- 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....
- SiM
- New Release
SiM reveals the non-credit opening video for the TV anime “BLACK TORCH,” featuring their newly written theme song “FREEZE ME UP”!
The non-credit opening sequence for the TV anime BLACK TORCH has been released, featuring the newly written opening theme song "FREEZE ME UP" by SiM. With the broadcast of the TV anime BLACK TORCH just around the corner starting July 4th, the non-credit opening video has been unveiled ahead of the premiere. The video is an intense and stylish sequence that richly condenses the show's highlight action scenes. It features Jiro, Rago, and other members of the "Black Torch" task force throwing themselves into battle with their own inner convictions, alongside appearances by Mononoke entities led by Amagi and Koga. Fans can immerse themselves in SiM’s powerful track and the creditless opening footage on repeat while eagerly counting down to the premiere on July 4th. Be sure to also check out SiM's "HOOMAN AFTER ALL WORLD TOUR" kicking off this September. TV Anime "BLACK TORCH" Non-Credit Opening Movie | SiM - FREEZE ME UP TV Anime "BLACK TORCH" begins broadcasting on Saturday, July 4, 2026! Anime Info Official Website：https://blacktorch-anime.com/en/ Official X：@BlackTorch_EN（https://x.com/blacktorch_en） Official Instagram：https://www.instagram.com/blacktorch_en/ ©タカキツヨシ／集英社・BLACK TORCH 製作委員会 7th Full Album "HOOMAN AFTER ALL" out September 2, 2026 https://sim.lnk.to/HOOMANAFTERALL Song List 1. FiVE TiMES DEAD (by my wallet) 2. BLiNDEYES...
- HEY-SMITH
- New Release
HEY-SMITH Release Split EP “Unity” with Less Than Jake and Unveil Music Video for New Track “Voodoo Go To Zoo”
Japanese ska-punk powerhouse HEY-SMITH released their split EP "Unity" with legendary American ska-punk band Less Than Jake on June 24. The six-track release features three songs from each band, including HEY-SMITH’s first new material in approximately two years. "Unity" marks a cross-border collaboration between two leading forces in the ska-punk scene, bringing together Japan’s HEY-SMITH and the United States’ Less Than Jake. Alongside the release, HEY-SMITH also unveiled the music video for their new song "Voodoo Go To Zoo." Inspired by the band's first-ever Australian tour in 2024, the track captures the excitement and unique experiences of life on the road. The video showcases the members dressed in eccentric costumes that match the song’s edgy atmosphere, delivering a fast-paced and humorous visual experience packed with energy and entertainment. Celebrating their 20th anniversary this year, HEY-SMITH will kick off their nationwide "HEY-SMITH 20th ANNIVERSARY ALL OVER JAPAN TOUR" across all 47 prefectures of Japan starting in July. Looking ahead, the band is also set to hold their first solo show in nearly five years, "HEY-SMITH 20th Anniversary ONE MAN SHOW," at Osaka-jō Hall in April 2027. Stay tuned for more exciting updates from HEY-SMITH as they continue their anniversary celebrations. (more…)
- For International Customers
- Press
Pony Canyon Launches OTONOBA TOKYO, a New Label Connecting Global Artists with Japan and Asia
Pony Canyon has launched OTONOBA TOKYO, a new label and distribution service designed to support international artists expanding into the Japanese and Asian markets. More than a traditional music distribution service, OTONOBA TOKYO aims to connect international artists with listeners in Japan and across Asia through cultural engagement and storytelling. Based on the concept of “a place where music and culture from around the world come together,” the label will introduce global artists to Asian audiences from Tokyo. As the first artist to join the project, Los Angeles-based alternative pop artist DeathbyRomy will begin her activities in Japan with the release of her new single “Manic Dream” on June 5. As the first artist to join the project, Los Angeles-based alternative pop artist DeathbyRomy will begin her activities in Japan with the release of her new single “Manic Dream” on June 5. Known for her cinematic sound, dark romanticism, and genre-defying style, DeathbyRomy has been building an international presence through performances and collaborations around the world. She appeared as a support act on selected dates of BABYMETAL’s 2024 European tour and is also scheduled to join Limp Bizkit as a support act on their European tour in the summer of...
- SiM
- New Release
- Press
SiM wrote a brand-new song, “FREEZE ME UP,” as the opening theme for the anime BLACK TORCH, which will begin airing on July 4.
SiM wrote a brand-new song, "FREEZE ME UP," as the opening theme for the anime BLACK TORCH, which will begin airing on July 4. Alongside the theme song announcement, a new promotional video for the anime has also been released. The video features the main characters and includes the first preview of "FREEZE ME UP." Fans can get an early look at the anime's intense action scenes and hear a portion of the opening theme ahead of the series premiere in July. "FREEZE ME UP" will also be included on SiM's highly anticipated new album, HOOMAN AFTER ALL, set for release on September 2. Following the recent reveals of "FiVE TiMES DEAD (by my wallet)," "BLiNDEYES feat. Yukina from HANABIE.," and now "FREEZE ME UP," anticipation continues to build for the band's first original album in three years. SiM has also announced the HOOMAN AFTER ALL WORLD TOUR, which will kick off in September. Be sure to check the band's official website and social media channels for the latest news and updates. MAH (SiM) Comment "Manga is a universe. There are as many galaxies as there are readers. This song is my best attempt to express the BLACK TORCH galaxy...
- For International Customers
- New Release
All four original soundtracks from the first season of the anime “FAIRY TAIL” are set to be released on vinyl, with all titles available simultaneously! Comments have also been released!
In 2026, FAIRY TAIL will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the original manga series. To mark this special milestone, the original soundtracks from the first FAIRY TAIL anime series (2009–2013), composed by Yasuharu Takanashi, will be released on vinyl on September 30. The release comes in response to strong requests from fans around the world. All four soundtrack titles will feature cover artwork originally drawn by FAIRY TAIL creator Hiro Mashima for the CD releases. Each title will also be available as a colored vinyl edition. (more…)
