U.S. and U.K. Theatrical Release Announced for New Music Doc Film ‘YOSHIKI: Under The Sky,’ Featuring Sarah Brightman, The Chainsmokers, Nicole Scherzinger, St. Vincent, and More

YOSHIKI: UNDER THE SKY, Film assets (for media use): HERE.

LOS ANGELES, CA (November 2, 2023) The new music documentary film YOSHIKI: UNDER THE SKY will be released in the U.S. and U.K., with limited engagement showings announced for November in the U.S., and in December for the U.K. More countries and locations and special events will be announced soon, following the film’s successful run in Japan with a release in over 70 theaters through Toho Cinemas.

YOSHIKI: UNDER THE SKY – International Theatrical Release

US –Tickets Available Now: TCL Chinese Theatre

U.K. – Starting December 1, tickets: ODEON Cinemas

U.K. Special Event: YOSHIKI Live Q&A – December 5: ODEON Covent Garden

This September, YOSHIKI–world-renowned composer, pianist, drummer, and leader of rock band X Japan–became the first Japanese artist to be honored with a handprint and footprint ceremony at the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood since the tradition began in 1927.

YOSHIKI then returned to headline a sold-out concert at Carnegie Hall last Saturday in New York City, after dazzling audiences and receiving standing ovations at Royal Albert Hall in London, Tokyo Garden Theater, and Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. The October headlining tour marked the first time a Japanese artist has headlined all of these historic venues.

YOSHIKI: UNDER THE SKY gathers an extraordinary collection of international artists post pandemic for an emotional journey through the pain of losing loved ones and uniting globally through the healing power of music.

Shot in Germany, Beijing, Tokyo, and Los Angeles, the film features interviews, and performances from Sarah Brightman (UK), Nicole Scherzinger (USA), St. Vincent (USA), Scorpions (Germany), The Chainsmokers (USA), HYDE (Japan), SUGIZO (Japan), SixTONES (Japan), Jane Zhang (China), and Lindsey Stirling (USA), to celebrate voices joined from across international borders post Covid.

Throughout the film are interviews with YOSHIKI about his passion for music and the pain of having lost loved ones, including a heartbreaking interaction with the husband of a terminally ill fan. UNDER THE SKY celebrates the deep healing power of music and YOSHIKI’s resolve to never give up.

Watch/share the trailer for YOSHIKI: UNDER THE SKY, HERE.

Directed by YOSHIKI – composer, drummer, pianist, and leader of rock bands X Japan and The Last Rockstars – the project is the artist’s first feature film as director and was conceived during the pandemic when musicians could not connect with their fans.

Among YOSHIKI’s long list of accolades in music, fashion, and film, he has composed a concerto for the Emperor of Japan; was the first Japanese man on the cover of Vogue Japan magazine; was chosen to be the first living person to have a Hello Kitty doll named after him, called "yoshikitty,” and has received international recognition for his continued philanthropic efforts.

The film UNDER THE SKY is produced by Emmy award-winning Sid Ganis (Iron Man, Akeelah and the Bee, The Making of ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’), Emmy award-winning Mark Ritchie (Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé, The Big Steppers Tour: Live from Paris), VMA nominated Doug Kluthe (Tasmin Archer: Sleeping Satellite, Selena: Dreaming of You), Emmy-winning Aaron Latham-James (Amy Schumer: Emergency Contact, My Next Guest Needs No introduction with David Letterman: Zachary Galifianakis, Oprah Winfrey Presents: When They See Us Now) and Consulting Producer Stephen Kijak (We Are X, Stones in Exile, Scott Walker: 30 Century Man). Abramorama is handling global distribution.

"When I first began working on this project, I didn’t know when we would all be able to gather in the same place and share the joy of music,” says YOSHIKI. “Coming together with these great artists from around the world, we were able to create a theatrical experience that I’m very proud of. I’m so grateful for everyone who joined us on this journey and I’m incredibly excited to be releasing the film in UK cinemas this December."

The critically-acclaimed documentary film about the YOSHIKI’s band X Japan – We Are X – was released in 2016 in 30 countries, winning awards at the SXSW and Sundance Film Festivals.

YOSHIKI: UNDER THE SKY – International Theatrical Release

U.S. –Tickets Available Now: TCL Chinese Theatre

U.K. – Starting 1^st December, tickets: ODEON Cinemas

U.K. Special Event: YOSHIKI Live Q&A – 5^th December: ODEON Covent Garden

*More international dates to be announced soon.

Following are still photos from music doc film YOSHIKI: UNDER THE SKY:

The Chainsmokers

St. Vincent

Scorpions

HYDE

Sarah Brightman

Lindsey Stirling

Jane Zhang

Nicole Scherzinger

SixTONES

SUGIZO

YOSHIKI performs on a rooftop overlooking the Los Angeles skyline.

YOSHIKI: UNDER THE SKY (USA, 91min., English and Japanese) An A List Media Entertainment Production. Produced by Sid Ganis, Mark Ritchie, Doug Kluthe, Aaron Latham-James. Directed by YOSHIKI. An Abramorama Global Theatrical Release.