Crunchyroll and GEA Live Announce Chainsaw Man x Kensuke Ushio Live Set
Following his phenomenal showcase at ADE 2023, kensuke ushio returns to Amsterdam joined once again by VJ Kazuki Wada, offering a one-of-a-kind DJ + VJ performance drawing from Ushio's renowned soundtrack for the animé blockbuster Chainsaw Man. Produced by GEA Live, this first-ever headline show in The Netherlands will be a true multisensory experience, recreating the world of Chainsaw Man through Ushio's visceral, glitch-infused beats and Wada's immersive projections inspired by the series' bold, beautiful, and bloody imagery.
DATE: 17th April 2024
TIME: 7:00 PM CET
VENUE: Melkweg - The Max
Lijnbaansgracht 234A
1017 PH, Amsterdam
TICKETS: Melkweg.nl
Available only on Crunchyroll, the global anime streaming brand, Chainsaw Man is based on Tatsuki Fujimoto's ultra-popular dark fantasy/action manga and narrates the story of Denji, a young boy who works as a Devil Hunter with the “Chainsaw Devil” Pochita. One day, as he was living his miserable life trying to pay off the debt he inherited from his parents, he got betrayed and killed. As he was losing his consciousness, he made a deal with Pochita, and got resurrected as the “Chainsaw Man”: the owner of the Devil's heart.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of Chainsaw Man with kensuke ushio. Tickets will go on sale on 2nd February on melkweg.nl. Fans can catch up on Chainsaw Man now by streaming the series on Crunchyroll.
About kensuke ushio
Straight from Tokyo's underground electronic scene, kensuke ushio has become in recent years one of the most acclaimed and original composers of some of the most renowned Japanese anime series and films. The combination of his intuitive sense of melody, his programming skills and his artistic vision have resulted in some of the most memorable scores to anime films such as “A Silent Voice” ,“Liz and the Blue Bird” , and series such as “DEVILMAN crybaby” - and of course the worldwide hit “Chainsaw Man”.
Ushio's compositions have gained international acclaim alongside the rising global popularity of Japanese animation. His epic music has become a celebrated aspect of the soundtrack world, thanks to collaborations with legendary anime studios such as MAPPA, Kyoto Animation, Aniplex, and Science SARU. Celebrating in 2024 ten years of film composing, kensuke ushio is relentlessly working into new scores to some of the most hyped anime series scheduled in the near future.
About Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll connects anime and manga fans across 200+ countries and territories with the content and experiences they love. In addition to free ad-supported and subscription premium content, Crunchyroll serves the anime community across events, theatrical, games, consumer products, collectibles, and manga publishing.
Anime fans have access to one of the largest collections of licensed anime through Crunchyroll and translated in multiple languages for viewers worldwide. Viewers can also access simulcasts — top series available immediately after Japanese broadcast.
Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between US-based Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Japan's Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation.
About GEA Live
Since its inception in 2003, GEA Live has delivered innovative live entertainment projects in more than 40 countries, becoming a global leader in the location-based entertainment sector. GEA Live has closely cooperated with the legend Maestro Ennio Morricone (representing him exclusively for all live touring) as well as with icons of music film industry such as James Newton Howard, Giorgio Moroder and George Fenton. In addition to producing live cinematic experiences such as the Johnny Cash Official Concert Experience or Elvis Live On Screen, GEA Live has produced live screenings with orchestra and choir of major motion pictures such as Spider-Man, Dirty Dancing, The Godfather, Titanic, La La Land, Twilight, The Hunger Games, Paddington and Amadeus. This journey has led to fruitful collaborations with renowned studios and IP giants such as Lionsgate, Viacom, Sony Pictures, Warner Brothers, and other global leaders in the branded entertainment landscape, earning GEA Live its well-deserved position as the most reliable and trusted partner for location-based entertainment projects worldwide.
