BEYOND THE VEIL: SOFIA ABROGAR JOINS JUJUTSU KAISEN IN CONCERT

Featuring Music from All Three Seasons of the Hit Anime Series, Including an Exclusive Season 3 Encore Created for the International Tour

Performed Live to Film by the Filharmonika Orchestra

Led by Music Director Emily Marshall

With Vocals by Sofia Abrogar

November 28–29, 2026, at Newport Performing Arts Theater

The countdown to Jujutsu Kaisen in Concert has officially begun, with only weeks left before the acclaimed anime’s music takes the stage in Manila on November 28–29, 2026, at Newport Performing Arts Theater. 

Adding to the excitement, Film Concerts Philippines announces Sofia Abrogar, lead vocalist of Filipino alternative pop band Any Name’s Okay, who will take the stage as the concert’s featured vocalist. Known for her expressive vocal style, which blends classical influences with contemporary energy, Abrogar brings her own interpretation and stage presence to the live concert experience.

Produced by GEA Live and RoadCo Entertainment, in partnership with TOHO Co., Ltd., the concert will be led by Music Director Emily Marshall, a conductor, keyboardist, and music director whose experience spans Broadway productions and international concert tours featuring anime and film soundtracks, including Naruto, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and Demon Slayer, among others.

For the Manila engagement, Marshall will lead a specially curated 11-piece ensemble from the Filharmonika Orchestra, bringing together classical and contemporary instruments to perform the music live in synchronization with the anime. The program spans music from all three seasons of Jujutsu Kaisen, taking audiences through some of the series’ most memorable battles, encounters, and emotional turning points. It will also feature a special Season 3 encore created exclusively for the international tour.

THE STORY BEHIND THE SOUND

The anime’s soundtrack draws inspiration from an unexpected mix of influences. Series creator Gege Akutami took inspiration from artists such as Billie Eilish, while director Sunghoo Park envisioned incorporating hip-hop and rock into the anime’s sound.

This distinctive sound was brought to life by three Japanese composers: Hiroaki Tsutsumi, Yoshimasa Terui, and Alisa Okehazama, each contributing their own musical approach to the series’ dynamic blend of rock, electronic, and orchestral arrangements. For Season 1, the composers were assigned different characters, allowing their compositions to reflect their personalities and stories. Tsutsumi worked on themes associated with Yuji Itadori and Aoi Todo, Terui with Megumi Fushiguro and Kento Nanami, and Okehazama with Nobara Kugisaki and Satoru Gojo.

The series also draws inspiration from traditional Japanese folklore, particularly the supernatural creatures and spirits known as yokai. Reimagined through the concept of cursed energy, these entities emerge from negative human emotions, transforming everyday fears and anxieties into formidable threats.

Its horror influences extend beyond folklore. Akutami has cited films such as Get Out and Hereditary as the inspirations behind the series’ unsettling atmosphere and psychological tension.

BRINGING THE WORLD OF CURSES TO THE BIG SCREEN

The world of curses comes to life with the support of the official projector sponsor, Panasonic. The production features Panasonic’s PT-RQ45K 3-Chip DLP™ Laser Projector, engineered for large-scale live entertainment and cinematic projection. Delivering up to 42,000 lumens of brightness and 4K resolution, the projector combines Panasonic’s proprietary Quad Pixel Drive technology, one red and two blue laser modules, and Gradation Smoother 2 to produce vivid, detailed visuals with rich and accurate color. With up to 91% DCI color coverage and enhanced contrast, the PT-RQ45K captures the intensity of the anime’s supernatural battles, intricate animation, and striking visual effects.

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Whether you’re a longtime fan who has followed Yuji and his fellow Jujutsu Sorcerers from the beginning or discovering the world of cursed energy for the first time, Jujutsu Kaisen in Concert offers a new way to experience the anime’s most unforgettable moments.

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Unleash your cursed energy, and experience Jujutsu Kaisen like never before.

ABOUT JUJUTSU KAISEN

Jujutsu Kaisen follows the action-packed tale of a high-schooler who gained cursed energy and entered into a life from which he could never turn back. It debuted in 2020 and was the second most-watched anime series on Crunchyroll in that year, having been watched in 71 countries. In 2024, it was named by Guinness World Records as the “Most in-demand animated TV show”, with a global demand rating 71.2 times that of the average TV show. Produced by TOHO Animation and animated by MAPPA, the anime is based on the best-selling manga of the same title written and illustrated by Gege Akutami, with more than 150 million copies in circulation. The three seasons of Jujutsu Kaisen are now streaming globally.

ABOUT TOHO CO., LTD.

TOHO Co., Ltd. is a leading Japanese entertainment company founded in 1932. Its four main business pillars are the cinema business, which includes production, distribution, and exhibition; the theatrical business, which includes production and exhibition; the anime business, which has been expanding globally in recent years; and the real estate business, which focuses on development in urban areas. TOHO’s worldwide acclaimed works include theatrical films such as the Godzilla series and Seven Samurai directed by Akira Kurosawa, and TV anime series such as My Hero Academia and Jujutsu Kaisen. These anime series are produced and distributed through the TOHO animation label, and are delivered to a wide range of audiences around the world.

