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HoYoFair 2026 "Once Upon a Time" Fan Concert LA
“Once Upon HoYoFair” offers fanservice from the fans themselves. But how well were fans served in the end?
― Hoyoverse fans are nothing if not dedicated. Ever since Genshin Impact launched during COVID, its pitch of “Breath of the Wild: the MMO” fostered one of the most long-lasting gacha communities I've seen in this space. Honkai Star Rail repeated that spike in interest three years later with a p...
An EXCLUSIVE ONE-NIGHT-ONLY Concert Film Screening of Official Hige Dandism: A Ticket Giveaway
If you're a fan of the first opening song SPY x FAMILY or Tokyo Revengers, then this special event is for you! Get a chance to watch Higedan's Concert Film at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres for one night only!
― How's it going, ANN Community? We have an exclusive ticket giveaway for you! Are you ready for this? If you're a fan of the first opening song SPY x FAMILY or Tokyo Revengers, then this special ...
Witch Hat Atelier Anime Reveals 3rd Ending Theme Song
Nakamura Hak performs "Hikari" as 3rd ending
― The staff for the television anime of Kamome Shirahama's Witch Hat Atelier manga announced on Tuesday that Nakamura Hak performs the third ending theme song for the anime titled "Hikari" (Light). This is in addition to Hak's first ending theme song for the anime "Tada Utsukushii Noroi" (Just a Beautiful Curse), and the second ending theme song, "Yoru ni ...
How to Compose an Anime Soundtrack: An Interview with Haikyu!! and My Hero Academia's Yuki Hayashi
"With anime, you've got 40 or 50 pieces all for a single season. If you compose without thinking first, there's no balance to it."
― Music is an important part of any anime—and in some cases can make or break the show entirely. To find out a bit more about how anime soundtracks are made, we sat down with Yuki Hayashi, the composer of anime like Haikyu!!, Kiznaiver, and My Hero Academia—including the ...
The Forsaken Saintess and Her Foodie Roadtrip in Another World TV Anime Reveals Opening Theme Artist
Girl group INUWASI performs "Butterfly" opening song for July anime
― The staff for the television anime of Yoneori's The Forsaken Saintess and Her Foodie Roadtrip in Another World (Suterare Seijo no Isekai Gohan Tabi: Kakure Skill de Camping Car o Shōkan Shimashita) light novel series announced on Sunday that girl group INUWASI will perform the anime's opening theme song titled "Butterfly." This is ...
Music Awards Japan Nominates Kenshi Yonezu's 'Iris Out,' Sakanaction's 'Kaiju,' AiNA THE END's 'On The Way' for Best Song
Kenshi Yonezu & Hikaru Utada's "JANE DOE," FRUITS ZIPPER's "Hacha Mecha Wacha life!" also nominated
― The Japan Culture and Entertainment Industry Promotion Association (CEIPA) announced on Thursday the nominees for its inaugural Music Awards Japan event. The awards nominated Kenshi Yonezu's "IRIS OUT" (from Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc), Sakanaction's "Kaiju" (from Orb: On the Movements of the...
New Attack on Titan Orchestral Concert Tour Travels to 15 Venues Worldwide
Concert debuts at Royal Albert Hall in London on October 17
― The Wild Faery Company announced on Monday that it will hold an orchestral concert for the Attack on Titan anime franchise's soundtrack titled "Attack on Titan - Symphony from Paradis." The concert will debut at the Royal Albert Hall in London on October 17, and will travel to a total of 15 venues around the world.The tour dates include:Lo...
Rock Band Unison Square Garden Suspend Activities Following Drummer Takao Suzuki's Departure
Suzuki to leave after performance on July 15
― Rock band Unison Square Garden announced on Monday that their drummer Takao Suzuki is leaving the group, and the band will suspend activities for an indefinite period of time. The current lineup's final performance will be on July 15 at Makuhari Messe with their UNISON SQUARE GARDEN LIVE 2026 "Sentimental Period" concert, named after their first single. ...
My Hero Academia Composer Yuki Hayashi Interview: Why “You Say Run” Goes with Everything
"The quiet intro, the drums, [...] the memorable riff. Just having those three elements probably makes it easy to fit with any video."
― Recently, I was able to sit down with composer Yuki Hayashi and talk about his most famous work, the song “You Say Run” from My Hero Academia. We discussed not only the origins of the song and his favorite version of it, but also the meme surrounding it and why the ...
My Hero Academia Concert World Tour Announces U.S. Tour Dates
U.S. tour runs from September 12-October 25.
― TOHO, GEA Live, and RoadCo Entertainment announced on Tuesday the U.S. tour dates for the "My Hero Academia in Concert" world tour, featuring composer Yuki Hayashi and scenes from the anime. The U.S. leg of the tour begins on September 12 and ends on October 25.The full list of U.S. tour dates includes:September 12 - Farmington, NMSeptember 13 - Salt Lak...
Wit Studio Animates 2nd Orangestar Song for Music Video
Both Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring themes have received the Wit Studio treatment
― The Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring anime series presented a music video animated by Wit Studio for the series' ending theme song, “Hana Ikada,” on Sunday. Vocaloid producer Orangestar composed the song and wrote the song's lyrics, while his wife, Kase, provided the vocals. GOKINJYO's Hiro Na...
