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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
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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
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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...
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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
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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...
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New online store will offer vinyl, CD, and Blu-ray titles including releases from BTS, Attack on Titan, Miki Matsubara, and BAND-MAID
Pony Canyon USA announced that it will launch the Pony Canyon USA Official Store, a new online storefront that will provide U.S. fans with easier access to select releases from Pony Canyon’s catalog. The store will officially open on March 12, Wednesday 2026 at 12:00 AM PDT. The Pony Canyon USA Official Store will offer a curated selection of vinyl records, CDs, and Blu-ray titles from artists and projects associated with Pony Canyon’s extensive music and anime catalog. At launch, the store will feature globally recognized titles including the “Attack on Titan The Final Season Original Soundtrack Complete Album”, as well as vinyl releases from BTS, including “FOR YOU, NO MORE DREAM (Japanese Version)”, and WAKE UP. Fans of classic Japanese City Pop can also look forward to titles from Miki Matsubara, including “Mayonaka no Door / Stay With Me” and the album “POCKET PARK”. The store will also include releases from internationally active rock band BAND-MAID, such as “Unseen World,” “Unleash,” and “Epic Narratives” on vinyl, alongside other titles including “Fishmans’ Kuchu: Best of Fishmans,” the SUMMIT “(PUNPEE x VaVa x OMSB) ODDTAXI Original Soundtrack,” and the “CITY MUSIC TOKYO anagram” compilation. The launch of the Pony Canyon USA...
- 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...
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GLAY’s latest song “Dead Or Alive” selected as the opening theme for the anime Record of Ragnarok III!
GLAY will release their long-awaited 63rd single “Dead Or Alive” on December 3. Its lead track, “Dead Or Alive,” has been selected as the opening theme for the anime Record of Ragnarok III, which will be exclusively available on Netflix from December 10. The song was written and composed by GLAY’s main composer, TAKURO. With its intense rock sound, the track enhances the powerful battles that take place throughout the series. Along with the announcement, a giveaway campaign for a GLAY-signed poster has begun, and the third promotional video featuring “Dead Or Alive” has also been released. Please be sure to check it out. TAKURO (GLAY) – Comment It is a great honor for us to be in charge of the opening theme for a series that has been highly popular since its first season.When creating “Dead Or Alive,” I focused on the grand scale of Record of Ragnarok and the inner struggles of each character, whose dilemmas cannot simply be judged by notions of good or evil.The track combines the dynamic action of the series with the raw intensity of rock, resulting in a powerful and energetic song. GLAY 63rd Single “Dead Or Alive” Official Site: https://www.glay.co.jp/feature/63rdsingle_deadoralive The anime...
