Number_i, the energetic three-member musical group consisting of Hirano Shoyo, Kishi Yuta, and Jinjuji Yuta, wrapped up their spectacular nationwide tour on December 26, 2024, at Saitama Super Arena. This tour, known as the ‘Number_i LIVE TOUR 2024 No.I’, included 26 live performances across seven cities, captivating approximately 300,000 fans, affectionately known as ‘iLYs’.
On their official Instagram, Number_i shared their gratitude, posting, ‘Number_i LIVE TOUR 2024 No.I 全26公演終了! 埼玉3日間ありがとうございました!’ (Number_i LIVE TOUR 2024 No.I has concluded! Thank you for three days at Saitama!). The cheerful snap showed the three members posing peace signs, with Hirano Shoyo sitting with the venue’s mascot, ‘Tamaryn’, on his lap. Fans flooded the comments to congratulate the group, expressing sentiments such as ‘ツアー完走おめでとう’ (Congratulations on finishing the tour) and ‘お疲れさまでした’ (Thank you for your hard work).
The concert on December 26 was the grand finale of their three-day performance at the arena, following two previous concerts on December 24 and 25. During these shows, especially the Christmas performance, the group showcased their musical prowess by executing 23 songs, including their debut hit ‘GOAT’ and the lively anthem ‘Banana (Take It Lazy)’. The audience erupted in excitement when Hirano playfully blew kisses to the crowd, marking one of the many memorable moments during the tour.
Starting the final show with the powerhouse track ‘INZM’, the arena erupted with wonderfully coordinated fan chants and the glow of colored penlights illuminating the venue. The group's energetic presence was undeniable as they delivered top-notch performances, shifting seamlessly through tracks like ‘FUJI’ and ‘SQUARE_ONE’. Kishi displayed his cool charisma with sharp rap verses, whereas Jinjuji’s smooth vocals had fans swooning.
The production quality for the tour was impressive, with stunning visuals such as flames and rains to create diversified atmospheres for each song. When performing ‘Rain or Shine’, the trio switched to elegant formal attire, choreographing with female dancers for captivating dance sequences. One highlight was when Jinjuji engaged with the audience during his solo, transforming the stage setup to resemble cozy living room antics for his heartfelt ballad ‘Bye 24/7’. A transparent box descended from above and drenched him as he sang, delivering haunting visual appeal.
Among many interactions, the boys brought light-hearted moments to the stage, sharing funny anecdotes. During the MC segment, Hirano reminisced about early Christmas memories, and Jinjuji cheekily revealed, ‘紫耀が奢ってくれました’ (Shoyo treated us), prompting rounds of applause and laughter as Kishi blushed at being the eldest member.
Emphasizing their connection with their fans, the concert featured moments of unscripted fun, with the members riding on tricycles to engage with the upper seated fans. The concert crescendoed with powerful performances of songs like ‘Streetlights’ and ‘OK Complex’, leading to the showstopper finale, ‘BON’, where they wowed the crowd with breathtaking dance prowess amid spectacular visual effects.
The grand finale concluded with festive encore performances, donning Santa hats and reindeer antlers. The atmosphere was vibrant, culminating the tour on high spirits where every moment encapsulated joy and connection. Hirano’s heartfelt message, '僕たちからiLYsに向けて心を込めて歌います' (We will sing with our hearts to iLYs), introduced the final encore performance of ‘iLY’, as fans captured memories through their devices, eternally cherishing this bond and experience shared.
The nationwide tour successfully illustrated the power of music to unite, demonstrating Number_i's solidified presence within the Japanese music scene, leaving fans eager for what they will deliver next.