ABOUT GEA LIVE

Since its inception in 2003, GEA Live has delivered innovative live entertainment projects in more than 40 countries, becoming a global leader in the location-based entertainment sector. GEA Live has closely cooperated with the legendary Maestro Ennio Morricone (representing him exclusively for all live touring) as well as with icons of the music film industry such as James Newton Howard, Giorgio Moroder and George Fenton. In addition to producing live cinematic experiences such as the Johnny Cash Official Concert Experience or Elvis Live On Screen, GEA Live has produced live screenings with orchestra and choir of major motion pictures such as Spider-Man, Dirty Dancing, The Godfather, Titanic, La La Land, Twilight, The Hunger Games, Paddington, and Amadeus. This journey has led to fruitful collaborations with renowned studios and IP giants such as Lionsgate, Viacom, Sony Pictures, Warner Brothers, and other global leaders in the branded entertainment landscape, earning GEA Live its well-deserved position as the most reliable and trusted partner for location-based entertainment projects worldwide.

ABOUT ROADCO ENTERTAINMENT

RoadCo Entertainment is a producing and distribution agency specializing in live entertainment experiences. Formed in 2020, RoadCo is a collaboration between Sony Music Entertainment and independent touring entrepreneurs Stephen Lindsay and Brett Sirota, co-founders of The Road Company, a leading independent theatrical booking agency. RoadCo represents a broad roster of live events based on popular brands and pre-existing intellectual properties, as well as all-new immersive, interactive attractions for viewers of all ages.

ABOUT FILM CONCERTS PHILIPPINES – Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Website
Film Concerts Philippines reimagines live entertainment in the Philippines by bringing cinema, video games, anime, and television series to life through live music. Founded in 2024, the company presents immersive productions featuring orchestras—from full symphony to chamber ensembles—performing scores that deepen each story. Whether in sync with on-screen visuals or as standalone symphonic experiences, every concert offers audiences a powerful new way to connect with the content they love.

ABOUT THE FILHARMONIKA ORCHESTRA
The Filharmonika Orchestra, affiliated with Film Concerts PH, is a Manila-based ensemble founded in 2005 by conductor Gerard Salonga and revived in 2024 after a decade-long hiatus. Many of its musicians hail from the former ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra, which Salonga led until 2020.

ABOUT HIROAKI TSUTSUMI

Hiroaki Tsutsumi is a Japanese composer, arranger, and guitarist. Born in Tokyo, Japan, he developed an interest in music at the age of 14 after receiving his first guitar from his parents. In 2004, he was recognized as Best Guitarist at the Ritto Music Guitarist Contest before pursuing his musical studies at Kunitachi College of Music in Tokyo, where he developed an interest in orchestral composition and multi-instrumental performance. His notable credits include the anime series Dr. STONE and Tokyo Revengers, as well as the film 100 METERS. Throughout his career, Tsutsumi has composed music for a wide range of animated productions, films, and television dramas.

ABOUT ARISA OKEHAZAMA

Arisa Okehazama is a Japanese composer who was born and raised in Owari, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. She studied music at a vocational school before working as a composer’s assistant and officially beginning her professional career as a composer in 2020. Her credits include the anime series Jujutsu Kaisen and The Apothecary Diaries, as well as Jujutsu Kaisen 0: The Movie. She has also composed music for television dramas such as The 19th Medical Chart, Who Saw the Peacock Dance in the Jungle?, and Hayabusa Fire Brigade. Known for her energetic, synthesizer-driven electronic compositions, Okehazama specializes in flashy, synthesizer-driven EDM-style tracks that capture the emotions of characters and their stories.

ABOUT YOSHIMASA TERUI

Yoshimasa Terui is a Japanese musician based in Tokyo, working as a composer, arranger, lyricist, and guitarist. Alongside his work with the band siraph, he has composed and produced music for a wide range of artists and entertainment projects. His notable credits include the Jujutsu Kaisen series and Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, as well as the opening themes “Kyoumen no Nami” for Land of the Lustrous and “New Stranger” for Hi Score Girl. Terui has also contributed to music production for the Japanese idol group sora tob sakana.

ABOUT SOFIA ABROGAR 

Sofia Abrogar is a vocalist and songwriter from Manila. She is best known for her charismatic performances as the lead vocalist of the independent alternative pop band, Any Name’s Okay.

With a unique vocal style that fuses classical approaches with contemporary energy, Sofia sings in a way that is clean, alive, and entirely her own. Her performances are marked by a genuine love for song and a true connection to her listeners, making her one to watch in the local music scene.

ABOUT EMILY MARSHALL

Emily Marshall is a conductor, music director, and keyboardist with extensive experience in concert tours, Broadway productions, and live-to-film performances. She has served as Associate Conductor and Keyboardist for The Who, performing at renowned venues worldwide, including Madison Square Garden, the Hollywood Bowl, The O2, and Royal Albert Hall. Her touring credits also include The Who Hits Back Tour and Josh Groban’s Harmony Tour, as well as a Las Vegas residency. Marshall has served as Conductor and Music Director for the live-in-concert tours of Naruto, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Demon Slayer, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and Our Planet. Her Broadway credits include Be More Chill, Jagged Little Pill, Mean Girls, Waitress, School of Rock, and Beautiful, among others. A member of the Recording Academy, she is also featured on the original cast recordings of Be More Chill and Dave Malloy’s Preludes.

Instagram: @emarshallmusic

Official Website: https://www.emilymarshallmusic.com/  

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