- Kroi
- Press
Kroi’s Latest Track “SPIN” Tops Billboard JAPAN’s “Global Japan Songs Excl. Japan” Chart, Reaching No. 1 in the U.S., U.K., France and Brazil
Kroi’s latest single “SPIN” has reached No. 1 on Billboard JAPAN’s “Global Japan Songs Excl. Japan,” a chart ranking Japanese songs gaining popularity around the world. The chart reflects data collected from September 25 to October 1, 2026. “SPIN” serves as the opening theme song for the anime STEEL BALL RUN JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure and was released digitally on September 24. The track has quickly attracted significant attention from listeners overseas, particularly in the United States, with cover performances and videos from fans around the world continuing to emerge. Since its release, “SPIN” has surpassed 15 million total streams. The song also debuted at No. 44 on Billboard’s U.S. “Hot Rock & Alternative Songs” chart, marking Kroi’s first-ever appearance on a Billboard chart in the United States. The achievement has also been featured by Billboard in the U.S., generating widespread attention both in Japan and internationally. Furthermore, “SPIN” entered the Top 100 of YouTube’s weekly “Weekly Top Songs” chart in 16 countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom, based on data collected from September 25 to October 1. On YouTube’s global chart, the song ranked No. 79, making Kroi the only Japanese artist to appear on the chart...
- go!go!vanillas
- New Release
- Press
go!go!vanillas to Perform Ending Theme “TRICK STAR” for Tokyo Revengers: War of the Three Titans Arc
go!go!vanillas’s “TRICK STAR” has been announced to be the ending theme for the upcoming Tokyo Revengers: War of the Three Titans Arc, set to premiere October 2, 2026 in Japan on MBS, TBS, and other local networks. The series will also stream exclusively worldwide on Disney+, excluding mainland China. “TRICK STAR” is set for release on September 30. Ahead of the single’s release, go!go!vanillas has unveiled two new cover artworks, including a special Tokyo Revengers collaboration design. Featured on the CD-only edition, the artwork depicts Takemichi and Mikey facing one another, offering a striking glimpse at the connection between the song and the story to come. The Blu-ray/DVD edition takes a different approach, prominently featuring the “TRICK STAR” emblem in a bold, dramatic design. The titles of the single’s two additional tracks have also been revealed. “Jewel,” written by guitarist Shintaro Yanagisawa, and “ICK,” written by vocalist and guitarist Tatsuya Maki, are both brand-new songs created for the release. When “TRICK STAR” was first announced as the new ending theme, all four members of go!go!vanillas shared comments about the new song. Vocalist and guitarist Tatsuya Maki revealed, “I took my time revisiting the series, and the words that came to...
- Kroi
- New Release
- Press
Kroi Announces New Song “SPIN” as Opening Theme for STEEL BALL RUN JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure
Kroi announced that their new song “SPIN” will serve as the opening theme for the anime STEEL BALL RUN JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. The news was revealed on September 23 during the sold-out final show of Kroi Live Tour 2026 “JUNGLE” at Zepp Haneda, where the band also announced the song’s upcoming digital and CD releases, as well as Kroi Live Tour 2027. The announcement came as a surprise during the encore of the tour finale. As cheers filled the venue, a video suddenly appeared on a screen onstage, revealing that Kroi would perform the opening theme for STEEL BALL RUN JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. The crowd erupted in excitement, and as soon as the video ended, bassist Masanori Seki launched into a sharp bassline as the band gave the first-ever live performance of “SPIN.” For this performance only, fans in the attendance were specifically permitted to film the song, and footage from the performance has since been generating excitement across social media. “SPIN” will be available across major streaming and download platforms beginning September 24 at 12:00 a.m. JST. The creditless opening video for STEEL BALL RUN JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure will also be released on YouTube and other platforms, offering fans...
- eill
- New Release
eill Announces New Single “AFTER RAIN,” Arranged by m-flo’s ⭐︎Taku Takahashi
Singer-songwriter eill has released her new digital single “AFTER RAIN,” available now on all major streaming platforms. The new track reunites eill with ⭐︎Taku Takahashi of m-flo, who serves as the arranger after previously collaborating with eill on a number of songs. Their latest collaboration brings the two artists together once again, resulting in a fresh addition to eill’s growing catalog. The cover artwork for “AFTER RAIN” has also been unveiled. Handmade by eill herself, the artwork features handheld sparklers glowing with a charming yet fleeting beauty, evoking the nostalgic atmosphere of summer drawing to a close. Release Info New Digital Single “AFTER RAIN” Release Date: Monday, August 26, 2026 Listen HERE eill Official Links ・Official Website: https://eillofficial.com/ ・X: https://x.com/_eill_ ・Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_eill_/ ・TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eillofficial ・YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@_eill_
- New Release
SNK / Shinsekai Gakkyoku Zatsugakudan’s Arranged Soundtrack for THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’96 Is Now Available for Streaming!
