Jakarta’s about to get loud. For the first time ever, NANO-MUGEN FES., the cult Japanese music festival helmed by alt-rock icons Asian Kung-Fu Generation, is going international—landing at Ecopark Ancol this 24–25 May 2025 with a lineup that slaps.
First staged in Yokohama in the early 2000s, NANO-MUGEN has long been a love letter to indie rock heads across Japan, with a reputation for tight curation and even tighter riffs. This year, they’re bringing the noise to Southeast Asia, and the lineup is pure fire: think Kana-Boon, ELLEGARDEN, and more regional heroes in a genre-mashing sonic melting pot.
But this isn’t just about the music, it’s a full-blown cultural immersion. With visuals led by cult illustrator Yusuke Nakamura (you’ve definitely seen his iconic covers), the festival will reimagine Indonesian and Japanese mythologies through a modern rock lens. Expect visuals that hit as hard as the drums.
This two-day rager isn’t just a concert. It’s a cultural refresh. For the first time, NANO-MUGEN is planting roots beyond Japan, bringing fans together from across Asia in one genre-bending, sweat-drenched celebration of identity, mythology, and music that speaks way louder than words.
Editor’s note (30 May 2025): NANO-MUGEN FES. 2025 in Jakarta was officially cancelled due to logistical challenges. All purchased tickets will be fully refunded by the ticketing agency from which they were bought. For more information on the refund process, please visit https://www.nano-mugenfes.id/. The festival organisers extend their sincerest apologies to all patrons and fans for the inconvenience caused.
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