The charm of Kyoto’s winter tradition, the music festival “Pornocho-Tokkyu”

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• Music Festival Master / Editor-in-ChiefKeisuke Hane
  Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC and in charge of music festivals. When I attended my first music festival as a freshman in college, I was captivated by its charm—“I can’t believe there’s a place this free and this fun.” I share information about wonderful music festivals every day to help grow the community of festival fans.

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Pornograffitti Super Express is a five-member rock band from Kyoto,An indoor music festival hosted by ROTTENGRAFFTY that represents winter in Kyoto.It is.

It began in 2008 as an event held at live music venues, moved to Kyoto KBS Hall in 2012, and from 2014 has been held at Kyoto Pulse Plaza, becoming a music festival with a two-stage format.

Starting from live houses,Pornō Chōtokkyū, which has gradually expanded in scale—now held over two days while increasing venue size—is an event that, like their past activities, has continued through a process of trial and error.It is.

These days, the event features a two-stage setup: the large Kinkaku Stage with a festival vibe and the Ginkaku Stage that preserves the feel of a live house. There are also plenty of food and merchandise booths.

In addition to official merchandise and items from the performing artists, there will also be booths from fashion brands that the members of ROTTENGRAFFTY regularly wear, making it a must-see for fans.

What is ROTTENGRAFFTY?

Let me briefly introduce the organizer, ROTTENGRAFFTY, here.

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ROTTENGRAFFTY is a five-piece rock band from Kyoto, known for heavy guitar sounds paired with melodies reminiscent of Japanese pop ballads, incorporating rap and a variety of electronic programming.A captivating mixture sound that incorporates various elementsIt is.

With intensely passionate yet somehow nostalgic, wistful songs and high-energy live performances, they captivate rock fans across the country.

They formed in 1999.

These days they’re in high demand at festivals all over, but the road to this point was anything but smooth.

such; like that; that kind ofBecause they have kept running and overcome various hardships without any member changes, they are able to deliver live performances that give us courage and strength.。

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15th anniversary! The studio manager talks about the appeal of ROTTENGRAFFTY.

The Appeal of Porno Express

Now that we’ve introduced Pornochotokkyu and ROTTENGRAFFTY, we’ll narrow down and present a few key highlights of Pornochotokkyu from here.

A lineup that covers a wide range of genres

One characteristic of Porno Super Express is that every year it brings together artists from a wide range of genres.

Of course, loud rock, melodic hardcore, and nu-metal/mixture bands like the ones ROTTENGRAFFTY regularly performs with,Visual kei bands and hip-hop artists will also perform.I am doing (it).

Looking at the wide range of performers like these, you can get a sense of the musical background behind their sound.

Another major attraction is that during set changes, comedians perform their routines on each stage, letting you enjoy a comedy show right after getting fired up by the live music.

gold sheet

The VIP seats introduced in 2017, the golden seats.

It’s more expensive than a regular ticket, but you can enjoy the concert comfortably and at your leisure in the all-reserved Gold Seat area.

It also comes with can’t-miss perks for fans, including a Gold Seat–exclusive pass, a wristband, and a voucher for souvenirs.

Perfect for those who want to enjoy the live show as close to the stage as possible, but aren’t too keen on getting into the mosh pit!

Let's join the event feeling a bit fancy!

That song I can only hear a few times a year...!

Pornograffiti's Super Express has been held on Labor Thanksgiving Day, December 23, since its early years, and when the 24th and 25th fall on a weekend, it is held at that time instead.

Therefore, it is held around Christmas every year, and among their popular songs,Mischief ~ Merry Christmas, Mr.

Lawrence will be performed.

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In recent years, this song has only been performed at Porno Super Express and at Rotten Day, the event held on June 10, so I imagine many fans are looking forward to it.

meticulous staging

There will be production elements that focus on their hometown of Kyoto, as well as train-themed staging to reflect their name, Bullet Train (Chotokkyu).

In addition to stage names inspired by Kyoto’s iconic attractions, Kinkaku-ji (the Golden Pavilion) and Ginkaku-ji (the Silver Pavilion), their attention to detail is evident throughout—for example, tickets are even referred to as ‘ride passes.’

The Kinkaku stage is adorned exactly in the style of a temple, making it a stage you can only see at Porno Super Express.

And another noteworthy aspect of the production is the lavish lighting.

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You’ll likely be overwhelmed by the lighting that colors their live shows—everything from the indispensable mirror ball to the laser beams streaking across the venue.

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In conclusion

When it comes to classic summer festivals in Kyoto, there’s Kyoto Daisakusen, hosted by fellow Kyoto natives 10-FEET, and for winter festivals in Kyoto, it has to be Porno Chotokkyu.

It has become a staple event held every year during the Christmas season.

From the production to the performing artists, this event is brimming with ROTTENGRAFFTY’s unique style, so it’s something we want not only fans but also those who don’t know them very well yet to come and experience.