Far East Groove by Yasuharu Takanashi will bring the epic extravagance of anime to Rock Imperium Festival. Yasuharu Takanashi, composer and keyboardist, is renowned for his outstanding contributions to the soundtracks of numerous Japanese anime over the years. His career boasts a long list of titles, with two standing out as milestones: ‘Naruto Shippuden’ and ‘Fairy Tail.’
His passion for heavy metal has elevated the musical composition of these animes, adding a unique energy that enhances their impact. Recently, Takanashi crafted the epic track “Beyond the Quest” for a special episode of ‘Fairy Tail 100 Years Quest,’ collaborating with Noora Louhimo (Battle Beast), Gus G (Firewind) and Jay Schellen (Yes).
Far East Groove is his new project, designed to bring this epic anime music into the real world. The band will perform these iconic soundtracks live, led by Takanashi alongside virtuoso Japanese guitarist Nozomu Wakai (Sigh, Destinia) and other talented musicians to be announced soon.
In the summer of 2025, Far East Groove will fly to Europe, landing in Cartagena to deliver an unforgettable show at Rock Imperium Festival. This will be their only festival performance in Europe this year—an exclusive experience you won’t want to miss. Get ready to experience the powerful anime groove from the Far East!