- New Release
Skirt and ODD Foot Works, new song “FANCLUB” has been announced as the opening theme for the TV anime ”Kirio Fan Club”! Comments from the artists have also arrived!
The new song “FANCLUB” by “Skirt and ODD Foot Works,” a special unit formed by Skirt—the solo project of Wataru Sawabe—and the music group ODD Foot Works, has been announced as the opening theme for the TV anime “Kirio Fan Club”. The track was specially written for the series. The song is an exciting and pop-driven collaboration, where ODD Foot Works’ light, sharp-edged flow vividly intersects with Skirt’s Wataru Sawabe’s unforgettable melodies that linger in your ears after just one listen. The TV anime “Kirio Fan Club” is based on the one-sided romantic comedy manga by Chikyu no Osakana Ponchan, originally serialized in “COMIC Ruelle” (Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha) from 2022 to 2024. The story follows high school girls Aimi Miyoshi and her classmate Nami Sometani as they exchange unstoppable fantasies and affection over their crush, their intriguing classmate Ken Kirio. The series ranked No. 6 in the Women's Ranking of “Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2024” and No. 10 in the Women's Ranking of “Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2025,” marking two consecutive years in the Top 10. Even after the serialization ended, it has continued to be loved by many readers. Following its live-action drama adaptation in April 2025, the...
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HOKUTO (THE RAMPAGE’s Hokuto Yoshino)’s new song “hate you? love you?” has been announced as the opening theme for the TV anime ”The Drops of God”!
HOKUTO (THE RAMPAGE’s Hokuto Yoshino)’s new song “hate you? love you?” has been announced as the opening theme for the TV anime “The Drops of God”, which is scheduled to begin airing in April 2026. It was also revealed that the track will be released digitally on March 6—HOKUTO’s birthday. The song is written by members of the fast-rising band Penthouse, whose March concert at Nippon Budokan sold out immediately. Inspired by the anime’s wine-centered world, the track delivers a sophisticated, danceable jazz-funk sound. It strongly showcases a new dimension of HOKUTO’s musical artistry. “The Drops of God” is based on the hit manga written by Tadashi Agi and illustrated by Shu Okimoto, originally serialized in “Morning” (Kodansha) from 2004 to 2014. The story, which revolves around the mysterious wine known as the “Drops of God,” captivated readers with its human drama and accessible explanations of wine, sparking a global wine boom. The series has surpassed 15 million copies in circulation worldwide and continues to receive strong support from professionals within the wine industry. Now, as part of a new media mix development, the long-awaited first anime adaptation has officially been confirmed. The TV anime “The Drops of God” is...
- Band-Maid
- Live/Event
BAND-MAID have launched ticket sales for the European dates of their world tour. Due to tickets selling out during the presale in London, a venue upgrade was quickly announced!
The globally popular girls’ rock band BAND-MAID has announced that ticket sales have begun for the Asia and Europe dates of their upcoming “BAND-MAID WORLD TOUR 2026,” which will kick off in March. On this tour, BAND-MAID will perform in Hong Kong, Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, Paris, and London. The London show, which went on sale following an advance fan club–only presale, sold out rapidly and was subsequently upgraded to a larger venue. The new venue, Electric Brixton, has nearly double the capacity of the original location, reflecting the strong local demand and excitement. Ticket sales at the other venues are also reported to be extremely strong during the presale phase, further demonstrating BAND-MAID’s growing global support. In addition, general ticket sales for the Hong Kong show are now underway, along with the earliest fan club lottery presale for their domestic Japan shows, including the tour final at Nippon Budokan. As high demand is expected, fans are encouraged to check the details as soon as possible via BAND-MAID’s official website and social media channels. The currently announced dates represent the first phase of the tour, with additional Japan shows set to be announced. Beyond their headline tour, BAND-MAID has also confirmed...
THE ORAL CIGARETTES release the music video for “ERASE,” the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime “Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube,” featuring TOSHI-LOW (BRAHMAN), MAH (SiM), and Ichiro (SPARK!!SOUND!!SHOW!!) in a star-studded collaboration set to shake up the rock scene!!
THE ORAL CIGARETTES’ new song “ERASE” was digitally released on January 7, with its music video premiering on YouTube the same day. “ERASE” serves as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime “Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube,” which began airing on January 7. Featuring lyrics that reflect the anime’s worldview, the track blends high-speed rock energy with a melodic vocal line — a signature THE ORAL CIGARETTES-style rock number. The newly released music video features three prominent figures from the Japanese rock scene — TOSHI-LOW (BRAHMAN), MAH (SiM), and Ichiro (SPARK!!SOUND!!SHOW!!) — appearing in special effects makeup as demons and devils. Staying true to the anime’s theme while portraying the bonds between rock bands through grand-scale CG visuals, the video has drawn widespread attention. Viewers have praised it as “cool yet humorously entertaining,” expressing surprise at the star-studded guest lineup and its comedic twist ending. Takuya Yamanaka(Vo/Gt), who conceived the video’s scenario, commented on the concept: “I wanted to visualize the message that the Japanese rock scene is fun! — including the sense of unity and bonds within the scene.” Regarding the casting, Takuya Yamanaka explained: “When you think of a ‘demon of the rock scene,’...
