20 moments

  1. Birth in Setagaya

    · Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan

    Mizuki, born Toshio Hayakawa, was born in Setagaya, Tokyo. Coordinates represent Setagaya Ward rather than an undisclosed birth address.

  2. Jazz-café contest victory

    · La Seine, Kabukicho, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan

    As a teenager, Mizuki entered and won a singing contest at the jazz café La Seine in Kabukicho, an early breakthrough that led toward his professional debut. La Seine no longer exists; coordinates represent the Kabukicho area specified by the source.

  3. Super Robot Spirits opening live

    · Akasaka BLITZ, Akasaka, Tokyo, Japan

    Mizuki joined leading anime-song singers at Akasaka BLITZ for the opening of the Super Robot Spirits live series. The venue was subsequently redeveloped; coordinates identify its former site.

  4. 24-hour, 1,000-song live

    · Kawaguchiko Stellar Theater, Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi, Japan

    Mizuki undertook his 24-hour, 1,000-song live performance at Kawaguchiko Stellar Theater as part of the television project Ichirou Mizuki World Conquest Plan.

  5. Hong Kong Character Showcase performance

    · Hong Kong, China

    Mizuki performed a live set at Hong Kong Character Showcase 2001, an early documented overseas concert appearance. The cited source names Hong Kong but not the specific venue; coordinates represent central Hong Kong.

  6. Nagoya Dome ceremonial first pitch

    · Nagoya Dome, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

    At Nagoya Dome, Mizuki threw a ceremonial first pitch and led spectators in singing the Chunichi Dragons support song “Moeyo Dragons!” The venue is now named Vantelin Dome Nagoya.

  7. Japan Expo concert

    · Paris, France

    Japan Expo concert
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    Mizuki performed live at Japan Expo 2007 in Paris, a documented European anime-convention appearance. The photograph is dated 6 July 2007; its caption identifies Paris but does not specify the exhibition-site coordinates.

  8. Hong Kong concert with Mitsuko Horie

    · Hong Kong, China

    Mizuki participated in the Ichirou Mizuki and Mitsuko Horie Hong Kong Concert 2009. The cited source names Hong Kong but not the specific concert hall; coordinates represent central Hong Kong.

  9. Shanghai Expo Japan event

    · Shanghai World Expo site, Shanghai, China

    Mizuki appeared in CoFesta in Shanghai, an official Japanese event at the Shanghai World Expo, performing for audiences over four days. The official chronology supports the year but not more precise performance dates.

  10. Earthquake-recovery support event

    · AEON Mall Ishinomaki, Ishinomaki, Miyagi, Japan

    Mizuki performed “Hero wa Never neba Give Up!” with Chojin Neiger at an earthquake-recovery support event at AEON Mall Ishinomaki. Coordinates identify the shopping center named in the source.

  11. Animelo Summer Live guest appearance

    · Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan

    Mizuki appeared as a secret guest at Animelo Summer Live 2011 and sang the opening theme to Mazinger Z. The event ran 27–28 August; Japanese Wikipedia identifies Mizuki's surprise-guest appearance as 27 August.

  12. Anison Mountaineering Club ascent

    · Mount Kisokoma, Nagano, Japan

    Mizuki formed the Anison Mountaineering Club and climbed Mount Kisokoma with fellow anime-song artists. The official chronology supports the year and mountain but not a specific ascent date.

  13. National anthem at Nagaragawa Stadium

    · Nagaragawa Stadium, Gifu, Gifu, Japan

    Mizuki performed the national anthem and a live rendition of “Moeyo Dragons!” at the Chunichi Dragons game in Gifu.

  14. Costa Rica cultural-exchange concert

    · Costa Rica

    Mizuki held a concert in Costa Rica for the opening project of the Japan–Central America Exchange Year, organized by the Japan Foundation and the Embassy of Japan in Costa Rica. The official chronology gives only the country and year; coordinates are a representative national point.

  15. 50th-anniversary concert

    · Zepp Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

    Mizuki staged his 50th-anniversary special concert at Zepp Tokyo, performing songs spanning his recording and anime-song career. Zepp Tokyo closed in 2022; coordinates identify its former site.

  16. Saudi Anime Expo appearance

    · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

    Mizuki appeared at Saudi Anime Expo, an official anime event organized by the Saudi Arabian government’s entertainment ministry in Riyadh. The official chronology supports Riyadh and the year, but not a more specific venue or date.

  17. Cancer-disclosure return stage

    · Namba Hatch, Osaka, Japan

    Mizuki made his first stage appearance after publicly disclosing his cancer diagnosis, at ANIME JAPAN FES 2022 Osaka.

  18. 49th Kayosai performance

    · Nakano Sunplaza, Nakano, Tokyo, Japan

    Mizuki appeared in a wheelchair at the 49th Kayosai, singing “Mazinger Z.” Nakano Sunplaza closed in 2023; coordinates identify its former site.

  19. Final stage with Mitsuko Horie

    · Yomiuri Otemachi Hall, Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan

    Mizuki and Mitsuko Horie presented Futari no Anison at Yomiuri Otemachi Hall; this was Mizuki’s final stage appearance.

  20. Death in Tokyo hospital

    · Tokyo, Japan

    After emergency transport, Mizuki died of lung cancer at a hospital in Tokyo. The hospital was not publicly identified; coordinates represent central Tokyo.