SNK’s popular fighting games THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’96 and THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’97, both celebrating their 30th anniversaries this year, are now available as digital releases of their arranged soundtracks, released on July 29. THE KING OF FIGHTERS (KOF) is a popular fighting game series featuring characters from SNK’s iconic titles, including FATAL FURY and ART OF FIGHTING. Bringing together characters from different series, KOF created a unique team-based fighting system and has attracted fans around the world with its dream matchups between SNK’s all-star characters. The newly released arranged soundtracks are part of a popular soundtrack series arranged and performed by SNK’s sound team, SNK / Shinsekai Gakkyoku Zatsugakudan. For KOF ’96 and KOF ’97, renowned musicians including Akira Jimbo (Drums), Jun Kajiwara (Guitar), and Osamu Koike (Saxophone) also participated in the recording of selected tracks, creating a rich and dynamic sound. The arranged soundtracks for KOF ’94 and KOF ’95 were released digitally in June, while KOF ’98 and KOF ’99 are scheduled for digital release on August 26, 2026. In addition, many more game soundtracks from SNK titles originally released under the former Scitron label are scheduled to become available digitally throughout the rest of...
- Band-Maid
BAND-MAID has announced the full schedule for the North American leg of their ongoing world tour, “BAND-MAID WORLD TOUR 2026.
BAND-MAID has continued to build a strong global presence through successful performances at major overseas festivals and headline shows around the world. This will be their first solo North American tour in approximately three years, following their “BAND-MAID 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR in North America” in 2023. While the North American leg had been announced at the beginning of the world tour, fans around the world have been eagerly waiting for the detailed schedule. The tour will include six shows across the United States, including New York and Los Angeles, as well as one show in Mexico. The band has also announced that the North American tour will feature their new music, making it one of the most anticipated tours for BAND-MAID fans worldwide. For the “BAND-MAID WORLD TOUR 2026 FINAL” shows at Nippon Budokan on November 13 and 14, NEK! has been selected as the opening act. The four-member girl rock band made their major debut this year and has quickly gained attention with their powerful performances. NEK! has long admired BAND-MAID since their formation and has performed cover songs by the band in the past, making this collaboration a special moment for them. Official ticket pre-sales for the November...
- Band-Maid
- Live/Event
BAND-MAID Heads to 7 North American Cities with a New Song! Full Details of World Tour Revealed, Including North American Dates. NEK! Confirmed as Opening Act for 2-Day Nippon Budokan Finale!
Globally popular rock band BAND-MAID has announced the detailed dates for the North American leg of their ongoing "BAND-MAID WORLD TOUR 2026." Furthermore, it has been revealed that the up-and-coming girls' band NEK! will perform as the opening act for the two-day Nippon Budokan shows on November 13 and 14, which will serve as the finale of the world tour. BAND-MAID has steadily built a solid track record on a global scale, successfully performing at major international festivals and wrapping up solo shows one after another. This will be their first solo North American tour in about three years, following the "BAND-MAID 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR in North America" in 2023. As the North American run had been teased since the start of the current world tour, this was a highly anticipated announcement for local "Masters (Goshujin-sama) and Princesses (Ojō-sama)" (the official name for their fans) who had been eagerly waiting for the details. The tour will feature six shows in the United States, including New York and Los Angeles, and one show in Mexico. It has also been announced that they will be touring with new music, ensuring that this will be a tour closely watched by Masters and Princesses...
- Ai Higuchi
- New Release
Ai Higuchi’s fourth album, Saiaku Saiai and fifth album, Miseisenjou, will be released on vinyl (LP) on November 3.
Ai Higuchi's fourth album, Saiaku Saiai and fifth album, Miseisenjou, will be released on vinyl (LP) on November 3. Originally released in March 2022, Saiaku Saiai features "Akuma no Ko" , the ending theme for Attack on Titan The Final Season Part 2. The song became a global hit and continues to attract listeners around the world, making the album one of Higuchi's best-selling releases. Released in January 2024, Miseisenjou includes "Itterasshai," the ending theme for Attack on Titan The Final Season: The Final Chapters (episodic version). Following the success of "Akuma no Ko," the song became another major hit both in Japan and internationally. While fans in Japan and overseas have long awaited vinyl editions of these two albums, these releases also mark the very first analog records of Ai Higuchi's career. 2026 marks the 10th anniversary of Higuchi's major-label debut. She has also been announced as the performer of the first ending theme for the upcoming TV anime Aoashi Season 2, which is scheduled to premiere on NHK E-Tele on October 4. In addition, beginning this August, Higuchi will embark on her self-produced tour, Suki na Hito no Suki na Hito, for the first time in four years....
