Ottawa's anime community is in for a serious treat this spring, as Anime Ottawa brings one of the most exciting Japanese musical acts in the genre to the EY Centre on Saturday, April 4.
Who Is KIHOW?
If you've spent any time watching anime in the last decade, you've almost certainly heard Myth & Roid without knowing it. The Japanese pop-rock group is behind some of the most emotionally charged opening and ending themes in modern anime, including tracks from OVERLORD, Re:ZERO, and Takt Op. Destiny. KIHOW is the band's lead vocalist, a performer known for her commanding stage presence and a voice that can go from hauntingly delicate to full-throttle intense within the same song.
This April, she's bringing that energy live to Ottawa.
The Concert Details
The show goes down at the EY Centre on Saturday, April 4, as part of the Anime Ottawa event programming. Tickets are priced at just $12: a remarkable value for a headline act of this calibre. Whether you're a longtime Myth & Roid fan or just getting into anime music, this is the kind of concert that's hard to justify skipping at that price point.
Why This Is a Big Deal for Ottawa
Ottawa has a growing and passionate anime fanbase, and Anime Ottawa has steadily built a reputation for pulling in quality guests and programming. But landing a live musical performance from an internationally recognized act like Myth & Roid is a genuine coup for the local convention scene.
For Ottawa fans, this is the rare opportunity to experience anime music in a live concert setting without having to travel to Toronto, Montreal, or cross the border. The EY Centre is a solid venue for this kind of event, large enough to hold a real crowd, with the production capacity to support a proper stage show.
What to Expect
Mythed & Roid's discography spans dramatic orchestral builds, pulsing electronic beats, and soaring rock hooks, the kind of music engineered to hit hard in a dark arena with a crowd that knows every word. Expect KIHOW to lean into the band's biggest anime hits, the songs fans have been streaming and humming for years.
If you're planning to go, grab your tickets early. At $12, word will spread fast and the EY Centre floor could fill up quicker than expected.
How to Get Tickets
Tickets went on sale Saturday, March 7. Check the Anime Ottawa website or official ticketing channels for availability and any updated event details.
This is shaping up to be one of the standout live music moments of Ottawa's spring calendar, don't sleep on it.
Source: Ottawa Life Magazine
