Baltimore, Maryland was home to Otakon 2010, the largest Anime convention in the East Coast. What better way to end an awesome ‘Anime’ weekend with a packed concert by none other than Home Made Kazoku from Japan. I had the opportunity to attend the concert with fellow AMIN writers Jessica Dawson and Lara Visconti, who interviewed them earlier that weekend.
Personally, I’ve never heard of Home Made Kazoku until just recently (thanks to Jessica playing their songs endlessly). They reminded me of a happier version of the Korean rap trio Epik High. Their sound was very upbeat, fun and carefree. So I was definitely expecting some of that at the concert.
I would describe the concert in two words: FLIPPIN’ AMAZING!! The fan energy was non-stop, waving their hands left and right, jumping up and down, and singing along to the songs (even if it was in Japanese). The group performed songs like “No Rain, No Rainbow” and “Salvia no Tsubomi” along with songs from Anime such as Naruto and Bleach. Even though I do not know their songs very well, I, along with the girls, were dancing along in the crowd.
The concert was so much fun, we also were able to get autographs from the group right after. I also developed a little crush on Kuro since he had such a charm on stage. If given the opportunity to meet them or see them in concert again, I would gladly take the offer. It’s easier to appreciate an artist after you’ve see them live.
Check out the pictures from the concert!
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