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Violet Evergarden Comes to Life on Stage For the First Time Ever in the U.S.

Three cities. Three unforgettable nights. For the first time ever in the United States, audiences will experience the breathtaking music of Violet Evergarden, Kyoto Animation's globally acclaimed masterpiece, performed live by a full orchestra. Violet Evergarden Live in Concert will visit three U.S. cities for a limited engagement:

Friday, February 13 – Music Hall at Fair Park | Dallas, TX
Sunday, February 15 – Peacock Theater | Hollywood, CA
Wednesday, February 18* - Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden | New York, NY

*TRUE is not on the NYC date

Tickets are on sale now. Purchase tickets, find out more about the USA tour, and watch the trailer at violetevergardenusa.com.

This exclusive U.S. run is a must-see event for anime fans, classical music lovers, and newcomers alike—an emotional, visually inspired symphonic journey that honors one of the most celebrated anime series of all time.

Beloved for its emotional storytelling and stunning score, Violet Evergarden has captivated millions of fans worldwide. Now, its most iconic musical moments come to life in a powerful symphonic concert featuring original Japanese vocalists TRUE, Minori Chihara, and Aira Yūki, under the direction of renowned conductor Thanapol Setabrahmana.

This one-of-a-kind live concert, produced by 54 Entertainment and Mammoth Live, blends sweeping orchestral arrangements with unforgettable vocals, transporting audiences into Violet's journey of love, loss, and healing. From intimate melodies to soaring cinematic themes, the performance offers fans a rare opportunity to experience the series in an entirely new and immersive way.

About Miho Karasawa (TRUE)
In 2014, she debuted as an artist under the name "TRUE". Starting with the opening theme for the anime “Buddy Complex”, she went on to perform numerous anime theme songs. She excels at singing various types of songs, from intense and fiery tracks to magnificent ballads.

On Saturday, March 2, 2024, she held a concert titled "TRUE 10th Anniversary Live Sound! vol.8 ~ANISON COLLECTION~" at Kanagawa Kenmin Hall. One of TRUE's most notable works is the main theme song for "Violet Evergarden", titled "Sincerely", which has achieved approximately 40 million streams on digital music platforms.

She continues to garner global attention, performing on stages at international anime events.

Under her real name, "Miho Karasawa", she is also active as a lyricist. She has contributed to anime works such as “Aikatsu Stars!”, “Macross Δ”, as well as songs for artists like Eir Aoi, Inori Minase, and numerous character songs.

About Minori Chihara
Born on November 18, originally from Tochigi Prefecture. She debuted as a voice actress in 2004, playing the role of Aya Natsume, the heroine of the TV anime Tenjo Tenge, and made her debut as a singer in the same year. She has voiced numerous characters in anime, including Yuki Nagato in The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Miku Izayoi in Date A Live, and Camie Utsushimi in My Hero Academia, among others. Meanwhile, songs like Paradise Lost, TERMINATED, and Kyoukai no Kanata have been widely supported by anime fans, earning her recognition as a voice actress and artist.

Her notable works include the ending theme song "Michishirube" for the TV anime Violet Evergarden, and "Amy", the ending theme for the movie Violet Evergarden Gaiden: Eien to Jidō Shuki Ningyō-, for which she wrote the lyrics herself.

On August 3 and 4, 2024, she held a two-day concert at Kawaguchiko Stella Theater to celebrate the 20th anniversary of her debut.

About Aira Yūki
In 2007, she debuted as a singer with the opening theme "colorless wind" for the TV anime "sola." With her outstanding vocal ability, she continued to perform theme songs for numerous popular anime and games. In 2012, she was responsible for the ending theme of the first chapter of "Space Battleship Yamato 2199," a remake of the iconic TV anime "Space Battleship Yamato." In 2013, she also performed the grand ending theme for the OVA "Mobile Suit Gundam AGE: Memory of Eden." She has taken on songs for major anime series one after another and actively participated in various events and overseas live performances.

Since 2015, she has also been active as a lyricist, contributing to songs for popular works and character songs. In recent years, she has further expanded her musical activities by producing soundtracks for voice actor units and anime projects.

For the TV anime "Violet Evergarden," she performed the insert song "Violet Snow." In 2020, she released an original mini-album titled "Leading role," which featured a self-cover of "Violet Snow" performed as a solo acoustic rendition.

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