The music of Yuji Ohno returns to stage in Japan!
After several years of taking a break due to health issues, Yuji Ohno is back in action... sort of!
This month, to celebrate his 83rd birthday which is on the 30th of May, the music of our beloved Lupin maestro will returning to the stage for a special live performance at "Billboard Live" in Tokyo. The performance will be split into two halves, and promises to contain plenty of "Lupin grooves" for fans to enjoy - alongside food, and a drink or two from the venue bar.
The catch is... Yuji Ohno will not be taking part in the performance itself. Instead, his band, the Lupintic Six, and his vocalists, the Fujikochans, will be taking centre stage in a performance produced by Ohno. The team are planning to dazzle crowds with an experience to remember, and to honour Ohno on his birthday.
While it is uncertain if Ohno will be present at the event at all (the official website only mentions that he won't be appearing on-stage), the night should still be a fun one for those going. Still - this is rather bittersweet. It's fantastic to see the team back in action, and posing with Ohno for the event photos (Ohno is looking absolutely badass with the cane - isn’t he?) - but knowing how much he loves to get on stage, and to jam away on the piano, this must be a frustrating turn of events for our talented friend. We can only hope he is able to attend the event - as he has the rehearsals - and have a good time enjoying the music alongside his many fans.
Happy birthday, Mr. Ohno, we love you!
Tickets have quickly sold out, however, the page for the event can still be viewed by clicking here. You can follow Yuji Ohno on Twitter / X here.
