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Comedian Crocopp
Crocopp, the popular comedian known for the "Hoilist" sketch from King of Conte.
Starting from the impactful debut in King of Conte, I've been watching the skits that are uploaded on YouTube. Together with my husband, who used to be a duelist, we got hooked and started attending live shows.
This time, I attended their solo live in Shibuya.
Even though I could catch up on the King of Conte broadcast later, watching Crocopp's skits live before leaving for my studies abroad was a must for me. It was perfectly timed!
Crocopp Solo Live "Tail Junk"
Date: August 6, 2023 (Sunday), Doors open at 5:30 PM, Show starts at 6:00 PM
Venue: Tokyo, CBGK Shibugeki!!
Price: Advance tickets 2800 yen, On the day 3000 yen
Tickets: On sale on LivePocket from July 1st (Saturday) at 10:00 AM.<Performers>
Crocopp
Guest: Junk
Crocopp's live show took place at CGBK Shibugeki!
The venue was the theater called CGBK Shibugeki!!, a short walk from Shibuya 109 towards the Dogenzaka area.
You can directly access the building from the underground passage of Tokyo Metro and Tokyu Line's Shibuya Station, and there's a Uniqlo store in the building beneath where the theater is located.
Back when I was at home, Shibuya was the go-to place for hanging out, and since I had been to Uniqlo for shopping, I knew the location.
However, judging from my husband's expression, for those who haven't visited Shibuya that much, it might be easy to get lost as it's an area with many mixed-use buildings.
Also, CBGK Shibugeki!! is on the 6th floor of the building and can only be accessed by an elevator or stairs. It was fine to use the stairs on the way back, but the elevator was much more comfortable on the way there.
If you have the time, I recommend arriving a bit early and taking the elevator during the less crowded times.
"Alakaku"
The live show featured various skits, including one reminiscent of a certain hero-themed game, a mysterious showdown, and skits that were linked to those already uploaded on YouTube. The live show lasted for about 2 hours, and time flew by.
In this show, Crocopp and Araki's fictional martial art "Alakaku" was prominently featured. The title "Tail Junk" is also derived from Alakaku, of course.
I had seen videos about Alakaku on YouTube before, but without commentary and excitement, I couldn't fully understand it. This time, with the fan representative's explanation, I could enjoy it.
Even if I couldn't see Crocopp live during my studies abroad, I have no regrets! He made me laugh so much, and I feel like I got a boost of energy.
Regarding My Seating (Front Row, Side Block)
By the way, this time I was lucky enough to get front-row seats. I think it was on a day when I happened to be at home due to some mystery illness, so I could easily get the tickets. The seats were on the side rather than directly in front.
In comparison to other stages, side block seats can sometimes have disadvantages like not being able to see developments near the side of the stage where you're sitting or having difficulty seeing the actors' faces. However, at this theater, the side block seats were perfectly fine, even in the front.
The front row didn't have seat numbers starting from A1; they started from 3. So even if you were at the edge, you weren't pushed to a corner. It seemed that you could still see quite well from there.
It depends on the production, but since the stage and the audience are close in proximity to each other, there's no obstruction. Additionally, unless it's right at the edge of your side, you can see the entire performance.
I personally don't mind where I sit when I go to watch a stage; whether it's in the front or the back, each has its charm. But in the front seats of this theater, even on the side, I felt that you could really sense the performers' raw energy and the essence of being in the "front rows."
High Cost of Purchasing in Shibuya!
On this day, I had a dual purpose of looking for souvenirs for my upcoming trip to Malaysia and buying stationery for myself.
However, unfortunately, I felt that the prices for souvenirs in Shibuya were a bit high. "Limited edition packaging or not, over 1000 yen for a Kit Kat!?" It was that kind of feeling.
In the end, I bought pouches and plastic items from the reassuring Daiso and came back.
As I mentioned earlier, I used to come here more often from my hometown, but I realized that it has become even more of a tourist destination than before.
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