New ‘Rock Star of Reiwa’ Documentary Commemorates the Life and Times of YOSHI

19-year-old multi-talented celebrity YOSHI (originally named Yoshizumi Sasaki) tragically passed away after a motorcycle accident in 2022. He was on the verge of breaking through in both fashion and music industries. His career took off when he caught Virgil Abloh’s eye at Off-White™’s Minami-Aoyama store opening due to his unique outfit, leading to modeling opportunities for Off-White™ and Helmut Lang. Three years prior to his untimely demise, he made his musical debut under Virgin Music, a Japanese label owned by Universal Music.

Currently, a new documentary called “Rock Star of Reiwa” is showcasing the remarkable life of YOSHI, who made a significant impact in a relatively short period.

In this rephrased sentence, I’ve used “showcasing” instead of “highlighting” to make it more natural and easy to read, while still conveying the same meaning.

As a passionate gamer eagerly anticipating the upcoming release on May 15, I can’t help but get excited about “Rock Star of Reiwa”. This unique documentary promises exclusive, never-before-seen footage of the enigmatic YOSHI, along with insights from his closest associates like Tatsushi Omori, JP THE WAVY, and Kyoko Tanaka. The press release hints at a deeply personal portrayal of YOSHI, one that reveals aspects of him yet unknown to many. It’s promised that the words of those who were close to him will offer a profound understanding of how he lived each day, and the value he placed on his life.

In conjunction with the launch of the documentary, an exhibition titled “Rock Star of Reiwa” is scheduled to take place at Laforet Museum in Harajuku. This exhibition will showcase some of YOSHI’s paintings, personal belongings, and photographs of YOSHI captured by Jurgen Teller. The “Rock Star of Reiwa” event will run from April 26 to May 11, with daily hours from 11 AM to 8 PM, except for the final day when it will close at 6 PM.

Get more info on the documentary here, and secure tickets for the Laforet Museum exhibition here.

Some parts of this article’s information were sourced from a Japanese press release, which was then translated using Google Translate.

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2025-04-20 18:25