- Band-Maid
- New Release
BAND-MAID New Digital Single “Zen” will be released in January 2025! The song will be the Opening theme song for the MAPPA original TV anime “ZENSHU”
The globally girls' hard rock band BAND-MAID, whose latest album Epic Narratives has charted in the top ranks worldwide, is teaming up with MAPPA, the renowned animation studio behind hits like Attack on Titan: The Final Season and Jujutsu Kaisen. Together, they will bring the original TV anime ZENSHU. The title of the OP theme is “Zen” and will be released in January as the their first single in 2025. The song reflects the anime’s immersive world, featuring poignant lyrics and a fast-paced, melodious hard rock sound. SAIKI (Vocals), who penned the lyrics, shared heartfelt comments about the passion poured into the piece. Along with the theme song announcement, a promotional video for the anime featuring a preview of "Zen" has been released—be sure to check it out! Additionally, BAND-MAID has announced their 2025 live tour. Fan club members currently have exclusive access to an early ticket lottery, so don’t miss the chance to secure your spot! ©全修。／MAPPA TVanime “ZENSHU" PV Artist Information Official Website: https://bandmaid.tokyo Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BANDMAID Official X (Twitter): https://x.com/bandmaid Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bandmaid.jp/
- For International Customers
Pre-add/Pre-Save campaign in commemoration of the distribution of Mili “Year N”!
Mili’s latest release,”Year N”, is officially set to drop on January 7, 2025! To mark the occasion, a special Pre-add and Pre-save campaign is now live on Apple Music and Spotify. By participating, you can secure a free original smartphone wallpaper from the TV anime ”Promise of Wizard”! Don’t miss out—join today! Campaign Details 【Bonus】 An original smartphone wallpaper from the TV anime ”Promise of Wizard” 【Application Period】 January 6, 2024 until 23:59(JST) 【How to Apply】 STEP1 Tap “Pre-add” or “Pre-save” of your favorite service from the following URL ▶https://lnk.to/Mili_YearN STEP2 After tapping STEP1, tap “Allow” when an access request for application authentication for each delivery service appears. STEP3 A banner “We will add it to you '[name of distribution service] library on the release date.” will appear at the top of the screen, and in the center of the screen, a “Want the latest updates? A popup will appear in the center of the screen. *Email address registration is optional. (Pre-add/pre-save is completed without registration.) Tap the “X” in the upper right corner of the pop-up box to return to the STEP1 screen. Confirm that the “Pre-add” or “Pre-save” button for the selected...
- Miki Matsubara
- New Release
Miki Matsubara’s Unreleased Song Revived by Tetsuji Hayashi Now Streaming!
The city pop masterpiece "Mayonaka no Door ~ Stay with Me", sung by Miki Matsubara, now has a previously unreleased song titled "SKY RESTAURANT'", which was released on December 5th via digital platforms. This track, with lyrics by Yumi Arai and music by Kunihiko Murai, is well-known as a hit performed by the vocal group Hi-Fi Set. It has also gained recognition overseas as a sampling source. For this release, only the vocal track preserved on multi-tapes stored in a warehouse was used, and a new arrangement was created by city pop maestros Tetsuji Hayashi and Yasuo Otani. Regarding the project, Hayashi commented, “I was entrusted with producing this track from Miki Matsubara’s unreleased recordings. That song turned out to be ‘Sky Restaurant,’ a hit familiar through Hi-Fi Set. I aimed to rebuild the arrangement by stripping away everything except her voice from the original demo recording, which had a distinctly kayōkyoku (Japanese pop) flavor. While working, listening to Miki’s voice and breaths captured by the mic, I felt moments of heartache from the reality that she is no longer with us. However, those emotions gradually transformed into the joy of creating something new. With my foundational arrangement and Yasuo...
- Band-Maid
- Live/Event
Globally Acclaimed Girls’ Band BAND-MAID Completes Their First ZEPP TOUR Across Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka! Highly Anticipated 2025 Tour and EP Release Confirmed!
