The sold-out Unending Journey -Forever- tour began that same day and will see 33 shows in 22 cities
Their first new song in six years, ” Forever “, was released as a single on May 29 and features Shinya.
but postponed the show to March 12, 2026
Luna Sea announced his death six days later.
Shinya died at 6:16 pm on February 17, 2026, after his condition suddenly worsened.
Luna Sea were scheduled to hold Lunatic X’Mas 2025 -Our Journey Continues- at Ariake Arena on December 23
after Sugizo was involved in a traffic accident on December 18.
Jun-ji also filled-in for Shinya at the 2025 Jinmirai Festival celebrating Brahman’s 30th anniversary on November 24.
The third Lunatic Fest was held at Makuhari Messe on November 8 and 9.
On September 8, 2025, it was announced that Shinya had been diagnosed with a brain tumor, and that, because the radiation therapy he would be undergoing could impair his mobility, his former protégé and Siam Shade drummer Jun-ji would be filling-in for him at Luna Sea’s upcoming Lunatic Fest that…
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