Archive · 20 Sep 2026
The Weeknd Debuts ‘Tokyo’ With Yoko Takahashi in Japan
The Weeknd is a singer whose real name is Abel Tesfaye.
During a concert in Japan, he sang a new song called “Tokyo” for the first time.
Japanese singer Yoko Takahashi joined him at the show.
She sang “A Cruel Angel’s Thesis,” a famous theme from the anime Neon Genesis Evangelion.
The new song uses part of Takahashi’s older song.
The concert happened at Belluna Dome in Tokorozawa.
It was part of The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn Tour.
Videos of the performance quickly spread online and excited fans.
The Weeknd performed his unreleased song “Tokyo” live for the first time on September 19.
The performance took place at Belluna Dome in Tokorozawa, Japan, during his After Hours Til Dawn Tour.
Yoko Takahashi joined The Weeknd and performed “A Cruel Angel’s Thesis,” the Neon Genesis Evangelion opening theme.
“Tokyo” samples Takahashi’s 1995 song, giving the track a Japanese pop-culture connection.
The Japan shows began the tour’s reported 11-show final Asian leg on September 19 and 20, 2026.
- Who
- The Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, and Japanese singer Yoko Takahashi.
- What
- The Weeknd debuted his unreleased song “Tokyo” and performed with Takahashi.
- When
- The live debut occurred on September 19; the Japan opening shows were reported as September 19 and 20, 2026.
- Where
- Belluna Dome in Tokorozawa, Japan; one report also refers to the shows as taking place in Tokyo, Japan.
- Why
- The performance was part of the Asian leg of The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn Tour and incorporated a sample of Takahashi’s music.
- Artist
- The Weeknd, also known as Abel Tesfaye
- New song
- “Tokyo”
- Venue
- Belluna Dome
- Guest performer
- Yoko Takahashi
- Sampled song
- “A Cruel Angel’s Thesis,” released in 1995
- Anime connection
- “A Cruel Angel’s Thesis” is the opening theme for Neon Genesis Evangelion
- Tour leg
- An 11-show final Asian leg of the After Hours Til Dawn Tour