Anime Expo Hosts Livetune, TeddyLoid, Kazuo Maekawa, karory
Con hosts "JAPAN MUSIC VOCALOID Powered by DWANGO" event on July 4
― The staff of Anime Expo announced on Thursday the convention will host a "JAPAN MUSIC VOCALOID Powered by DWANGO" event on July 4. The event will host the following musical guests: Hachioji-P, kz (livetune), picco, SatapanP, and TeddyLoid. Entry is included with attendees' Anime Expo credentials and no separate ticket is required. S...
YOASOBI Announces 'Never Ending Stories' N. American Tour for August
Tour runs from August 4-16
― J-pop group Yoasobi and Crunchyroll announced on Wednesday the North American "Never Ending Stories" tour. The tour will run from August 4-16.The tour dates include:August 2—Chicago, IL—LollapaloozaAugust 4—Boston, MA—TD Garden August 6—Brooklyn, NY—Barclays CenterAugust 8—Hamilton, ON—TD ColiseumAugust 12—Seattle, WA—Climate Pledge ArenaAugust 14—Oakland, CA—Oakland Aren...
Wit Studio Animates Music Video for Vocaloid Producer Orangestar
Musician performs Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring's opening song with Kase
― Vocaloid music producer Orangestar released a music video that Wit Studio animated for the "Petals" song on Sunday. The song is also the opening theme for the ongoing television anime of Kana Akatsuki's Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring novel series. Yūtarō Kubo and Satomi Maiya, who are in charge of ...
Japan Aims to Increase Anime's Overseas Market to 6 Trillion Yen by 2033
Government aims to triple overseas market for anime, games, manga in less than 10 years
― The Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) held its 18th Entertainment and Creative Industrial Policy Seminar on March 27, where it announced how specifically to meet the Japanese government's goal to expand the overseas market for its domestic creative industries to 20 trillion yen (about US$12...
Actors Mackenyu, Tetsuo Kurata, Author Eiko Kadono Attend Anime NYC 2026 as Guests
Convention takes place from August 20 through August 23 at Javits Convention Center
― The X (formerly Twitter) account for the Anime NYC event announced on Thursday that actor Mackenyu will attend the event as a guest. It announced on Wednesday that actor Tetsuo Kurata will attend the event as a guest. Author Eiko Kadono will also attend the event as a guest of honor. Previously announced guests incl...
Mulasaki Ima Takes a “New Walk” for Eren the Southpaw Anime
The viral hit-maker behind "Femme Fatale A" and "That Classmate" traveled to NYC for her latest track, the ending song for Eren the Southpaw.
― The title character of Eren the Southpaw, a new anime streaming on Crunchyroll and based on the manga by Kappi and Nifuni, is an artist working in New York City. Inspired by this, up-and-coming J-pop artist Mulasaki Ima decided to travel to NYC to film the mu...
Mamamoo's Solar Releases Song for Webtoon-Based Live-Action Film Everyday We Are
Everyday We Are is widely known as final film of late actress Sae-ron Kim
― Solar of Korean girl group Mamamoo has released “My Wish,” an original soundtrack song for the film Everyday We Are. "My Wish" is a ballad track centered on themes of longing and unfulfilled love, featuring Solar's vocal performance. Solar is a singer and actress best known as a member of the K-pop group Mamamoo. Debuting in...
YOSHIKI returns to L.A. for two LIVE concerts in July 16-17
YOSHIKI returns to Los Angeles for "Classical 2026" July 16–17. Tickets go on Sale August 10, but use our exclusive code to get your tickets now!
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The World Standard/Wasuta Girl Group to End Activities
Group ends activities with final live performance this winter
― Japanese girl group The World Standard (nicknamed Wasuta) announced on Friday that the group will end activities with its final live performance scheduled this winter. The announcement stated that they made the decision to end activities after numerous discussions regarding the future of the group and also its members. The World Standard...
Anime Central Hosts 765PRO, Cinderella Girls Idols from The Idolm@ster
Asami Imai, Akiko Hasegawa, Yumi Hara, Ayaka Fukuhara, Ayaka Ohashi, Minami Tsuda to perform in concert
― The Anime Central convention and Bandai Namco Entertainment announced on March 25 that the convention will host six idols from The Idolm@ster franchise, including: Asami Imai (Chihaya Kisaragi), Akiko Hasegawa (Miki Hoshii), and Yumi Hara (Takane Shijou) from 765PRO ALL STARS; and Ayaka Fukuhara ...
the pillows Drummer Shinichiro Sato Dies Due to Esophageal Cancer
Founding member of band died on March 23
― The official X/Twitter account for the alternative rock band the pillows announced on Saturday that the band's drummer Shinichiro Sato died on March 23 due to esophageal cancer. His family held a private funeral.いつも応援してくださっている皆様へ pic.twitter.com/7pHihGJfuS— the pillows monument (@thepillowsJPN) March 28, 2026 Sato was a founding member of the band alongside ...
Yuki Kajiura, LiSA, Fiction Junction Perform Tiny Desk Concert
Set to stream globally with Demon Slayer, Gundam Seed, SAO, Garden of Sinners songs
― Japanese musician Yuki Kajiura announced on Wednesday that she is making her debut on tiny desk concerts JAPAN, NHK's Japanese version of National Public Radio's hit program where musicians perform intimate sets at the broadcaster's cramped offices. The half-hour concert will premiere on the NHK World-Japan service ...
