- eill
- Live/Event
- New Release
eill Announces New EP “ACTION” and First-Ever Asia Tour in 2026
Singer-songwriter eill announced the release of her new EP “ACTION,” as well as her first large-scale Asia tour set for 2026, during her solo concert at LINE CUBE SHIBUYA on September 15. This marks eill’s first EP in about three years since “Pre-romance/Finale.” in 2022, and her first CD release in approximately three years and nine months since her debut album “PALETTE.” The cover artwork features photos shot in Korea, a country with which eill has a close connection. The standard edition features a cyanotype-style design, resulting in a chic finish that blends strength and emotion—hallmarks of eill’s artistry. The EP includes six tracks in total: the title track “ACTION,” which has been chosen as the ending theme for the second cour (Nerima Arc) of the TV anime Togen Anki starting in October, along with three brand-new songs, plus “fortnight”. A special website dedicated to the release has also launched, where fans can stay updated with the latest news as it unfolds. Following the September 15 show, eill surprised a packed audience with the sudden reveal of her Asia tour through an end-roll video. Under the banner of her nationwide “ACTION TOUR,” the Asia tour will take place in 2026...
- Kroi
- Live/Event
Kroi Announces Their First Asia Tour “Kroi Live Tour 2025 – ASIA”!
Kroi’s “Method”, the opening theme song for the TV anime SAKAMOTO DAYS part 2, released in July, has now surpassed 50 million combined plays across SNS and streaming platforms. The five-member band Kroi, known for presenting a hybrid musical style that fuses influences from a wide range of genres, has announced their very first Asia tour, “Kroi Live Tour 2025 – ASIA”, which will take them to three countries: Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand, starting this November. The announcement was made at the opening show of “Kroi Live Tour 2025 – HALL,” and details regarding venues and ticket information for the Asia tour were revealed. For ticket sales information, please check the details on each performance page. Following its release, “Method” entered various charts including the Billboard JAPAN HOT 100, and within just one month, its music video surpassed 8 million views on YouTube. 【TOUR INFORMATION】 Kroi Live Tour 2025 – ASIA Performance Details: https://kroi.lnk.to/ASIA2025 ＜Kroi Live Tour 2025 - ASIA in SEOUL＞ November 7, 2025 (Friday) musinsa garage Doors Open: 19:30 / Show Starts: 20:00 Advance Ticket: 99,000 KRW ＜Kroi Live Tour 2025 - ASIA in TAIPEI＞ November 9, 2025 (Sunday) Legacy Taipei Doors Open: 17:00 / Show Starts:...
- Band-Maid
- New Release
- Press
BAND-MAID Announces New EP “SCOOOOOP,” Out October 22
the release of their highly anticipated new EP, “SCOOOOOP,” on October 22, 2025. Alongside the announcement, the band has unveiled the cover artwork, full tracklist, and details on exclusive bonus items. The 8-track EP will feature hit singles such as “Zen” (opening theme for MAPPA’s original anime ZENSHU), “Ready to Rock” (opening theme for the TV anime Rock is a Lady’s Modesty), and “What is justice?” (ending theme for the anime TOUGEN ANKI). In addition, fans can look forward to five brand-new songs, making “SCOOOOOP” a must-have release that promises to exceed expectations. The striking cover art, depicting newspapers spilling from an airship, hints at the meaning behind the EP’s title and builds anticipation for its release. New Live Video Released To celebrate the announcement, BAND-MAID has released the full live performance video of “Ready to Rock” on their official YouTube channel. Filmed at Tokyo’s Toyosu PIT during BAND-MAID TOUR 2025 SECOND ROUND, the video marks the first time the anime opening has been shared in its entirety. Watch: BAND-MAID – “Ready to Rock” (Official Live Video) [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5I6VV4HYnW8[/embed] Pre-order “SCOOOOOP”: https://BAND-MAID.lnk.to/SCOOOOOP_CDE1 Tracklist: Present Perfect Ready to Rock What is justice? SUPER SUNSHINE SION Dilly-Dally Zen Lock and Load ＜Product Overview＞ ■Limited First Press Edition CD+Blu-ray + “Poster-style booklet” (special edition) Product Number: PCCA-06425 POS: 4524135262523...
- Kroi
- New Release
Kroi Releases New Single “Method” as Opening Theme for TV Anime SAKAMOTO DAYS Part 2— Music Video Out Now!
July 16, 2025 - Kroi released their brand-new single “Method”, serving as the opening theme for the TV anime SAKAMOTO DAYS Part 2, along with its official music video. The music video, directed by filmmaker Taichi Kimura, was shot using 40 iPhones arranged in a 360-degree setup inside a studio occupied solely by the five band members. The result is a dynamic, high-tension video that spotlights Kroi’s essence—their powerful live performance. SAKAMOTO DAYS, the anime featuring Kroi’s “Method” as its opening theme, is an extremely popular series that has surpassed 8 million copies in circulation. The story is about Taro Sakamoto, a former legendary hitman, who now fights alongside his allies to protect the peaceful daily life he shares with his beloved family from relentless assassins in this hitman solid action story. In Part 2, the story heats up with a three-way showdown between Taro Sakamoto (voiced by Tomokazu Sugita) and his crew at the Sakamoto store, the elite strike team known as “ORDER,” and a mysterious assassin killer called “X” (Slur, voiced by Daisuke Namikawa), who sets loose a group of death row convicts. Now streaming worldwide on Netflix, the anime has been generating global buzz...
