Nanami Urara stuns Hong Kong in 3D debut at Joy∞Stage festival

From a viral icon to a rising global name, Nanami Urara made an unforgettable overseas debut at the Joy∞Stage festival in Hong Kong on July 19. The “parallel singer” headlined the genre-defying event with a 3D performance that electrified the Grand Ballroom. Fans waved blue glow-sticks in unison as her holographic form took center stage, greeted by deafening cheers and call-outs in fluent Cantonese.

Joy∞Stage highlights Nanami Urara’s virtual charisma

Opening with a confident “大家好!” (“Hello everyone!”) to roaring applause, Urara launched into her signature track “Is it Uraraka? それはうららか?” The crowd responded with energetic chants of “Hai! Hai!” creating a dynamic feedback loop between the digital performer and her live audience.

In a moment that blurred the line between real and virtual, a fan shouted “Is the water tasty?” during a pause. Without missing a beat, she answered, “It’s super tasty!”—eliciting bursts of laughter and further solidifying the illusion of shared presence.

After the set, Urara reflected: “Everyone welcomed me so warmly — it turned into the most amazing, high-energy show. I think this was a big moment for people to discover Nanami Urara, and I’ll keep doing my best so I can take part in more anime events and music festivals!”

Nanami Urara gears up for her 1st real tour: Uralock

Following her Hong Kong success, Nanami Urara continues her ascent with her upcoming Uralock tour, bringing her blend of digital artistry and real-time emotion across Japan. Tour dates include:

• August 17 (Sun) – CLUB UPSET, Aichi

• August 30 (Sat) – PLANT HALL, Hokkaido

• September 13 (Sat) – Live House Anima, Osaka

• September 28 (Sat) – LIVE HOUSE enn 3rd, Miyagi

• October 4 (Sat) – ROOMS, Fukuoka

• November 2 (Sun) – HOLIDAY SHINJUKU, Tokyo

Tickets for all shows are now available online.

After the Joy∞Stage, Urara posted commemorative photos and behind-the-scenes moments from her Hong Kong trip, further delighting fans. With this debut, she cements her reputation as an artist who thrives in both digital and physical spaces.