AiNA THE END announces Europe debut at Manga Barcelona after Dandadan anime success
Following the global buzz around her anime opening theme “On The Way 革命道中”, avant-garde J-pop icon AiNA THE END is set to perform live in Europe for the first time. She has been confirmed as a featured act at Manga Barcelona, one of the continent’s largest festivals celebrating anime and Japanese pop culture, running from December 5 to 8.
This milestone marks AiNA THE END’s international live debut and solidifies her growing worldwide recognition, especially after the release of “On The Way 革命道中”, the official opening theme for Dandadan Season 2. The single, which dropped on July 2, has soared to the top of streaming charts and secured spots on major editorial playlists. Its mix of powerful energy, haunting melodies, and thematic resonance with the anime’s occult-meets-chaotic-teenage world has captivated audiences globally.
Momentum builds with solo tour and CD release
The music video for the theme song has added to its allure by visualizing Dandadan’s duality. AiNA THE END appears both as her human self and as a yokai — a type of traditional Japanese spirit — in a visually arresting, surreal confrontation that showcases her artistic depth.
AiNA THE END is set to maintain this momentum with her solo tour “革命道中” across nine cities in Japan this October. In addition, fans can look forward to the CD release of “On The Way 革命道中” on September 3.
With this European debut, AiNA THE END continues to push boundaries, leaving a lasting impression not only in Japan but on the global stage as well.
