Just the beginning -20- TOUR 2017 ~IV: Second chapter~

[Gustavopc]

I think the whole setlist will be changed, she wouldn't divide them if not imo

But then it's ayu lol

[himawariii6]

Originally Posted by Gustavopc

I think the whole setlist will be changed, she wouldn't divide them if not imo

But then it's ayu lol

I hope the encore changes too, besides the main setlist.

[AyuWorld]

Originally Posted by Gustavopc

But then it's ayu lol

lol this. Expect the unexpected.

[truehappiness]

Let me see if I can dig up the article about the setlists.

第一章のその先へ――。

史上最長ツアーであり、初の3部作で構成されるJust the beginning20ツアー。
第二章は9月6日のパシフィコ横浜から新たなセットリストと演出でスタートします！
そして新たな公演会場も解禁になっているので自分の街を探してみて下さいませ～！！！

The 'second part" begins with a new setlist.

[holy_arrow]

There is the news that Yochan will leave the Ayu's band.
Does anyone have the clear information?

[truehappiness]

いよいよ夏の終わりの、味の素スタジアムでの大きなフェス「a-nation '17」の本番でございます。今回もヘッドライナーを務めた、あゆちゃんとの今年最後のステージであります 。
来月からは「just the beginning 20」の第２幕のツアーが始まるので、タイミングが合えば、どこか見に行っちゃおうかなぁ～(^^ ) あゆちゃんのデビューから、全部のツアーに参加してきた記録が、今日でストップであります。ここから５１本 のライブ、見に行く人は楽しんで下さいねぇ～♪
幸い過ごしやすい気候のライブ日和の今日は、本当に楽しんじゃったよ=(^.^)=みんなあり がとうね ♪

I think it's from this he posted about a-nation afterward.

http://www.pegmania.com/pg845.html

It does seem like Yocchan is leaving though. Basically his record of performing with Ayu stops here.

[Corvina]

Originally Posted by truehappiness

I think it's from this he posted about a-nation afterward.

http://www.pegmania.com/pg845.html

It does seem like Yocchan is leaving though. Basically his record of performing with Ayu stops here.

From this day on. Oh, that's sad.
But sounds he's leaving on good terms.

[njanjayrp]

Originally Posted by truehappiness

I think it's from this he posted about a-nation afterward.

http://www.pegmania.com/pg845.html

It does seem like Yocchan is leaving though. Basically his record of performing with Ayu stops here.

This is sad news. Though I guess it had to happen sooner or later.

[Aderianu]

what??? I knew this day will come, but I don't want Yochan to leave T__T

[Uknow!]

I can't believe it

[truehappiness]

It's gonna be a bit strange when people don't see Yocchan but who will be the guitarist then? Will they not have one since it's a hall? Or did she prepare for this last year around a-nation when she posted about this quote?

My friend told me that If I can't be happy, there's no point in the money and the success and the fame.
幸せを選べないんなら、どんな成功も名誉も財産も、なんの意味もないって。

[SunshineSlayer]

Originally Posted by truehappiness

It's gonna be a bit strange when people don't see Yocchan but who will be the guitarist then? Will they not have one since it's a hall? Or did she prepare for this last year around a-nation when she posted about this quote?

Halls have rock concerts all the time, so I'm sure he will be replaced like Enrique was. Still, I really did think he would always be with her.

[voltron]

Originally Posted by SunshineSlayer

Halls have rock concerts all the time, so I'm sure he will be replaced like Enrique was. Still, I really did think he would always be with her.

I think the decision might be more based on what her plans are for the future. I wonder if she'll return to arenas after the Olympics or go the route of everyone else and just do constant hall tours. TA 2016 had a drastically reduced presence of band and background singers...they were really only around for the acoustic performances, and the rest relied much more on pre-recorded tracks.

Granted, I think some of these halls are much bigger than Zepp venues, but if they're trying to reduce the overhead costs of her tours by moving to smaller venues, then some staff probably have to go (it'll be interesting to see if dancers and performers get reduced over time too).

[ayuinh.k?]

Originally Posted by voltron

I think the decision might be more based on what her plans are for the future. I wonder if she'll return to arenas after the Olympics or go the route of everyone else and just do constant hall tours. TA 2016 had a drastically reduced presence of band and background singers...they were really only around for the acoustic performances, and the rest relied much more on pre-recorded tracks.

Granted, I think some of these halls are much bigger than Zepp venues, but if they're trying to reduce the overhead costs of her tours by moving to smaller venues, then some staff probably have to go (it'll be interesting to see if dancers and performers get reduced over time too).

Didn't Namie Amuro have a live band in her concerts? Since Live Style 2011, she has been using studio tracks

On her instagram post, she says alongside being her first hall tour, the band members will NOT be present

[melissalove]

Not supprised at all, these days it seems like everyone's leaving the team. Sad.

[kendelle]

That's sudden, I can't imagine Ayu without Yocchan. PECO and Enrique were shocks as well as some of the dancers (although more expected due to the physical nature of the job) but Yocchan is such a public-facing aspect of her show. I wonder if he'll be replaced or if they'll just not use heavy lead guitar songs for the tour...what a short timeframe though...

[truehappiness]

For some of the dancers, their leaves were temporary. Shuya left and came back then left again, haha. Basically they always can come back if they wish, but like... for GO-MI, he completely went to a different career path.

I think Yocchan's departure was probably discussed a while back but there was no reason to really announce it. Fans who go to sacrifice will wonder where he is if they have a band present without him there for sure.

[KittyKathy]

I thought that he will stay with her until the end. So sad...

[EndOfTheWorld]

What??
Yochan can't leave. I specifically look forward to seeing him every time. I love him. Every time he comes forward to do some fancy guitar strumming I get excited. Ayu live will never be the same.

[Next_Level29]

Originally Posted by KittyKathy

I thought that he will stay with her until the end. So sad...

me too. very, very sad.