THE ALFEE 2026 Spring Tour Begins! - Toshihiko Takamizawa on the 'Moment of Reward' and the Solid Response Felt on Opening Day
April 3, 2026.
In Koshigaya, Saitama, THE ALFEE's 2026 spring tour finally kicked off.
Backstage, with the heat of the venue still lingering, Toshihiko Takamizawa began to speak with an expression of unconcealable excitement.
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🔥 "It was just the best"
- Toshihiko Takamizawa, beaming after the first day
The first words that spilled out after stepping off the stage were,
"It was just the best."
That single phrase conveyed the tension unique to the first day and a sense of accomplishment that surpassed it.
He said he was particularly moved by the applause that returned from the audience the moment they performed their new song.
"With new songs, there's always a bit of anxiety. But... the moment I heard that applause, I felt, 'I'm glad I did this.'"
His expression was that of an artist who, despite a long career, continues to take on new challenges.
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🎸 Dedication to New Songs
- To capture 'the current THE ALFEE'
This spring tour is also the opening of a year-long project centered on showcasing their new album.
Performing a new song on the first day was a crucial moment to show exactly where the band is 'right now'.
Takamizawa said he had been thinking thoroughly about 'how it would resonate live' since the production stage.
"The perfection of the recording is important, of course, but I wanted to focus on how it would stand up when played live."
That dedication was certainly rewarded in the Koshigaya audience.
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🌙 Feeling the 'Tour's Potential' from Day One
- 'It will only get better from here'
The first day is a special day for both the band and the fans.
However, Takamizawa was already looking ahead.
"The first day is still a stage of solidifying things. But seeing today's reaction, I'm convinced it will only get better from here."
The energy generated in Koshigaya will now spread across the country.
At the center of it all is the presence of the fans.
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💐 Gratitude to the Fans
- 'Your applause keeps us moving forward'
Finally, Takamizawa took a deep breath and said this:
"Today's applause really gave us strength. We will keep running. Please follow us."
Those words are a message not only to the fans who gathered in Koshigaya, but to everyone who will join the tour from here on out.
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✨ The 2026 Spring Tour Starts Here
The opening performance in Koshigaya was not just a start, but
"the moment a new year's story began to move."
The challenge of new songs, the resonance with fans, and the anticipation for the tour ahead.
It was an opening battle filled with heat and lingering echoes.
What kind of scenery awaits at the next stage?
THE ALFEE's 2026 has only just begun.