Toshinobu Kubota's 40th Anniversary Live to be Exclusively Broadcast and Streamed on WOWOW! A Two-Month Special Featuring Rare, Never-Before-Released Past Concerts.

Toshinobu Kubota, a pioneer who introduced R&B to the J-POP scene in the 1980s and has continued to captivate audiences with his undiminished vocal prowess and rhythmic live performances, is being celebrated on WOWOW with a two-month special marking his 40th anniversary. The special will look back at his early career, including his 1988 concert and his 25th-anniversary special, while also presenting his latest live performance from the March 2026 'Big up! “Supreme”' arena tour at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo. With his 1996 hit 'LA・LA・LA LOVE SONG'—the theme for the Takuya Kimura-starring drama 'Long Vacation'—surpassing 100 million streams in 2025, Kubota continues to draw fans after four decades. Experience the essence of his live performances. Program Information: 'King of J-Soul Toshinobu Kubota 2-Month Special!' Featuring his best live performances driven by unparalleled vocal ability and rhythm. Starts May 12 (Tue) at 7:00 PM on WOWOW Live and WOWOW On Demand. Program Website: https://www.wowow.co.jp/music/kubota/. Program Details: Toshinobu Kubota 'Keep On Dancing Tour 1988' - Broadcasting May 12 (Tue) at 7:00 PM on WOWOW Live and WOWOW On Demand.