The film features a star-studded cast of international superstars
The new music documentary film Yoshiki: Under The Sky will receive limited engagement showings in the US in November, and in the UK in December. More countries and locations and special events will be announced soon, following the film’s successful run in Japan with a release in over 70 theaters through Toho Cinemas.
US showings will occur at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood starting Friday, November 3rd. UK showings will run in Odeon Cinemas starting December 1st with a special live Q&A on December 5th at Odeon Covent Garden in London.
The project is the first feature film directed by the composer, drummer, pianist, and leader of rock bands X Japan and The Last Rockstars. It was conceived during the pandemic when musicians could not connect with their fans.
In September, Yoshiki became the first Japanese artist to be honored with a handprint and footprint ceremony at the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood since the tradition began in 1927.
Last weekend, Yoshiki returned to headline a sold-out concert at Carnegie Hall in New York City, after dazzling audiences and receiving standing ovations at Royal Albert Hall in London, Tokyo Garden Theater, and Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. The October headlining tour marked the first time a Japanese artist has headlined all of these historic venues.
Yoshiki: Under the Sky gathers an extraordinary collection of international artists post-pandemic for an emotional journey through the pain of losing loved ones and uniting globally through the healing power of music.
Shot in Germany, Beijing, Tokyo, and Los Angeles, the film features interviews, and performances from Sarah Brightman (UK), Nicole Scherzinger (USA), St. Vincent (USA), Scorpions (Germany), The Chainsmokers (USA), Hyde (Japan), Sugizo (Japan), SixTones (Japan), Jane Zhang (China), and Lindsey Stirling (USA), to celebrate voices joined from across international borders post COVID.
Throughout the film are interviews with Yoshiki about his passion for music and the pain of having lost loved ones, including a heartbreaking interaction with the husband of a terminally ill fan. Under the Sky celebrates the deep healing power of music and Yoshiki’s resolve to never give up.
