EXILE Atsushi x Takahiro Live World Tour 2019: Hits with a Twist!!

EXILE Atsushi x Takahiro Live World Tour 2019: Hits with a Twist (stylized as EXILE ATSUSHI x TAKAHIRO LIVE WORLD TOUR 2019: HITS WITH A TWIST!!; also known as EXILE Hits with a Twist World Tour) is a fictional co-headlining world tour by EXILE vocalists Atsushi Satō and Takahiro Tasaki, hence the title. In fact, it's also possible that the other members of EXILE could appear on an LED screen.
==Background==
EXILE fanatics outside Japan are talking about "When are Atsushi and Takahiro taking the world by storm for the first time?" In 2012, EXILE's record label Avex uploaded a video on YouTube, which was actually the trailer for EXILE Tribe Live Tour 2012: Tower of Wish. Many YouTubers worldwide posted comments asking EXILE to come to countries such as France, Germany, Hong Kong, Portugal, Thailand, etc.
==Set list==
The average ‘set list’ would look like this:
# "Amazing World"
# "My Star"
# "Aisubeki Mirai e"
# "Michi"
# "Roman no Hoshi"
# "Boku e"
# "Aimai na Boku no Katachi"
# "Anata e"
# "Lovers Again"
# Cover song
# "Awakening"
# "Each Other's Way"
# "Jounetsu no Hana"
# "Ano Sora no Hoshi no You ni"
# "Futatsu no Kuchibiru"
# "Motto Tsuyoku"
# "Kanashimi no Hate ni"-Encore-
# "Ti Amo"
# "Love of History"
# "Rising Sun"
;Notes
* May 17 in Mexico City: "Am I Wrong" by Nico & Vinz
* May 19 in Monterrey: "Gone Too Soon" by Michael Jackson
* May 22 in Santiago: "Fix You" by Coldplay
* May 23 in Buenos Aires: "Dead or Alive" by KAT-TUN
* May 27 in São Paulo: "Kimi no Uta" by Arashi
* May 29 in Rio de Janeiro: "Forever Love" by Tohoskinki
* June 21 in Toronto: "Believe" by Shawn Mendes
* June 23 in Montreal: "Mirai (Ashita)" by BtoB
* December 11 in London: a humorous version of "She's a Lady" by Tom Jones
* December 12 in London: "Prayer for the Dying" by Seal
* December 14 in Paris: "From Now On" by Hugh Jackman
* December 18 in Auckland: an acoustic version of "The Impossible Dream" by Richard Kiley
* December 19 in Auckland: "Manatsu no Kajitsu" by Southern All Stars
==Reaction==
Carmen Lira Saade writing for La Jornada reviewed the Estadio Azteca show and gave it a 5/5 score, saying: "Aware that people had waited [for what seems like] forever for a concert on Mexican soil, EXILE's powerhouses Atsushi and Takahiro appeared before you know it." A reivewer from El Norte was very positive, giving the Estadio BBVA Bancomer show a 5/5 score and said: "From uplifting ballads like ‘Roman no Hoshi’, ‘Lovers Again’, and ‘Ti Amo’ to upbeat anthems like ‘Awakening’, ‘Each Other's Way’, ‘Love of History’, and ‘Rising Sun’, Atsushi and Takahiro have officially took Mexico by storm and had the audience on its feet with wild applause at the end of each song in the set list, from EXILE's new and past albums." A reviewer from The Santiago Times gave a positive response to the concert at Estadio Nacional, saying that Atsushi and Takahiro's cover of Coldplay's "Fix You" was a highlight. A reivewer from La Prensa criticized the stage for being "too much like a cross between the stage designs for Katy Perry's Prismatic World Tour and Madonna's Rebel Heart Tour. Despite the criticism, the reviewer applauded Atsushi and Takahiro for "sensational vocals, one hell of a set list, and stunning cover of ‘Dead or Alive’ by KAT-TUN."
The Canadian leg received extremely positive reviews. A writer for the Toronto Star gave the Rogers Centre show a 5/5 score, saying: "Whenever western J-pop fans listen to EXILE's discography, there's various emotions. From weep-worthy ballads such as ‘My Star’, ‘Aisubeki Mirai e’, and ‘Ti Amo’, to upbeat classics like ‘Each Other's Way’ and ‘Rising Sun’, as well as new songs like ‘Awakening’ and ‘Love of History’…Can't forget the uplifting cover of the Shawn Mendes hit ‘Believe’. I swear, Atsushi and Takahiro were [and are always] amazing!" A reviewer from the Montreal Gazette said: "Atsushi and Takahiro have been in Canada for a few days and already they're packing the joint. Their stop in Montreal is also the second time they took Canada by storm, thanks to a perfect set list, a stunning cover of the Btob hit ‘Mirai (Ashita)’, and several fans having traveled from Germany, Portugal, Thailand, Italy, and Armenia. Talk about dedication!"
More positive reviews followed during the European and New Zealand tour dates.
==Tour dates==
In this fictional tour, visint both arenas and stadiums, Atsushi and Takahiro were accompanied by a symphony orchestra or jazz band and prerecorded backing tracks at each tour stop.
Date 	City 	Country 	Venue 	Attendance 	Attendance 	Attendance 	Revenue
Date 	City 	Country 	Venue 	Sales 	Capacity 	Percentage 	Revenue
Latin America 	Latin America 	Latin America	Latin America 	Latin America 	Latin America 	Latin America 	Latin America
May 17, 2019 	Mexico City 	Mexico 	Estadio Azteca 	63,850 	63,850 	100% 	$6,980,037
May 19, 2019 	Monterrey 	Mexico 	Estadio BBVA Bancomer 	50,281 	50,281 	100% 	$5,567,934
May 22, 2019 	Santiago 	Chile 	Estadio Nacional de Chile	41,525 	41,525 	100% 	$5,036,482
May 24, 2019 	Buenos Aires 	Argentina 	River Plate Stadium 	59,473 	59,473 	100% 	$7,120,395
May 27, 2019 	São Paulo 	Brazil 	Estádio do Morumbi 	55,615 	55,615 	100% 	$6,491,021
May 29, 2019 	Rio de Janeiro	Brazil 	Praça da Apoteose 	21,088 	23,694 	89% 	$2,781,712
North America 	North America 	North America	North America 	North America 	North America 	North America 	North America
June 21, 2019 	Toronto 	Canada 	Rogers Centre 	22,911 	22,911 	100% 	$2,319,276
June 23, 2019 	Montreal 	Canada 	Stade Olympique 	51,038 	51,038 	100% 	$5,209,991
Europe 	Europe 	Europe 	Europe 	Europe 	Europe 	Europe 	Europe
December 11, 2019	London 	England 	The O2 Arena 	32,718 	32,718 	100% 	$4,016,630
December 12, 2019	London 	England 	The O2 Arena 	32,718 	32,718 	100% 	$4,016,630
December 14, 2019	Paris 	France 	AccorHotels Arena 	13,906 	13,906 	100% 	$1,862,043
Oceania 	Oceania 	Oceania 	Oceania 	Oceania 	Oceania 	Oceania 	Oceania
December 18, 2019	Auckland 	New Zealand 	Mount Smart Stadium 	70,236 	70,236 	100% 	$8,304,496
December 19, 2019	Auckland 	New Zealand 	Mount Smart Stadium 	70,236 	70,236 	100% 	$8,304,496
TOTAL 	TOTAL 	TOTAL 	TOTAL 	482,641/485,247 (99%)	482,641/485,247 (99%)	482,641/485,247 (99%)	$55,690,017
==Gallery==
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