Yuki Kashiwagi Announces Orchestral Concert “SHORT CAKE” with Guest Appearance by Aki Murayama

Former AKB48 member Yuki Kashiwagi will be headlining a special orchestral concert, “SHORT CAKE,” at the Tokyo Metropolitan Theater Concert Hall on May 13, 2026. The performance will feature a fusion of Kashiwagi’s past hits and specially arranged songs, accompanied by the Japan Pops Orchestra.

A Unique Musical Experience

Yuki Kashiwagi, a prominent figure in the Japanese idol scene as a long-standing member of AKB48 and now a successful solo artist, is set to deliver a unique musical experience. The concert will blend pop music with the grandeur of a full orchestra, creating a fresh and captivating sound.

Conductor and Orchestra

The concert will be conducted by Shinpei Sasaki, renowned for his successful collaborations in the pops x orchestra genre.^{Akb48公式サイト} Sasaki has performed with major orchestras both domestically and internationally and currently serves as the official conductor of the Tokyo Wind Orchestra. The performance will be delivered by the Japan Pops Orchestra (Tactical Cart Orchestra), known for its innovative concerts combining classical music with various forms of entertainment, including anime, games, and pop music.^{Akb48公式サイト}

Guest Appearance by Aki Murayama

Aki Murayama, also a former AKB48 member, will be joining Kashiwagi as a guest performer. Murayama, known as the “Goddess of the Theater” for her numerous appearances at the AKB48 Theater, graduated from the group in June 2025.^{Akb48公式サイト} She has since transitioned into acting, receiving acclaim for her roles in “Latest Bakumatsu Junjoden” and “Atami Murder Case Last Message.”

Performance Details

• Performance Name: Yuki Kashiwagi Orchestra Concert “SHORT CAKE”
• Date and Time: May 13, 2026 (Wednesday), Doors open at 6:00 PM / Show starts at 7:00 PM
• Venue: Tokyo Metropolitan Theater Concert Hall
• Cast: Yuki Kashiwagi, Guest: Aki Murayama
• Conductor: Shinpei Sasaki
• Orchestra: Japan Pops Orchestra (Tactical Cart Orchestra)
• Ticket Prices: VIP Seats: 33,000 yen, General Seats: 13,000 yen (All seats reserved, tax included)

Ticket Information

Tickets will be available through a fan club advance lottery starting March 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM JST, and closing on March 17, 2026, at 11:59 PM JST. A second fan club advance will run from March 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM JST to March 25, 2026, at 11:59 PM JST. General sales will commence on April 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM JST.^{Akb48公式サイト}

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Contact Information

Sponsored by: Tactical Cart
Production: Tactical Cart
Cooperation: Watanabe Entertainment
Inquiry: Tactic Cart Co., Ltd.
Mail: concert@tacticart.co.jp
TEL: 050-1792-0075 (Weekdays 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM)