Toshinobu Kubota's 40th Anniversary Live to be Exclusively Broadcast and Streamed on WOWOW! A Two-Month Special Featuring Rare, Previously Unreleased Past Concerts

Toshinobu Kubota, a pioneer who introduced R&B to the J-POP scene in the 1980s—long before it became an essential trend in the 1990s—continues to captivate audiences with his undiminished vocal prowess and rhythm-driven live performances. WOWOW will present a two-month special to commemorate his 40th anniversary. The special will look back at his early career with rare footage, including his 1988 concert and his 25th-anniversary special live show, while also delivering the latest performance from his 2026 arena tour, 'Big up! “Supreme”', recorded at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium First Gymnasium in Tokyo this March.

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, Toshinobu Kubota has continued to attract fans for four decades. We invite you to enjoy the essence of his live performances.

Program Information
Feature Title: King of J-Soul Toshinobu Kubota 2-Month Special!
Experience the ultimate live performance created by unparalleled vocal ability and rhythm! WOWOW presents a two-month special to celebrate the 40th anniversary of J-POP R&B pioneer, Toshinobu Kubota.

Broadcast/Streaming: Starting Tuesday, May 12 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'
Broadcast/Streaming: Tuesday, May 12 at 7:00 PM on WOWOW Live and WOWOW On Demand.