YOASOBI, the music duo behind Oshi no Ko’s hit opening theme “Idol,” is facing questions over ticket sales for some regional shows on its ongoing dome tour, with tickets reportedly remaining available for concerts in Nagoya and Fukuoka despite the duo’s enormous popularity in Japan and overseas.
The discussion gained attention as YOASOBI ASIA 10-CITY DOME & STADIUM TOUR 2026-2027 “Chouwakusei” began its Japanese leg with two performances at Kyocera Dome Osaka on October 24 and 25, 2026.
According to a report published by SmartFLASH on October 25, some regional performances have yet to sell out, prompting online discussion about whether YOASOBI is facing unexpected difficulties filling large venues.
However, the situation is not the same across every city. The report noted that the duo’s December 5 and 6 performances at Tokyo Dome had already sold out, while tickets remained available for certain regional dates.
YOASOBI’s Regional Dome Tour Faces Ticket Sales Concerns
YOASOBI’s 2026-2027 tour is a major undertaking, covering five cities in Japan and five cities elsewhere in Asia.
The Japanese leg includes performances at Kyocera Dome Osaka, Vantelin Dome Nagoya, Daiwa House Premist Dome in Sapporo, Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka and Tokyo Dome.
The tour began in Osaka on October 24, with the second performance taking place on October 25. The next Japanese dates are scheduled for November and December.
Despite the scale of the tour, SmartFLASH reported that tickets remained available for the November 8 performance at Vantelin Dome Nagoya and the November 29 performance at Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka.
The report also highlighted the contrast with Tokyo, where both December performances had reportedly sold out.
The available ticket listings do not establish how many seats remain unsold, so the extent of the difference between regional demand and demand in Tokyo is unclear.
YOASOBI Vocalist Ikura Took To The Streets To Promote Sapporo Concert
One of the most talked-about moments surrounding the tour came on October 17, when YOASOBI vocalist ikura held a street performance at a park in Sapporo to promote the duo’s upcoming concerts in the city.
Ikura reportedly used a handmade sign to advertise the Sapporo performances scheduled for November 14 and 15.
At the time of the street performance, both dates still had tickets available, according to the report. The situation subsequently changed, with the November 14 show being listed as sold out at the time of SmartFLASH’s coverage.
The street performance drew attention online because YOASOBI is already a major musical act, making the need to promote regional concert dates in such a direct way unexpected to some fans.
However, the performance itself does not establish that ticket sales were poor across the tour, nor does the report provide figures showing how many tickets were sold following the promotion.
Did YOASOBI’s “Idol” Success Set Expectations Too High?
For anime fans, YOASOBI’s popularity is closely tied to “Idol,” the opening theme for the first season of Oshi no Ko.
Released in 2023, the song became a massive hit in Japan and internationally, attracting audiences beyond the anime community and becoming one of the duo’s most recognizable tracks.
YOASOBI has continued releasing music and working on major projects since then. In 2026, the duo’s song “Sakihokore” was selected as the theme song for NHK’s morning television drama Blossom.
Nevertheless, SmartFLASH cited commentary suggesting that YOASOBI has yet to produce another signature hit on the same scale as “Idol.”
The report also raised the possibility that the rapid cycle of anime popularity could affect artists whose songs become closely associated with particular series. Anime openings and endings can achieve enormous online visibility, but the attention surrounding a show often changes once its broadcast season ends.
That interpretation remains commentary rather than a confirmed explanation for the available tickets. There is no evidence in the report establishing that the performance of “Idol” or the absence of a comparable follow-up hit caused the regional ticket situation.
Tokyo Dome Shows Are Sold Out As Regional Ticket Availability Continues
The difference between the regional venues and Tokyo has become a central part of the discussion.
According to SmartFLASH, the December 5 and 6 Tokyo Dome shows were sold out, while tickets remained available for some earlier performances outside the capital.
The report also noted that Sapporo can present additional challenges for concertgoers, even when an artist enjoys considerable popularity. Travel costs, accommodation expenses and the distance involved can make attending concerts in regional cities more difficult.
These factors may affect ticket demand, but the available reporting does not establish them as the definitive cause of YOASOBI’s remaining ticket inventory.
The tour is still underway, and ticket availability can change as the concert dates approach.
What Is Next For YOASOBI’s 2026-2027 Tour?
Following the Osaka performances on October 24 and 25, YOASOBI is scheduled to perform in Nagoya on November 7 and 8, followed by Sapporo on November 14 and 15.
The duo will then head to Fukuoka for concerts on November 28 and 29 before concluding the Japanese leg with two Tokyo Dome performances on December 5 and 6.
The wider tour also includes five Asian cities, making it one of YOASOBI’s largest international concert projects to date.
For now, the ticket reports point to uneven demand across different venues rather than a confirmed collapse in YOASOBI’s popularity. The Tokyo Dome sellouts demonstrate that demand remains strong for at least some dates, while the availability of tickets in other cities has prompted questions about the challenges of filling large venues across an extensive tour.
Whether the remaining regional tickets sell out before the concerts take place remains to be seen. Bookmark Otaku Mantra for more anime music and Japanese entertainment news and updates!
About YOASOBI
YOASOBI is a Japanese musical duo consisting of composer and producer Ayase and vocalist ikura. The duo is known for creating songs inspired by stories, following its concept of turning novels and other narratives into music.
YOASOBI gained widespread recognition with its 2019 debut single “Yoru ni Kakeru” and reached a global audience with “Idol,” the opening theme for the 2023 anime Oshi no Ko. The song became one of the duo’s biggest international hits, further establishing YOASOBI as a major name in Japanese pop music.
The duo’s ASIA 10-CITY DOME & STADIUM TOUR 2026-2027 “Chouwakusei” includes performances across five Japanese cities and five Asian cities, combining large-scale domestic concerts with an international tour.
Source: SmartFlash
