Manga Artist Junji Ujou to Appear at The Street Sliders' Live Film Screening

TOKYO, Jan 13 (News On Japan) - The Street Sliders' debut live film "Heaven and Hell LIVE AT BUDOKAN 1987" will be screened at UPLINK Kichijoji in Tokyo from January 26th to February 8th.

Manga artist Junji Ujou is set to make an appearance on January 30th, during the screening. This date also marks the 37th anniversary of the original recording of "Heaven and Hell LIVE AT BUDOKAN 1987," which took place on January 30th, 1987.

In conjunction with the event, original illustrations by Ujou will be exhibited at the venue, with attendees receiving a complimentary postcard. There are two types of postcards: the first features an illustration of the band's vocalist and guitarist Hiroaki "HARRY" Murakoshi, and will be distributed from the first day of the screening on January 26th until February 1st. The second postcard, which depicts the entire band, will be available from February 2nd until the final day on February 8th.

Celebrating the encore screening, a performance video of "Chameleon" from "Heaven and Hell LIVE AT BUDOKAN 1987" has been released on YouTube. The video showcases The Street Sliders' dynamic performance.

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