MUSIC: AniBand Matsuri Vol. 2

Join us for a night of anime music, J-pop, J-metal, and Japanese Rock from our mid-atlantic neighbors: HIBIKORD (NoVA), Eternal HOSHI (Jersey), Kumori (DC), and Saikyo Heiki.

Doors/Bar at 7:30 pm

Show at 8:00 pm

$15 Advanced ($20 at the door)

HIBIKORD 

@hibikord | linktr.ee/hibikord

HIBIKORD is an anime music and Japanese-rock cover band from Northern Virginia. Inspired by both anime and Japanese idol culture, the band formed in 2024 under one goal: bring live music from across the Pacific to fans on the East coast. Whether you're a fan of upbeat rock or heavy metal, you'll jam out with HIBIKORD. 

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Eternal HOSHI

@eternalhoshi | www.eternalhoshi.com

Eternal HOSHI is a Japanese Rock Band from New Jersey, playing songs from all of your favorite Anime! From Asian Cultural Events to Major Pop Culture Conventions, Eternal HOSHI has shared their passion for J-Rock to audiences all over the East Coast and beyond. From fan-favorite anthems to deep-cut gems, Eternal HOSHI will have you singing along and dancing to the beat!

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Kumori

@kumori.band | www.kumoriband.com

Kumori is an anime/J-pop band based in the Washington, DC area. The band's cover repertoire spans Yorushika, Bocchi the Rock, RADWIMPS, and more, with plans to release original music inspired by these artists in the future. Kumori focuses on their technical musicality, high-energy arrangements, and stage presence.

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Saikyo Heiki

@ultimate.weapon.jp

Born from the shadows of a twisted dystopian time, four elements from all around the world gather to form the Ultimate Weapon: rounds of metal sounds forged with Japanese melodies, and the heaviest low pitched distortion screaming solos and unlimited stamina. Each live show is a battle for survival against a sonic onslaught that shatters reality. Dare to get in the pit on a mission limited to this summer of 2026 - once the season ends, the weapon returns to the void.