The Tour of Misia 2008 Eighth World

The Tour of Misia 2008 Eighth World was the thirteenth concert tour by Japanese recording artist Misia, in support of her album Eighth World (2008). Comprising a set list of songs from Eighth World and previous albums, the tour visited arenas nationwide and spanned three months. The Tour of Misia 2008 Eighth World was simultaneously announced with Misia's Hoshizora no Live IV Classics summer tour in April 2007.[1] The tour commenced in late December 2006 and concluded in late February 2007.[2] Initially scheduled to run for eleven shows, an additional date at the Yokohama Arena venue was added as the final show.[3] Sponsored by OCN, the tour drew an estimated audience of 150,000.[2]

The Tour of Misia 2008 Eighth World
Tour by Misia
Official poster for the tour
Associated albumEighth World
Start dateDecember 21, 2007 (2007-12-21)
End dateFebruary 23, 2008 (2008-02-23)
Legs1
No. of shows12
Misia concert chronology

On January 10, 2008, it was announced that Misia was suffering from acute tonsillitis.[4] Despite cancelling the promotional campaign for Eighth World, she recovered on time for the January 19 show.[4]

A wrap party titled The Tour of Misia 2008 Eighth World Cocktail Party was held two days after the conclusion of the tour at the ageHa nightclub.[5] WOWOW aired a TV edit of The Tour of Misia 2008 Eighth World on April 15, 2008.[6]

Setlist

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December 21, 2007[7]
  1. "Ishin Denshin" (以心伝心)
  2. "Royal Chocolate Flush"
  3. "Dance Dance"
  4. "Missing Autumn"
  5. "Any Love"
  6. "Sweetness"
  7. "La La La"
  8. "Mekubase no Blues" (めくばせのブルース)
  9. "Kimi wa Sōgen ni Nekoronde" (君は草原に寝ころんで)
  10. "Hoshi no Furu Oka" (星の降る丘)
  11. "Soba ni Ite..." (そばにいて...) (Taiwan Version)
  12. "To Be In Love"
  13. "TYO" (Taiwan Version)
  14. "Fly Away"
  15. "Taiyō no Chizu" (太陽の地図)
Encore
  1. "Everything" (Junior + Gomi Club Extended Mix)
  2. "Color of Life"
  3. "Into the Light"
  4. "Taiyō no Malaika" (太陽のマライカ)
December 22, 2007[7]
  1. "Ishin Denshin" (以心伝心)
  2. "Royal Chocolate Flush"
  3. "Dance Dance"
  4. "Missing Autumn"
  5. "Sweetness"
  6. "La La La"
  7. "Mekubase no Blues" (めくばせのブルース)
  8. "Kimi wa Sōgen ni Nekoronde" (君は草原に寝ころんで)
  9. "Any Love"
  10. "Soba ni Ite..." (そばにいて...) (Taiwan Version)
  11. "Hoshi no Furu Oka" (星の降る丘)
  12. "To Be In Love"
  13. "Everything" (Junior + Gomi Club Extended Mix)
  14. "Color of Life"
  15. "Into the Light"
Encore
  1. "TYO" (Taiwan Version)
  2. "Fly Away"
  3. "Taiyō no Chizu" (太陽の地図)
  4. "Taiyō no Malaika" (太陽のマライカ)
December 31, 2007[7]
  1. "Ishin Denshin" (以心伝心)
  2. "Royal Chocolate Flush"
  3. "Dance Dance"
  4. "Missing Autumn"
  5. "Sweetness"
  6. "La La La"
  7. "Mekubase no Blues" (めくばせのブルース)
  8. "Kimi wa Sōgen ni Nekoronde" (君は草原に寝ころんで)
  9. "Any Love"
  10. "Soba ni Ite..." (そばにいて...) (Taiwan Version)
  11. "Hoshi no Furu Oka" (星の降る丘)
  12. "To Be In Love"
  13. "Everything" (Junior + Gomi Club Extended Mix)
  14. "Color of Life"
  15. "Into the Light"
Encore
  1. "TYO" (Taiwan Version)
  2. "Fly Away"
  3. "Taiyō no Chizu" (太陽の地図)
  4. "Taiyō no Malaika" (太陽のマライカ)
  5. "Tsutsumikomu Yō ni..."
January 5, 2008[7]
  1. "Ishin Denshin" (以心伝心)
  2. "Royal Chocolate Flush"
  3. "Dance Dance"
  4. "Missing Autumn"
  5. "Sweetness"
  6. "La La La"
  7. "Mekubase no Blues" (めくばせのブルース)
  8. "Kimi wa Sōgen ni Nekoronde" (君は草原に寝ころんで)
  9. "Any Love"
  10. "Soba ni Ite..." (そばにいて...) (Taiwan Version)
  11. "Hoshi no Furu Oka" (星の降る丘)
  12. "Everything" (Junior + Gomi Club Extended Mix)
  13. "Color of Life"
  14. "Into the Light"
Encore
  1. "TYO" (Taiwan Version)
  2. "Fly Away"
  3. "Taiyō no Chizu" (太陽の地図)
  4. "Taiyō no Malaika" (太陽のマライカ)
January 6, 2008[7]
  1. "Ishin Denshin" (以心伝心)
  2. "Royal Chocolate Flush"
  3. "Dance Dance"
  4. "Missing Autumn"
  5. "Sweetness"
  6. "La La La"
  7. "Mekubase no Blues" (めくばせのブルース)
  8. "Kimi wa Sōgen ni Nekoronde" (君は草原に寝ころんで)
  9. "Any Love"
  10. "Soba ni Ite..." (そばにいて...) (Taiwan Version)
  11. "Hoshi no Furu Oka" (星の降る丘)
  12. "Everything" (Junior + Gomi Club Extended Mix)
  13. "Color of Life"
  14. "Into the Light"
Encore
  1. "TYO" (Taiwan Version)
  2. "Fly Away"
  3. "Taiyō no Chizu" (太陽の地図)
  4. "Taiyō no Malaika" (太陽のマライカ)
  5. "Tsutsumikomu Yō ni..."
January 19–20, 2008[7]
  1. "Ishin Denshin" (以心伝心)
  2. "Royal Chocolate Flush"
  3. "Dance Dance"
  4. "Missing Autumn"
  5. "Sweetness"
  6. "La La La"
  7. "Mekubase no Blues" (めくばせのブルース)
  8. "Kimi wa Sōgen ni Nekoronde" (君は草原に寝ころんで)
  9. "Any Love"
  10. "Soba ni Ite..." (そばにいて...) (Taiwan Version)
  11. "Hoshi no Furu Oka" (星の降る丘)
  12. "To Be In Love"
  13. "Everything" (Junior + Gomi Club Extended Mix)
  14. "Color of Life"
  15. "Into the Light"
Encore
  1. "TYO" (Taiwan Version)
  2. "Fly Away"
  3. "Taiyō no Chizu" (太陽の地図)
  4. "Taiyō no Malaika" (太陽のマライカ)
January 26–27, February 16, 2008[7]
  1. "Ishin Denshin" (以心伝心)
  2. "Royal Chocolate Flush"
  3. "Dance Dance"
  4. "Missing Autumn"
  5. "Sweetness"
  6. "Mekubase no Blues" (めくばせのブルース)
  7. "Kimi wa Sōgen ni Nekoronde" (君は草原に寝ころんで)
  8. "Any Love"
  9. "Soba ni Ite..." (そばにいて...) (Taiwan Version)
  10. "Tobikata o Wasureta Chiisana Tori" (飛び方を忘れた小さな鳥) (Star Ocean Version)
  11. "To Be In Love"
  12. "Everything" (Junior + Gomi Club Extended Mix)
  13. "Color of Life"
  14. "Into the Light"
Encore
  1. "TYO" (Taiwan Version)
  2. "Fly Away"
  3. "Taiyō no Chizu" (太陽の地図)
  4. "Taiyō no Malaika" (太陽のマライカ)
February 17–23, 2008[7]
  1. "Ishin Denshin" (以心伝心)
  2. "Royal Chocolate Flush"
  3. "Dance Dance"
  4. "Missing Autumn"
  5. "Sweetness"
  6. "Mekubase no Blues" (めくばせのブルース)
  7. "Kimi wa Sōgen ni Nekoronde" (君は草原に寝ころんで)
  8. "Any Love"
  9. "Soba ni Ite..." (そばにいて...) (Taiwan Version)
  10. "Tobikata o Wasureta Chiisana Tori" (飛び方を忘れた小さな鳥) (Star Ocean Version)
  11. "To Be In Love"
  12. "Everything" (Junior + Gomi Club Extended Mix)
  13. "Color of Life"
  14. "Into the Light"
Encore
  1. "TYO" (Taiwan Version)
  2. "Fly Away"
  3. "Taiyō no Chizu" (太陽の地図)
  4. "Taiyō no Malaika" (太陽のマライカ)
  5. "Tsutsumikomu Yō ni..."

