ELLEGARDEN Releases Music Video for 

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.

Celebrate SixTONES: 10 Years of Music and Milestones

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.

Maaya Sakamoto’s 30th Anniversary Website Now Open! Voting for Maaya’s Best Song Begins!

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.

Rico Sasaki’s New Single “Palette Days” Chosen as Opening Theme for Upcoming TV Anime Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf!

Singer and voice actress Rico Sasaki is set to release her new single, “Palette Days,” on February 26, 2025. This song will also serve as the opening theme for the upcoming TV anime Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf!, which will air in January 2025. Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf! is a hybrid romantic comedy fantasy, […]

Kaede Higuchi and Kanae’s New Single “Yummy Yummy” Chosen as Ending Theme for Upcoming TV Anime Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf!

VTubers Kaede Higuchi and Kanae, members of the Nijisanji group operated by ANYCOLOR Inc., are set to release their new single “Yummy Yummy” on January 29, 2025. This song will also serve as the ending theme for the upcoming TV anime Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf!, which will air in January 2025. Welcome to Japan, […]

Mekakushe × Yuka Nagase Collaboration Live Announced!

Final Song of Three-Part Collaboration Project Released! Artists Mekakushe and Yuka Nagase will hold a collaboration concert on February 7, 2025, at SHIBUYA PLEASURE PLEASURE! Additionally, on November 27, the song “Katsute, Chikyuu wa Shirokatta” (The Earth Was Once White)—the culmination of their collaborative project “Sekai ga Utsukushii Kara Dayo” (Because the World is Beautiful), […]

Nowlu’s New Single “yoin”

Chosen as Ending Theme Song for Hit Drama Series Wingman! Nowlu, a singer renowned for her unique husky voice and praised for its deep, mysterious low tones and dark, transparent quality, made a significant impact on streaming platforms, particularly in North America, with her second single “Stuck on You,” which has been streamed over 9.8 million […]

川村壱馬 from The Rampage to Make Solo Debut as Artist “L.E.I.,” with First Single “Enter” Confirmed as Anime Tie-Up!

Kazuma Kawamura from The Rampage has officially announced his solo debut under Bandai Namco Music Live’s label, MoooD Records, performing under the artist name “L.E.I.” Changing his artist name from Kazuma (written with the character for “one”) to L.E.I. (meaning “zero” in Japanese) reflects his desire for a fresh start as an artist. This new […]

Tune In to #IHeartJROCK Live Tonight!

Just a reminder #iheartjrock airs tonight, or tomorrow overseas! 3 hours of #musicoverload #80s #90s #retro #jrock #jpop #vk #anime We take requests 👇 The music starts at 10PM EST on 103.3FM WXOJ-LP Northampton MA USA you can tune locally on that radio dial, or stream on your favorite webpage or app. You can also […]

STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION Shares “HIKARI” as the Official Theme Song for ‘HIKARI Festival 2024,’ Featuring Voices from Japan and Poland!

Plus, Digital Album Release Announced! “Even when we’re apart, we’re still connected” TOKYO, JAPAN, From August 16th to August 18th in Poznan, Poland, one of Europe’s largest fantasy conventions, Pyrkon, hosted the anime and manga-focused “HIKARI Festival.” Among the lineup was STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION, which not only performed but also debuted the event’s theme song. September […]