TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Japanese vocal powerhouse Higuchi Ai (樋口愛) will make her eagerly anticipated return to Taiwan's music scene this summer, the acclaimed performer announced Tuesday (April 22) at a virtual press conference. The singer, who catapulted to international recognition after performing the haunting ending theme for the globally popular anime series "Attack on Titan" (進擊の巨人), promises fans an entirely reimagined concert experience featuring both her signature hits and fresh material.
The 29-year-old vocalist, who launched her professional career in 2016, achieved breakthrough success when her hauntingly evocative track "Akuma no Ko" (悪魔の子, meaning "Child of Evil") surpassed 160 million YouTube views, establishing her global fanbase. During the announcement, Higuchi conveyed particular enthusiasm about reconnecting with her Taiwanese audience following her well-received performance in Taipei last April. "I was genuinely impressed by the passion of Taiwanese fans during my previous visit," she remarked, pledging to deliver an entirely new concert experience this summer.
Her upcoming performance, billed as the "HIGUCHI AI ALL TIME BEST BAND TOUR in Taipei," will transform the intimate Taipei Legacy venue on June 22 into a showcase for her distinctive vocal range. Tickets become available this Friday at noon through official channels. The concert promises a comprehensive journey through her artistic development, backed by a complete band arrangement highlighting signature works including "Akuma no Ko" alongside theme songs from the popular anime "Bocchi the Rock!" (孤獨搖滾!), translated as "Lonely Rock!".
Beyond her musical preparations, Higuchi reminisced about her previous culinary adventures in Taiwan, expressing particular enthusiasm about further exploring Taipei's renowned street food scene during her upcoming visit. The announcement has generated considerable excitement among her local fanbase, who view this concert as a rare opportunity to experience her distinctive vocal artistry in person, with the promised combination of reimagined classics and fresh material heightening expectations for what many anticipate will be a memorable performance. ★
