Overall Rating
4.9
By Ilovehyde
L'Arc~en~Ciel in Hawaii
Waikiki Shell - Honolulu
The Japanese group, L'Arc~en~Ciel put on their final concert of their World Tour on March 31st in Hawaii. This was by far, one of the greatest concerts I have ever attended. The group, hyde (vocals), tetsuya (bass), ken (guitar), and yuki (drums), put on an excellent show. One of my favorite parts of the show was the L'Acoustic set. Not only did they play the beautiful "Jojoushi', but they played a song I'd NEVER dreamed I would hear live, "Kasou." It was just magical. Another moment I will always remember was when they came back from their encore and the music to "anata" started. Soft at first, then building. The audience started to sing along, and soon the melody surrounded me. When the lights came on and hyde started singing, he sounded like an angel. A true "chicken skin" moment. I, and my friends near me, were crying, it was ethereal and beautiful. L'Arc~en~Ciel is a group I would highly recommend. If I could, I would see them again and again and again...
By Hydeless
True Professional Artists
Waikiki Shell - Honolulu
This was the best concert that we ever went to in our life! It was so great how there were no opening act, and we could truly enjoy just the L'arcenciel's concert!!!! The concert was well worth the $30 for such an awesome concert that lasted well over 2 1/2 hours! They were so great and there hardly was any intermission whatsoever. They all interacted with us fans by not only singing, but talking as well. the only downfall to this concert was, although we should be truly grateful that people that lives here or on the other states, could be a part of this concert without being in their fan club, we could only buy tickets on the lawn area only. i wished they would at least sell the tickets in the front area like the other people in the fan club so that we could've enjoyed it at a much closer distance to see them perform. we felt so away from them, and it was kind of a sad feeling. another thing is that the sound system was horrible. for such a great artist like L'arcenciel, i believe they deserved a much better sound system to have their finale concert here in Hawaii. I really hope they will be back again soon, hopefully since May 31st is now the official L'arcenciel day here in Hawaii.
By shanatc
Amazing! So glad I could be there!
Waikiki Shell - Honolulu
Though I was initially disappointed that I couldn't score actual seats at this venue, it's such a lovely setting and being on the lawn was not quite the chaos it usually is at other amphitheaters. L'arc were amazing! This performance was truly unique and sorry to say better than in London! (even though I was _way_ closer there) Since the audience was majority Japanese they spoke as they normally do at their Japanese concerts which is something I have not seen first hand! How lucky! The set list was slightly different from London, but there were still a few new songs I would have liked to hear. I was so touched near the end when Hyde dedicated "Bye Bye" to a staff member that had passed away and that was after the concert was interrupted by the mayor of Honolulu who declared May 31th L'Arc~en~ciel Day! Honestly, it was enough seeing one of my favorite bands of all time perform, but this night was truly special and I doubt I'll ever attend another concert like it.
By kalliopeia
Waikiki Shell - Honolulu
Awesome. I wish it had lasted longer. We'll have to wait a few years before we see them again!
By Anonymous
Waikiki Shell - Honolulu
Super super bestest concert ever!!! I had a really good time.
By japamconcert
L'arc-en-Ciel my favorite band ! ! !
Waikiki Shell - Honolulu
Rare chance to see one of the best Japanese band of all times here at Waikiki Shell. Awesome ! ! ! I wish more Japanese Singers and Band will share to local people of Hawaii whenever they bring their fans from Japan. I would definitely settle with the ticket in the lawn seating area. I know there are many fan clubs come to Hawaii for their favorite groups but they don't share it with the local fans. I wish this event will open up doors for more from Japan to participate such as X-Japan, B'z, etc.
By Anonymous
Waikiki Shell - Honolulu
so good they are most cool artist all over the world
By rara710
Waikiki Shell - Honolulu
it was fun. close to the stage. but only one thing that i felt comfortable was the quality of the sounds. i couldnt hear what Hyde said sometimes. other than that, i enjoyed.
By Justice05
Totally Awesome!!!
Waikiki Shell - Honolulu
I have been fan since 1999 but this is first time I attend concert and they were awesome beyond imagination. So luck as this is first time concert in Hawaii where I live. This was last show in world tour 2012 and all band members gave it everything they had, even Ken-kun who caught a cold performed like nothing wrong! During quick breaks Ken and Tetsuya entertained audience with comedy keeping fans at max tension. Surprise near end Honolulu Mayor Peter Carlisle came out and officially announce that May 31, 2012 is L'arc en Ciel Day!
By blamebravery
just amazing
Madison Square Garden - New York
traveled from California to reach the show and it was well worth the trip. only experience i had of this band was from videos on you tube or concerts that are released on dvd. L'arc just was amazing...