They’ll be sharing these “melodic” dance tracks—perfect for this summer—with the world in two versions: English and Japanese！ Virgin Music, the Japanese music label of Universal Music G.K. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Naoshi Fujikura), has released the second digital single, “MERORI,” by “BY THE BEAT,” a four-member male VTuber unit belonging to the English-speaking … Continue reading BY THE BEAT to Release Their 2nd Digital Single, “MERORI,” on July 31 JST and “Boku ni Mero-ri” on August 5 JST!
Kyoto Animation’s Sparks of Tomorrow World Premiere Draws Enthusiastic Response at Anime Expo 2026
Kyoto Animation premiered its original series, Sparks of Tomorrow, at Anime Expo 2026, captivating an engaged audience. Director Minoru Ota and Producer Satori Senami discussed the series' blend of historical influences and steam technology, establishing a unique alternate-history Kyoto, alongside vibrant characters and a balance of comedy and drama.
Rocking Out: Weekly #IHEARTJROCK 7/25/26
#IHEARTJROCK returns with a recorded show from Valley Free Radio on July 25th, 2026. DJ Silent featured a song, and the episode was filled with more rock music based on listener requests. The Spinitron playlist and chat archive are available for fans to enjoy.
/#SakuraUnderground Never ending summer 🌞07/25/26
In this episode of #SakuraUnderground, recorded on July 25, 2026, hosts share amusing stories about a large bird perched on their building and introduce their new bunny named Ebenezer, who enjoys shredded carrots. They encourage listeners to share their thoughts on both animals and the music featured in the playlist.
#IHEARTJROCK Latest J-Rock and J-Pop: Playlist and Tribute
The latest episode of #IHEARTJROCK, recorded on July 18, 2026, at Valley Free Radio, celebrates Shintaro's birthday from SixTONES. The show features new J-rock and J-pop music, including tributes to Bonnie Tyler and Jennifer Finch from L7. Listeners can view birthday wishes and updates at the provided link.
DJ Silent’s Nostalgic Music Journey on #SakuraUnderground July 18th 26
DJ Silent brought a nostalgic mix of old-timey music and rock to Sakura Underground, incorporating listener requests. While one requested song wasn't available on the streaming service, the official music video was shared. Check out the playlist and MV linked for a musical experience.
Celebrating Independence Day with IHEARTJROCK
The #IHEARTJROCK episode, recorded at Valley Free Radio on July 4th, 2026, featured a mini celebration of the USA, highlighting various music requests, both retro and new. The playlist and chat archives were shared, accompanied by photos of the DJs. Thanks were given for the listener requests.
New TV anime The Ghost In The Shell begins airing!
Original Soundtrack has also been announced! The Ghost in the Shell series has a passionate fanbase around the world and continues to influence creators across borders, eras, and generations. Today, the latest installment of the TV anime series, The Ghost In The Shell, began airing in Japan and streaming globally. The release of the new … Continue reading New TV anime The Ghost In The Shell begins airing!
#IHEARTJROCK June 20th 26 Gemini #SixTONES Boyz celebration 🎆🥂❤️🔥
Welcome back to #Iheartjrock ! This was recorded at the Valley Free Radio studios on June 20th. We were at a Devo concert the week before, it was an archive. We will make a post about Devo soon!! Spinitron Playlist is below with the chat archive. Thanks for visiting all the Gemini SixTONES members birthday … Continue reading #IHEARTJROCK June 20th 26 Gemini #SixTONES Boyz celebration 🎆🥂❤️🔥
DJ Sakura’s Birthday Celebration on #IHEARTJROCK and more!
The latest episode of #IHEARTJROCK, recorded on June 6, 2026, celebrated DJ Sakura's birthday and Pride Month by showcasing several LGBTQ+ artists from Japan. The program also included discussions about The Mandalorian and Grogu, with playlists and a photo archive shared for listeners.