Mrs. GREEN APPLE (MGA) has achieved significant acclaim, ranking No. 13 on the IFPI Global Artist Chart 2025 and No. 10 on the Global Album Chart with their greatest hits album “10.” Their emotionally resonant lyrics, diverse musical style, and collaborations with anime have contributed to their international recognition, enhancing their unique artistic presence.
Shiro SAGISU, renowned composer known for his work on iconic titles, announced two new albums, THE WHITE ALBUM 1 and 2, released on March 25, 2026. These albums reimagine classic tracks with orchestral elements and previously unreleased recordings. Additionally, SAGISU is launching an official YouTube channel to showcase his music and personality.
Eir Aoi will release a new song through Lantis, the music label operated by Bandai Namco Music Live. The track, titled “MONSTER,” has been selected as the opening theme for the TV anime Classroom of the Elite 4th Season: Second Year, First Semester. “MONSTER” combines Eir Aoi’s signature intense sound with elements of digital rock […]
ELLEGARDEN released their new song “Carmine,” the opening theme for the anime ONE PIECE, on August 17. The music video features around 300 fans and marks the band’s first new music in three years. It follows their sixth album, The End of Yesterday (2022), and was uniquely crafted for anime.
Cornelius has released six music videos for Ghost in the Shell: Arise, now available for streaming. These videos creatively blend animation and live footage, exploring themes of existence and technology. The collection offers a unique experience, appealing to both fans and newcomers, while an interview with Cornelius is featured on the official website.
IHEARTJROCK celebrates Shintaro Morimoto’s birthday with a festive virtual event this Saturday at 10 PM EST. The three-hour radio show airs on 103.3 FM WXOJ-LP and online, featuring Japanese music. Listeners can interact via comments and song requests, with archives available for missed live shows. Join the celebration!
ARCANA PROJECT will celebrate their 5th anniversary on September 9, 2025, with the release of their 10th single featuring three new songs. The single, available in limited and regular editions, includes an M Card. Two launch events are planned for June and July, offering live performances and photo sessions for fans.
PassCode will release their first full album, INSIGNIA, on June 18, featuring lead track “DESTINEX,” available early on May 21. This album includes fan-influenced songs and notable tracks like “Freely / FLAVOR OF BLUE” and anime themes. The release celebrates a new era for the all-female group.
Today, #SixTONES marks its 10th anniversary since formation on May 1, 2015. They hosted live streams on family.jp and Instagram, with hopes for archived viewings. The group announced their songs will be available on subscription services like Apple and Spotify, and a special music block is scheduled on #iheartjrock.
Today marks the 30th anniversary of Maaya Sakamoto’s debut, celebrated with the release of new photos and a special website. Fans can vote for their favorite song in a campaign and follow her official social media accounts for updates. Her debut single, “Yakusoku wa Iranai,” was released on April 24, 1996.