Ado, Yoasobi Perform at Lollapalooza 2026
Ado makes debut at Chicago's annual music festival
― Japanese singer Ado and musical duo Yoasobi announced on Wednesday that they will be performing at Lollapalooza 2026. The music festival will take place in Chicago's Grant Park between July 30 and August 2, but neither have revealed on which day they will perform. Yoasobi state this is their second appearance at the annual event. The duo made their...
Kiyoshi Hikawa Performs 29th Ojarumaru Anime Series' New Ending Song
"Tabi Degozansu Ojarumaru" song written specifically for series premiering on March 30
― NHK announced on Tuesday that Kiyoshi Hikawa will perform the new ending theme song "Tabi Degozansu Ojarumaru" (It's a Journey, Ojarumaru) for the 29th series of the Ojarumaru (Prince Mackaroo) anime. The song was was written specifically for the anime. NHK revealed the jacket cover art (seen below) for the singl...
Kenshi Yonezu Wins Sound/Performance Award at TAAF
Yonezu performed songs for Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, Medalist, Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc last year
― The Tokyo Anime Award Festival (TAAF) honored Kenshi Yonezu with an award for Best Sound/Performance in the Anime of the Year division at the event, held from Friday-Monday. The festival recognized four of Yonezu's theme song contributions to anime over the past year: "Plazma" from Mobile Suit Gundam...
Yoko Takahashi Wields the Lance of Longinus in Stunning Evangelion Concert
Takahashi performed “Cruel Angels Thesis,” “Fly me to the Moon 2020,” more for 30th anniversary concert.
― The second day of the Evangelion:30+; 30th Anniversary of Evangelion fan festival ended with a nearly 60-minute concert of Evangelion songs from across the franchise's 30-year history during the “DAY 2 UNION PART.” Not just any Evangelion songs, though, but Yoko Takahashi Evangelion songs. Featu...
Anime Boston 2026 Hosts Japanese Singer Coda, Voice Actress Kujira
Anime Boston takes place at Hynes Convention Center in Boston, MA from April 3-5
― The staff of Anime Boston 2026 announced on Saturday that the event will host Japanese singer Coda and Japanese voice actress Kujira as guests of honor. Coda is the musical guest for the event's Saturday (April 4) concert.Coda, whose real name is Kazusou Oda, performed "Bloody Stream," the opening theme song for the "B...
Anime Fits Metal Like a Powerglove
Since 2005, Powerglove has made the headbanging-est power metal covers of your favorite songs—from video games to anime. To learn more, ANN sat down with the band to talk all things metal, anime, and their upcoming album.
― Since 2005, Powerglove has been making the headbanging-est power metal covers of your favorite songs from video games and Saturday-morning cartoons. They've performed around the w...
Rap Duo chelmico Announces Indefinite Hiatus
Rachel Watashiga, Mamiko Suzuki to continue solo activities
― Rap duo chelmico announced on Instagram on Tuesday that the group will enter an indefinite hiatus beginning in March. While the duo's activities together will take a pause, Rachel Watashiga and Mamiko Suzuki will continue their solo activities independently. Updated: Name spelling corrected View this post on Instagram A post shared by chel...
Megumi Ogata Performs Ending Theme for 5th Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199 Film
Lyric video also streamed
― Bandai Namco Filmworks revealed on Saturday that voice actress Megumi Ogata performs the ending theme song "Persona" for the fifth film for Yamato yo Towa ni: Rebel 3199 (Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199), the latest project in the Space Battleship Yamato remakes. The company is streaming a lyric video for the song. The fifth film, titled Hakunetsu no Ginga Taisen (The Incand...
Anime Central 2026 Hosts Yuki Kajiura, FictionJunction
ACen runs from May 15-17 in Illinois
― Illinois-based convention Anime Central (ACen) announced on Monday it will host Yuki Kajiura and FictionJunction as Guests of Honor at this year's event. The musicians will also host a live concert on May 16 for all con attendees. Kajiura is a prolific composer known for scoring multiple anime series including Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Fate/Zero, Puella Ma...
Voice Actress Ai Furuhata Graduates from Love Live!'s AiScReam Unit
Miu Miyake, Rina Endō to join unit after Furihata graduates in March
― The official website for the Love Live! franchise announced on Tuesday that voice actress Ai Furihata (Ruby Kurosawa in Love Live! Sunshine!!) will graduate from the unit AiScReam. Her last activity with the unit will be an episode of their podcast Love Live! Series Official Card Game presents AiScReam no Torokeru Time that will s...
Latest Love Live! Idols Offer 1st Music Video
Video debuted at Ikizu Live! Love Live! Bluebird's 1st-ever concerts
― Ikizu Live! Love Live! Bluebird, the latest project from the popular idol franchise Love Live!, debuted its first music video over Valentine's Day weekend. The music video for the song “Dou-Da? Doing” premiered during the Ikizu Live! idols' first-ever concerts at the Makuhari Event Hall in Chiba Prefecture, and is now streaming o...
