- Live/Event
“Attack on Titan” – Beyond the Walls World Tour – The Official Concert announced!
The ”Attack on Titan” orchestral concert is set to be held in over 20 cities worldwide. The soundtrack that brings the anime Attack on Titan to life was crafted by two exceptional composers, Hiroyuki Sawano and KOHTA YAMAMOTO. The Attack on Titan Orchestral Concert allows fans to experience these beloved tracks, cherished by fans worldwide, with live orchestral and vocal performances set to the anime’s visuals. The concert was first held in Japan in 2021, where its powerful blend of music and imagery left a deep impact on attendees, leading to enduring demand for international performances. Now, in partnership with The Wild Faery Company, this orchestral concert will begin a world tour in April 2025, covering over 20 cities. This will be the first official overseas Attack on Titan concert, supervised by the original composers. Titled *Attack on Titan - The Official Concert - Beyond the Walls World Tour*, this international tour will travel to some of the world’s most iconic venues, including the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Carnegie Hall in New York, Wembley Arena in London, and the Sydney Opera House. Just as in the Japan performances, the concert will feature live orchestral music with scenes from the...
- Miki Matsubara
- New Release
It has been 45 years since Miki Matsubara released “Mayonaka no Door – stay with me”! The song was renewed by Tetsuji Hayashi and released for distribution!
A masterpiece of city pop, it has been viewed more than 3.6 billion times on YouTube and more than 300 million times on Spotify, ranking in the top 10 of Spotify's Japanese song rankings."Mayonaka no Door -stay with me” by Miki Matsubara has become a timeless classic, with only one song from the 1970s in the Top 100. On November 5, exactly 45 years after its release, Tetsuji Hayashi, who composed and arranged the song, released a new version of the song “Midnight's Door - stay with me 2024” for download, retaining the song and some instruments. Tetsuji Hayashi said of the new version, “It was a very moving experience for me to work on ‘Miracle Song’ that transcended time and space, leaving her voice behind on the 45th anniversary of her debut as a singer. The core of the original arrangement that I worked on that day and the ad-libs of Masaki Matsubara Gtr and Jake H. Conception Sax, who should be praised forever, remain, but I put a new “now” in the 2024 version, which I completed with Yasuo Otani! I want to deliver this song to all the fans of this song in the world.”...
- Band-Maid
- New Release
BAND-MAID releases the music video for their new song ”Forbidden Tale” from their globally charting album Epic Narratives!
The globally popular girls’ band BAND-MAID. Their newest album Epic Narratives, released on September 25th, debuted at 8th on the Worldwide iTunes Album Chart (as of September 25th). It ranked 4th in the U.S., 6th in Hong Kong, 3rd in Canada, and 2nd in both Ireland and Norway, charting high across the globe. It also made a strong start at 10th on Billboard JAPAN’s Hot Albums (weekly chart dated October 2nd). The newly released music video for their song “Forbidden Tale” showcases a dramatic and grand composition, representing a new frontier for BAND-MAID. The video features a series of visually striking scenes that align perfectly with the song’s dynamic progression. Fans can look forward to hearing this track live during their special OKYU-JI performances starting October 5th and their ZEPP TOUR. BAND-MAID ”Forbidden tale” Music Video BAND-MAID "Epic Narratives" https://BAND-MAID.lnk.to/EpicNarratives
- THE ORAL CIGARETTES
- New Release
THE ORAL CIGARETTES’ new single “UNDER and OVER” (the opening theme for the TV anime”Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii” ) is now available for streaming! Plus, the music video has also been released!
THE ORAL CIGARETTES new single "UNDER and OVER" was released on October 1st. This track has been selected as the opening theme for the TV anime "Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii", which will start airing on October , 2024. It has been three years since they have sung an anime theme song. Along with the release, the music video for "UNDER and OVER" was also unveiled on THE ORAL CIGARETTES’ official YouTube channel. The video features a one-shot style, with various phenomena unfolding around Takuya Yamanaka (Vo/Gt), who stands out wearing a flight cap. The theme of the song is "good and evil," conveying the message that even within evil, there is good, and even if one has committed a crime, happiness can still be rebuilt. It’s a work that leaves you with the satisfaction of watching a film, so be sure to check it out! THE ORAL CIGARETTES /「UNDER and OVER」 https://oral.lnk.to/UNDERandOVERPR 「UNDER and OVER」Music Video [embed]https://youtu.be/t2it6C75HOs?si=4_nESzMoQyUSjggo[/embed]
- New Release
setsuko (Kuhaku Gokko)Releases Music Video for TV Anime Mecha-Ude’s Opening Theme ‘VORTEX’!!
