Ryuichi Sakamoto Film 'Trio Tour 2012' Special Screening Event to be Held! Positive Reactions from Viewers!

The film 'Ryuichi Sakamoto | Trio Tour 2012', capturing Ryuichi Sakamoto's trio performance, has been released on the eve of his memorial day. Amidst positive feedback from viewers, a special screening event has been scheduled for April 9th (Thursday) at 19:00 at 109 Cinemas Premium Shinjuku.

Piano, cello, violin. The film 'Ryuichi Sakamoto | Trio Tour 2012' captures Ryuichi Sakamoto's passionate trio performance, woven from three sounds. This work fully records the Tokyo performance from the Japan-Korea tour, where tension and intimacy coexist peacefully. The sound has been meticulously reconstructed to suit the theater space.

Even before its release, there were voices eagerly anticipating the film, such as "Seeing the (preview) video makes my heart flutter" and "I'm ready to be immersed in 'Happy End' again, this time with a piano, violin, and cello trio." As the screening finally began, viewers who actually saw it in theaters shared comments like, "The presence of each individual and their interplay, unique to a trio. The thrilling '1919' with cello improvisation was particularly good," "Even songs from the YMO era have been transformed into something new with sophisticated arrangements," "It was such a luxurious time. I couldn't get up for a while after the end credits. I want to see it again," and "It was beyond wonderful or overwhelming; it was truly 'a vibration deep within the soul.'" It seems many audience members are captivated by Ryuichi Sakamoto's trio, which enabled simple yet the best musical expression.

To commemorate the release of this work, a special screening event titled "'1996' Analog Listening Session × 'Ryuichi Sakamoto | Trio Tour 2012' Screening" has been decided.

At 109 Cinemas Premium Shinjuku, equipped with the "SAION -SR EDITION-" sound system supervised by Ryuichi Sakamoto, there will be a special listening session of the limited 30th-anniversary remastered analog record of '1996', a trio album released by Sakamoto in 1996, followed by a screening of the film 'Trio Tour 2012'.

'1996' was the first album Sakamoto produced in a trio format, and 'Trio Tour 2012' is a visual work capturing his final trio performance. This is a precious opportunity to experience both the "beginning" and the "culmination" of the trio at once.

A professional analog turntable, "REVOX T 77," will be used for playing the record. You can savor a rich soundscape with the warmth and solid structure unique to analog.

The film 'Trio Tour 2012' offers a realistic and natural sound experience that makes you forget the presence of speakers and screens, thanks to the "SAION -SR EDITION-" theater sound system supervised by Ryuichi Sakamoto. For details, please check the official website of 109 Cinemas Premium Shinjuku.

The film 'Ryuichi Sakamoto | Trio Tour 2012' is now playing to great acclaim at 109 Cinemas Premium Shinjuku, Bunkamura Le Cinema Shibuya Miyashita, and other theaters. Additionally, a special discounted price for junior high school students and younger, "Kizuna Price" (900 yen), is being offered. B2 posters embodying the film's world are also being sold with great success exclusively at 109 Cinemas (13 locations). Please refer to the official website for details.

Special Screening Event

Event Name:

'1996' Analog Listening Session × 'Ryuichi Sakamoto | Trio Tour 2012' Screening

Date and Time:

April 9th (Thursday) 19:00~

*After the analog listening session, with an intermission, 'Ryuichi Sakamoto | Trio Tour 2012' will be screened (scheduled to end around 22:15).

Ticket Prices:

CLASS S: 6,500 yen (Cinema Point Member: 6,000 yen)

CLASS A: 4,500 yen (Cinema Point Member: 4,000 yen)

*Complimentary tickets and free viewing passes are not valid.

*The main lounge will be available one hour before the screening begins.

*Ticket prices include the welcome concession service (soft drink and popcorn).

*CLASS S ticket holders can use the premium lounge "OVERTURE." Please check the details of the service below.

Service Details: https://109cinemas.net/premiumshinjuku/news/9208.html

Sales Schedule:

Sales begin on April 2nd, 2026 (Thursday) at 0:00 on the official website of 109 Cinemas Premium Shinjuku.
*Cinema Point Members can purchase tickets starting April 1st (Wednesday) at 21:00.
*Tickets will also be available at the theater starting from its opening on April 2nd (Thursday).
*Please note that if tickets sell out online, they will not be available at the theater.

Film Information

Title: Ryuichi Sakamoto | Trio Tour 2012

Release Date: Friday, March 27th, 2026

Running Time: 105 minutes

Audio: 5.1ch

Production/Distribution: WOWOW

Production Cooperation: WOWOW Entertainment

Recorded: December 19th, 2012, Akasaka ACT Theater, Tokyo

Performers: Piano Ryuichi Sakamoto
Cello Jaques Morelenbaum
Violin Judy Kang

Tracklist/Setlist

01. Kizuna World

02. 1900

03. Happy End

04. Bibo no Aozora - Instrumental

05. A Flower is not a Flower

06. Tango

07. Castalia (Piano)

08. Shizen no Koe

09. Still Life in A

10. Nostalgia (Piano + Violin)

11. Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence

12. The Last Emperor

13. 1919

14. Yae no Sakura

15. Theme for Yae

16. Rain

17. Parolibre

Ryuichi Sakamoto | Trio Tour 2012 / Official Website

https://www.wowow.co.jp/film/ryuichi-sakamoto-trio/

B2 Poster Merchandise

Product: Film 'Ryuichi Sakamoto | Trio Tour 2012' B2 Size Poster

Sales Price: 1200 yen (excluding tax) / 1320 yen (including tax)

Sales Location: Limited release at 109 Cinemas Premium Shinjuku and 13 other 109 Cinemas locations scheduled for screening.

Details: https://news.wowow.co.jp/4522.html