K-Pop Girl Group Kiss of Life Member Belle Releases Soundtrack Song for The Remarried Empress Webtoon
Webtoon ended serialization last month; live-action Disney+ adaptation to debut this year
― K-pop girl group Kiss of Life member Belle released her first webtoon soundtrack song, titled "I Rise," for the The Remarried Empress webtoon on February 11. "I Rise" serves as an opening song for the webtoon and translates the webtoon's emotional narrative into music, capturing the inner strength and quiet r...
Violet Evergarden Anime Gets 1st Live U.S. Concert in February
TRUE, Minori Chihara, Aira Yuki to perform
― The Violet Evergarden series is getting its first live concert tour in the U.S. this February. "Violet Evergarden Live in Concert" will travel to Texas, California, and New York. TRUE (Miho Karasawa), Minori Chihara, and Aira Yuki - performers from the anime - will be guest vocalists during the show. Thanapol Setabrahmana is conducting the concert. 54 Ente...
Yōko Kanno Holds 2 NYC Shows on April 10, 11
Kanno performs alongside Seatbelts act for April 10 show
― Mammoth Live announced on Tuesday that it will bring musician and composer Yōko Kanno for two concerts at the Kings Theatre and The Town Hall, both in New York City, on April 10 and 11, respectively. Tickets for the Kings Theatre and The Town Hall performances will be available on Friday. The performance at the Kings Theatre will include Kann...
1st Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Film, Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX Series Win TAAF's Top Awards
100M, Orb: On the Movements of the Earth manga creator Uoto, director Yōhei Kameyama, artist Kenshi Yonezu, more win individual awards
― The Tokyo Anime Award Festival (TAAF) announced the winners of its Animation of the Year awards for works and individuals on Monday. Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX won the television category and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle - Akaza Sairai, the first...
BAND-MAID Go on World Tour, Followed by Hiatus With Return in 2028
World tour begins on March 20 in Hong Kong, ends in November at Tokyo's Nippon Budokan
― Japanese rock band BAND-MAID announced on Friday "BAND-MAID World Tour 2026," which will start on May 20 at Hong Kong and end with a two-day concert on November 13-14 at Tokyo's Nippon Budokan. The tour includes performances planned for North America in October, although it only broadly lists "U.S. & Mexico" so f...
Creepy Nuts Announce 1st N. American Tour for April
Tour begins at Coachella on April 10
― Japanese hip-hop duo Creepy Nuts announced on Tuesday that they are going on their first North American tour, starting on April 10 with their appearance at this year's Coachella event. The group will also perform at Coachella on April 17. Ticket sales for Creepy Nuts North America Tour 2026 begin on Friday. Their tour dates are: April 10 — Coachella Valley Music...
2nd Gundam Hathaway Film's Special Trailer Reveals Opening Song by R&B Artist SZA
SZA's 2022 single "Snooze" serves as film's opening song
― Bandai Namco Filmworks revealed in a special trailer on Thursday that American R&B artist SZA's 2022 song "Snooze" will serve as the opening theme song for Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe (Kidō Senshi Gundam: Senkō no Hathaway - Circe no Majo), the second film of the Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway (Kidō Senshi Gundam Senk...
Girl Group Philosophy no Dance Announce End of Activities
Group end activities with a live concert on June 13
― The official website of girl group Philosophy no DANCE announced on Tuesday that the group will end their activities with a live concert at LINE CUBE SHIBUYA on June 13. The announcement stated that the members and staff have come to this conclusion after repeated discussions, following the group's milestone triple anniversary last year. The group...
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Film Wins Honorary Award at Astra Film Awards
KPop Demon Hunters wins Best Animated Feature, Best VO Performance, Best Original Song
― The first Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle anime film won the "Animation is Cinema" honorary award at the Hollywood Creative Alliance's (formerly the Hollywood Critics Association) 9th Annual Astra Film Awards on Friday. The film was also nominated for Best Animated Feature, but lost to Kpop Demon H...
9mm Parabellum Bullet Drummer Chihiro Kamijō Leaves Band
Rock band performed music for Berserk, Real Drive
― Japanese rock band 9mm Parabellum Bullet announced on their official website on Wednesday that drummer, founding member, and de facto former leader Chihiro Kamijō is no longer part of the group as of the end of the year.The band cited numerous discussions between the members and Kamijō before coming to this decision.The group will continue their act...
Detective Conan Anime Gets 1st 2-Hour Special in 10 Years, Streams Trailer for 'Episode Zero' Special
Anime gets episode collabs with J-League, Birdman Rally; gets new ending theme on January 10; concert in April-May
― The staff of the Detective Conan anime announced on Saturday several projects to commemorate the anime's 30th anniversary. The anime is getting its first new two-hour special in 10 years, since the Detective Conan - Episode One: The Great Detective Turned Small special in 2016. The new...
Takayuki Yokoi, Yuriko Seki Join Rock Band KANA-BOON
Both served as support members since 2024
― Rock band KANA-BOON announced on Tuesday that guitarist Takayuki Yokoi and drummer Yuriko Seki will officially join the band on January 1, and the band will return to being a 4-person group. Yokoi and Seki have served as the band's support members since 2024 after two previous members had left in December 2023. The band will go on tour across 47 prefectures...
