J-Pop Dance/Vocal Group Da-iCE to Make Overseas Debut at FanimeCon 2016

5/20/2016

The 5-member vocal and dance group “Da-iCE” (pronounced “dice”) will be making their overseas debut at FanimeCon 2016 this May. The group consists of Yudai Ohno (vocal), Sota Hanamura (vocal), Taiki Kudo (performer), Toru Iwaoka (performer), and Hayate Wada (performer). Together they have scored multiple chart-topping hits in Japan, becoming a pop music sensation for their multi-octave range, modern dance style, handsome looks, and sophisticated fashions. Their concert at FanimeCon will be the first chance for American fans to see the group’s energetic stage show that has sold out concerts across Japan.

Their appearance at the convention will not only include the concert itself, but also a Q&A panel and two autograph sessions. The San Jose concert (the group’s first live show outside of Japan) will feature a full showcase of songs and dancing, matching the power of their recent tours. Da-iCE will also bring limited quantities of official merchandise from Japan (available at the Kinokuniya booth) — CDs, DVD, T-shirts, towels, mini-poster + ID card sets (first release of these items will be at FanimeCon), tote bags, iPhone Cases — and there will be a rare and limited-admission Da-iCE photo session for fans who purchase a special goods package at the event.

Da-iCE’s Schedule at FanimeCon 2016:
Saturday, May 28 – Autograph Session (11:30 am)
Saturday, May 28 – Concert Showcase (Doors 6:15 pm || Start time: 7:00 pm)
Sunday, May 29 – Q&A Panel (2:00pm)
Sunday, May 29 – Autograph Session (3:30pm)

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ABOUT Da-iCE

With Yudai’s background as a lead vocalist in an a cappella group and Sota’s solo vocalist work, the pair met Taiki, Toru, and Hayate , who were working as dancers, in 2011. This meeting marked the beginning of Da-iCE’s conception as the unique vocal group that they have become today. Having trained hard with world famous dancers to mix in the best choreography with superb vocals, which has created their own standard of performance and energy they are known for.

This led them to be able to open for AAA's tour in 2012 to much acclaim. They then received a flood of offers to perform many large-scale music festivals, fashion events, and magazines. In December of the same year their 1st mini album “Da-iCE” achieved a ranking of 15 on the Oricon Daily Ranking Chart. With this continuous energy and their rising popularity, Da-iCE has gained even more recognition and popularity, with more hits on the Oricon chart.

Da-iCE has just released their 8th single “WATCH OUT” (from their second major-label album "EVERY SEASON") and third live DVD “Da-iCE Live House Tour 2015-2016 -PHASE 4 HELLO-” on April 6. The group will embark upon their first nationwide large-venue tour of Japan in July.

-Paloma (alpacaqueen)

Da-iCE on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/da-ice/id902920853