WOWOW to Broadcast and Stream 3-Month Special Feature on Creepy Nuts Starting with Their Historic New York Performance from First North American Tour

The hip-hop duo Creepy Nuts, who successfully completed their first North American tour and are expanding their global reach, will be the focus of a 3-month consecutive special feature on WOWOW, beginning in August.

Formed by R-Cho and DJ Matsunaga, Creepy Nuts made their debut in 2017 and achieved a solo concert at Nippon Budokan just three years later. Their 2024 release "Bling-Bang-Bang-Born" dominated charts both domestically and internationally, amassing over 900 million cumulative streams worldwide. In 2025, they held a Tokyo Dome concert and launched their first Asian tour, covering five cities with seven performances. In 2026, they successfully completed their first North American tour—including a historic appearance at Coachella Festival—performing in New York City, Chicago, and Mexico City, establishing themselves as a rare act that transcends borders and captivates audiences across generations. WOWOW will present a 3-month consecutive special featuring their New York concert from the North American tour, the 5th-anniversary major debut live show held at Nippon Budokan in 2022, the Saitama Super Arena performance from the "Ensemble Play" tour held the same year, and a collection of music videos. Experience the journey of Creepy Nuts’ remarkable rise.

＜Program Information＞

Creepy Nuts 3-Month Consecutive Special

● Creepy Nuts - North America Tour: LIVE in NY

August 29 (Sat), 9:00 PM JST

Broadcast on WOWOW Prime / Streamed on WOWOW On Demand

※ Archived streaming available for 2 weeks after broadcast

Broadcasting and streaming the live performance held in New York in April 2026 from Creepy Nuts’ first North American tour. Don’t miss this electrifying concert that transcends language barriers!

Creepy Nuts is the hip-hop unit formed by R-Cho, a rapper who won Japan’s top MC battle competition three years in a row, and DJ Matsunaga, a world champion DJ who represented Japan and won the 2019 DMC WORLD DJ CHAMPIONSHIPS. Now so iconic that such introductions are almost unnecessary, they’ve become a “national” phenomenon. This broadcast presents their April 13 New York concert, part of their five-show North American tour in April.

The tour kicked off on April 10 at the first weekend of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, one of the world’s largest music festivals held in the United States. Just three days later, on April 13, they held their first-ever solo concert in North America at the Manhattan Center’s Hammerstein Ballroom. While R-Cho’s Japanese rapping and DJ Matsunaga’s emotional tracks have already been embraced on streaming platforms across borders, how did they captivate local fans and ignite such fervor during the live show? We invite you to experience this magic firsthand through this broadcast. This New York concert marks a milestone for Creepy Nuts as they solidify their presence as a global artist and prepare for even greater international expansion—don’t miss it!

Recording Date: April 13, 2026

Recording Location: Hammerstein Ballroom, Manhattan Center, New York, New York, USA

● Creepy Nuts Music Video Collection

Scheduled for broadcast and streaming in September

A diverse collection of music videos from Creepy Nuts, the hip-hop duo formed by R-Cho and DJ Matsunaga, reflecting their wide range of music that captivates the world.

Since their 2017 debut, Creepy Nuts has released a wide variety of tracks, each accompanied by uniquely styled music videos. R-Cho’s sharp Japanese lyrics explore perspectives ranging from the microscopic to the macroscopic, while DJ Matsunaga’s tracks span from dreamy and emotional to mechanical and cool. The music videos reflect this diversity—some offer a trippy glimpse into the duo’s minds, while others feature surreal, sci-fi-like visuals, with many works amplifying the charm of their songs.

Beyond direction, you’ll notice that the duo’s performances themselves—R-Cho’s hand gestures and dance steps, DJ Matsunaga’s scratching techniques and intense gaze—exert a powerful magnetic pull on screen. This music video collection offers insight into the secret behind how Creepy Nuts captivates global audiences despite language barriers. Enjoy this immersive journey!

Photo by @kawado_photo Retouched by @hiroyabrian

● Creepy Nuts Major Debut 5th Anniversary Live “2017–2022” in Nippon Budokan

Scheduled for broadcast and streaming in September

※ Archived streaming available for 2 weeks after broadcast

A rare and celebratory live concert held on November 5, 2022, commemorating the 5th anniversary of their major debut, featuring songs rarely performed live.

Creepy Nuts, the hip-hop duo formed by rapper R-Cho and DJ Matsunaga, enjoys overwhelming popularity both in Japan and abroad. Having met as teenagers and persevered through years of struggle, they finally headlined Nippon Budokan in 2022—their 5th anniversary since major debut.

"Bling-Bang-Bang-Born," released in 2024, became a global hit symbolic of that year. Prior to that, "Nobishiro," released in 2021, surpassed 100 million domestic streams, marking their breakthrough. The Nippon Budokan solo concert on November 5, 2022, captures a pivotal moment just before their massive ascent. This concert also features numerous rare tracks seldom performed live in recent years, making it a must-watch for long-time core fans.

Recording Date: November 5, 2022

Recording Location: Nippon Budokan, Tokyo

Photo by @umihayato Retouched by @hiroyabrian

● Creepy Nuts ONE MAN TOUR Ensemble Play at Saitama Super Arena

Scheduled for broadcast and streaming in October

※ Archived streaming available for 2 weeks after broadcast

Broadcasting and streaming the final performance of Creepy Nuts’ 2022 nationwide tour—the Saitama Super Arena concert—as the duo rises to national fame.

From their nationwide tour that began on September 26, 2022, WOWOW will broadcast and stream the final concert held on December 8 at Saitama Super Arena.

Creepy Nuts, formed by R-Cho, a three-time national champion at Japan’s premier MC battle competition, and DJ Matsunaga, a world-class DJ, has become one of Japan’s most prominent hip-hop acts.