'Cruel Angel's Thesis' Singer Yoko Takahashi Reflects on the Iconic Theme
Every once in a while, an anime theme song escapes containment to become a mainstream hit and, in the case of singer Yoko Takahashi's "Cruel Angel's Thesis," a cultural phenomenon.
― Every once in a while, an anime theme song escapes containment to become a mainstream hit and, in the case of singer Yoko Takahashi's "Cruel Angel's Thesis," a cultural phenomenon. First released in 1995, the iconic Neon...
Singer Kenshi Yonezu's Chainsaw Man Dance Video Garners 2 Million Likes
Reze Arc theme song's video now rivals most-liked Japanese tweet ever
― Japanese singer and songwriter Kenshi Yonezu posted a new short video of Chainsaw Man character Reze dancing to his theme song "IRIS OUT” for Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc on Friday, As of Monday, the video has garnered 140.8 million views and 1.489 million likes on X (formerly Twitter), and 14,026,341 views and 715,000 lik...
Chained Soldier 2 Anime Reveals 2nd Ending Song by Maaya Uchida
Uchida performs "LOVE LOVE Beam" ending song for January 8 series
― The official X/Twitter account for the television anime of writer Takahiro and artist Yōhei Takemura's Chained Soldier (Mato Seihei no Slave or literally, Slave of the Magic Capital's Elite Troops) manga announced that Maaya Uchida will perform "LOVE LOVE Beam," the second ending theme song for the anime's second season, on Sunday. T...
KPop Demon Hunters to Ring in Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve
Huntr/x singers Ejae, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami set to perform on New Year's special
― American New Year's music program Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 2025 announced on Wednesday that KPop Demon Hunters vocalists Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami will perform on the program. Per tradition, the program will air on December 31 at 8:00 p.m. (7:00 p.m. Central Time) on American broadcaster ABC. Ryan Seacre...
K-pop Girl Group FIFTY FIFTY Releases Song for Operation: True Love Webtoon
Song for high school romance webtoon launched on December 2
― K-pop group FIFTY FIFTY performed the latest original soundtrack song for the webtoon Operation: True Love. The track, titled "Oops, My Bad," launched on December 2 on major music streaming platforms. Operation: True Love, created by webtoon duo kkokkalee and Dledumb, has maintained a strong readership since its launch in April 2022. WEBT...
Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc Film's "Iris Out" Song Sets New Record for Kenshi Yonezu
Yonezu is 1st male solo artist to top Oricon's weekly streaming ranking for 11 consecutive weeks
― Oricon revealed on Wednesday that Kenshi Yonezu's "IRIS OUT" song, which serves as the theme song for the Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc film, has ranked #1 on Oricon's weekly streaming ranking for 11 consecutive weeks, making Yonezu the first male solo artist to top the ranking for that long.The so...
Nichijou Creator Personally Animates Vocaloid Producer Yukopi's Latest Music Video
“Kome Rice Onigiri” video extols virtues of rice dishes
― Nichijou creator Keiichi Arawi and composer Yukopi announced they partnered for the latest music video on Japan Broadcasting Corporation's (NHK's) Minna no Uta music program. The “Kome Rice Onigiri” (Rice Rice Ball) song extols the virtues of rice in all its forms, from fried rice and rice seasoned with seaweed to, yes, rice balls. Arawi said ...
m-flo Group Stops Public Activities After New Album, Concert in February to 'Prepare for Next Stage'
Hip-hop group's 10th album Superliminal launches on February 18
― Japanese hip-hop group m-flo announced on Friday that they will not be putting out any new work or performing in live events after their February 19 performance at Tokyo Garden Theater as they will be taking a "liminal period." The group stated that they will not be active publicly for some time in order "to search for new sounds, new ...
Hiroyuki Sawano's Solo Concert Opened to a Full House
With a little help from his popular vocalist partners, the Attack on Titan, Kill la Kill, and Aldnoah.Zero composer's Los Angeles concert was a rocking success.
― Hiroyuki Sawano is a name that needs no introduction. From Attack on Titan to Solo Leveling to most recently To Be Hero X, his sound has become synonymous with making your anime sound epic. So when the Peacock Theater announced they would ...
Japanese Artists' Concerts, Musical Events Canceled in China Amid Political Tensions
LisAni! Shanghai event canceled; Bandai Namco Festival cancels stages; Ayumi Hamasaki, KAF, SID, Kokia, more cancel concerts
― Several Japanese music artists and Japanese music-themed events have canceled concerts and other events in China in the last 24 hours, amid rising political tension between Japan and China. The anime music magazine LisAni! has canceled its "LisAni! LIVE Shanghai 2025" concert...
Oricon: YOASOBI's 'Idol' is Fastest Song to Top 1 Billion Times Streamed
"Idol" breaks previous record holder, YOASOBI's 2019 hit "Yoru ni Kakeru/Racing Into the Night"
― Oricon reported on Wednesday that "Idol," YOASOBI's opening theme song for the first season of the Oshi no Ko television anime, has been streamed 1,000,126,379 times in 137 weeks since its April 24, 2023 debut. Oricon records the song as being the fastest so far to exceed 1 billion times streamed by beat...
