECLARATION OF ×××」, and「HELL! or HELL?」, they display an aggressive approach without concern for conserving stamina. On their cover of Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas's「Just Awake」, which premiered live today, Raychell (Ba./Vo.) high-tone vocals shine brilliantly. From here comes the long-awaited debut of「Repaint」, the song provided by Las Vegas that also lends its title to this live show. With animation music video projection synced to the performance, this new song—brimming with a sense of speed and unfolding showcase moments for each member—comes alive. During the live performance, they incorporate parapara reflecting their respect for Las Vegas, igniting the floor. Furthermore, they also bring forth the live premiere of their 9th Single's title track「CORUSCATE -DNA-」, and RAISE A SUILEN, performing without reservation on stage, achieves complete fulfillment with「EXPOSE 'Burn out!!!'」.

There were also many announcements this day. 「Repaint」will be included in the 9th Single『CORUSCATE -DNA-』to be released on April 27, and as covers, 「Just Awake」(premiered live today) and 「Keep the Heat and Fire Yourself Up」(premiered at the last tour) will each be recorded on both of the 2 format editions. Additionally, the [A Ver.] Limited Edition with Blu-ray will include anime music videos for 「CORUSCATE -DNA-」and 「Repaint」. Furthermore, a simultaneous purchase campaign for both formats is being held. By purchasing both [A Ver.] and [B Ver.] together, fans will receive a bonus Blu-ray featuring day-specific segments from the Nagoya and Osaka shows of “RAISE A SUILEN ZEPP TOUR 2021「BE LIGHT」”.

　(Campaign Details:https://bushiroad-music.com/news/294)

Additionally, the cover song「Just Awake」by RAS of Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas, which premiered at this day's live performance, will be implemented in Garupa starting at 22:00 after the show concludes.

As for「Repaint」, the Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas-provided song that also marks its live debut, viewing reservations for the full animation music video on YouTube will begin at 22:00 after the show concludes. On the viewing reservation page, a teaser movie for the same music video will be released, with the full version scheduled for a premiere release at 20:00 on February 14.

　(Viewing Reservation Page:https://youtu.be/wOYBcytGtYE)
　
On this day, RAISE A SUILEN rushed through their first live of 2022 with maximum intensity. With this momentum, it seems their strength will continue to be updated throughout this year.