The globally renowned girls' hard rock band BAND-MAID continues to dominate charts worldwide, with their new album Epic Narratives ranking high across the globe. Their ZEPP TOUR, held across three cities in Japan in November, culminated in a two-day performance at ZEPP HANEDA on November 25th and 26th. Following the final show, they announced the release of a new single in January 2025, additional live performances and tours, and an EP set to drop later in 2025. This tour marked a "revenge run" for BAND-MAID, as a previously planned ZEPP TOUR had been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the past few years, the band's rise has been nothing short of phenomenal. Their solo U.S. tour drew over 20,000 attendees, and in 2023, they became the first Japanese band to perform at Lollapalooza Chicago in approximately 13 years since X JAPAN. Having grown into a globally celebrated band, this ZEPP TOUR, surprisingly their first, was a passionate "serving" of live music that attracted not only fans from Japan but also from overseas. Photo by Misaki Ito BAND-MAID's New Digital Single Scheduled for release in January 2025 🔗 Official Website BAND-MAID Special Edition Live February 3, 2025 -...
- New Release
Jin Dogg Releases Music Video for “NANI?”, the Ending Theme Song of the Anime Kengan Ashura!
Osaka-born rapper Jin Dogg releases music video for NANI?, the ending theme of Kengan Ashura Season 2! NANI? features a hard-hitting "drill" beat, a trending sound in the hip-hop scene, paired with Jin Dogg's powerful and punchy rap. The phrase "Dakara Nani?(so what?)" repeatedly drives the track as its impactful keyword. The music video combines live-action with manga- and anime-style visuals, showcasing Jin Dogg’s dynamic appearance as he battles in the animated world. Kengan Ashura (original story by Sandrovich Yabako, art by Daromeon) is a battle-action manga boasting the No.1 spot in reader popularity. Kengan Ashura Season 2 Part 2 is now streaming exclusively on Netflix! Jin Dogg"NANI?"Music Video Lyrics by Jin Dogg Produced by Homunculu$ MV Director: Shintaro Kunieda Director of Photography: PAY Animation, Character Design: Masatoshi Okamoto(studio VIICON) Visual Effects: Keiichiro Sekino ”NANI?" Link: https://lnk.to/JinDogg_NANI Artist Information X：https://x.com/sadmadjake Instagram：https://www.instagram.com/sadmadjake/
- aiko
- Live/Event
aiko’s Outdoor Free Live Concert “Love Like Aloha vol.7” Now Streaming Exclusively on Netflix!
The outdoor free live concert "Love Like Aloha vol.7", held on August 30th at Southern Beach Chigasaki, is now available for streaming on Netflix. Love Like Aloha returned for the first time in six years. Since its debut in 2003, this free concert has been held irregularly but always on August 30th, known as the "Promised Day," gaining more attention with each iteration. To mark the launch of the streaming, a performance of the theme song "multual love" from the movie"Detective Conan: The Million dollar Pentagram" has been released on the aiko official YouTube channel. Don’t miss this chance to watch aiko singing directly to each and every audience member gathered on the beach. "Love Like Aloha vol.7" URL:https://www.netflix.com/title/81787452?s=a&trkid=13747225&trg=cp&clip=81916715 playlist：https://aiko.lnk.to/LLA_vol7 [embed]https://youtu.be/Wzcu_gzm8P8?si=THDzwMuuviUU-iL0[/embed]
- Band-Maid
- Press
BAND-MAID Guitarist KANAMI Makes History! Announcing the Release of the First-Ever PRS Signature Model Guitar by a Japanese Artist!
The globally renowned all-girl hard rock band BAND-MAID has been topping charts worldwide with their latest album, Epic Narratives. Adding to the buzz, the band’s lead guitarist KANAMI (Gt), who composed all the tracks on the new album, is set to release her first-ever signature model guitar in collaboration with the American guitar manufacturer PRS. This marks the first signature model by PRS for a Japanese artist. Named the “PRS KANAMI Limited Edition”, this exclusive model will be limited to just 200 units worldwide. Packed with KANAMI’s unique preferences and attention to detail, this guitar is sure to excite fans and guitar enthusiasts alike. For full details on this special release, visit the official PRS page. Along with the announcement, KANAMI has shared her thoughts: KANAMI’s Comment: "Discovering PRS was a pivotal moment for me; I was instantly drawn to it, and it quickly became an essential part of BAND-MAID. It’s an absolute honor to see my dream of having my own signature model come true. Since I started playing the PRS Custom 24, it has consistently been at the core of BAND-MAID’s sound. For this model, I chose the Custom 24-08’s control layout because our songs often...
- 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...