Zipangu Music Festival Brings Ado, 'Atarashii Gakkō!,' More Japanese Artists to Los Angeles
Event on May 16 also hosts Chanmina, Hana, MAN WITH A MISSION, Yuki Chiba, 10-Feet
― The Hollywood Reporter reported on Friday that Goldenvoice and Cloud Nine will host a new one-day music festival Zipangu at Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Los Angeles, California on May 16, 2026. Ado will headline the event, while it will also host Atarashii Gakkō!, Chanmina, Hana, MAN WITH A MISSION, Yuki Chiba, and ...
Lezhin Entertainment Launches New Webtoon-Based Music Project Group
SPAKLZ features characters from 14 Lezhin webtoons
― Lezhin Entertainment announced on November 19 that it will debut SPAKLZ, a new music project group built around its popular webtoon franchises, on November 25. The initiative marks the company's first attempt to merge webtoon character universes with a season-greeting concept and expand them into music, bringing characters from multiple titles tog...
NACHERRY Singer-Voice Actor Unit to Cease Activities
Natsumi Murakami, Chiemi Tanaka founded unit in September 2021, will hold last concert in March
― The official website for the NACHERRY singer-voice actor unit announced on Monday that the unit will cease activities and go on indefinite hiatus beginning on March 31, 2026. The statement added that the hiatus was decided after discussions between the staff and the unit's two members.The duo's final con...
Attack on Titan Concert Reveals 2026 U.S. Tour Dates
Orchestral concert for Attack on Titan anime franchise's soundtrack will tour 18 locations in February-March
― The staff of "Attack on Titan: Beyond The Walls World Tour" announced on Friday its United States dates for 2026. Tickets for all of the locations in the tour are on sale on its website. The orchestral concert for the Attack on Titan anime franchise's soundtrack will tour 18 locations: Ft La...
NHK Announces 2025 Kōhaku Song Contest Lineup
Starto (formerly Johnny & Associates) breaks 2-year drought with King & Prince idols joining lineup
― The Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) announced the lineup for the 76th Kōhaku Uta Gassen ("Red and White Song Contest"), Japan's most-watched music television program, on Friday. The show will feature 20 primarily female musical acts in the Red Team and 17 primarily male musical acts in the White...
Detective Conan Creator, Staff Animate King Gnu for TV Performance
Also: Vocal/dance group M!lk collaborates with top-ranked Sanrio characters
― Japanese broadcaster Yomiuri TV's annual music program Best Hits Kayosai 2025 (Best Hits Music Festival 2025) announced on November 8 that Detective Conan creator Gosho Aoyama and the anime's staff will animate Japanese band King Gnu for its appearance on the show. Aoyama will oversee the character designs. Characters Conan...
KPop Demon Hunters Nominated for 5 Grammys
"Golden" single nominated in 4 categories, album nominated for Best Compilation Soundtrack
― The official website for the 2025 Grammy Awards announced on Saturday that the KPop Demon Hunters song "Golden" received nominations in the Song of the Year, Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, and Best Song Written for Visual Media categories. French DJ David Guetta's remix of the song, titled "Golden - David G...
Solo Leveling Composer Hiroyuki Sawano Prepares for LA Concert
Ahead of his solo concert in Los Angeles, the prolific composer shares “THE ANSWER” to our burning questions.
― If you've ever found yourself tapping your toes to the tunes of Solo Leveling, Gundam Unicorn, or Attack on Titan, it's all because of one man—Hiroyuki Sawano. Over the past twenty years, Mr. Sawano has established himself as the go-to composer for adrenaline-pumping anime scores—beats that...
K-pop Girl Group ILLIT's Original Webtoon Summer Moon: The Quprids Gets Global Release
Magical girl series launched in U.S. on October 20
― K-pop girl group ILLIT's original webtoon Summer Moon: The Quprids is expanding beyond Korea to six global regions, including the United States, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia, and France. According to HYBE, localized versions of SUMMER MOON debuted on WEBTOON's global platforms. The series launched on October 20 in the U.S., Taiwan, and Thail...
Elements Garden, ENGI, Kadokawa Reveal Ghost Concert: Missing Songs TV Anime for 2026
"Song battle series" franchise created by Noriyasu Agematsu originally launched in 2017
― Kadokawa announced on Friday that it, Elements Garden, and anime studio ENGI are collaborating on the Ghost Concert: missing Songs television anime, which will debut in 2026. The project revealed a teaser visual and teaser promo video, as well as the main cast, staff, and plot. Kadokawa stated the project is a n...
King Gnu Partner with A-1 Pictures, OSRIN for Latest Music Video
See the band in animated glory
― Japanese band King Gnu revealed their music video for their latest song "So Bad," created in partnership with animation studio A-1 Pictures and directed by OSRIN. The band stated that this was their "first-ever fully animated video." It features the animated versions of the band members. King Gnu guitarist and vocalist Daiki Tsuneta commented in a press release, "I've...
Hiroko Moriguchi Performs New Answer Song for 1991 Gundam F91 Anime Film
Moriguchi debuted song on October 17 for 40th anniversary album
― In 1991, frequent Gundam contributor Hiroko Moriguchi performed the theme song "Eternal Wind ~ Hohoemi wa Hikaru Kaze no Naka (Smile in the Shining Wind)," for the 1991 anime film Mobile Suit Gundam F91. About 34 years later, Moriguchi provides an "answer song" titled "Eternal Days ~Anata ni Ite Yokatta~" (I'm Glad You're Here). The n...
