2025.06.09
YOSHIKI-produced group “美麗-Bi-ray-” sings the U.S. national anthem at an official MLB game—an extraordinary achievement for a Japanese artist before their debut!
On April 28, 2025, 美麗-Bi-ray- delivered a landmark performance at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, singing the U.S. national anthem “The Star-Spangled Banner” during the official MLB game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Miami Marlins. The special “Japanese Heritage Night” event honored Japanese culture and the Japanese American community, attracting extra attention with star players Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Roki Sasaki currently with the Dodgers.
Handpicked by producer YOSHIKI as next-generation artists representing Japan, 美麗-Bi-ray-’s appearance marked an extraordinary achievement—making them the first Japanese group to perform the U.S. national anthem at an MLB game before their official debut. For this occasion, YOSHIKI crafted a special arrangement to showcase the group’s unique harmonies and individual vocal strengths.
美麗-Bi-ray-’s members—Emi, Hinata, Cocomi, and Michelle—shared, “It felt like a dream to sing at Dodger Stadium even before our debut. We were nervous, but YOSHIKI’s encouragement gave us confidence on stage.”
美麗-Bi-ray-’s performance is already gaining attention worldwide, with their video of “Butterfly -Short Version-” surpassing 15 million YouTube views ahead of their debut. Stay tuned for more news and a major announcement from Bi-ray and YOSHIKI—our journey has only just begun!
