Lotus Juice + Shao Dow: Duel Elements Tour 【風神雷神】

Jafro at The Hare & Hounds Birmingham

Lotus Juice is a Japanese singer working in rap, with a profile rooted in Tokyo. Born there in 1979, the act released the debut album Only a Test in 2006. The material credits this rapper with soundtracks for the PERSONA game series, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and Soul Eater, and this is the first UK appearance for Lotus Juice.

Shao Dow combines English and Japanese lyrics and works as a manga author as well as a rapper. Tracks have featured in Fortnite, God of War and the animated series One Jump Man vs Shaggy Ball Z. The set is expected to draw on crowd favourites and songs from a new EP, and fans can obtain a copy of Shao's latest manga book.

Hare & Hounds is a Birmingham venue on High Street that mainly hosts concerts, with a programme centred on pop, rock and indie music. The evening suits fans of anime, gaming and rap. A VIP package includes a meet and greet with both artists, and cosplay is welcome, though not required.