Ado's “Aishite Ashite Ashite” Music Video Pulled Due to Unauthorized Use of Visuals
Universal Music Japan: “We deeply apologize for causing trouble for Sashitama, all parties involved, & all fans"
― Universal Music Japan and the music talent agency Cloud Nine issued a statement on Tuesday about the removal of Ado's “Aishite Aishite Aishite” music video. The companies determined after an internal investigation that the music video used some creative material by the duo Sashitama (vid...
Silent Hill f Soundtrack Releases Canceled Due to 'Various Circumstances'
Soundtrack was slated for December 17
― The official website for the Silent Hill horror game franchise announced on Thursday that the soundtrack releases for Silent Hill f, the all-new game in the franchise, have been canceled due to "various circumstances." The cancellation includes the standard Silent Hill f: Original Soundtrack and the Silent Hill f: Original Soundtrack Konami Style Limited Analog...
Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray Anime Reveals Ending Song for 2nd Part
Atarayo band's Hitomi wrote lyrics, composed new ending song "Futari"
― The staff for the television anime of Taiyo Kuzumi's Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray manga, based on Cygames' Uma Musume Pretty Derby franchise, announced the ending theme song for its second cours (quarter of a year) on Sunday. The rival characters Oguri Cap (as voiced by Tomoyo Takayanagi) and Tamamo Cross (as voiced by Naomi Ōzora...
Tappytoon, K-pop Group NEWBEAT Collaborate on Music Video for BL Webtoon Bullet Time
Music video features NEWBEAT's debut track "Flip the Coin"
― Contents First, the company behind the global webtoon platform Tappytoon, announced a collaboration with K-pop boy group NEWBEAT for an exclusive animated music video based on the boys-love webtoon Bullet Time. The video debuted on Friday and integrates NEWBEAT's debut title track "Flip the Coin" with visuals from the cyberpunk webtoon. Bu...
Bump of Chicken Performs Ending Theme for My Hero Academia Anime's Final Season
Band wrote new song specifically for anime
― The official website for the My Hero Academia anime revealed on Saturday that the band Bump of Chicken will perform the ending theme song for the anime's eighth and final season. The band wrote the the new song, titled "I," for the anime. The anime also revealed two more videos, which preview the opening and ending themes. The season will debut on October ...
KAF Performs Alma-chan Wants to Be a Family! Anime's Ending Song
KAF performs "Arifuretetai" ending song for October 5 anime
― The official website for the television anime of Nanateru's Alma-chan wa Kazoku ni Naritai (Alma-chan Wants to Have a Family!) manga revealed on Wednesday that singer KAF is performing the anime's ending theme song "Arifuretetai" (I Want to Be Ordinary).The comedy manga centers on Alma, a super high-performance girl-type weapon, and the tw...
MAN WITH A MISSION's Jean-Ken Johnny Shares Insights on New EP, World Tour
Jean-Ken Johnny discusses what goes into creating an anime intro song, their new tour, movies, and what's new for MAN WITH A MISSION.
― Few musical artists can hold a candle to the impressive list of anime that the wolf-headed Japanese rock band MAN WITH A MISSION has done intros for, which includes iconic titles like Vinland Saga, Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Ya...
Perfume Technopop Unit to Go on Hiatus in 2026
Trio aim to return as "better and cooler Perfume" after quarter century together
― The technopop trio Perfume announced on Sunday that they will put the unit "into cold sleep starting in 2026." The announcement indicates the unit's desire to return from the hiatus as a "better and cooler Perfume," after taking time to concentrate on their individual lives. The members Ayaka Nishiwaki ("a-chan"), Yuka...
K-pop Girl Group NMIXX to Release Webtoon to Promote 1st Full Album Blue Valentine
Webtoon will be released in multiple episodes alongside album teasers
― NMIXX, a K-Pop girl group from JYP Entertainment, will release their first full-length album Blue Valentine on October 13, marking their comeback after seven months. JYP Entertainment unveiled a detailed teaser schedule on September 16 through the group's official social media channels. A key feature of the promotion is NMIXX's ...
Creepy Nuts Announces Coachella Appearance
Japanese hip-hop duo will perform on April 10, 17
― Japanese hip-hop duo Creepy Nuts announced on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday that they will perform at Coachella 2026. Their performances will be on April 10 and 17, 2026 at the Empire Polo Club. Coachella 2026 is also set to headline Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G. Japanese singer-songwriter and pianist Fujii Kaze will also perform ...
Latest Ghibli Tribute Album Features Kalafina, Nogizaka46, Momoiro Clover Z Idols, More Performers
Ghibli wo Utau Sono 2 set for release on November 19
― Studio Ghibli announced a second Studio Ghibli tribute album Ghibli wo Utau Sono 2 on X (formerly Twitter) account on August 28. Japanese composer, director, and producer Satoshi Takebe will produce the album. The album will feature 13 different musical artists. The album will feature AiNA THE END, Yudai Ohno & Sōta Hanamura (Da-iCE), Sakurako Oh...
