What this is
Anamanaguchi are the New York-based band who turned Game Boy and NES sound chips into legitimate rock instruments β their live shows blend chiptune bleeps with full-band guitar, bass, and drums at volumes that make the 8-bit source material feel genuinely explosive. They've scored cult games, released albums on major indie labels, and built a devoted following across the US, Japan, and beyond. Catching them at an intimate Tokyo club is a rare opportunity given how infrequently they tour internationally.
Who should go
Fans of chiptune, indie rock, and video game music culture will find this essential. Anyone who grew up with NES or Game Boy sounds and wonders what they'd sound like through a Marshall stack should be here.
Good to know
Tickets are available through eplus.jp and pia.jp, both of which accept foreign credit cards; select Lawson convenience store pickup to avoid delivery address complications. Duo MUSIC EXCHANGE in Shibuya holds around 700 and is an all-standing venue with a raised bar area at the rear β arrive at least 30 minutes after doors open to secure a decent position. The venue has a bag check area and a drinks bar; card payment is increasingly accepted but carrying some cash is advisable. Show duration for Anamanaguchi typically runs 75β90 minutes. Foreign visitors should note that staff announcements will be in Japanese, but the band themselves communicate in English.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change β verify with the official source before attending.