Japanese idol group The World Standard – known to fans as WASUTA – performed for fans in Brazil on July 21, with an appearance at the anime convention Anime Friends São Paulo 2024.
Formed in 2015 and featuring members Nanase Hirokawa, Miri Matsuda, Ririka Kodama and Ruka Mishina, WASUTA is an idol group for the digital-native generation. So far, they have performed live in 12 countries, with their sights set on global success. They have also provided theme songs for several anime series, including ‘Idol Time PriPara’ and ‘Kiratto Pri☆Chan.’
After a successful 9th-anniversary concert in March 2024, the group is preparing to release its 13th single, ‘Natsu Koi Dilemma,’ on August 21. The group continues gaining momentum ahead of its 10th anniversary in March next year.
WASUTA performed at Anime Friends São Paulo 2024, the largest anime convention in South America, held in São Paulo, Brazil, July 18-21. They performed 15 songs at the show, including fan favourites ‘Inu Neko Seishun Massakari,’ ‘Saijoukyuu Paradox,’ and ‘Eikyu-Muchu-de Koushinchu!♡’. With local fans and others who came from Japan to support them, the 5,000-strong audience went wild.
The four members of WASUTA each took to their respective X (Twitter) accounts to reflect on their experience performing in Brazil.
Group leader Hirokawa commented, “During these two days, I was moved to tears over and over again by the love from all our fans so far from Japan. I know it won’t be easy, but I want to come see them again.”
Matsuda wrote to their fans in Brazil, “I learned we have allies on the other side of the world. I’ve come to love Brazil from the bottom of my heart! I’ll see you again someday, somewhere. Take care and stay healthy!”
Mishina was also deeply touched, writing, “I’m thrilled that we could communicate directly with our fans who have been watching from afar. Now, I have a new feeling of belonging. How is it possible to be this happy?!”
Kodama reflected, “I was thrilled to perform at such a wonderful event and to meet our fans who have supported us on the other side of the world.”
Links
Official website: https://wa-suta.world/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wasuta.world/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpz1sUYoIaAwRU5iPJtlHeg