setsuko (Kuhaku Gokko) has released the music video for “VORTEX.” This title track from her digital single VORTEX serves as the opening theme for the TV anime Mecha-Ude, which began airing on October 3rd. The track was composed, arranged, and produced by Hiroyuki Sawano. The song was created through numerous discussions between setsuko and Okamoto, the original creator and director of MECHA-UDE. It incorporates elements that unravel the world depicted in the anime, resulting in a powerful and intense composition. Be sure to enjoy the music video for “VORTEX,” released alongside the airing of Mecha-Ude. setsuko (Kuhaku Gokko) – VORTEX(Music Video) setsuko (Kuhaku Gokko) Digital Single 「VORTEX」 URL：https://lnk.to/VORTEX_Setsuko TV anime "Mecha-Ude" https://mecha-ude.com/
- New Release
Yoshino, the singer, releases her major debut single ”ODD NUMBER”
Singer Yoshino is set to release her major debut single "ODD NUMBER" on October 4. The music video for her first original song "ODD NUMBER" willon October 4 . "ODD NUMBER" as the opening theme for the TV anime "Hitoribocchi no Isekai Kouryaku." This marks Yoshino's first original song, with lyrics and composition by the nanahoshi orchestra. The upbeat track captures a sense of speed, and Yoshino commented, "I sang it with the intention of aligning with the anime's world." The music video is directed by HASU, known for his work on various music videos. We hope you’re excited to see how Yoshino’s powerful vocals and the dynamic energy of the song are brought to life in the visuals! 「ODD NUMBER」MV [embed]https://youtu.be/IkpkevvQrbs[/embed] https://youtu.be/IkpkevvQrbs Yoshino 「ODD NUMBER」 2024/10/04/ release https://lnk.to/ODDNUMBER
- OFFICIAL HIGE DANDISM
- New Release
OFFICIAL HIGE DANDISM new song “Same Blue,” to be released on October 2, will be the opening theme song for the TV anime “Blue Box!
OFFICIAL HIGE DANDISM new song “Same Blue” will be the opening theme song for the TV anime “Blue Box,” which will start airing on October 3. Blue Box” is a very popular work that has sold over 5 million books in total. This work is an anime adaptation of a youth love story manga set in the “club activities” of high school. OFFICIAL HIGE DANDISMsays, “Each of us goes through various things and grows up. I hope that this song will be filled with such a feeling. Same Blue” will be released on October 2, and Apple Music and Spotify have started pre-add/pre-save for the song, so be sure to register in advance. Blue Box | Main Trailer [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvYMBLY-w4&t=42s[/embed] OFFICIAL HIGE DANDISM「Same Blue」 Release date: October 2, 2024 https://HGDN.lnk.to/SameBlue
- Live/Event
GLAY performed at “2024 SUPER SLIPPA 超犀利趴13,” one of the biggest festival events in Taipei, held on August 24 in Taiwan!
GLAY performed at “2024 SUPER SLIPPA 超犀利趴13,” Taipei's largest festival event, held in Taiwan on August 24. This was the first time for the band to perform at a festival overseas. Both days of the two-day festival were sold out, and the venue was filled not only with local Taiwanese fans, but also with audience members from Japan. This was GLAY's last live performance in Taiwan in about six and a half years, since the “GLAY ARENA TOUR 2018 SPRINGDELICS” in 2018. The audience cheered and clapped loudly when the members appeared on stage and TERU ran to the center stage extending to the audience side and bowed to the audience. The live started with “whodunit” to respond to the audience's enthusiasm. During the interlude, they paid homage to underworld's “Born Slippy” and the audience went wild. TERU said, “Let me introduce our best friends,” and vocalist Ashin and guitarist Monster of Mayday appeared on stage. The stage ended with a bang as the members of Mayday, one of the most popular rock bands in Asia, appeared and performed “Temptation” with the audience's full voltage rising at the surprise joint performance. Later, TERU joined Mayday on stage...