- Band-Maid
- Live/Event
BAND-MAID to Make Their First Appearance at Megaport Festival on March 21–22!!
BAND-MAID has announced that they will perform for the first time at Taiwan’s popular music festival, “Megaport Festival,” held on March 21 and 22. This will be BAND-MAID’s first live performance in Taiwan since before the COVID-19 pandemic, making it very exciting news for local fans. Megaport Festival (Dagang Kaichang) has been held in Kaohsiung since 2006 and is known as one of the festivals that helped grow Taiwan’s modern music festival scene. Now in its 16th edition, it is one of the most talked-about music festivals in Taiwan. Fans are eagerly waiting to see what kind of energy will be created when BAND-MAID, now in their 13th year, performs at this important Taiwanese festival. BAND-MAID held the final show of their “BAND-MAID TOUR 2025” on December 7 after touring for more than six months. All shows on the tour were sold out, proving their strong popularity in Japan. They have also announced the highly anticipated “BAND-MAID WORLD TOUR 2026.” So far, only Asia, Europe, and North America have been confirmed, and details have not yet been revealed. Their North American shows will be their first since a tour that included Lollapalooza Chicago, where they became the first Japanese band...
- OFFICIAL HIGE DANDISM
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OFFICIAL HIGE DANDISM’s New Song “Make Me Wonder” Chosen as the Opening Theme for the TV Anime THE DARWIN INCIDENT — Artist Comment Also Released!
OFFICIAL HIGE DANDISM have announced that their new song “Make Me Wonder” will be released on December 29. The track has also been selected as the opening theme song for the TV anime THE DARWIN INCIDENT, which will begin airing in January 2026. Darwin Incident is a highly popular manga series with total circulation surpassing 2.2 million copies across nine volumes to date. Known for its original worldview and thrilling storyline, the series has received widespread acclaim, including winning the Grand Prize at the Manga Taisho 2022. The work enjoys strong popularity not only in Japan but also internationally, and is described as a compelling human and non-human drama. “Make Me Wonder,” performed by OFFICIAL HIGE DANDISM, was first unveiled during the band’s live performance at Zepp Fukuoka as part of the OFFICIAL HIGE DANDISM one-man tour FOUR-RE:ISM, where the song’s release was also officially announced. Regarding the creation of the song, OFFICIAL HIGE DANDISM commented:“It became an interesting song that blends excitement and fear toward the unknown. We feel that the thick, powerful band sound matches the world of the series perfectly, and it’s also a song we’re really looking forward to performing live.” In addition, a main promotional...
- OFFICIAL HIGE DANDISM
- New Release
OFFICIAL HIGE DANDISM has released their new single, “Sanitizer.”
On November 26, a special website featuring a countdown suddenly went live, and the short melody that played on the site turned out to be the intro of “Sanitizer,” making the release a complete surprise. This track marks their first non-tie-in song in about seven years, encapsulating the sound and message the band wants to deliver right now. It is a medium-tempo rock number that conveys the desire to overcome personal struggles and stand alongside someone important — expressed through the relationship between “me” and “you.” Following their stadium concerts and a series of summer festival appearances in 2025, the band has further expanded their scale and musical maturity. “Sanitizer” arrives as the song they most wanted to share at this moment, serving as a fitting finale to their 2025 activities. The music video has also been released. Directed by Takuto Shinbo, who has worked on many of OFFICIAL HIGE DANDISM’s visual projects, the video was filmed in Hokkaido and captures the members sharing meals and strolling through town, reflecting the warmth of the song. It is a visual narrative that invites repeated viewing. OFFICIAL HIGE DANDISM will also release their live video work “OFFICIAL HIGE DANDISM Arena Tour 2024...
- Furui Riho
- Live/Event
- New Release
Furui Riho announces Release of 3rd Album “Letters“! First Hall Tour Also Announced!
Furui Riho has announced that her 3rd album, “Letters,” will be released on March 4, 2026. The announcement came during the final show of her “Furui Riho Live Tour 2025 -Dear my friends-” held at EX THEATER ROPPONGI on November 24. True to its title, the album brings together songs in which Furui Riho expresses her heartfelt thoughts as if writing letters to someone, resulting in a warm yet deeply resonant collection. The album will include 10 tracks, featuring previously released singles such as “Hello”—the opening theme for the TV anime “CITY THE ANIMATION” that aired in summer 2025—alongside brand-new songs. Further information, including the cover artwork and full tracklist, will be revealed at a later date. In addition, her first-ever hall tour has been confirmed to coincide with the album release. The tour will consist of three shows in Tokyo, Osaka, and her hometown of Hokkaido. The earliest ticket presale runs from November 24 to December 7. Be sure to stay tuned for more updates on both the album and tour. 3rd Album “Letters” will be released on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 Pre-add/Pre-save URL：https://furuiriho.lnk.to/letters Furui Riho Hall Tour 2026『Letters』 April 4, 2026 (Sat), Osaka, Sankei Hall Breeze Doors Open/Show...
