About the Y Küken Logo (Yoko Kanno Certification)

The Y Küken logo is a certification logo from Yoko Kanno, which is attached only to works or products that are worthy of being called “her own works” in terms of quality.

This logo is generally applied to products (such as soundtracks or products using music) or experiences (like live performances) released after 2017, the year the logo was established, that meet certain criteria.

Music-related Products

Even if the music or sound is composed by Yoko Kanno, products like soundtracks are evaluated not just for the quality of the audio, but also on a comprehensive basis. Therefore, it is possible for products using the same song or audio to either receive or not receive certification.

*Note: Only Yoko Kanno’s compositions are included.

Experiences (Live Performances, etc.)

The Y Küken logo is attached to experiences that meet Yoko Kanno’s quality standards and can be said to have been “produced” by her. It does not depend on whether or not Yoko Kanno is physically present at the event.

The following live performances and experiences held or announced since 2017 are eligible for the Y Küken logo:

(As of December 2024)