Going to Ayu Saitama April 2012 concert

[polka-dot-jewel]

I've only seen Ayu at Yoyogi. I like the venue, but I agree - that area is like a madhouse.

lol It might be fun, sitting there for hours waiting for goods! I wouldn't mind, just so I could get something before it sells out.

I'm glad to see more tix are popping up. I'm getting mine next week! I'm so excited.

[HilaryDuffFanboy]

Originally Posted by SunshineSlayer

I always arrive like 30 minutes before the show starts, lol. The line is shorter and moves quicker and usually there isn't a problem getting what I want to buy.

I dislike Yoyogi as well. It's crazy trying to get out of there and just in general the arenas in Yokohama or Saitama are much better.

I know right? That damn overpass at Yoyogi, I swear one day it will collapse!

[SunshineSlayer]

Originally Posted by HilaryDuffFanboy

I know right? That damn overpass at Yoyogi, I swear one day it will collapse!

Last time, me and a small group of Japanese fans climbed a wall and jumped over the fence to get out. I now have that route in mind for all subsequent Yoyogi shows. If you don't do that, it can take like 30 minutes to get from the arena exit to the other side of the street. Whoever decided to bottleneck the exit like that is a genius.

[Utena]

the line was still as big as hell when I went inside for the show lol.. But well, I could go eat lunch afterwards And if I did that, I would not have been able to get those special keychains, they were out of stock when I got back for the concert..

Well anyways, I think Halls are much better for concerts. More personal and the accoustics are usually better.
But I did enjoy Yoyogi's live and didn't find it that crowded compared to what I was expecting. In about 5min I was sitting in my seat and could get out easily as well. Maybe I was just lucky, idk? Well I also waited a bit inside so that people could get out. Maybe that's the trick lol

But here again, I did not experience Saitama yet, only once yokohama and Yoyogi
Tokyo Dome wasn't bad either if I remember well.

[CeReSu]

I saw Ayu at Yoyogi, too, 2 years ago *O*
Very crowded, indeed lol.
For the goods, I was there at 9 am and the sale started at 11am and the crowd was already enormous! The waiting under the sun and the heat was horrible!

[LacusClyne]

Oh, does anyone have the seating map of saitama?

[mimika]

I am in Tokyo now! so exciting! Using free wifi at narita airport waiting long line at customs

[LacusClyne]

^oh ya! I remember those ultra long queue at the customs. The last time was a good 45mins wait

[Pieces_of_SEVEN]

Originally Posted by mimika

I am in Tokyo now! so exciting! Using free wifi at narita airport waiting long line at customs

I'm so envious of you! I hope you have an amazing time!

[Queen Bee]

Originally Posted by LacusClyne

^oh ya! I remember those ultra long queue at the customs. The last time was a good 45mins wait

Really? wWhen I went through customs at Narita I was in and out in about 15 to 20 minutes. Of course it might have been due to that time of the year I was going as well.

[polka-dot-jewel]

I just arrived two weeks ago and my wait was... not even five minutes, I'd say. That's the least I've ever waited, overseas or in America.

Also, the seating chart... I'm thinking this is the one being used for the Saitama concert:
http://www.saitama-arena.co.jp/seats_info/arena_end02/

[Evolution7/4]

Went to the reseller shop and the better seats only came in a pair SO if anyone would like my extra ticket please PM me!! If your nice maybe I will give it for free!! haha It is for the first date, 4/7 in Saitama!!

[TeamAyu2004]

AHH!! i want to go so bad! :*(
Man.. i miss everything, lol.

are the tickets sold out for both dates at Saitama Super Arena?

[polka-dot-jewel]

^ I'm pretty sure they are sold out at convenient stores, but you can find plenty of tix at reseller shops.

So who all is going to tomorrow's concert? I'm getting to the arena around 9am to wait for goods, haha. Now that I'm seeing that goods go on sale at noon, I hope the line won't be too long at 9am!

[Evolution7/4]

I'll be there tomorrow!! Once again if anyone wants an extra ticket or if a ticket in the 209 section is better then your ticket let me know and you are free to have the other ticket that I had to get as a pair at the reseller shop!

[polka-dot-jewel]

I wish I knew what stage Ayu was doing... The person at the ticket shop showed me my seat (section 214, row 11) and that it was directly across the stage, but there are two arena seating charts for Saitama - one where my seat IS across from the stage and one where it's to the side. Same with your section, Evolution7/4. If I can somehow sell my ticket for a decent price tomorrow, I may hit you up on your offer for your ticket. Being with somebody at a concert is always better than being by yourself

[Evolution7/4]

^LOL the EXACT same thing happened when I got my ticket, we were all like, yeah we have literally no idea what the hell the stage is hahah and sure let me know!! Tickets are row 13 sect 209

[polka-dot-jewel]

LOL At least they told you they didn't know!! The lady who showed my the seat seemed pretty sure, haha. idkidk. What time are you getting there? I wonder if people there will be blatently asking around for tickets... I think the tour isn't sold out, so maybe people won't be. Hmm.

[Evolution7/4]

I'm free all day so i could get there whenever, but I am not sure what time I will go! Maybe get there early to scope out, then walk around Saitama a bit and come back? I'm not sure what i will do, and maybe the scalpers will be looking for tickets