KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 -- Gamers and jazz fans will have a chance to hear the music of hit Japanese role-playing game Persona 5 performed live when the Persona 5 Special Big Band Concert Asia Tour 2026 arrives in the capital next year.

The Kuala Lumpur show will feature songs from the acclaimed title in a big band jazz format, performed by a large ensemble of around 30 musicians from the US and Japan.

Instead of using in-game recordings, the concert will recreate the soundtrack live, showcasing the series' signature mix of groove-driven rhythms and jazz-inspired harmonies.

The performance will be led by arranger and music director Charlie Rosen, a two-time Grammy and Tony Award winner known for his work adapting game and popular music ...