The Hikaru Utada floodgates have officially just opened.
Following the announcement of the SCIENCE FICTION 2024 tour and forthcoming first-ever (?) greatest hits album celebrating the 25th anniversary since their debut, the “Sanctuary” sensation has revealed a ton of new details – from the album versions and covers, to the track listing and release date, to the tour dates and the tour trailer.
Let’s go for a ride…
THE ALBUM
SCIENCE FICTION officially (sakura) drops on April 10, 2024.
The 26-track (!) album includes forthcoming single “Naniirodemonai Hana (A Flower of No Color)” due out on February 12, a still-unrevealed brand new song (!!), newly recorded versions (!!!) of “Addicted to You,” “Traveling” and “Hikari,” as well as ten songs with new mixes (!), and a special edit of “Somewhere Near Marseilles” as a bonus track (!).
The album includes a serial number that will allow fans to have access to an advance application (from April 9 – April 30) for the HIKARU UTADA SCIENCE FICTION TOUR 2024, ahead of the regular release date. The Premium Tickets are purchasable only during the advanced application using this serial number.
[Limited Edition]
Catalog Number: ESCL-5925~5927 / Price: JPY 4,950 (inc. tax)
– 188mm-square special digipak with lenticular printing on the front cover
– Enclosing burst binding, 36-page all-color booklet (H186 x W184.5 mm) as well as a serial number for the advance application for the HIKARU UTADA SCIENCE FICTION TOUR 2024, held in summer 2024
[Normal Edition (First Edition)]
Catalog Number: ESCL-5928~5929 / Price: JPY 4,400 (inc. tax)
– Enclosing a serial number for the advance application for the HIKARU UTADA SCIENCE FICTION TOUR 2024, held in summer 2024
THE TRACK LISTING
Note: the order has not yet been confirmed.
Naniirodemonai Hana (A Flower of No Color)
New song *title TBA
Addicted To You (Re-recording)
traveling (Re-recording)
Hikari (Re-recording)
Automatic (2024 Mix)
Beautiful World (2024 Mix)
Can You Keep A Secret? (2024 Mix)
COLORS (2024 Mix)
First Love (2022 Mix)
Flavor Of Life -Ballad Version- (2024 Mix)
Goodbye Happiness (2024 Mix)
Prisoner Of Love (2024 Mix)
SAKURA Drops (2024 Mix)
Anata
Kimini Muchuu
Gold -Mata Au Hi Made-
Time
Nijikan Dake no Vacance feat. Sheena Ringo
Hatsukoi
BAD MODE
Hanataba wo Kimi ni
Michi
Letters
One Last Kiss
[Bonus Track] Somewhere Near Marseilles (Sci-Fi Edit)
You can pre-order the limited edition and regular edition right here.
THE TOUR
The dates and venues for the tour have been revealed, which can be seen on the official tour site. (There’s also an app.) There’s a tour trailer too, featuring Hikki twirling through the Science Fiction psychedelic visuals.
DATES AND VENUES
The tour dates are all in Japan. (I know, I know…)
Marine Messe Fukuoka
SAT 13 JUL 2024 – 17:00 (Doors Open: 15:30)
SUN 14 JUL 2024 – 16:00 (Doors Open: 14:30)
Aichi Sky Expo, Hall A
FRI 19 JUL 2024 – 18:30 (Doors Open: 17:00)
SAT 20 JUL 2024 – 16:30 (Doors Open: 15:00)
Saitama Super Arena
WED 24 JUL 2024 – 18:30 (Doors Open: 17:00)
THU 25 JUL 2024 – 18:30 (Doors Open: 17:00)
Sekisui Heim Super Arena (Miyagi)
TUE 30 JUL 2024 – 18:30 (Doors Open: 17:30)
WED 31 JUL 2024 – 18:30 (Doors Open: 17:30)
Yoyogi National Stadium, 1st Gymnasium
SAT 3 AUG 2024 – 16:00 (Doors Open: 15:00)
SUN 4 AUG 2024 – 16:00 (Doors Open: 15:00)
Osaka-Jo Hall
TUE 27 AUG 2024 – 18:30 (Doors Open: 17:30)
WED 28 AUG 2024 – 18:30 (Doors Open: 17:30)
K-Arena Yokohama
SAT 31 AUG 2024 – 16:30 (Doors Open: 15:00)
SUN 1 SEP 2024 – 16:30 (Doors Open: 15:00)
Overwhelmed? Same. It’s all happening. Hold me, whatever lies beyond this morning is a little later on…
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