Masayoshi Takanaka

On March 9th and 10th 2025, guitarist Masayoshi Takanaka held sold out shows at the prestigious Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles. The concerts were a great success and the March 10th show was recorded, with a space-moving finale that captured the hearts of the American people by sending the fans who gathered into a whirlpool of excitement.

The super guitarist Masayoshi Takanaka turns 70 and returns to Katsushika for the first time in four years!! In 2021, he celebrated the 50th anniversary of his debut, and his legendary live "Niji Densetsu Final" was a great success at the Budokan. This year, at his 70s, he is still running through the national tour, including a live show at Katsushika. Guitar freaks should not miss this show!

This documentary follows the path of musician Kazuhiko Kato, who has created many masterpieces that remain in the history of Japanese pop music. Kazuhiko Kato, affectionately known as "Tonovan," influenced many people with his musicality that was ahead of its time, such as "The Folk Crusaders" and "Sadistic Mika Band." The documentary introduces the behind-the-scenes story of the formation of The Folk Crusaders, who created Japan's first million-selling hit, rare footage of the Sadistic Mika Band's overseas performances and recording scenes as they made their way around the world, and hidden anecdotes about the "Europe Trilogy," which is said to be a monumental work of Japanese pop music. In addition, a new recording of the timeless classic "Ano Subarashii Ai wo Mouichido" is made, and the song's evolution by musicians of various genres is shown. The film was planned, directed, and produced by Yumi Aihara, who also worked on "SUKITA: A Moment Carved by Artists."

Masayoshi Takanaka and his fellow musicians perform songs from the SAUDADE album, for its 40th anniversary release date, along with various other songs from his albums over the years!

Masayoshi Takanaka and his fellow musicians celebrate his 50th debut anniversary, by playing The Rainbow Goblins album in full live, along with songs from his previous albums.

Masayoshi Takanaka and his fellow musicians perform songs live from his various albums over the years, this time under the precaution of COVID-19.

Masayoshi Takanaka and his fellow musicians perform songs live from his various albums over the years, this year it's the Blue Lagoon single celebrating its 40th anniversary release date! A major hit of his!

Masayoshi Takanaka and his fellow musicians perform songs live from his various albums over the years, this year it's the Brasilian Skies album, celebrating its 40th anniversary release date! His 4th album!

Masayoshi Takanaka and his fellow musicians perform songs live from his various albums over the years.

Masayoshi Takanaka 40th Anniversary SUPER COLLECTION All recorded at NHK Hall on December 16th, 2011.