A live broadcast of the "YOSHIKI BIRTHDAY SPECIAL" was held on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, on "YOSHIKI CHANNEL," the fan club of X JAPAN leader YOSHIKI.
YOSHIKI, PATA, DAIGO, and Yuya Tegoshi, a member of the boy group XY, all participated in the "YOSHIKI BIRTHDAY SPECIAL."
The launch of the esports tournament "YOSHIKI Cup" was also announced during the show!
"YOSHIKI BIRTHDAY SPECIAL" Held in Commemoration of YOSHIKI's Birthday!
PR TIMESYOSHIKI, who celebrated his birthday on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, held a "YOSHIKI BIRTHDAY SPECIAL" on YOSHIKI CHANNEL on the same day.
He had his third cervical spinal surgery in California, USA, in October 2024, and was recuperating there, but he returned to Japan in a hurry after getting permission from his doctor.
Although he was wearing a corset due to the surgery, YOSHIKI's appearance was a surprise, and the venue was filled with excitement.
PR TIMESAt the event, he was also seen enjoying a glass of "Y by YOSHIKI × CHAMPAGNE POMMERY," a joint brand between YOSHIKI and the prestigious French champagne house "Pommery," which went on presale on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.
It was actually the first time he had an alcoholic drink since the surgery.
PR TIMESThere was also a live conversation between YOSHIKI and AI YOSHIKI, where he was seen asking about the future of "THE LAST ROCKSTARS."
Launch of the Esports Tournament "YOSHIKI Cup" Announced!
PR TIMESIn addition to X JAPAN's activities, the new song "MASTERY" by the supergroup "THE LAST ROCKSTARS," which consists of YOSHIKI, HYDE, and SUGIZO, was adopted as the theme song for the fighting game "Tekken 8."
As a special project, a match was held between the "YOSHIKI Production Team" led by YOSHIKI and the "Visual-Kei Team" led by PATA.
The venue was filled with excitement as YOSHIKI and PATA held controllers and the matches became intense.
YOSHIKI, who has been involved in esports events before, announced the launch of a new esports tournament, the "YOSHIKI Cup"!
The background behind his decision to hold the tournament was that he was invited to the "Esports World Cup" held in Saudi Arabia in August 2024 and had a conversation with Prince Faisal bin Bandar, the Chairman of the Saudi Esports Federation. His desire to bring further dreams and development to the Japanese esports scene grew stronger, which led to his decision to hold the "YOSHIKI Cup."
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It was also revealed that a large amount of prize money would be prepared for the tournament, and details will be announced at a later date. So, let's keep an eye on the YOSHIKI Official Site and YOSHIKI's official X (@YoshikiOfficial) and wait for further news!
You can check the details of the "YOSHIKI BIRTHDAY SPECIAL" on the YOSHIKI Official Site.
YOSHIKI's Comment
To liven up the Japanese esports scene, I have planned a tournament in which amateurs, professionals, and celebrities will participate.
I would like to share the best moments with you at the finals on my birthday next year or six months before that.
(Translated from Japanese)
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