Galileo Galilei Band Performs Blue Orchestra Season 2's Opening Song
Season premieres on October 5 on NHK Educational
― The official website for the television anime of Makoto Akui's Ao no Orchestra (The Blue Orchestra) manga announced on Sunday that the band Galileo Galilei will perform the anime's second season's theme song "Amadeus." The season will premiere on October 5 on NHK Educational and will have 21 episodes. The anime's first season premiered on NHK Educati...
Nowlu Performs Ending Theme for 'My Gift Lvl 9999 Unlimited Gacha: Backstabbed in a Backwater Dungeon, I'm Out for Revenge!' Anime
Anime premieres on October 3
― The staff for the My Gift Lvl 9999 Unlimited Gacha: Backstabbed in a Backwater Dungeon, I'm Out for Revenge! television anime announced on Sunday Nowlu will perform the ending theme song "Shirogarasu" for the series. The news was announced at an advanced screening for the show's first three episodes on Sunday at Shinjuku Piccadilly Cinema. The anime is an adaptation of...
Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Anime Announces Insert Song Artist
Longer version of Maximum the Hormone's "Hawatari Nioku Centi" track originally featured in series episode 3
― The staff for Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, the film based on the Reze Arc of Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man manga, announced on Friday that Maximum the Hormone's "Hawatari Nioku Centi" (2-Hundred-Million-Centimeter-Long-Blades) will appear as an insert song in the film. The film will...
Musical Duo GARNiDELiA Goes on Indefinite Hiatus
Duo's vocalist Maria expresses surprise at announcement
― Composer Yoshinori "toku" Abe announced on the official website for the music duo GARNiDELiA on Tuesday that the duo is going on an indefinite hiatus. According to the announcement, all concerts planned for this year's "GARNiDELiA stellacage tour 2025 [PROGRESS]" are now canceled. Mai "MARiA" Mizuhashi, the vocalist half of the duo, responded ...
Voice Actor Tatsuhisa Suzuki Resumes Musical Activities With New Music Project 'SHINKIRO&Co.'
Suzuki to still use vocalist name Ta_2; to hold 1st solo concert under SHINKIRO&Co. project on October 13
― Japanese entertainment news websites reported on Monday that voice actor Tatsuhisa Suzuki is set to fully resume his musical career with a music project called "SHINKIRO&Co.," and will hold a band-style solo concert titled "cantabile con anima" on October 13 at the Shinagawa Intercity Hall in T...
HoneyWorks Reveals New Series, Cast & Characters for 'Confess Your Love Committee' Project
Rie Takahashi, Reina Ueda, Kenshō Ono, Takeo Ōtsuka, more voice project's new characters
― Creator unit HoneyWorks revealed during the "YouTube Music Weekend 10.0" livestream on Friday that their "Confess Your Love Committee" project will get a new series, and revealed a key visual along with cast and characters for the younger generation. The project's new cast and characters are (from left to right...
Kakuriyo -Bed & Breakfast for Spirits- Season 2 Anime Reveals Opening Song Artist, October 1 Premiere
Nao Tōyama, who voices anime's protagonist, performs ending song "Namida no Recipe"
― The official website for Kakuriyo -Bed & Breakfast for Spirits-, the television anime of writer Midori Yūma and illustrator Laruha's Kakuriyo Yadomeshi (Afterlife Inn Cooking) light novel series, revealed the October 1 premiere date on Tokyo MX for Kakuriyo Yadomeshi Ni (Kakuriyo -Bed & Breakfast for Spirits- 2), th...
Hypnosis Mic Writer Yūichirō Momose Launches New Datewars Franchise
Franchise centers on criminal girls fighting time-traveling terrorists using songs from 70s to 2000s
― Hypnosis Mic franchise writer Yūichirō Momose announced a new project titled Datewars on Thursday, with Hanaharu Naruko (Kamichu, Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet, Kandagawa Jet Girls) as character designer, and Mino as music producer, video creator, and music commentator. The "timeless music IP pr...
JAM Project at the One-Punch Man Anime NYC Panel Makes You Glad You're an Anime Fan
The mini-concert was a convention highlight as JAM Project busted out the One-Punch Man opening themes and...a song from 2nd Super Robot Wars Alpha?!
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Saturday's “One-Punch Man Special Event – The Hero!” at Anime NYC was the kind of event that makes you happy the events in your life led you to be an anime fan somehow. That everything in your past led you to be in that room, surrounded by hundreds o...
Crayon Shin-chan Reveals New Theme Song by Idol Group Fruits Zipper
Group's new song "Hacha Mecha Wacha life!" is anime's new theme song starting on October 4
― The official website for the Crayon Shin-chan television anime announced on Monday that idol group FRUITS ZIPPER's "Hacha Mecha Wacha life!" is the anime's new theme song, starting on October 4. The anime last debuted a new opening theme song in 2020, with Ketsumeishi's "Superstar." Crayon Shin-chan premiered...
Babymetal Contributes to JAM Project's One Punch Man Season 3 Opening Song
Season's theme songs are "Get No Satisfied!" & Makoto Furukawa's "The Light, That's There"
― The group JAM Project announced at the One-Punch Man Special Event during the Anime NYC convention on Saturday that the metal group Babymetal is the featured artist on "Get No Satisfied!" — JAM Project's opening theme song for the third season based on ONE and Yūsuke Murata's One Punch Man manga. The event al...
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