HOUND DOG 40th+1 Anniversary LIVE First Finale LIVE&DOCUMENT to be Broadcast/Streamed on WOWOW on Sunday, June 28!
WOWOW will broadcast and stream a two-month special feature on the rock band HOUND DOG. This includes the Tokyo performance of Kyohei Ohtomo's 70th birthday live tour 'ROLLING 70' and the '40th+1 Anniversary LIVE,' which was their first audience-attended live after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Kyohei Ohtomo, the passionate rocker who continues to roll on, returning to the stage after overcoming a serious illness.
Introducing a two-month consecutive special feature on HOUND DOG, featuring their latest live performance and the 40th+1 anniversary live!
HOUND DOG, the rock band that celebrates its 45th major debut anniversary in 2025. In commemoration of frontman Kyohei Ohtomo turning 70 in 2026, they held the live tour 'HOUND DOG LIVE 2026 ROLLING 70 “ROCK'N'ROLL GOES ON”'. WOWOW will exclusively broadcast and stream the Tokyo performance, as well as the '40th+1' live — their first with an audience after the COVID-19 pandemic — over two consecutive months.
The legendary band achieved their breakthrough with 'ff (Fortissimo)' in 1985 and continued to release hits such as 'Only Love / Destiny' and 'BRIDGE ~Ano Hashi wo Wataru Toki~'. While their musical style is diverse, ranging from powerful rock'n'roll to embracing ballads and light-hearted rockabilly, the underlying essence of all their music is overwhelming 'passion'. Ohtomo is also known for his work as an actor and TV personality, but his dedication to music, especially live performances, is unwavering. His continued presence on stage, having recovered from a serious illness discovered in 2024, truly embodies a rolling rocker. We invite you to once again savor his charm, which perfectly encapsulates the tour title.
**Program Information**
HOUND DOG Two-Month Consecutive Special Feature!
HOUND DOG LIVE 2026 ROLLING 70 “ROCK'N'ROLL GOES ON”
May 3rd (Sunday/Holiday) 7:30 PM on WOWOW Live / Streamed on WOWOW On Demand
*Archived streaming available for one month after broadcast.
Exclusive broadcast and streaming of HOUND DOG's passionate live performance, showcasing Kyohei Ohtomo, who turned 70 on January 1st, 2026, still rolling and rock'n'rolling without showing any signs of slowing down!
HOUND DOG held the live tour 'HOUND DOG LIVE 2026 ROLLING 70 “ROCK'N'ROLL GOES ON”' in commemoration of Kyohei Ohtomo's 70th birthday on January 1st, 2026. The tour took place from March to April across 5 performances in 3 locations: Tokyo, Osaka, and Ohtomo's hometown, Miyagi. WOWOW will exclusively broadcast and stream the performance at Tokyo's Nippon Seinenkan Hall on March 8th, the same venue where fans were enthralled by their 45th major debut anniversary live in 2025.
In January 2024, a tumor was discovered in Ohtomo's kidney, leading to the cancellation of the scheduled March tour. The surgery was successful, and he made an astonishingly fast return to the stage in May of the same year. Ohtomo has always loved rock and remained committed to live performances, no matter the circumstances. The tour title 'ROLLING 70' perfectly represents Ohtomo himself, and 'ROCK'N'ROLL GOES ON' is a declaration of his resolve. This is not an endpoint; it is an invitation to witness the current stage of his rock'n'roll life, which continues to roll on.
Recording Date: March 8th, 2026
Recording Location: Nippon Seinenkan Hall, Tokyo
HOUND DOG 40th+1 Anniversary LIVE First Finale LIVE&DOCUMENT
June 28th (Sunday) 12:00 PM on WOWOW Live / Streamed on WOWOW On Demand
Archived streaming available for one month after broadcast
This video work looks back on HOUND DOG's major debut 40th anniversary concert, which was finally realized after postponements due to the COVID-19 pandemic, along with an interview with Kyohei Ohtomo and a tour documentary. Their major debut with the single 'Arashi no Kinyobi' was on March 21st, 1980. The 40th-anniversary memorial live, originally scheduled for March 2020, was forced to be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The phrase '40th+1' in the title commemorates the process of multiple reschedules finally leading to its realization in 2021.
