Number_i has announced its first-ever world tour, titled “Number_i 1st World Tour,” the group’s label confirmed. The tour will be split into two chapters: “Chapter 1: Japan,” beginning in October 2026, and “Chapter 2: Asia & North America,” scheduled for 2027.
The Japan leg, called “Number_i LIVE TOUR No.III,” will mark the group’s first time performing across all five of Japan’s major dome venues, spanning Hokkaido, Tokyo, Aichi, Osaka, and Fukuoka. Further details, including exact dates and venues, are expected to be announced at a later date.
Who is Number_i?
Number_i is a three-member group formed in October 2023, consisting of Sho Hirano (平野紫耀), Yuta Jinguji (神宮寺勇太), and Yuta Kishi (岸優太). The group is signed to TOBE, the talent agency led by Hideaki Takizawa. Number_i made its debut on New Year’s Day 2024 with the digitally released rap track “GOAT,” followed by a CD release the same March. That month, they also performed at “to HEROes: TOBE 1st Super Live,” a four-day showcase for TOBE-affiliated artists held at Tokyo Dome. The group has since expanded internationally, signing with Atlantic Records in the US and releasing a triple A-side single, “REBON / BUGS LIFE / DIGITAL GIRL,” as their first offering under the label.
With the world tour announcement, Number_i continues its push beyond Japan following the Atlantic Records deal, setting the stage for its first overseas performances in 2027.
Author’s Comment
A dome tour AND a world tour announcement in the same breath? Honey, TOBE does not do things halfway. This is a group that debuted with a rap song on New Year’s Day and is now eyeing Asia and North America like it’s a weekend errand. I’ll say this for them: signing to Atlantic Records first and then announcing the world tour is smart sequencing, not just hype. Japanese idol groups love to talk "global" and then quietly stay domestic forever, but Number_i seems to actually mean it. Five domes is no joke either — that’s a real gauge of how fast they’ve grown since 2023. I’ll believe the North America leg when I see the tickets on sale, but for now, congratulations are in order.
