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​ATARASHII GAKKO!, Creepy Nuts, Tatsuya Kitani & K.O.I headline J-Pop festival 'CENTRAL' in Kuala Lumpur

​ATARASHII GAKKO!, Creepy Nuts, Tatsuya Kitani & K.O.I headline J-Pop festival 'CENTRAL' in Kuala Lumpur

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Kuala Lumpur is set to pulsate with Japanese pop culture as the CENTRAL Music & Entertainment Festival 2025 makes its Malaysian debut on 26 April at Zepp Kuala Lumpur. Originating from Yokohama, this festival aims to showcase Japan's dynamic music scene to global audiences.

Headliners:

  • ATARASHII GAKKO!: Known for their energetic performances and viral hits like 'Otona Blue', which garnered over 3.3 billion views on TikTok.

  • Creepy Nuts: A hip-hop duo featuring rapper R-Shitei and DJ Matsunaga, celebrated for their compelling live shows.

  • Tatsuya Kitani: Renowned for anime theme songs, including 'Where Our Blue Is' for Jujutsu Kaisen, and his recent collaboration on Oshi no Ko.​

  • K.O.I: Malaysia's rising rap group, opening the night with their socially resonant tracks.​

Doors open at 5PM, with performances starting at 6PM. This event marks the culmination of CENTRAL's international tour, following shows in Yokohama and Taipei.​

For more information and tickets, visit the official CENTRAL website.​