Even during the pandemic, Ohtomo did not cease his activities, continuing to deliver music through online live performances without an audience. This live footage allows us to witness the true power of rock'n'roll, and it's a special content that provides insight into Ohtomo's state of mind at the time.
Recording Date: March 2021
Recording Location: Toyosu PIT, Tokyo
**Program Website**
https://www.wowow.co.jp/music/hounddog/
Introducing a two-month consecutive special feature on HOUND DOG, featuring their latest live performance and the 40th+1 anniversary live!
HOUND DOG, the rock band that celebrates its 45th major debut anniversary in 2025. In commemoration of frontman Kyohei Ohtomo turning 70 in 2026, they held the live tour 'HOUND DOG LIVE 2026 ROLLING 70 “ROCK'N'ROLL GOES ON”'. WOWOW will exclusively broadcast and stream the Tokyo performance, as well as the '40th+1' live — their first with an audience after the COVID-19 pandemic — over two consecutive months.
The legendary band achieved their breakthrough with 'ff (Fortissimo)' in 1985 and continued to release hits such as 'Only Love / Destiny' and 'BRIDGE ~Ano Hashi wo Wataru Toki~'. While their musical style is diverse, ranging from powerful rock'n'roll to embracing ballads and light-hearted rockabilly, the underlying essence of all their music is overwhelming 'passion'. Ohtomo is also known for his work as an actor and TV personality, but his dedication to music, especially live performances, is unwavering. His continued presence on stage, having recovered from a serious illness discovered in 2024, truly embodies a rolling rocker. We invite you to once again savor his charm, which perfectly encapsulates the tour title.
**Program Information**
HOUND DOG Two-Month Consecutive Special Feature!
HOUND DOG LIVE 2026 ROLLING 70 “ROCK'N'ROLL GOES ON”
May 3rd (Sunday/Holiday) 7:30 PM on WOWOW Live / Streamed on WOWOW On Demand
*Archived streaming available for one month after broadcast.
Exclusive broadcast and streaming of HOUND DOG's passionate live performance, showcasing Kyohei Ohtomo, who turned 70 on January 1st, 2026, still rolling and rock'n'rolling without showing any signs of slowing down!
HOUND DOG held the live tour 'HOUND DOG LIVE 2026 ROLLING 70 “ROCK'N'ROLL GOES ON”' in commemoration of Kyohei Ohtomo's 70th birthday on January 1st, 2026. The tour took place from March to April across 5 performances in 3 locations: Tokyo, Osaka, and Ohtomo's hometown, Miyagi. WOWOW will exclusively broadcast and stream the performance at Tokyo's Nippon Seinenkan Hall on March 8th, the same venue where fans were enthralled by their 45th major debut anniversary live in 2025.
In January 2024, a tumor was discovered in Ohtomo's kidney, leading to the cancellation of the scheduled March tour. The surgery was successful, and he made an astonishingly fast return to the stage in May of the same year. Ohtomo has always loved rock and remained committed to live performances, no matter the circumstances. The tour title 'ROLLING 70' perfectly represents Ohtomo himself, and 'ROCK'N'ROLL GOES ON' is a declaration of his resolve. This is not an endpoint; it is an invitation to witness the current stage of his rock'n'roll life, which continues to roll on.
Recording Date: March 8th, 2026
Recording Location: Nippon Seinenkan Hall, Tokyo
HOUND DOG 40th+1 Anniversary LIVE First Finale LIVE&DOCUMENT
June 28th (Sunday) 12:00 PM on WOWOW Live / Streamed on WOWOW On Demand
Archived streaming available for one month after broadcast
This video work looks back on HOUND DOG's major debut 40th anniversary concert, which was finally realized after postponements due to the COVID-19 pandemic, along with an interview with Kyohei Ohtomo and a tour documentary. Their major debut with the single 'Arashi no Kinyobi' was on March 21st, 1980. The 40th-anniversary memorial live, originally scheduled for March 2020, was forced to be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The phrase '40th+1' in the title commemorates the process of multiple reschedules finally leading to its realization in 2021.
Even during the pandemic, Ohtomo did not cease his activities, continuing to deliver music through online live performances without an audience. This live footage allows us to witness the true power of rock'n'roll, and it's a special content that provides insight into Ohtomo's state of mind at the time.
Recording Date: March 2021
Recording Location: Toyosu PIT, Tokyo
**Program Website**
https://www.wowow.co.jp/music/hounddog/