Atlus has announced the firstShin Megami Tenseiconcert ever to be performed in the US. Manyvideo games have soundtracks that their fan bases love, with some featuring iconic bits of music that most players can recognize. These compositions can be a very important part of the experience when playing a game, as they add a good amount of depth and atmosphere to them.
Oftentimes developers will hold concerts that allow gamers to hear these pieces in a live setting.Franchises such asPokemonhave had events where players were able to experience the music live, making them very special shows. One such concert has been announced and will feature an RPG series that has gained a lot of popularity over the years since its inception.
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Developer Atlushas announced that it will be holding a special concert to help celebrateShin Megami Tensei’s30th anniversary. The event will take place at Anime Expo 2023 in Los Angeles, California, on July 1 at The NOVO. The show is dubbed the Band of Shadows Concert and will be the firstShin Megami Tenseiconcert to be performed in the US. A short trailer was released for the performance, giving players a small peek at what they can look forward to.
This is not the first time that Atlus has held a special concert based off of the music from its games. Last year the developer held a special show featuring music from thesoundtracks of thePersonagamesin order to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the series. The show was part of a yearlong celebration and was streamed online for fans to watch virtually. While many video game developers have held physical concerts, some have put on events in-game, includingFortnite,which has seen real-world bands perform digitally. This allows players to experience the music of the games that they love through amazing live performances that can be once-in-a-lifetime events.
Shin Megami Tensei 5is available now for the Nintendo Switch.
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