- aiko
- Press
aiko Celebrates 27th Anniversary with Official TikTok Launch and Special Playlist
On July 17, aiko marked the 27th anniversary of her debut — and to celebrate, she launched her official TikTok account. Be sure to give it a follow and stay tuned to see what kind of content she'll be posting in the days to come. To commemorate this milestone, a special aiko 27th Anniversary Playlist is now available across major streaming platforms. The playlist features 27 carefully selected tracks, each chosen by staff members at her label, PONY CANYON, who picked songs that hold personal meaning to them in celebration of aiko’s incredible career. Take a listen and celebrate her anniversary together by diving into her rich discography. aiko has also announced her upcoming hall tour, aiko Live Tour “Love Like Pop vol.25”, which kicks off on January 15, 2026, at J:COM Hall Hachioji in Tokyo and wraps up on June 30, 2026, at Festival Hall in Osaka. The 37-show tour will visit 21 venues in 19 cities across Japan, marking her first hall tour in nearly two years. Advance ticket reservations (for the first half of the tour) are now open exclusively to members of her official fan club, Baby Peenats. For more details, check out aiko’s official social...
- go!go!vanillas
- New Release
go!go!vanillas’ new song “Dandelion” has been selected as the ending theme for the Season 1 Part 2 TV anime SAKAMOTO DAYS.
go!go!vanillas’ latest track “Dandelion” has been selected as the ending theme of the TV anime SAKAMOTO DAYS. SAKAMOTO DAYS is an extremely popular series that has surpassed 8 million copies in circulation. The story is about Taro Sakamoto, a former legendary hitman, who now fights alongside his allies to protect the peaceful daily life he shares with his beloved family from relentless assassins in this hitman solid action story. The newly released main trailer (ver.2) features part of “Dandelion,” the new ending theme by go!go!vanillas. Regarding the theme, the band commented: “We were truly happy to receive this opportunity as fans of the series. The ending theme ‘Dandelion’ was not created to reflect Sakamoto’s active side as a hitman, but to focus on the quiet peace and the price that follows after the fight ends and he returns home.” The lyrics, written by vocalist/guitarist Tatsuya Maki, highlight the way Taro Sakamoto lives his life. Please look forward to more information on “Dandelion,” and be sure to check out go!go!vanillas’ upcoming tours and music festival appearances. [embed]https://youtu.be/ZCHwvfQlQ4M?si=Tp4eIwtqf1XQlyTB[/embed] Full comment from go!go!vanillas: “Weekly Shonen Jump has taught me how to live my life since I was a child. The...
- Ako
- New Release
Ako’s first anime tie-in! She will perform the opening theme for the second season of the TV anime Me and the Alien MuMu, airing this summer!
Singer-songwriter Ako will perform the new opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Me and the Alien MuMu, which begins airing on July 2. The newly written song, titled “MOVE MOVE,” marks Ako’s first-ever anime tie-in. Me and the Alien MuMu is a “super spectacle x household appliances x cat comedy” that follows MuMu, a cat-like alien who travels to Earth from a distant galaxy, and the chaotic adventures that unfold with the main character Sakurako and her friends. A preview of the song can be heard in the latest promo video, now available on the anime’s official YouTube channel. Stay tuned for more details, including the release date of the track. NEW SINGLE “MOVE MOVE” — Streaming starts July 9 Streaming URL: https://lnk.to/ako_move_movePlease note: Until July 9 (Wed) at 12:00 AM, only Apple Music “Pre-add” and Spotify “Pre-save” are available. Me and the Alien MuMu [embed]https://youtu.be/2PwcqtEZ2-4[/embed] ©宮下裕樹・少年画報社／京急大学人類再生研究会Official Website：https://ucyujin-mumu.com/ Official X：https://x.com/ucyujinmu2 Official YouTube：https://www.youtube.com/@mumu-anime Official Instagram：https://www.instagram.com/ucyujinmu2/ Official TikTok：https://www.tiktok.com/@ucyujinmu2
- Band-Maid
- For International Customers
A Must-Watch for Fans! BAND-MAID Drops “Ready to Rock” Anime MV to Celebrate the Final Episode of Rock Is a Lady’s Modesty!
Global rock phenomenon BAND-MAID has unveiled a special music video to mark the broadcast of the final episode of the TV anime Rock Is a Lady’s Modesty, for which they provided the explosive opening theme, “Ready to Rock.” Set to the full version of “Ready to Rock,” the newly released video follows the anime’s storyline, showcasing key moments such as how the characters come together and the intense live performance scenes — made all the more impressive by the fact that BAND-MAID themselves handled the motion capture and recording. While the previously released non-credit opening sequence had already wowed fans with its exhilarating visuals, this special version dives deeper into the anime’s world through BAND-MAID’s dynamic sound. As a unique tie-in that fuses BAND-MAID’s signature hard rock with anime storytelling, this special music video is a must-watch for both fans of the band and the series, serving as the perfect recap of one of this season’s most talked-about shows. On top of this, BAND-MAID recently announced their new single “What is justice?”, which will serve as the ending theme for the upcoming anime TOUGEN ANKI. Scheduled for release on July 18, this marks their third consecutive anime tie-in over three...
