Anisong Artist yama Set for First-Ever East Coast Show at Anime NYC 2026

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One of anime music's most distinctive current voices is heading to New York for the first time — anisong artist yama is confirmed for Anime NYC 2026's Main Stage.

The Show

yama's Main Stage performance at Anime NYC is set for Friday, August 21, as part of the convention's August 20-23 run at the Javits Center. It marks the artist's first-ever East Coast appearance.

Who yama Is

Known for a clear, ethereal voice and emotionally nuanced performances exploring themes of loneliness and inner conflict, yama has built a strong following through hit tracks including "Magical Syndrome" and "Shikisai" — the ending theme for the globally popular TV anime SPY×FAMILY.

What To Know

For SPY×FAMILY fans on the East Coast who've only heard "Shikisai" as an ending theme, this is their first real chance to see the artist behind it perform live, in a scene where major anisong artists touring the US have historically clustered on the West Coast.

Individual anisong artists touring Western conventions on their own Main Stage slots — rather than only appearing as part of larger multi-artist anisong festivals like Animelo Summer Live — reflects anisong's growing standing as recognized music in its own right internationally, not just a soundtrack category.

What Fans Are Saying

• "Shikisai fans on the East Coast finally get their chance."
• "yama's voice live must be incredible — so glad this is happening."
• "Anisong artists getting real Main Stage slots overseas feels like a genuine shift."

Original Japanese

• 「「色彩」ファンの東海岸勢がついにチャンスを得た」
• 「yamaさんの生の歌声はきっと素晴らしいはず」
• 「アニソンアーティストが海外でメインステージを任されるのは、時代の変化を感じる」

Easy Japanese

アーティストyamaさんが、8月21日にAnime NYC 2026のメインステージでライブを行います。東海岸では初めての公演です。