"ZIPANG OPERA" is a music performance unit featuring Ryuji Sato, Yuu Fukuzawa, and spi, introducing a completely new form of Japanese pop to the world while setting themselves apart from traditional Japanese culture.
Ryuji Sato is actively performing on a global scale, having portrayed Sasuke Uchiha in the live spectacle "NARUTO" and Yuji Itadori in the stage play "Jujutsu Kaisen". He has also held a tour in Asia for his solo live performances as Kiyomitsu Kashu in the musical "Touken Ranbu".
Yuu Fukuzawa is a choreographer and director who has also appeared in "Attack on Titan" -the Musical-, "HYPNOSISMIC -Division Rap Battle-" Rule the Stage, and more.
spi, known for his remarkable singing ability, has appeared in productions such as the musicals "JERSEY BOYS" and "SHREK THE MUSICAL", and the Broadway musicals "DREAMGIRLS" and "Pretty Woman", as well as other large-scale musical productions.
They express a unique Japanese worldview through a variety of musical approaches, including EDM, electropop, mixture, rap, and pop.
One of their highlights is the way the atmosphere of each song shifts to emphasize each of the member's special qualities.
The group's producer is Go Ueki of PaniCrew, who also works as a director.
Ryuji Sato
Yuu Fukuzawa
spi