August 26, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wasuta performs first Mongolia concert
Idol group presented 4 concerts in 2 days
Next overseas appearance scheduled for Thailand in September
Japanese idol group Wasuta (“The World Standard”) continued their mission of spreading kawaii across the world with a set of 4 performances at Japan Festival in Mongolia 2019, held August 17-18 in Ulaanbaatar.
Wasuta’s appearance at the festival, which is Mongolia’s largest celebration of Japanese culture, is their 11th time performing outside of Japan since their debut in 2015. The group performed several of their top hits, including the Idol Time PriPara anime theme “Saijoukyu Paradox” and their collaboration with Spain’s Adexe & Nau, “Yo Quiero Vivir”, which has achieved over 3 million views on YouTube.
Wasuta members expressed their thanks to the audience for the kindness and warmth of the Mongolian fans. The group’s high energy sets also featured a surprise on-stage collaboration with local students for a performance of “Inu Neko. Seishun Massakari”.
Video (Wasuta’s Official Instagram)
https://www.instagram.com/p/B1n2Q_lnhPH/
Wasuta’s next overseas concert has been announced for “Asian Idol Music Fest 2019” in Thailand on September 21-22.
Wasuta (“The World Standard”)
Japan Festival in Mongolia 2019
Setlist
Aug 17 (day)
1. Believe (cover – One Piece anime OP)
2. Tapioca Milk Tea
MC
3. Zili Zili Love
4. Yuumei ni, Nyaritai
5. Saijoukyu Paradox (Idol Time PriPara anime OP)
Aug 17 (night)
1. GO! (cover – Naruto anime OP)
2. Magical Word
MC
3. Stay with me baby
4. Wonderful World
5. Ultra Miracle-cle Final Ultimate Choco Beam
Aug 18 (day)
1. We Are! (cover – One Piece anime OP)
2. Yo Quiero Vivir
MC
3. Ran Ran Jidai
4. SHINING FLOWER
5. Pretty ☆ Channel (Kiratto Pri☆Chan anime ED)
Aug 18 (night)
1. Doki Doki ♡ today
2. Inu Neko. Seishun Massakari
MC
3. Unbalanced Answers
4. NEW Nya-ku Nyaku-Nya Suizokukan 2
5. KIRA KIRA Hologram
Wasuta recently released a “studio live” music video for their song “PLATONIC GIRL”, showcasing the members’ dance and vocal performance backed by a full rock band, named the “NEKONOTE BAND”, which will appear with Wasuta at the group’s free live concert in Yoyogi Park on October 8.
Wasuta – “PLATONIC GIRL” (Studio Live MV)
Wasuta has invited fans to design the large visual banner for the Yoyogi Park Concert, which will cover the back of the stage and be seen by thousands on the night of the show. Fans are encouraged to post their original designs on Twitter with the hashtags “#わーすた1008” and “#わーしっぷイラスト部”. The contest is open to fans worldwide until Sep 15 11:59pm (JST) and Wasuta’s members will personally select the winner.
Complete info and rules (in Japanese): https://wa-suta.world/news/detail.php?id=1075068
Wasuta FREE LIVE “Yuumei ni, Nyaru!!!!!”
feat. NEKONOTE Band
Yoyogi Park Outdoor Stage
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
17:00 open / 18:00 start
Free numbered ticket starts at 14: 00
Wasuta – “Mera Nyaizer!!!!!~kimi ni a ge u~” (MV)
Wasuta Official Website: http://wa-suta.world
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tws.wasuta
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tws_staff
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wasuta.world
Spotify: http://bit.ly/Wasuta_Spotify
Apple Music: http://bit.ly/Wasuta_iTunes
WASUTA PROFILE
The World Standard a.k.a “Wasuta” was formed in March 2015 with the mission of introducing “kawaii” Japanese idol culture worldwide via social media and live showcases.
The five members of Wasuta are:
Hazuki (Pastel Yellow)
Nanase (Pastel Green, leader)
Miri (Pastel Purple)
Ririka (Pastel Blue)
Ruka (Pastel Pink)
Since their debut in 2015, Wasuta has released 3 albums, 3 mini-albums, 4 singles, 5 digital singles, 2 live albums, and a live concert Blu-ray from their first nationwide Japanese tour.
In addition to their regular performances across Japan, Wasuta has also been active worldwide, appearing at music events in Canada, China, France, Hong Kong, Mongolia, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Wasuta has performed theme songs for several anime series, including Kiratto Pri☆chan, Idol Time PriPara, Heybot!, PriPara Movie: Mi~nna de Kagayake! Kirarin☆Star Live!, and the official dance song for The Powerpuff Girls animated series in Japan.
Wasuta’s high-energy, kawaii style has led to collaborations with several top brands in Japan, including Sanrio Puroland, Tokyo Game Show, Hokkaido Resort Liner, Big Echo karaoke, POSME Idol Ambassadors (Shiseido cosmetics), RAGE E-Sports Tournament, The Alley (boba tea), and Jamie Ank’s 2019 Spring fashion collection.
Wasuta released their first photobook “Wasuta – Wonderful Collection” in 2019. The group has also hosted popular radio shows “World Standard Nippon” (FM 93) and “Wasuta no World Standard Radio” (MBS).
In summer 2018, Wasuta collaborated with Adexe & Nau on a Japanese/Spanish remix of the single “Yo Quiero Vivir,” which has scored over 3 million views on YouTube.
With over 500,000 followers on social media, the members of Wasuta are currently studying foreign languages to communicate directly with their worldwide fans: Hazuki (Spanish), Nanase (English), Miri (Chinese), Ririka (English), Ruka (English).