Tour dates

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Date City Country Venue
December 21, 2007 Osaka Japan Osaka-jō Hall
December 22, 2007
December 31, 2007 Fukuoka Marine Messe Fukuoka
January 5, 2008 Tokyo Yoyogi National Gymnasium
January 6, 2008
January 19, 2008 Saitama Saitama Super Arena
January 20, 2008
January 26, 2008 Osaka Osaka-jō Hall
January 27, 2008
February 16, 2008 Nagoya Nippon Gaishi Hall
February 17, 2008
February 23, 2008 Yokohama Yokohama Arena

Personnel

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Credits and personnel as per The Tour of Misia 2008 Eighth World concert DVD.

References

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  1. ^ "Misia 今年も豪華2本立てでツアー敢行". Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. 2007-04-12. Retrieved 2011-06-29.
  2. ^ a b "MISIA、ツアーファイナルにて3ヶ月連続リリースを発表". Barks (in Japanese). ITmedia. 2008-02-24. Retrieved 2011-06-29.
  3. ^ "MISIA、ツアーファイナルに横浜アリーナ公演が追加". Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. 2007-11-28. Retrieved 2011-06-29.
  4. ^ a b "MISIA、体調不良につきキャンペーンを急遽中止". Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. 2008-01-10. Retrieved 2011-06-29.
  5. ^ "OCN Presents THE TOUR OF MISIA 2008 EIGHTH WORLD OFFICIAL TOUR BLOG: Cocktail Party" (in Japanese). OCN. Archived from the original on 2008-04-30. Retrieved 2011-06-29.
  6. ^ "THE TOUR OF MISIA 2008 EIGHTH WORLD" (in Japanese). WOWOW. Retrieved 2011-06-29.
  7. ^ a b c d e f g h "TOUR Archive". OCN. Archived from the original on 2008-10-14. Retrieved 2011-06-27.
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