Arlequin Headline Ikebukuro BlackHole 17th Anniversary 2-Day Solo Shows
Arlequin is bringing a special nostalgic moment to one of Tokyo's most storied Visual Kei venues. The band will headline the Ikebukuro BlackHole 17th Anniversary celebration with a unique two-day gender-separated live event. For those unfamiliar with Arlequin, the band carries deep roots with BlackHole itself—they previously performed at the legendary venue under the name "blind" before their official formation. This anniversary show feels like a full-circle moment, with the event itself titled *blind* as a direct callback to that history. The celebration takes place **June 19–20, 2026** at Ikebukuro BlackHole. Day One (June 19) marks the first women-only show at the venue in two years, while Day Two (June 20) continues BlackHole's traditional men-only live format—a long-standing tradition that many Japanese VK venues maintain to create distinct audience experiences. **Event Details:** **June 19 (Friday) – Ladies Only** - Doors: 6:30 PM | Start: 7:00 PM **...